Pilates instructors: What are your favorite cues for teaching lateral breathing? ADVERTISEMENT 1.27K viewsJune 12, 2012 0 Joy Keller0 June 12, 2012 0 Comments Beginners have a difficult time learning how to breathe laterally. What cues have you found helpful? 6 Answers ActiveVotedNewestOldest 0 Eve Posted 0 Comments tell them to imagine themselves pushed into the slot of a toaster….if they breathe front to back they’ll burn themselves. breathe side to side to fill their slot. You are viewing 1 out of 6 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login