DID YOU KNOW......

MOST PEOPLE ONLY USE THE TOP PART OF THE LUNGS WHEN BREATHING!

In Pilates we use 'Lateral Breath'.....

To Inhale: 

Through the nose and expand the breath into the back and sides of the ribcage whilst the abdominals draw back.

To Exhale:

Release the breath gently out through the mouth

Benefits:

Reduces stress

Creates strong core

Calms the mind
Helps back pain

Releases toxins from the body

And the list goes on...!