All about the Classic Pilates Start Position
(Pilates)
Many floor Pilates exercises can be started with this position.
It’s a good idea to incorporate some everyday routines and sequences into your training plan. Getting everything right and in the correct order is a mammoth task for most people’s memory.
Dancers learn dance sequences, and Karate fighters learn kata. The Mojoh Method teaches sequences and groupings in a way that makes overall mastery of the entire method more achievable.
Lie flat on your back (on a floor mat) with knees bent so that both feet are placed comfortably on the ground. Arms straight and on the floor to the side of you, palms facing down. The angle of each arm should be around 20° to the length of your body. Feet should be slightly apart. Adjust everything until you feel most comfortable. This is a good pace to start for many floor Pilates exercises, but you might need to make a few minor adjustments to get into the precise starting position for some exercises.