Stott Pilates - Principles - Pelvic Placement

Pelvic Placement

Pelvic placement emphasizes stabilization of the pelvis and lumbar spine (lower back). in either a neutral or an imprinted position. Neutral placement maintains the normal curve of the lower back: when lying on one’s back, the front of hip bones and pubic bone should lie parallel to the mat, and the lower back should not be pressed into the mat. While breathing and engaging abdominals in this position no strain should be felt through the lower back In an imprinted position, the lower back is moving toward the mat.