PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA
Overhead
LEVEL
Advanced
SETUP
2 springs, Footbar down, Headpiece down
Repetitions
3-5x
Goals & Benefits
- Massages spine
- Connects arms to Powerhouse
- Strengthens midline connection and overall coordination
- Inversion stimulates nervous system
Tips & Cues
- Make sure head piece is all the way down
- Must have healthy neck & good coordination
- Must be strong enough to control legs over head while maintaining length in spine
- Replace with Leg Circles for Basic level; Short Spine for Adv Beginners & Intermediate
