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