5. Pilates Spine Rotation Stretch – 3 reps on each side
Starting Position – Laying on your side, arms together out in front of chest; knees bent, hips are stacked to the ceiling.
- INHALE – lift the top hand to the ceiling
- EXHALE – rotate, bring arm to floor on opposite side, head follows hand; open the chest and feel the nice stretch through your spine; contract the abdominals to ensure that the hips stay stacked and not to rotate.
- INHALE – hold the position; expand the rib cage, open the chest to feel a nice stretch.
- EXHALE – contract the abdominals and bring the arm back to the start position.