Proper core activation is key to a great Pilates practice and really any of your fitness pursuits. This tutorial should help you to better engage your abdominals so you can protect your spine and move with integrity. Let me know if you need any clarification or have any questions.
Lauren Mark Pilates
Tutorial: Breathing
In this tutorial, I am breaking down breathing and its relation to your Pilates practice. This tutorial should help you to better connect to your breath and get the most out of your sessions.
I am using a Theraband in this tutorial, but you don’t need one. As always any questions, please let me know.
Tutorial: Crisscross
Like the Double Leg Stretch and Single Leg Stretch, this exercise is an excellent example of all the Pilates principles working together; rotation is all we add. Remember to keep a solid and stable pelvis. If you have trouble with your pelvic stability, try a smaller range of motion and stretch your legs more towards the ceiling. The rotation comes from the shoulders. Think about reaching the opposite shoulder towards the bent knee and not the elbow. The elbows should stay wide, and they will naturally follow the shoulders.
