Stott Pilates IMP Five Basic
Principles
Breathing ✔ Ans - In through the nose & out through the
mouth through pursed lips.
Emphasis is on a 3 dimensional breath pattern breathing into the
posterior & lateral aspects of the rib cage as these tend to be
under utilised areas.
Breathing ✔ Ans - Exhaling deeply can help to activate the
deep support muscles by engaging the transverses abdominus.
The action of the transverses abdominus is to engage & slightly
compress the abdomen stabilising the lumbo pelvic region,
especially in neutral.
Breathing ✔ Ans - The gentle contraction of the deep pelvic
floor muscles also aid in firing the Transverses Abdominus.
This breath pattern helps to avoid unnecessary tension into the
neck & shoulders & aids relaxation.
Breathing ✔ Ans - It is good to note that when we breath in,
the rib cage opens up & out, promoting spinal extension. & when
we breath out, the rib cage closes in & down promoting spinal
flexion.
Pelvic Placement ✔ Ans - In neutral pelvic placement, the
natural lordotic curve of the lumbar spine is present.
The A.S.I.S. & the pubic symphysis bone lie approximately in a
horizontal plane, parallel to the floor when lying supine.
Pelvic Placement ✔ Ans - Neutral promotes good shock
absorption & efficient movement throughout the body.
