September 20, 2026

Hi Reader!

Fall in Vermont means one thing for a lot of us: hours of raking. All that reaching, twisting, and bending forward can leave your lower back tight and your shoulders tired. Here are three Reformer moves to help you reset.

1. Bridging (Pelvic Curl). Lying on the carriage with your feet on the footbar, roll your spine up one vertebra at a time and back down. This gently mobilizes a back that’s been locked in one position and wakes up your glutes, so they can share the load next time you rake.
2. Mermaid. Seated sideways on the carriage, reach up and over into a long side stretch. It opens the muscles along the sides of your torso that work overtime with every pull of the rake.
3. Pulling Straps with a slight back bend. Lying face down on the long box, draw the straps back as you lift your chest slightly. This strengthens the muscles along your back and counters all that forward bending, helping you stand taller and move more easily.

You’ll find all three in class this month. Let your instructor know if your back is feeling it, and we’ll help you modify.

See you on the Reformer!

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Keep up the great work with your practice! We look forward to seeing you in class soon.

Namaste,

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