Yes!! You led with the hips really nicely on that 2nd time up! And it looks like hips dropped a little closer to the floor each time 🙌🏼 Did you feel the stretch?

Susan Papp Mlodzienski I understand 😊 please let me know how it feels or if you have questions Susan! 🫶🏼

Do you have one of those big Swiss / fitness balls? the new 5 minute shoulder flexibility video with the Swiss ball I think would be really helpful for you! If not, that's okay! I'll recommend a different one

OMG this is huge, Nina!!! I am so proud of you! Way to be putting in the work, is it definitely paying off. Thanks so much for sharing here, really made me happy to see it!!Coach Tiana

Thank you Michelle Rutecki!!

Yes!!! 🤩🤩

Yes agreed! Okay remind me, have you tried any of the backbend classes or upper back videos on the app already? Lmk! 

Yayyyy you're so welcome!! 🥰💖 It’s my personal favorite too 😍✨

jamimah You are so welcome!! Thank you always for asking questions 🙏

Closing the rib cage helps bring the upper spine into a more neutral position. You can have a closed rib cage with a tucked, untucked, or neutral pelvis—it's not about forcing one specific shape, but rather improving alignment. The cue “close the ribs” is often tied to engaging your core. But “engage your core” is a broad cue and can refer to many different things depending on the exercise or drill you are currently doing.A common mistake is trying to "close the ribs" by just sucking in the belly or collapsing the chest—instead, think of gently knitting the front of your rib cage down and in, without losing lift in the upper back. That way, you're stabilizing through the core without restricting your breathing or movement.Let me know if this makes sense :)