How many times do you remind your client to keep their shoulders down during the early stages of Pilates training? In most bodies, the shoulders, the Trapezius, are a common muscle group that fires and tightens when the body's coordination is called upon in a new and challenging way:

When the core is not yet strong enough for a task, the trapezius muscles fire and commonly compensates for the strain on the weaker inner unit and less powerful muscles.

Using the Pressure Pillow can help your client better understand the feeling of a relaxed and supported shoulder girdle above a strong abdomen. Improving awareness and providing positive muscular feedback brings about progress in the Pilates studio.

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