This is an exercise from Pilates' first protoge - Carola Trier. She was a German dancer who found her way to the US and began training with Joseph Pilates in the 40’s.
Carola's variation of the "Joe's Breathing" exercise on the the Cadillac uses the push-through bar rather than the roll-down bar.
Carola's Breathing is a great warm-up for stiff bodies that have been trapped behind a desk or stuck in traffic. I typically use it early in your workout because it allows time for you to check into your body and encourages rhythm & flow right from the start.
I am especially fond of Kathy Grant’s version where you keep your hands over head as you lift and lower your hips.
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