Hip Circles
Advanced Level
Equipment
Mat
Level
Advanced
Goals & Benefits
- Strengthens and tones the side waist.
- Stretches the spine and hamstrings.
- Teaches lift in the upper body and provides stretch across the chest.
- Weight of the legs is controlled by the seat and abdominal muscles.
Tips & Cues
- Keep the waist lifting out of the hips and the chest open.
- Keep the torso still and the head on top of the spine- don’t allow the head to drop forward.
- Press your shoulders down- away from the ears.
- The accent is on the up of the legs.