At a Corecraft Pilates class, you will always be prompted to breathe deeply and slowly. “Bring each breath deep into your rib cage, then exhale fully and robustly” But why is this important? This link to an ACE publication article is a great explanation! https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/professional/certified/october-2018/7089/core-training-don-t-forget-the-diaphragm