balance yoga atlanta



this is the prone two-legged lift. this isa great core functional exercise using the stability ball. so we're really going to focuson strengthening the lower back, the glutes, as we stabilize our upper body. so think totalbody through this exercise. come on down on top of your ball. place your hands directlyunderneath your shoulders and find your balance point by lifting your legs up, and you mighthave a little bit of play area on the ball. point your toes and lengthen out through yourlegs. pull your shoulder blades back and down, like you're sliding your shoulder blades intoyour back pockets, and you want to keep in mind that you want to keep your head, neckand spine in alignment by lengthening out through the crown of your head. just simplylift your legs from your hip area, so you're

really focusing on your lower back and yourglutes, and depending on your flexibility, that will determine how high your legs cancome. again, do not forget about your core, pull that belly in, so you keep everythingnice and tight and engaged. continue to perform this exercise until you fatigue your muscles.that is the two-legged prone lift.