Stott Pilates IMP Five Basic Principles | Questions and answers already graded A+| Updated & Verified | 2024

Breathing - In through the nose & out through the mouth through pursed lips. Emphasis is on a 3 dimensional breath pattern breathing into the posterior & lateral aspects of the rib cage as these tend to be under utilised areas. Breathing - Exhaling deeply can help to activate the deep support muscles by engaging the transverses abdominus. The action of the transverses abdominus is to engage & slightly compress the abdomen stabilising the lumbo pelvic region, especially in neutral. Breathing - The gentle contraction of the deep pelvic floor muscles also aid in firing the Transverses Abdominus. This breath pattern helps to avoid unnecessary tension into the neck & shoulders & aids relaxation. Breathing - It is good to note that when we breath in, the rib cage opens up & out, promoting spinal extension. & when we breath out, the rib cage closes in & down promoting spinal flexion