Lateral Breathing | The InhalePilates StudiosUpdated on May 15, 2015 View more like this | Visit VENTURA, CA | Contact Pilates With June |
We have already talked about the
exhale in which we use the “haaaaa”
breath. In the Pilates method, the
inhale is equally as important as the
exhale.
It is obvious that it is important to breathe deeply and to oxygenate the body as much as possible while executing exercises. In Pilates, we have learned how important it is to utilize the core muscles for stability no matter what task we are doing. In taking a deep inhale it is natural to expand the chest, ribs and stomach. Our goal is to breath deeply, keep the front of the ribcage closed, and to keep the abdominals scooped deeply toward the spine.
How do you do that? Answer, “Lateral breathing.”
First take a few big breaths. Go ahead and let the stomach expand, let the ribs open as wide as possible, and notice the feeling of expansion. On the next inhale focus mainly on the ribcage; really feel the ribcage opening up and expanding. We have muscles called the intercostal muscles in between the ribs. One of the best ways to stretch the intercostal muscles is through breathing. On the next inhale be aware of keeping the front of the ribcage closed. The air has to go somewhere, right? As you keep the front of the ribcage closed, the ribs should open and expand to the sides. That is called lateral breathing.
It may take some practice to master lateral breathing. Once you do, you will have the power of utilizing all of your abdominals (the scoop), and at the same time, taking in all of the air you need to execute even the most difficult of tasks!
About the Author: June Scharff
Having a wonderful career teaching ballroom dancing, June found herself trying to recover from injuries. Over her illustrious career as a dancer she found herself suffering from chronic back pain till the point she had to resign from her passion completely. It was when then June found that the exercise of Pilates allowed her to return to her life and once again, allowed her to Dance once again.
Since then June has had a driven pursuit for the quest of health and happiness for herself and all of her clients. Her training has been passed down from the fourth generation direct line of Pilates Masters under Joseph Pilates. June has spent well over 1,000 hours of teacher training in addition to years of private training. June currently holds the National Pilates Method Alliance certification as well as Pilates Sports Center certification in all Pilates apparatus.
June's training includes, Pilates for pregnancy, MS, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, back issues, shoulder, knee and ankle joint mobilization.Junes Pilates location is in Oxnard California and is conveniently close to many cities such as Camarillo Ca and Ventura Ca.
Contact her by phone (805) 988-1720
Or by email at [email protected]
exhale in which we use the “haaaaa”
breath. In the Pilates method, the
inhale is equally as important as the
exhale.
It is obvious that it is important to breathe deeply and to oxygenate the body as much as possible while executing exercises. In Pilates, we have learned how important it is to utilize the core muscles for stability no matter what task we are doing. In taking a deep inhale it is natural to expand the chest, ribs and stomach. Our goal is to breath deeply, keep the front of the ribcage closed, and to keep the abdominals scooped deeply toward the spine.
How do you do that? Answer, “Lateral breathing.”
First take a few big breaths. Go ahead and let the stomach expand, let the ribs open as wide as possible, and notice the feeling of expansion. On the next inhale focus mainly on the ribcage; really feel the ribcage opening up and expanding. We have muscles called the intercostal muscles in between the ribs. One of the best ways to stretch the intercostal muscles is through breathing. On the next inhale be aware of keeping the front of the ribcage closed. The air has to go somewhere, right? As you keep the front of the ribcage closed, the ribs should open and expand to the sides. That is called lateral breathing.
It may take some practice to master lateral breathing. Once you do, you will have the power of utilizing all of your abdominals (the scoop), and at the same time, taking in all of the air you need to execute even the most difficult of tasks!
About the Author: June Scharff
Having a wonderful career teaching ballroom dancing, June found herself trying to recover from injuries. Over her illustrious career as a dancer she found herself suffering from chronic back pain till the point she had to resign from her passion completely. It was when then June found that the exercise of Pilates allowed her to return to her life and once again, allowed her to Dance once again.
Since then June has had a driven pursuit for the quest of health and happiness for herself and all of her clients. Her training has been passed down from the fourth generation direct line of Pilates Masters under Joseph Pilates. June has spent well over 1,000 hours of teacher training in addition to years of private training. June currently holds the National Pilates Method Alliance certification as well as Pilates Sports Center certification in all Pilates apparatus.
June's training includes, Pilates for pregnancy, MS, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, back issues, shoulder, knee and ankle joint mobilization.Junes Pilates location is in Oxnard California and is conveniently close to many cities such as Camarillo Ca and Ventura Ca.
Contact her by phone (805) 988-1720
Or by email at [email protected]
