This is why we put so much emphasis on proper breathing in Pilates and yoga. Oxygen enters not only to your muscles but also to your brain and connects your physical work to the mental🧘‍♀️ #pilates #yoga #breathe

➡️ Follow for more Pilates tips This one really confuses beginners in their Pilates journey and I completely understand why. Everyone is told how important the breath is - which it is BUT… There is no one size fits all… It comes with a lot of nuances too. So in the beginning I always instruct my clients to just BREATHE and it’s totally fine if they exhale when I say inhale or vice versa. Just breathe like you are walking down the street and get your body MOVING. We can adjust and correct as you

✨ Open your chest. Lift your spine. Breathe. ✨ So often we’re hunched over our phones or computers—take a moment to expand your ribs, engage your back, and find balance. Even a simple lunge or this reformer variation can strengthen posture, release tension, and leave you feeling free and strong. DM me to book your private session at Jacqueline Valdez Studio in Gainesville, Florida ! #PilatesReformer #JacquelineValdezStudio #ChestOpening #BalanceExercise #PosturePractice @Pilates Anytime® @Balanc