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This Pilates Workout, Expand and Extend, is Day 28 of the 30-Day Pilates Journey, “Finding your Center.” Expanding the front body by extending the spine is one of the best ways to counteract the rounded forward posture as a result of sitting much of the day. Engaging the muscles of the back body will bring us into better posture and alignment, and help us feel so much more open (in both body and mind!).

When we do these exercises while also engaging our center, we can find the support and stability we need to safely extend our spine without compromising our lower back. These are some of my favorite exercises! Although we include some of these as part of a regular Pilates routine, I love to do a dedicated extension and expansion routine like this when I feel like I need that extra opening.

How did you feel after this Pilates extension workout? Please let me know in the comments below!

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