Parallel Toes (Magic Circle)
- Equipment: Reformer
- Category: Footwork
- Level: Beginner
- Body position: Supine
- Repetitions: 10 reps
- Springs: 2 Red – 3 Red
- Headrest: As needed
- Footbar: High or Low
- Prop: Magic Circle
Starting position
Lie supine on the carriage. Feet on the footbar hip-width apart in parallel, balls of the feet on the bar with heels lifted. Magic circle around the knees (outside), creating gentle outward tension. Arms long by sides.
Instructions
Exhale, press the carriage out by straightening the legs, maintaining lifted heels and steady outward pressure into the circle. Inhale, return the carriage, keeping the heels lifted and alignment consistent without collapsing inward
Teaching cues
- Maintain height in the heels
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