Bridge – Articulation (Magic Circle)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Leg Work
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Supine
- Repetitions: 6-10 reps
- Springs: 1 Red + 1 Blue – 2 Red
- Headrest: Down
- Footbar: High
- Prop: Magic Circle
Starting position
Lie supine on the carriage with feet on the footbar hip-width apart in parallel. Magic circle placed around the knees (outside). Arms long by sides. Carriage remains fully closed.
Instructions
Exhale, imprint and articulate the spine off the carriage into a bridge, maintaining gentle outward pressure into the magic circle. Inhale at the top. Exhale, roll the spine down one vertebra at a time, keeping the carriage still and alignment of the knees consistent
Teaching cues
- Keep carriage completely still
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