Breathe Like You Mean It: Better Pilates & Better Living

Let’s talk about something we all do, all the time—but probably don’t think much about: breathing.

Yes, we’re going full air-nerd on you today. Because while breath might seem like the background music to your life, in Pilates, it’s the main event. And once you learn to breathe properly (no more shallow sighs, we’re looking at you), you’ll see how it transforms not just your workout, but your everything.

Why Breath Matters in Pilates

Joseph Pilates himself was a breath enthusiast. He said:

“Breathing is the first act of life and the last. Our very life depends on it.” Joseph Pilates

In Pilates, the breath isn’t just about oxygen (although, yes, that's helpful too). It’s about control, focus, core activation, and flow. Your breath is the engine that powers every move, keeping you stable, present, and connected to your body.

Without it? You’re just flapping your limbs and hoping for the best. 

Introducing: The 360° Breath (a.k.a. your Pilates superpower)

Forget chest-puffing or belly breathing. The 360° breath is where it’s at.

This kind of breathing expands not just your belly, but your ribcage, back, and sides—think of your torso inflating like a balloon in all directions. It’s deep, it’s controlled, and it’s incredibly calming, allowing you to move out of fight or flight and into your parasympathetic nervous system. 

Why it’s a game-changer:
💨 Helps you activate your core (especially that deep, dreamy TVA muscle)
💨 Supports your spine and posture
💨 Encourages better movement patterns
💨 Gives your body and mind a mini reset (sans caffeine)
💨 Stops you from holding your breath when things get tough—on the mat and in life

Breath Beyond the Mat

This isn’t just a “Pilates thing”—breath work enhances your everyday life too.

▶︎ Feeling anxious? 360° breath.
▶︎ Overthinking? 360° breath.
▶︎ Chasing after tiny humans or running late to everything? Yep, 360° breath.

Taking a few conscious, full breaths is the ultimate form of self-regulation. It's like hitting the refresh button on your nervous system. And who doesn’t want a little more calm, clarity, and inner strength in their day?

“Above all, learn how to breathe correctly.” – Joseph Pilates 

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Ready to Move With Breath + Intention?

At Good Movement Co, breath is baked into every workout. I don’t just want you moving—I want you moving well, moving mindfully, breathing well, increasing your lung capacity and feeling amazing while doing it! I personally have experienced incredible results pairing the Pilates breath with the movement and in my early post natal days I would stand in the mirror and watch my abdominals lift and tighten by simply applying the 360° breath. I birthed with 5 fingers of abdominal separation and now I have maybe half a finger where my belly button is, if that. 

"Pilates is complete coordination of body, mind and spirit." Joseph Pilates

In the Good Movement Club, I will guide you through the breath 360° technique so that you can workout for efficiently and get all the benefits from utilising your breath to its potential. Right now, you can try our platform FREE for 7 days —full access to mat-based Pilates workouts designed to help you breathe, stretch, strengthen, and glow from the inside out.

Join the Good Movement Club & start breathing and moving better today!