Pilates Students' Manual Shapes Of The Spine - Lateral Flexion
Apr 11, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of lateral flexion, or side bending, as it relates to Pilates and daily movement. Discover the mechanics of the spine in various planes and how this impacts your practice. The discussion highlights key exercises that engage the obliques and showcase the elegance of body movement. Learn how mastering this shape can enhance your Pilates journey!
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Podcast Milestone And Book Launch
- Olivia celebrates new YouTube monetization and updated intro music as a creative milestone.
- She also announces Pilates Teacher's Manual book availability and sample chapters online.
Lateral Flexion Defined
- Lateral flexion is side bending and is one of the finite ways the spine moves in Pilates.
- Pilates values moving the spine in all planes rather than repeating one motion like running.
Planes Simplify Movement
- Planes of movement simplify complex human motion by slicing the body with imaginary panes of glass.
- Sagittal is flexion/extension, transverse is rotation, and frontal is lateral flexion.
