Principles: Breathing: Accuracy and fluency are coordinated with breathing specific to each case, increasing lung volume and improving oxygenation of the blood. Awareness of the breath and handle gives you total control over your body and mind
The control balance
Experts - 33/34
EXHALE
Lying down on your back
Arms long by sides, palms on floor beside hips
Legs extended and parallel along floor
Spine in neutral position
EXHALE
Reach legs to ceiling
Hold abdominal contraction
Keep your arms extended
INHALE
Reach legs overhead
Hold abdominal contraction
Keep your arms extended
EXHALE
Left leg reaching to ceiling
Repeat with other leg
Return to (3)
Repeat 5 times
Pilates exercise recommended for: : experts.
