The Pilates rest position is the foundation to most exercises.
- Lie on your mat with your feet hip distance apart.
- Gently rock your pelvis back and forth so that you go from flattening your lower back into the mat to arching it away from the mat. The neutral position lies somewhere between these two positions.
- There should be a small space between your lower back and your mat. This is because our spines are naturally curved and should be exercised in this position.