‘Hundreds’ Breathing Exercise II with Air Cushion
Pilates.
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. |