Start Position:
- Lie on your back with your hips and knees bent.
- Keep your pelvis in neutral (not too flat or arched, with a slight curve in your lower back).
- Anchor your shoulder blades down and gently tuck your chin.
Action:
- Inhale: Arch your lower back slightly, lifting your belly towards the ceiling.
- Exhale: Slowly circle your pelvis like a clock, moving it clockwise, tracing the numbers with your hips.
- Continue for a full circle, then switch directions and circle counterclockwise on the next exhale.
- Repeat 10-20 times in each direction with smooth, controlled movements.
Purpose:
- Mobilizes the lower spine segments.
- Recruits important pelvic and low back muscles.
- Enhances breathing coordination.
Note of Precaution:
- Stay relaxed; don’t tense or brace.
- If painful, reduce movement or stop.
- For pregnancies 16+ weeks, be mindful of symptoms like nausea or dizziness.
- If you experience low back pain, consider consulting a physical therapist.