# What is the difference between neutral spine and imprint?

Neutral spine preserves its natural curves. Imprint brings the lower back closer to the mat through a slight posterior organization of the pelvis and abdominal work, without forcefully flattening the back. They are options suited to the task and person.

Canonical: https://alpha.centricapilates.com/test002/en/preguntas/neutral/
Last reviewed: 2026-10-03


Source: VIDA Pilates — De la idea a la acción
Book revision: 7ca4995550dd936fa75906cea31267bde4bec707

> El imprint es una relación más cercana entre la zona lumbar y la colchoneta producida por una ligera organización posterior de la pelvis y el trabajo abdominal. No se trata de aplastar la espalda con fuerza.

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