1. Pilates Breathing – 5 reps
Starting Position – In seated position, cross-legged, sitting straight up on your sit bones; roll your shoulders down your back; lifting from the head, pull chin in slightly.
- place your hands on your rib cage
- INHALE – through your nose, let the rib cage expand out through the sides and back (just like an accordian)
- EXHALE – through your mouth, let the rib cage come together, connect and contract your abdominals and draw your navel to your spine
- Alternate – sit with knees bent up, head between the knees and arms draped over the legs – close your eyes and follow the same breath pattern above.
