Stott Pilates Exam - Basic Principles exam with complete solution graded A+

Breathing Principle Exercises - 1. Natural Breath Pattern 2. Breathing Flexed Forward 3. Lateral Cage Breathing While Supine 4. Pelvic Floor Engagement Sitting 5. Transversus Engagement Sitting 6. Breath Pattern Supine Incorporating Abdominals Pelvic Placement Exercises - 1. Rocking Pelvis 2. Neutral to Imprint 3. Leg Slides OR Leg Lifts Rib Placement Exercise - 1. Arm Raises Scapular Movement & Stabilization Exercise - 1. Protraction/Retraction 2. Elevation/Depression 3. Arm Scissors 4. Arm Circles Head & Cervical Placement - Things to Remember - -cervical spine should hold its natural curve (anterior convex) and the skull should be balanced directly above the shoulders in sitting/ standing -pads/ pillows may be needed in supine/ prone to prevent hyperextension of the cervical spine -cervical spine should continue the line of the thoracic spine in neutral, during flexion, extention, lateral flexion, and rotation -cranio - vertebral flexion -use these methods to stabilize cervical area and avoid strain Head & Cervical Placement - Exercise - 1. Cranial-Vertebral Flexion (Head Nods)2. Modified Ab Prep 3. Modified Breast Stroke Prep Breathing Principle Benefits - Mind-Body Awareness - promotes concentration and awareness of self 3D nature of the mechanical movement of breath Appropriate muscle activation - provides gas exchange between the lungs and circulatory system Pelvic Place -