The Swan

Swan is an exercise focusing on extension and lengthening and a favorite at Easton Pilates! It is one of the a best exercises you can do as a counter stretch for the many forward flexion exercises in Pilates mat work. Swan opens the front-body, releases the neck, expands the chest and stretches the abdominals, hip flexors and quadriceps.

Swan also strengthens. While holding the swan pose, the abdominals completely engage and the shoulders, back, inner thighs, pelvic floor, glutes and hamstrings are working to lift you up and forward. Your mind is focused on fully extending, visualizing the crown of your head reaching for the stars, creating a beautiful swan pose as you feel your entire core engaged. How is your Swan pose progressing?

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