I’ve noticed lately that some of my students are confused about the correct way to breathe while moving in general. Correct and efficient breathing is crucial in order to see results with Pilates This helps as well safely perform other movements during activities and exercises that require using core muscles for stability. So, here we go….. At rest, breathing is super easy and should not require much effort. The belly should expand on the inhale and release passively on the exhale. You can feel this if you lay down on your back with your hands on your abdomen, or watch your dog or a child sleep. If you are doing this on yourself, simply breathe normally without focusing so much on it. See if you feel your ribcage and abdomen expand when you breathe in, and relax and deflate when you breathe out. This expansion of the abdomen happens because the diaphragm drops down to allow the air into the lungs, and the contents of your abdomen have to go somewhere, so the belly expands. On the exhale, the diaphragm rises as the air exits the lungs. As the diaphragm rises, the contents of the abdomen […]