Pilates leg stretches using the ladder barrel

Don’t be fooled! These are not just for your legs! These stretches are for your whole body!

In this short demo, I first demonstrate taking time to open up my back body, I transition to my side body, and end with opening my front body.

Like everything in the Pilates method, it is essential to ‘stand in your body’ already witnessing ALL your sides.

Take time to honor your own complexity and yes, asymmetry! We are not linear.

Also, for many of us, just standing can be enough of a stretch. It’s not always necessary to move much at all…listen to your body and breathe deeply in the places that feel stuck and stagnant. Also, be sure to ground yourself first, otherwise it will be very challenging to lift yourself up.:)

Please check out this video in real time on my YouTube channel