Breathwork is a fundamental in any PILAT3S routine, and the skills that you cultivate in the studio can also be translated into your everyday life. When you’re aware of your breathing in PILAT3S, you’re maximizing the benefits you gain through each routine.
The Benefits of Breathwork
Through conscious and intentional breathing, you’re directly influencing your autonomic nervous system. Doing this offers a broad range of mental, physical, and emotional benefits, creating a more relaxed experience in class. Controlled breathing also lowers cortisol levels, and continued daily practice is shown to uplift moods over time. When you increase oxygen flow to the brain, you’re able to boost executive function and concentration levels that are being used in your PILAT3S class.
Movement and Breathing Naturally Work Together
Your diaphragm is the main muscle used when you’re breathing, and because of this, it acts as your body’s central stabilizer. When you synchronize your breath with your physical movements, you’re increasing your body’s strength that’s available during exercise, improving your mobility, and reducing excess tension that causes muscle fatigue after class. Breathwork also expands your body while keeping muscles engaged and active, helping to reach deeper abdominal muscles during your PILAT3S routine.
How Breathwork Enhances Your PILAT3S Experience
For PILAT3S, your inhalations help to prepare your body while it extends, and your exhalations help you through the next step of exertion. This makes for a smoother flow during your workout. Breathwork is also a proven grounding mechanism that can be used during class so you can focus and feel at ease in our studios.
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