by Beyond Basics | May 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
By Riva Preil The diaphragm is a cone-shaped muscle at the base of the rib cage and it is the primary respiratory muscle. An essential component of any relaxation program is proper performance of diaphragmatic breathing. This is an important technique to learn because...
by Beyond Basics | May 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
By Denise Vidal In these Pilates blogs we have explored our breath and its relationship to our posture, core, and the movement in our joints. We have explored the difference of breathing into our abdominal cavity as well as into our chest cavity. We have also explored...
by Beyond Basics | May 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Now that you and your fellow bloggers have heightened levels of fiber consciousness, you will be happy to know that one of this season’s favorite vegetables, the pumpkin, is a healthy-eater’s new best friend. Not only are pumpkins chock full of fiber (3.5...
