Sets: 2-3

Reps: 8 each side

• Place the pilates ball behind your low back and a yoga block between the knees.

• One arm is extended out for support. Other fingertips are placed behind your ear.

• Inhale as you lower back with control, extending over the ball.

• Exhale as you draw in your core and squeeze the yoga block to engage the inner thighs.

• Rotate your trunk, thinking of bringing your lower ribs towards the opposite hip bone.

• Keep this movement slow and controlled. Try to keep it in a small range.

Modifications:

• Decrease the range of the lean back.

• Use the extended arm for increase upper body support.