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Imprinting vs. Neutral Spine: What We’re Actually Doing in Class (And Why)
Every week, someone in class asks me some version of this question: “Should my lower back be flat on the mat or not?”
It’s a great question — and the answer isn’t as simple as most Pilates instructors make it sound. Because the real answer is: it depends on what we’re trying to accomplish and where you are in your practice.
I’ve been teaching movement since 1986, and for years I watched the Pilates world treat this like an either/or debate. Imprint your spine! No, stay neutral! The truth, as it usually does, lives somewhere more nuanced — and understanding it will change how you experience every supine exercise we do together.