4. Folding knees - these should be accomplished without changing the stability of your pelvic region. So take your neutral position on the floor, breathe in, and as you do so, bring your leg off of the floor, creating a deep fold at your knee - keep your abdominals engaged during this movement. As you start to breathe out return your leg to the original position on the floor, make sure to keep your ab muscles taut and that it is not your thigh that is controlling the move. Your hip must not leave the floor whilst you are doing the folding knee - try and keep your tailbone against the floor and this will help you to do the folding knees correctly.

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When commencing Pilates for beginners, it can appear very daunting, as you need to understand the concentration, different exercises, the focus and body awareness that all need to come together in a cohesive form.

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