Dorit T & Yael C Thank you for your feedback regarding the springs and setup. When teaching and using the Cadillac/Trapeze Table I generally keep the springs in the same place, and honestly don't ever move or mess with this setup. My studio has an original Balanced Body Cadillac with perhaps less bells and whistles as some do nowadays. In this class, I use one spring on the push through bar, two leg springs, two arm springs. The only time I move springs in this workout is when we adjust the leg springs to the outside hooks for side lying work. I talk you through this transition in the class. I hope this is helpful!
Laura you are a beautiful mover, I just have a question from only observing the class. You obviously are/were a dancer.i work with a dancer and the biggest issue is pulling the ribs together and down. Im asking as an instructor is that an issue for you as well?
Hi Peggy G - Thank you! Yes, I was a dancer and to this day still struggle with pulling my ribs together and down. Part of this is my anatomy, I do have a broad ribcage that tends to stick out a bit. I notice it especially when I am teaching, talking and moving at the same time, like on PA. When practicing Pilates on my own and breathing correctly and with more intention, rather than speaking, I am able to more successfully pull my ribs together. The breath is of the utmost importance here. I hope this is helpful for you as a teacher when working with your dance students!
Yes! Thank you for clarifying, I see it a lot and that makes so much sense we all do that when speaking and teaching, it’s interesting to work with a dancers Body, I work with one of my coworkers and Im always concentrating on her ribs, It’s def the breath. Your beautiful to watch though :)
fantastic - full body....thank you - can't wait to share, exp the twist stretch in the trap, love the "boosts" and the "in betweens" thank you & thank you PA