06/09/2026
Continuing our focus on breathing this week. I try not to get too bogged down with when to breathe in and out with Pilates. Just don't hold your breath! 😁.
However think about these two techniques...
1. Diaphragmatic breathing. One hand on the chest the other on your stomach. Take a breath in through the nose, pushing the air down into the stomach feel the bottom hand rise, and try keeping the top hand steady with minimal movement. Breathe out through the mouth
Great for stress relief, regulating yourself
2. Lateral (rib) breathing. Note the fingers are touching to begin with. Breathe in through the nose, feel the ribs expand and the fingers part. Keep the stomach flat. Breathe out and the fingers meet again.
This technique is supposed to allow better entry of oxygen into the bloodstream and the muscles preparing you to move and exercise.
