How great is it to know that exercise and physical fitness are finally becoming an important part of people’s daily routine which influences them to take better care of themselves. It is a pleasure to share this desire for healthier life while teaching Pilates, which was created by the very insightful, Joseph Hubertus Pilates (commonly known and titled as Joseph Pilates) who understood the power of having great muscles
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When done correctly, Pilates can be very safe during pregnancy, delivery and recovery!
On December 10 2012, The Hundred Pilates Studio won place under the Dubai SME category at the AllWorld Network’s Arabia500 Awards for the 3rd Annual Global Entrepreneurial Summit at the DWTC, along with 400 other innovative and budding entrepreneurs from across the Middle East, Turkey, Pakistan & North Africa. Continue reading “The hundred pilates studio dubai – winner at the arabia fast growth 500 awards!”
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Oh, Single Leg Circles.…seems deceivingly easy to do, but to the contrary it is one of the hardest exercise to execute well, and it is even more challenging to showcase the depth of the movement in the few minutes it takes to perform it. One of the perfect examples of learning how to stabilize the pelvis is by engaging the deep muscles of the pelvic floor, lower back, and abdominals while mobilizing the leg in the hip socket.
In essence, breathing is the movement of air in and out of the lungs and such a fundamental part of everything we do. Breathing can be controlled both consciously and unconsciously. Most of the times in exercise our breathing is conscious. In Pilates we talk about diaphragmatic , abdominal , belly, lateral or deep breathing.The Pilates method teaches us to breathe fully and use each breath cycle to aid in the movement we require and demand from the body. When breathing in we get the fresh or “good ” air in and on the exhale we expel or rid the body of all the “bad” air.
Just like how the the wind on a sail moves the yacht so the breath moves the body and without the breathe one cannot move efficiently . Stress, pain, asthma, high blood pressure, headaches, depression, anxiety as well as other conditions have been shown to be reduced and prevented due to deep breathing techniques.
When teaching an individual the Pilates breathe, I often use tools such as a theraband around the rib age or get them to feel it with their very own hands wrapped around this area. I often find individuals are not aware of their breathing and it takes time to re- educate and retrain the mind and body.
Most individuals are extremely tight into the diaphragm area and the mid thoracic area and therefore this can inhibit the full breathe. By breathing into those tight areas through movement we can benefit and free the body of tension. There are many reasons that these areas tighten such as stress, over active and a dominant rectus abdominal muscle, generally poor postural and daily habits therefore causing more negative and compensatory patterns.
Focus on the breath as it comes in through the nostrils expanding and filling the lungs and exhaling out through the mouth in a movement fluid-like and effortless. There should be emphasis on the importance of expelling every last bit of air to rid the body and free it of all the toxins. The most important aspect is to just relax never stop moving the body, free the mind and of course to just Breathe efficiently no matter what!
You can practice this method sitting, standing or lying, with your pelvis in neutral and your spine lengthened.
Continue to breathe gently approximately 5 or 6 times but do not over-breathe (or you may feel dizzy). Do not try more than six at one time. Breathe softly in a relaxed way.
Article provided by Sian Collins – BASI Certified Pilates Teacher BA (Hons) HMS in Biokinetics, teaches private and Beginner’s Group Mat, Circuit and Reformer classes at www.thehundred.ae
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With the festive season coming up and for upcoming birthday / celebrations, we have created a colorful The Hundred Pilates Gift Voucher to spoil’n’surprise your friends and loved ones with a healthy treat! Our new gift voucher can be used for any pilates private sessions , classes or toesox.
Simply ask for the voucher at our studio or reach us at 04- 429 8433 to inquire more.
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