Breath Fundamentals For Stylists

The breath mechanisms in stylists can become asymmetrical due to the rotated forward bending required when performing our craft. One outcome of breathing dominantly to one side is fatigue. To remain alert and energized through out the day, remember these points:









From a Pilates perspective, the ribs open to the sides (laterally). The ribs expand, rather than the belly protruding.












On inhales, the breast bone (sternum) lifts and the spine between the blades moves back.















Important: Inflate both sides of the ribs equally (bilateral balance), equalize length of inhales and exhales and build breath mechanics by controlling inhale/exhale counts up to 12.













Did you know...normal breathing fills the top 2/3s of the lungs. The last third in the most oxygen rich. Deep, nasal inhales, such as those used in Pilates, produces nitric oxide, which is the body's natural Viagra.

Breath.
Breath.
BREATH.