Setup | sit tall on the roller, the legs slightly wider than your shoulders, the feet pointing to the ceiling, the arms stretched to the sides (photo 1) |
Action | breathe in and lengthen the spine. Breathe out and twist the upper part of the torso, head and the right arm to the left, lean forward gradually; the right little finger is pointed toward the left little toe (photo 2); breathe in and roll back up, breathe out and switch the sides (photo 3) |
Precision Points | keep your curve as you reach and keep your pelvis motionless |
Purposes | improvement of the spine mobility, strengthening of the torso rotators and back muscles, strengthening and stretching of the back muscles in the legs |