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Cat and Extended Cat
CAT and EXTENDED CAT are fantastic ways of gently flexing and extending the spine whilst strengthening the wrists and shoulders. In class we talk about how we tend to push into the thoracic spine (mid back) too easily – convincing ourselves that we’re getting even flexibility through the spine when we aren’t. This teacher shows…
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Joseph H. Pilates started to develop an exercise regime in the 1920’s to help him recover from childhood illnesses. He became fascinated by the power of the body to heal itself believing that bad posture, a modern lifestyle and in-efficient breathing led to poor health – OMG how he would freak out if he were…
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