One of the core principles of Pilates is breathing. Joseph Pilates, the man behind the method, is quoted as saying “Above all, learn how to breathe correctly.” As if it wasn’t enough to wonder whether or not you’re doing the exercise correctly, now you have to think about breathing too?

One of our *favourite* classical Pilates exercises, the Spine Twist can feel soooo good: spinal mobility, hip flexibility, shoulder stability, and abdominal strength combine in an excise that looks much easier than it feels!

Here are some tips to set up for the perfect spine twist.