FOCUS :   

Join Syl who I am teaching through today’s exercises as he strives to develop a taller spine.

I promise you will get there! In order to be able to sit tall and not slump over we must strengthen your back and release tension in the low back, chest, hips and hamstrings. Today’s class uses classical Pilates exercises keenly effective at targeting the development of greater strength in the spine to lift the spine up and combat that forward, rounded back posture with tucked under hips! It is by repetition of these type of exercises that you will eventually find ease to sit and stand tall without the restraint of tugs and pulls of both tight and weak muscles.

This is a new series which focuses on exercises that will integrally improve your posture with the goal in mind to sit and stand taller, but not just that, to do so with greater ease. Additionally, better posture will alleviate undue tensions, aches and pains; it will help you live and move in a more ideal alignment so your joints are happier; it will also help you move with greater ease and efficiency in all your endeavors. Better posture enables our body to better deliver fresh oxygen and blood to tissues and vitals enabling us to feel more energy, less fatigue, contributing to better longevity. The benefits are numerous and this program will help you work towards seeing these improvements in your own body.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED :     

Reformer only.

CLASS LEVEL :     

ALL levels.

CLASS FLOW :   

Class is simple, targeted, precise and moves at a moderate pace coordinated with your breath. There is not an overwhelming amount of exercises but enough to hone in on and target your spinal erectors, breath and core work to redress the upper torso over the hips.

GOALS :     

Move through exercises that target our postural muscles. Focus on strengthening the deeper set of muscles which hold up our spines and keep our joints healthy and mobile. Specifically focus on posterior chain strength (the back of the body) to counteract the forward pulling force of daily activities (phones, computers, screens and more) that creates imbalance between our front and back sides often creating poor posture. Always keep the hips and pelvis strong, mobile and flexible for a healthy low back and foundation to the spine and legs below. Learn the purpose and focus of certain exercises. Empower you to feel healthier, stronger, happier and more flexible in your own body.

OTHER PROGRAMS AND PLAYLISTS YOU MAY LIKE : 

5 DAY POSTURE RETRAINING, ANTI-AGING MOVEMENT, REFORMER FIT IN 15-20, 7 WEEK CLASSICAL REFORMER, 8 WEEK CORE STRENGTH, Playlists: STRETCH & TONE, TONE & FLOW, TOTAL BODY WISE

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