Pilates and the Abdominal Scoop
The Abdominal Scoop can be done anywhere and at anytime, and frankly it should be done as much as possible. Pulling the navel in toward the spine, thinking of zipping up
a tight pair of pants, or sucking in your gut... will all do the same job.
What you are anatomically doing is engaging your deepest abdominal muscles, which function to hold in your viscera and, when contracted, decrease the diameter of the abdominal wall. The Abdominal Scoop works a lot like a drawstring around a pair of pants when pulled taut. You have four layers of abdominal muscles: your deepest one is called the transversus abdominis. The second and third layers are called your internal and external obliques. And the most superficial abdominal layer is called your rectus abdominus. The "rectus" is a workaholic muscle and will do all the work if you let it. The Abdominal Scoop, or "navel to spine" image [used in Pilates] is meant to bring in the deeper three layers, which work to compress the abdominal wall and help support the back. In every exercise you want to be using your Abdominal Scoop to get the most profound results possible. Pooching is the opposite of scooping- No pooching allowed!
Pilates movements emphasize correct alignment of the extremities from an engaged core. Eventually this postural awareness extends into one's life, with whatever one is doing.
If you suffer from pain because of faulty postural habits that you aren't even aware of, after a few good Pilates sessions, you will be pleasantly surprised at how a new found awareness can affect a positive change in your body. This change can only happen when you begin to notice your physical habits and increase the precision in your movements. Plus, it can only happen through heightened awareness and the determination and discipline to create change.
Come have Fun and Experience a great Workout! Pilates on the Mat and Ball- 3 beginner and 3 intermediate classes weekly- In the beautiful studio at the Haven!
$7 a class, or 8 classes to be taken in 4 weeks for $48, prepaid,* or 12 classes to be taken in 4 weeks for $60, prepaid.*
Private classes for 1 or 2 students are also available by appointment. $30 for 1 person/1 class, 2 classes for $50, ppd., and $36 per class for 2 people.
*All classes in a package must be taken within 4 weeks. The 4 week period begins with the first class attended.
Classes are ongoing- Start anytime!
All materials provided- mats, balls, light hand-weights and stretchy bands.
Have your own mat? Bring it to be guaranteed 2 mats for when we go down to the floor.
Questions? Email Susan Clare, Pilates Instructor- suzeclare@gmail.com
Note- One need not be a member of the Haven to partake of classes or spa services.
Interested in knowing more? Call the Haven at 730 9345.
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