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How To Do A Pilates Thoracic Breath

Deep breathing is an essential part of your Pilates practice. Sorcha Callaghan, a Pilates instructor from the Factory fitness centre in London, shows you how to do thoracic, or shallow, breathing. Enlarge

How To Do A Pilates Thoracic Breath

Deep breathing is an essential part of your Pilates practice. Sorcha Callaghan, a Pilates instructor from the Factory fitness centre in London, shows you how to do thoracic, or shallow, breathing.

You Will Need

  • resistance band

Top Tips

  • If you don't have a resistance band, you can use a scarf.
  • Push against the band as you breath in and let your ribs relax as you breathe out.