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  • 32 calf rises each leg! – keep it slow and controlled
  • 30 glute bridges – lengthen through the floor
  • 1 minute plank - embrace the shakes!
  • 4 x 30 second balances in retiré each side – if you fall, we start from the top!
  • Practice your pirouettes from 5th and 4th each side. Try each turn until you feel 1 percent progress
  • An arabesque each side – master it, and make it clean
  • 1 minute butterfly stretch – breathe, don’t force, keep your back long and actively push the knees out
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Intermediate

Intermediate Back Stretches

Isabella McGuire Mayes
A gentle but effective back stretch to unlock mobility and reset body and mind.
Intermediate Back Stretches | Classes | Online Studio | Isabella
Class Info
About this Class

This 15-minute back stretch is perfect for loosening up after class or easing into your morning. Using intermediate-level stretches and mobility exercises, Isabella focuses on the spine, shoulders and upper body to release tension and improve posture. It’s a great standalone option for self-care or can be paired with hip or full-body stretches for a more comprehensive reset. Expect clear alignment tips, breath cues and feel-good stretches that open the body without strain. Whether you’re chasing a stronger arabesque or just want to feel better in your everyday life, this will help you move taller and feel freer.

Teacher
Isabella McGuire Mayes
Class Length
15 mins
Tags
Stretch
What you’ll learn
  • How to safely stretch and mobilise the spine
  • Release work for the chest, shoulders and upper back
  • Breath-led techniques to deepen the stretch
  • Better spinal alignment for class and life
  • Supportive tools for arabesque flexibility