And how does it work? “A Pilates roll down is a beginner Pilates move where we go from standing to a ‘toe touching’ position by sequentially rolling through the spine on the way down and ...

These spine roll down exercises use the force of gravity and the weight of the head to create more space between each vertebra of the spine. Movements demonstrated by Maria Chan, certified yoga ...

Let your foot curve over the roller as you slowly roll it forward and backward ... parallel to your spine. Next, lie down on the foam roller so that it aligns down your spine vertically, with ...

Next, try to roll down and then round your spine up and allow your knees to bend when you are ready. Relax and repeat a few more times.

Inhale as you lower your body, exhale as you lift up. Roll downs with stability ball: Begin with the knees bent, ball between the hands at shoulder height. Tuck your navel towards your spine and roll ...

Then roll your spine back down to the mat slowly and repeat. I returned to my home state to get some much-needed beach time*and* learn all about aging well.

rolling up your spine, and then rolling back down again. It gives a gentle back massage while engaging the core and stretching the lower back and legs. You could also roll forward on the counter ...

Try to do this segment by segment rather than just raise your hips up to really build that healthy flexibility. Then roll your spine back down to the mat slowly and repeat.