Joseph Pilates and many of his first generation teachers, including Kathy Grant & Ron Fletcher, were inspired by the natural movements of animals in nature. In Backyard Pilates Lesson # 5, Jillian takes you through the Cat, and includes the "Sexy Cat" variation taught to her by first generation teacher Kathy Grant, as well as deep posterior/lateral breathing in Rest Position. Reference: pp. 56-57 Pilates Basics
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