Excellent! Ever since my back went out I have been having severe intermittent sciatica that seems to never totally go away. Through my own exploration, I found this pushing off technique naturally as a way to get off the mat. Infact it's the only way to get off of the mat for me. This class is a tremendous help for those of us injured Pilates Instructors who need to find a way to move again. This is exactly why I love PA. I learn so many juicy tidbits that are life saving! Thanks again for finding Judith Aston! More please!
Greetings Tania, Thank you for your interest and followup. If you watch the sequence and do it at the same time, you may feel the natural time to inhale is when the diaphragm becomes engaged. This happens when the body receives a lift from gently pushing down on the hands where the leg meets the pelvis.
Thank you Judith, some really thought provoking ideas for all students and thank you to your lovely group for demonstrating. It is especially great to have additional strategies and cues for helping clients who experience difficulty in rising from their chairs.