The Pilatesology Encyclopedia Teaser

The Teaser

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Apparatus

Mat

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Level

Basic

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Muscle Focus

Core

Goals & Benefits:

· A breathing exercise to stimulate the heart and lungs and get blood circulating from head to toe.
· Sets the rhythm of the workout that follows.
· Gets the mind and body interacting while connecting the legs and arms to the powerhouse.
· Flushes the vital organs with oxygenated blood.

Tips & Cues:

· Relax neck and lower the head to the mat when tense.
· Focus stays on the abdomen- “hollow and scoop” the abs.
· If the back is strained, knees may bend until practitioner can control the position of the spine.
· Arms beat rapidly to get the heart pumping.

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