Purpose: This seated spinal twist is great for stretching the shoulders and the spine, and can help to relieve mild back pain and tension. It also helps skaters learn to twist their torso, which is needed for twist or layover spin variations.
Focus: Shoulder mobility, spinal elongation, spinal rotation, upper body rotation, injury prevention, back tension relief.
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Beginner-Foundation: Puppy pose stretch
Purpose: This pose helps skaters focus on stretching more of the upper body, including the spine, shoulders, upper back, arms, and core. It can also help release tension in your upper body.
Focus: Upper body tension release, shoulder mobility, spinal elongation, back tension release, backbend
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Advanced: Hands elevated childs pose ...
Purpose: This variation of childs pose is a great preparation for any kind of overhead reach, like in a biellmann spin, that needs good shoulder flexion
Focus: Shoulder mobility, heart opener, back bends, overhead reach, injury prevention
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Advanced: Elevated reverse prayer chi...
Purpose: This variation of childs pose is a great preparation for any kind of overhead reach, like in a biellmann spin, that needs good shoulder flexion
Focus: Shoulder mobility, heart opener, back bends, overhead reach, injury prevention, shoulder extension
