The OPEN LEG ROCKER is going to throw you off balance as we try and stretch those legs and open up the lower back. This is definitely a tricky one for those of you with tight hamstrings. Don’t be surprised if you end up rolling around on your mat the first couple of times you try this one. But it will get better and just wait til you try the closed leg rocker - that’s even more challenging!
Amy x
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How To... | Corkscrew One
Time to challenge those obliques in the CORKSCREW as we start to build up more strength. This exercise requires much more control and strength so make sure you have been practising the One Leg Circle and the Double leg lower lift. This corkscrew goes places in the intermediate and advanced work s...
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How To... | Spine Twist
Sit up tall as we twist into the spine with the SPINE TWIST! The challenge in this exercise is to keep those legs together, site up tall and twist with energy. It’s a great one for opening up the back and gaining flexibility in your spine. Keep reaching through the arms and legs to get your two w...
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How To... | Teaser
Its TEASER time in your matwork and it comes to challenge your co-ordination and strength. You will need to have a good roll up and be able to do the double leg lower lift well to make sure you rock the teaser. Be prepared to work hard as the teaser will progress from your intermediate to advance...