‘Hundreds’ Breathing Exercise II with Air Cushion.
Pilates
 
Exercise Description:
‘Hundreds’ Breathing Exercise II with Air Cushion
Classification:
Pilates.


Instruction:
Lie face up on a mat with arms by your sides. Hold legs in air extended 45 degrees or with knees bent to 90 degrees. Place Air Cushion under shoulder blades. Lift your head and shoulders off mat and take 5 short, consecutive inhales, followed by 5 short, consecutive exhales. At the same time, lift arms off mat and pulse them in unison with the breath — palms face up on inhale and down on exhale. Repeat 10 times for a total of 100 breaths.

Caution: The neck should be flexed but not tense.