09-29-2010, 05:09 AM
A very important part of Yoga is the deep breathing that is done while holding each pose and while transitioning from one pose to the next.
Breathing is also a very important part of performing Pilates exercises, but Pilates exercises are not all static poses, mainly they are movements which are done for a certain number of repetitions.
In addition, Pilates has only one basic style of breathing, which is called "ribcage breathing". The purpose of this style of breathing is to stabilize and protect our spine while we are in different positions by holding our abdominal muscles tight while still allowing us to take deep breaths.
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