Enter hypopressive breathing, a deep breathing exercise that involves emptying your lungs completely. It’s similar to the uddiyana bandha in yoga (or an “abdominal lock”). “It involves breathing in a ...

According to research published in the Journal of Sports Sciences, moderate Pilates can burn roughly 3.2 to 6.7 METs (Metabolic Equivalent of Task), equating to about 150-250 calories burned in a ...

In this article, we’ll show how Pilates—especially Pilates on the reformer—helps relax tight muscles, improve mobility, and ...

Your brain consumes about 20% of your body’s total oxygen supply, making it incredibly dependent on efficient breathing patterns for optimal function. Most people never think about how they breathe, ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...