Relaxation Flashcards
How do clients generally arrive at Pilates class?
With tension in their bodies as a result of everyday stress.
What shall we do before and during each exercise?
Focus on releasing tension.
Why is it important to release areas of tension within the body before and during each exercise?
It allows constructive change to occur, will also relax the mind as we need to focus on the correct way to move.
Over-dominant recruitment patterns will continue to dominate the way an individual moves unless…
Time is taken to release areas of tension and overuse.
Why the Relaxation of overactive muscles through conscious and controlled mobilisation is a key part of Pilates?
Because it enables less active muscles to be recruited and developed.