Pilates lateral breathing

Doing Pilates uses lateral breathing, which promotes proper movement patterns while allowing your lungs to absorb the maximum amount of oxygen. When you inhale, the lower part of the ribcage expands horizontally, and when you exhale, it sinks. This breathing helps you to keep the abdomen contracted and inwardly curved while exercising.

Sit or stand up straight. Put your hands next to your ribcage. Inhale, expand your ribcage laterally, but don't raise your belly. Feel the movement of the sternum. shoulders.

As you exhale, sink your ribcage as far into your body as possible. Feel the sternum moving closer to the center on both sides.