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mat work blocks - ANSWERS-mat work has 6 blocks -mat work is the only form of pilates where order of blocks may be allowed to change for flow blocks: foundation abdominal work spinal articualtion bridging lateral flexion/ rotation back extension breath cycle - ANSWERSnumber of inhale and exhales to 1 rep of an exercise inhale, exhale= 1 breath cycle ex. inhale no movement, exhale move, inhale no movement, exhale to return to start = 2 breath cycles Contrology - ANSWERSwhat Jopseh Pilates called his method. A way of life and path to total health. 10 Principles of Pilates - ANSWERSpilates is a mind body form of conditioning not just a physical process. Awareness (the connection between mind & body) Breath (birth of movement) Balance (mind)? Control Center Concentration (every muscle is engaged) Efficiency Flow (effortless effort) Precision Harmony (everyone should leave with a calm body) Precision and flow are the yin and yang of pilates The Pelvis - ANSWERSthe anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) is on each side of the pelvis the pubic symphysis bottom of pelvis the pelvis serves as a bridge between the upper and lower body Neutral Pelvis - ANSWERSthe 2 ASIS are on the same transverse plane and the asis and ps are on the same horizontal (coronal plane) Posterior Pelvic Tilt - ANSWERSa tuck the ps is higher than the ASIS Anterior Pelvic Tilt - ANSWERSan arch the asis is higher than the ps Pilates Breathing - ANSWERSPilates uses intercostal or lateral breathing this method is used to facilitate and maintain abdominal contraction while performing exercises put hand of ribs I