
THE ELEPHANT, SKILL LEVEL: FOUNDATION
Reps
: 8-10
Apparatus Set-Up
: Reformer
Foot bar
: Up Shoulder Block: In place. Springs: 2
Insert mat and caster cover pad
: Removed
Additional Equipment Recommended
: None
Precautions
: Hip issues, Inversion Issues, Low Blood Pressure
Starting Position
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Place the hands on the footbar thumbs and forefingers on the
same side of the bar. (Caution - Do not pull up on the bar).
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Carefully step onto the reformer and place the heels in front of the
shoulder blocks. Allow them to settle into the carriage recesses
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Bring the back into an even C-Curve or round back position
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Stretch the feet long and lift the toes
Focus
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Strengthen and stabilize the center
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Work the hip
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Stretch the back of the body
Movement Sequence
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Stabilize the upper body into the footbar
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Carefully press the carriage out about three inches from the hip
without changing the spine position
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Pull the center in and up, lengthen through the heels and
return the carriage home
Variation:
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More petite students may have to bring the heels forward on the
carriage to obtain the correct position
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Advanced variation - bring one leg to the back
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