LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Achieve neutral spine alignment in quadruped position.

• Maintain alignment while lifting arms and legs.

• Move between spinal extension and neutral spine while balancing.

LESSON SEQUENCE

Exercise 1 - Quadruped Balance

• Explanation (0:50)

• Exercise (2:50)

Exercise 2 - Quadruped Spine Extension

• Explanation (5:30)

• Exercise (8:30)

NOTES & MODIFICATIONS

• Do the exercises with all 4 limbs on the floor if you are not yet able to balance on 3 limbs.

• Return to the Cat Stretch to realign your spine periodically between balances.