
PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA
Swan on the Wunda Chair
LEVEL
Intermediate
SETUP
1 Middle, pad on top edge
REPETITIONS
3 – 5x
GOALS & BENEFITS
- Extension of thoracic spine
- Dynamic stabilization of pelvis
- Length & strength in spinal extension
TIPS & CUES
- Rotate pubic bone towards mat so that hip points and pubic bone remain level
- Focus on arching your upper back, above and between your shoulder blades
- Aim for length rather than height while working to keep legs lifted, pelvis stable
- The pedal might not go all the way down depending on body proportions