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Pilates Method -ANSWER-A conditioning method developed by Joseph Pilates over 70 years ago. A series of exercises that bring attention to the body-mind connection and are flowing movements executed without stress. Purposes of Pilates Exercises -ANSWER-To increase core stability and control, pelvic and spinal stability, spinal mobility, scapular stability, abdominal strength, back strength, shoulder/arm strength, hip and leg strength, hip/leg flexibility, shoulder/arm flexibility, coordination and balance, breathing efficiency and effectiveness, body-mind integration. Lateral Breathing -ANSWER-Expands the ribs sideways with each breath. This technique allows us to engage the core (i.e., contract the deep core muscles) while simultaneously taking deep breaths and maintaining a relaxed upper body. Inhale Placing both hands on either side of your rib cage, breathe in allowing your ribs to push outward laterally into your hands without expanding the belly. Exhale Breath out, collapsing your ribs as far as possible and feel the two sides of your rib cage come together