2. Pilates Arm Circles – 3 circles each direction
Starting Position – In seated position, cross-legged, sitting straight up on your sit bones; roll your shoulders down your back; lifting from the head, pull chin in slightly.
- INHALE – draw the arms up overhead; still expand the rib cage but do not let ribs pop out – you must engaged your abdominals to keep rib cage in and down; let there be energy coming right down your arms through your fingertips (ie. strong arms)
- EXHALE – rotate arms down to starting position; engage the abdominals as you bring the rib cage together
- repeat in other direction