It’s amazing how Joseph Pilates, with limited technological resources in his time, understood the profound impact of holistic movement on our body and mind. Joseph Pilates intuitively recognized that we needed to move as a unified whole to achieve holistic health continuously. Thus, every exercise he designed would tone the deep inner core muscles.

The deep front line, a.k.a the deep core line, is at the heart of why better posture matters. Improved posture enhances physical well-being and alleviates pressure on critical areas such as the neck, heart, lungs, gut, and pelvic floor. The deep core line starts at the feet and extends all the way up to the throat. In today’s discussion, we begin by bringing awareness to our often-neglected feet, which bear the brunt of our body’s pressure. It’s time to show them some love. 

Returning to Joe’s remarkable discovery and the creation of the Pilates method, we are fortunate to have access to books with illustrations that explain his profound insights.

Consider a seemingly simple exercise like the footwork on the reformer. When performed with conscious breathing, it engages and strengthens our inner line of support. Yes, in just the first five minutes of your reformer workout, you can elevate your inner core muscles all the way to your throat. That’s a profound depth of engagement!! Take a look at the image below. If this visual doesn’t inspire you to breathe more deeply and focus on lifting the arches of your feet, what will? Joseph Pilates designed these exercises with a clear purpose – to enable the human body to reach its full potential. I hope this encourages you to approach your practice with a deeper understanding, aiming to lift your inner core muscles from this day forward.

Let’s get it on!