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Breathing

Breathing is an intermediate reformer exercise that mainly works the core. Spring setting: 1× light. Below you'll find the starting position, the flow in 3 steps and the cues to teach it in class.

Spring Setting and Key Facts

Springs: 1× light
Reps: 6–8 deep breaths
Level: Intermediate
Equipment: Reformer
Body area: Core
Muscles: Diaphragm, Core

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Starting Position

Sitting on your heels on the carriage, the footbar is down, hands on the thighs.

Step-by-Step Flow

Inhale calmly through the nose and let the ribs widen.
Exhale long through the mouth and switch on your center.
Take a few breaths to arrive, sitting on your heels.

Cues for Teaching

The ribs widen to the sides, not just to the front.
The shoulders stay down, even on the inhale.
Grow a little longer with every exhale.

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