Fabulous body connection, awareness workout.

Loved it and will use it with special clients in Noosa Queensland Australia.

Thank you Belinda

For this series, we have a few recommendations is straddling the Reformer is not a comfortable option:

When holding the loops, we would recommend remaining seated on the carriage of the Reformer with your legs either extended long or criss cross, while still facing the shoulder blocks. You can then perform the same arm movement that Maria is demonstrating in the class. If holding the loops does not provide enough resistance, you can hold onto the rope itself for an additional challenge.

As an alternative to pressing against the shoulder blocks, you can stand to one side of the Reformer on the floor, and press one shoulder block with the arm closest to the apparatus. This will require you to walk around the Reformer to repeat on the other side, but it will provide an excellent challenge for isolating the muscles in the upper back.

We hope these alternatives are helpful in your practice!