Today we'll talk about the first Principle of Pilates, Centering. When doing Pilates the first thing you want to do is make sure that your body is centered on the equipment (Reformer, Chair, ets...) or mat.
Then you should take a few deep breaths so you can start to center your mind. In other words start to focus your mind on what you're about to do.
So as you move through different planes of motion your body will remain centered. In Pilates we try to control the centerline of our body as we move.
Some things that your Pilates instructor will notice about your body as you move are; are the shoulders centered over the hips, are the heels on the footbar placed directly in line with the center of your body and is your head centered between the shoulder blocks.
So remember stay centered and check back next week when we'll discuss the second Principle of Pilates, Concentration.
For more information about Pilates classes in Jonesboro, Arkansas visit my website at
http://www.jonesboropilates.com
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