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Lie on your back. Bend knees so the soles of feet are on the mat. Arms by sides (or place hands on the abdomen). Release lower back to the floor. Close eyes. Release neck and thighs. Notice any tension and let it melt into the mat. <\/p>\n

Relaxing Position Pilates Matwork FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What are the teaching directions for Relaxing Position?<\/h3>\n

Lie on your back. Bend knees so the soles of feet are on the mat. Arms by sides (or place hands on the abdomen). Release lower back to the floor. Close eyes. Release neck and thighs. Notice any tension and let it melt into the mat.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of the Relaxing Position?<\/h3>\n

Tune into the body. Calming. Tranquillity. Inner Peace. Clarity.<\/p>\n

What are some modifications for the Relaxing Position?<\/h3>\n

Knees up.<\/p>\n

Blanket under the knees.<\/p>\n

Blanket under the head.<\/p>\n

Blanket under knees and head.<\/p>\n

What are some other Pilates Matwork relaxation exercises?<\/h3>\n

Palming<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Progressive Muscle Relaxation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Relaxing Position<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pavlov Relaxation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Counting Down Relaxation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Dolphin Relaxation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Standing Pilates Breath<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sleep With Body Pillow<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sleep Mckenzie Night Roll<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sleep With Pillows Under Knees<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sleep With Calves Supported By A Stack Of Pillows<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sparrow Relaxation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Stress Balloons Relaxation<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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