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Open Heart Apparatus vs Mat

by | Dec 4, 2022 | Press

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Lynda Salerno Gehrman
Lynda Salerno Gehrman
Founder & Director
Lynda Salerno Gehrman is the owner and founder of BASI Pilates Academy NYC (formerly Physio Logic Pilates & Movement), which she established in 2006. She holds a BA in Dance Performance/Composition and has been a Pilates student for over 20 years and teacher for 18+ years, beginning her Pilates journey at age 15. Lynda studied under esteemed European Pilates teacher Alan Herdman in London and earned her first certificate from Stott Pilates. She now serves as assistant faculty for BASI Pilates Teacher Training and has been teaching dance since age 15. Lynda also served as dance director and choreographer for the World and European Scholar Athlete Games for 13 years and continues her dance studies in NYC.

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One of our favorite heart opening exercises on the apparatus called Hanging Back, followed by 4 supportive progressions on the mat to help prepare you.

Hanging back

Cadillac

A major confidence building exercise. It is so fun to see people conquer their self doubt. It is anything but a superficial instagram post, when taught and executed correctly.

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    1. Ability to find the neutral line of your spine in a v position creates hamstring length and requires shoulder stability.

    1. Spinal articulation into an upside down plank relies on shoulder girdle placement to cancel out unwanted shoulder and neck tension.

    1. Hip extensor (hamstring/glute) strength is imperative to support the lumbar spine as you extend the thoracic spine into the “back bend”.

    1. Neck alignment, particularly deep neck flexor strength, is key to working with the shoulder stabilizers to control the return.

    1. Your body goes to where it’s strength can take it!

https://vimeo.com/772870387

https://vimeo.com/772870387

https://vimeo.com/772870387

https://vimeo.com/772870387

https://vimeo.com/772870387

https://vimeo.com/772870387