Neck Circles + Side Drop
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Warm-up
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Standing
- Repetitions: 3-5 reps each direction
- Springs: Any
- Headrest: As needed
- Footbar: Any
Starting position
Stand tall next to the reformer with feet grounded and arms relaxed. Spine long, shoulders relaxed.
Instructions
Gently drop the chin toward the chest, then slowly circle the head to one side, back, and around to the other side. Reverse direction. After circles, drop one ear toward the shoulder, return to center, and repeat on the other side.
Teaching cues
- Move slowly and gently
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