Upside Down Pilates

In this weeks lesson we will explore our breath. We will look at the basic anatomy of our breath and then transfer that information into our bodies. This is the basic foundation for the work in Pilates.

In this weeks lesson we will investigate our pelvis. We will look at the basic anatomy of the pelvis and then begin training our muscles to keep our pelvis in the most shock absorbing position possible- neutral.

In this weeks lesson we will begin moving our spine. We will look at the basic anatomy of our vertebral column and how the spine moves. Then we will explore movements to allow the twenty four joints of the spine to open freely!

In this weeks lesson we will dive into our sacroiliac joint! This is a newer concept to Pilates Teachers! We will look at the significance of Nutation and Counter Nutation. Then we will do some exercises to help stabilize the sacroiliac joint.

In this weeks lesson we will create a joint at our hip. Then we will fire up our gluteus medius, an under cared for muscle!

In this weeks lesson we will look at the stability of our shoulder girdle. We will then begin strengthening our push muscles!