Come into a supine position. Tense and release muscles in this order: forehead, eyes, neck, shoulders, abs, right arm, left arm, right leg, left leg, right foot, left foot, and whole body.
Relaxation of a muscle requires deliberate thought.
Knees up. Blanket under knees, head.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Pilates Matwork FAQs
What are the teaching directions for Progressive Muscle Relaxation?
Come into a supine position. Tense and release muscles in this order: forehead, eyes, neck, shoulders, abs, right arm, left arm, right leg, left leg, right foot, left foot, and whole body.
What are the main benefits of Progressive Muscle Relaxation?
Calming.
What are some modifications for Progressive Muscle Relaxation?
Knees up.
Blanket under the knees.
Blanket under the head.
Blanket under knees and head.
What are some other Pilates Matwork relaxation exercises?
Palming.
Relaxing Position.
Pavlov Relaxation.
Counting Down Relaxation.
Dolphin Relaxation.
Standing Pilates Breath.
Sleep With Body Pillow.
Sleep Mckenzie Night Roll.
Sleep With Pillows Under Knees.
Sleep With Calves Supported By A Stack Of Pillows.
Sparrow Relaxation.
Stress Balloons Relaxation.