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 ...

Feeling that stretch clear down to your hips. Stretching your fascia, your muscles, everything. And one more time, spine roll, [inhales] down, rag doll left and right. These feel so good.

then uncurl your body as you roll back down to lay flat on your back again. It’s tough on the abdominal muscles but also uses a curling and uncurling motion to help target the spine. Below ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

1015 McCausland Avenue, Richmond Heights, and 9825 Clayton Road, Ladue. Move: Pilates roll down Benefit: Strengthens the core while strengthening and stretching the spine.