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Controlling how you hold your lower spine is fundamental to\u00a0radiant ballet posture and it\u2019s especially good for staying comfy in heels!\u00a0Proper alignment of\u00a0this often\u00ad neglected part of the back not only makes you\u00a0feel taller and more balanced, but it\u00a0can also ease back tension.<\/strong><\/p>\n
As the largest and heaviest part of the skeleton, the pelvis is the center of gravity in the human\u00a0body, making it the place to start when you want to control your movements. Ballet dancers\u2019\u00a0control over this part of their bodies forms the basis of their immaculate posture and graceful movements.\u00a0Taming your tailbone provides proper support of the spine\u2019s natural s\u00adcurve without\u00a0exaggerating it. The goal is a \u201cneutral\u201d tailbone. But what does that even mean?!?\u00a0Many of us walk around with the tailbone arched backwards and lower abdomen hanging\u00a0forward. This exaggerates the natural curve of the lower spine, allowing stress to accumulate.<\/p>\n
Others tuck or press the tailbone toward the front of the hips. This causes an exaggerated curve\u00a0or hunching in the upper spine and shoulders. In ballet, the tailbone gently descends between\u00a0the heels\u00ad\u00ad neither tucking nor arching. Neutralizing the tailbone creates length in the lower\u00a0spine and encourages the abdominals to hug in slightly. The result is light support around the\u00a0pelvis that takes the edge off of standing for long periods of time.<\/p>\n
And taming your tailbone is especially good for helping you to feel extra fab (and balanced) in\u00a0your Manolo\u2019s well past midnight! Whether you are sporting a backpack at the bus stop or\u00a0holding a glass of champagne at a gallery opening, taming your tailbone will instantly help you\u00a0feel more poised AND comfortable.<\/p>\n
So how do you get in touch with your tail? Here\u2019s what you can do:<\/p>\n
1. Stand comfortably on 2 feet approximately hip distance apart.<\/p>\n
2. Place your hands on your hips.<\/p>\n
3. Now stick your butt out. Notice how your ribs and stomach protrude forward.<\/p>\n
4. Begin to draw in your abs as you bring your tailbone to hover over the space between<\/p>\n
the heels.<\/p>\n
5. Keep drawing in at the lower core as you imagine your lower spine lengthening towards<\/p>\n
the floor between the heels. Take 2 breaths.<\/p>\n
6. Release and repeat for a total of 4 times.<\/p>\n
7. Now place the heels together with toes gently apart in a V shape (1st position) with<\/p>\n
hands on hips.<\/p>\n
8. Repeat exercise 4 more times.<\/p>\n
–Happy Dancing!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
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