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Pilates Breathing Exercises Decoded: Biomechanics, Biochemistry & the Nervous System
Mela Bodin: 12:00-1:30 pm $150 in-person/online Sunday, October 25, 2026
Most Pilates teachers know the breath cues for the breathing exercises, but do you know what those cues may be changing in the body? Have you ever asked “why do we hold our breath during chest expansion?”
In this experiential workshop, we’ll unpack the Pilates breathing exercises through the lenses of biomechanics, biochemistry, and the nervous system. Using science based functional-breathing principles, we’ll explore how different breathing cues can affect trunk support, focus, energy/muscle fatigue and regulation.
Learn to move beyond “inhale here, exhale there” and cue breath with greater clarity, purpose, and adaptability - helping clients get more from both the breathing exercise and their overall Pilates practice.
CONTROLOGY CLUB at STRONG BODY PILATES
YOUR INTERNAL RHYTHM
Join Mela, Pilates teacher and functional breathwork instructor, to integrate the science of breathing into your Pilates practice. Learn to identify functional vs. dysfunctional breathing, measure your breathing efficiency, and apply targeted techniques at rest, during movement and within your mat or reformer sequence. Leave feeling more centered, moving with ease, and connected to your body’s natural cadence.
90 Minutes - Small Group - In-person/online - $65
24-hour cancellation policy
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Core Connection Check-In
Join our supportive community for a live session each month. Stay accountable, deepen your Pilates knowledge, and get personalized feedback on your form. For The Contrology Hub Members only.