A proper whole body mobility warm-up is an effective part of any exercise routine and is fundamental to a successful mind body practice.
At Pilates Integration Mind. Body. Spirit. you will be taught a series of exercises designed to enable your body to flow easily into your workout. They will warm your body up, help mobilize your spine, and prepare the shoulders, pelvic girdle and hips for the work to come.
You will find all of the Five Basic Principles of STOTT® Pilates incorporated into the warm-up.
The STOTT® Pilates Warm-up consisits of:
- Breathing
- Imprint & Release
- Hip Release
- Spinal Rotation
- Cat Stretch
- Hip Rolls
- Scapula Isolation
- Arm Circles
- Head Nods
- Shoulder Shrugs