Pilates Students' Manual Anatomical Terminology In Pilates
Oct 4, 2025
Discover the fascinating world of anatomical terminology used in Pilates! Get to know essential positions like supine and prone, and explore cues for tabletop and other angles. Learn about spine shapes, flexion, and extension as well as the important distinctions between adduction and abduction. Olivia breaks down complex movements, including internal and external rotation, in a way that makes it all accessible. Say goodbye to confusion and hello to confidence in your Pilates practice!
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Common Body Position Vocabulary
- Pilates uses specific positional vocabulary like supine, prone, seated, sidelying, inverted, kneeling, quadruped, and standing.
- Learning these words decodes many instructor cues and reduces confusion in class.
Follow Positional Cues Precisely
- Use the exact positional cues your teacher gives (e.g., lie supine for roll-up, prone for swan dive).
- Check with your instructor when unsure to ensure safe, correct setup.
Angles Are Contextual
- Numeric angles like 45 and 90 are contextual and depend on the current position (seated vs. supine).
- Interpreting these angles correctly helps you perform exercises like the hundred and leg circles safely.
