Comments on: 3-D Breath- the Diaphragm and the Core http://movementsafootblog.com/2008/12/01/3-d-breath-the-diaphragm-and-the-core/ A BodyMind Think Tank - Taking fitness to the next level Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:47:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Boyd Smith http://movementsafootblog.com/2008/12/01/3-d-breath-the-diaphragm-and-the-core/#comment-3948 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:43:01 +0000 http://moveaddicts.wordpress.com/?p=316#comment-3948 Thanks for the information! I have discovered through personal investigation, and use of compiled training techiniques from various sports (weightlifting, gymnastics/flexibility/contortion, springboard diving, dancing/ballet, track & field, volleybal, tennis, martial arts,… even training exercises for the eyes),… that PROPER BREATHING is imperative! The key is ‘engaging’ the all of the core muscles for controlled constriction during exhalation. This assists the diaphram, as well as improves it’s ‘range of motion’. Proper breathing(I think it can be called 3d) restores ‘elaticity’ to the diaphram, as well as strengthening/conditioning the core muscles (even the deep muscles in the hips,..iliopsoas). In combination/cooperation with various twisting and stretching movements, this (controlled constriction of core during exhalation) has improved movement, range, and vitality of my body!

]]> By: Body thinker http://movementsafootblog.com/2008/12/01/3-d-breath-the-diaphragm-and-the-core/#comment-3638 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:26:03 +0000 http://moveaddicts.wordpress.com/?p=316#comment-3638 A great book to start with is “Anatomy of Breathing” by Blandine Calais-German. Also read the next post entry “Singing to the Core”.

I never agreed to the cue of knitting the ribs together. It is used to solve hyperextension of the ribs. If you truly breath 3-dimensionally, it will solve the rib problem.

I have been playing visualizing the diaphragm doming up as I exhale. When I get the diaphragm up, I feel the lower ribs naturally narrow and my lower abdominals lift like a vacuum.

]]> By: Gina S http://movementsafootblog.com/2008/12/01/3-d-breath-the-diaphragm-and-the-core/#comment-3634 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:31:12 +0000 http://moveaddicts.wordpress.com/?p=316#comment-3634 I’m interested in more description of the 3dbreath. My pilates instructor tells me to knit the ribs together, pull in and in hale all at the same time. As a singer its confusing, as we tend to want to keep the lower ribs open in order to allow the diaphragm free range of motion for breath support. Can you refer me to more information about desciprion fo the 3d breath or information about this?

Thank you so much.

]]> By: Body thinker http://movementsafootblog.com/2008/12/01/3-d-breath-the-diaphragm-and-the-core/#comment-3532 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:32:25 +0000 http://moveaddicts.wordpress.com/?p=316#comment-3532 Thank you Martha. New research has supported the connections of breath to the core. At Movements Afoot, we teach clients and new Pilates teachers the importance of 3-D breathe. The old school of knitting the front ribs is a poor cue since it locks up the movement of the diaphragm. 3-D Breath will connect you to your deep core and allow the freedom of movement of the diagphram and THE BODY.
Lesley Powell

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