Zion Yoga and Wellness Festival 2025

“Breathing is the first act of life and the last. Our very life depends on it.” Joseph Pilates The use of breath was an integral part of Joseph Pilates’ teaching. Joseph Pilates was a pioneer in recognizing how the breath could be used to facilitate movement and how posture affected respiration. He stated that the complete exhalation and inhalation of air, stimulated all muscles into greater activity and recharged the body. He used exercises such at the 100 and rolling like a ball to force air around the body, with the idea of cleansing the body. This, he said, “is the equivalent of an internal shower. Correct breathing was such a fundamental part his exercises and teachings, that his students included “Breath” into one of the 6 Principles of Pilates. This workshop with explore breath, or pranayama through a traditional pilates class. We can then draw parralels of the impact of breath in all facets of our lives. Breath enhances relaxation, improves posture, and increases our muscles range of moiton.