Start Here; Matwork Basics
Beginner Mat Workouts
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38m
When learning something new, the best place to start is from the beginning. This video lays the ground work for what is to come in every workout. By incorporating the Basic Principles of the STOTT PILATES method, you will learn how the following play a role in each exercise: Breathing, Pelvic Placement, Rib Cage Placement, Scapular Movement and Stabilization, and Head & Cervical Placement. Spend some time learning how all of these five principles can effect every movement of your practice and daily living.
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