The STOTT PILATES® basic principles form the basis to the pilates exercises. The five principles work together and help you become aware  of how the body functions. Understaning these principles will help realign the spine to improve posture during the exercises and also in everyday life.

1) Breathing

2) Pelvic placement

3) Rib cage placement

4) Scapular movement &
    shoulder stabilisation.

5) Head and cervical placement


 

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