Pilates Instructor Shares Favorite Class-Ending Stretch

In a vibrant studio illuminated by purple lights, a Pilates instructor recently shared her preferred method for concluding reformer Pilates classes: the "optional short spine" exercise. The video features the instructor guiding several students through the movement, which involves lifting legs and hips overhead to stretch the spine, followed by a controlled return. The instructor provided detailed verbal cues, emphasizing proper form and the benefits of the stretch. This routine is presented as a way to deepen stretches and promote flexibility at the end of a Pilates session.