Balanced Body Rialto Reformer Mode D'emploi page 30

CAT, LEVEL 3
4 reps Springs: 2 short
springs from above on Push-
through Bar
Focus
» Breath – exhale roll down,
inhale to extend out, exhale
pull back, inhale uncurl.
» Spinal flexibility
» Scapula stability/mobility
» Abdominal hollowing and
lift
» Coordination of breath with
full spinal mobility
Precautions
Back injuries, shoulder injuries,
knee injuries, and osteoporosis
Prerequisites
Mat – Cat/camel stretch
Starting Position
Kneeling on table, hands on
Push-through Bar with the bar
close to the body.
Standard Exercise
» Press bar down and roll the
spine down beginning with
top of head.
» Reach bar away as spine
elongates into extension.
» Return by pulling
abdominals in and curling
spine back into flexion
before stacking vertebra
one on top of the other
to return to the starting
position. (Keep the hips
pressed forward over the
knees as much as possible.)
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