six basic principles of STOTT pilates
Questions & Answers 100% Correct
three key components of the breathing principle - ANSWER -1. mind- body awareness
2. 3-D breath pattern
3. Muscle activation
breathing mind-body awareness - ANSWER --inhale through nose, exhale through
pursed lips for deeper abdominal connection to the TA which wraps horizontally around
the sides of the torso between the lower ribs and the pelvis.
-helps focus, concentration, relieve unnecessary tension, relax muscles, helps achieve
dynamic stability through movement. our breath initiates our movements.
3-D breath - ANSWER --inhale feel the ribs expanding and contracting, up/down,
east/west, posteriolly/laterally.
-feel breathe going all the way through body
-chest pumps
-ta / ribs move like a bucket handle
- last two ribs display a caliber motion
muscle activation - ANSWER -- inhale diaphragm depresses, exhale ribs come in and
down
-inhale chest expands, rib cage expands, breath goes all the way through body
-inhale pelvic floor lifts and exhale lowers
-pelvic floor aids in firing TA and creating stability for the pelvis and lumbar spine
Questions & Answers 100% Correct
three key components of the breathing principle - ANSWER -1. mind- body awareness
2. 3-D breath pattern
3. Muscle activation
breathing mind-body awareness - ANSWER --inhale through nose, exhale through
pursed lips for deeper abdominal connection to the TA which wraps horizontally around
the sides of the torso between the lower ribs and the pelvis.
-helps focus, concentration, relieve unnecessary tension, relax muscles, helps achieve
dynamic stability through movement. our breath initiates our movements.
3-D breath - ANSWER --inhale feel the ribs expanding and contracting, up/down,
east/west, posteriolly/laterally.
-feel breathe going all the way through body
-chest pumps
-ta / ribs move like a bucket handle
- last two ribs display a caliber motion
muscle activation - ANSWER -- inhale diaphragm depresses, exhale ribs come in and
down
-inhale chest expands, rib cage expands, breath goes all the way through body
-inhale pelvic floor lifts and exhale lowers
-pelvic floor aids in firing TA and creating stability for the pelvis and lumbar spine
