Back stretch and mobility | Pilates Live

Gently stretch and mobilise through the spine with this short mat based sequence Difficulty: Easier Length: 17 minutes This class keeps a nice gentle pace so is suitable for most levels. We start the class in sitting then move into four-point kneeling, our fronts and then onto our backs. This class can be used as a great morning stretch to get you ready for the day or to compliment another class. This class includes: Sitting side bend and spine twist Four-point kneeling tail swish Curl and extend Upper body rotation Child pose stretch Cobra stretch Bridging Opposite arm and leg stretch Lumbar rotation stretch Sitting upper body reaches and mermaid stretch The class begins in sitting with a side bend and spine twist to gently mobilise the spine. We then move into four-point kneeling and mobilise the lower back with a tail swish and then lengthening through the back with a curl and extend movement. In this position we then rotate through our upper back before stretching out into a child pose stretch. We then come down onto our fronts to extend our spines with a cobra stretch. Moving round onto our backs we continue to mobilise through the spine with a bridging exercise then lengthen out a little more with an opposite arm and leg stretch. Cooling down with a lumbar rotation stretch and in sitting with some upper body reaches and mermaid stretch. Interested in more Pilates? Join us at https://pilateslive.co.uk/ Facebook:   / pilateslive.co.uk   Instagram:   / pilateslive_vicky   Twitter:   / live_pilates