Child's Pose for Back Body Expansion

Dr. Anna here! I will be taking over the Core Exercise Solutions Instagram this week and I have some fun videos coming your way!
This is one of my favorite prep exercises for improving 360 degree expansion and setting up the ability for you to stack your rib cage over your pelvis. By using some props to assist, you can get great feedback for where you want to think about your inhale going and how you want your exhale to feel (too often the exhale is forced and done with superficial abs).
You can put a little extra intention toward one side of your body for more inhale or exhale, or even put a little extra layer with props on a side that’s not compressing down as well (most often the left side needs a little extra help).
This exercise can leave you feeling like you’re finally getting some breath you didn’t realize you were missing or make it easier to connect to your core in other movements and positions. I also love having people bend down to touch their toes to see what it feels like first, and then try this exercise for 1-2 sets of 5 breaths and see what happens to their toe touch.
So give it a shot and let me know what happens!
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[@colinbaillargeon5171]

Great video!! I like the mat prop a lot!

[@CoreExerciseSolutions]

Thanks!!!

[@franclava3900]

Amazing exercise!! Thanks for this - love it.

[@CoreExerciseSolutions]

You're so welcome!

[@strongsyedaa7378]

Can it be done at 6 weeks C Section?

[@CoreExerciseSolutions]

I would check with your provider!