How is the side of your body? Do you even notice it?
We find so many ways to work the front and back of our bodies in the most linear ways imaginable. Up dog, down dog, hundreds, roll over. A vast majority of pilates and yoga movement are focused on strengthening or opening the front or back of the body. What about lateral movement and the massive fascia networks of our side seams?
A tight IT band alone leads to low back, hip and knee issues. The obliques are another under utilized and appreciated muscle group that criss-cross and chisel the waist. Bottom line is our sides are equally important as forward and backward movement for spinal support and longevity.
Follow along with my latest pilates video to strengthen and stretch your vital side bodies.
Follow along with my latest pilates video to strengthen and stretch your vital side bodies.
Finish this sequence on the other side and repeat both sides for more fun. Remember that form, precision and quality of movement are more important than number of repetitions.
Expert Tip: Pilates is about working smarter and more efficiently in the body. As you flow through the video, focus your mind on your core and alignment. Check in with the face, jaw, and shoulders for unneeded tension. Relax what muscles don’t need to be worked in order to focus more on your center. It will take time to rewire your neural pathways and break inefficient movement patterns so keep up with your practice. The body atrophies and forgets the paths you’ve built after three days. Consistency is crucial for mind/body transformation.
Expert Tip: Pilates is about working smarter and more efficiently in the body. As you flow through the video, focus your mind on your core and alignment. Check in with the face, jaw, and shoulders for unneeded tension. Relax what muscles don’t need to be worked in order to focus more on your center. It will take time to rewire your neural pathways and break inefficient movement patterns so keep up with your practice. The body atrophies and forgets the paths you’ve built after three days. Consistency is crucial for mind/body transformation.
Did you notice one side of your body is more coordinated? More flexibly? This is the awareness we are building!
Do you have specific pilates or yoga questions or sequences you’d like me to go over? I can tailor my next few videos to your needs if you let me know in the comments. I’m here to help clarify and educate so don’t be afraid to reach out to me.
