PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA: SPINE CORRECTOR

Teaser

LEVEL

Intermediate

SETUP

Spine Corrector on a mat

REPETITIONS

3 sets of 3

GOALS & BENEFITS
  • Goal is to bring torso up to legs while legs stay stable
  • Strengthens muscles that stabilize and mobilize pelvis and spine
  • This is a great place to learn Teaser 1, once One-Leg Teaser is strong
TIPS & CUES
  • To modify place feet on teachers’ thighs, teacher holds hands and lightly guides
  • Knees can be bent with some external rotation if needed
  • Keep bottom of pelvis rotated toward ceiling as spine lifts up away from hump