This section of the Body Gallery demonstrates some of the apparatus used in the Pilates Method and a few examples of exercises associated with the apparatus. Push Through is an all-time favorite stretch that truly lengthens the spine and stretches the back of the legs, especially the Hamstrings. When assisted by an instructor, a client can gently explore her own limit in the extension and flexion of this exercise. Roll Over on the reformer challenges the lower abdominals and core while simultaneously elongating the spine, hamstrings and toning the triceps. Long Stretch on the reformer strengthens the upper body while encouraging deep core muscles and shoulder stabilization. Full Swan improves extension, posture and flexibility, strengthens upper and mid back muscles, while encouraging abdominal support. Parakeet improves flexibility, articulation and lengthening of the spine, strengthens abdominals, buttocks, and hamstrings. The Standing Split Series is an effective way to tone legs, hips and alignment of the prenatal client. Proper posture is very important as pregnancy progesses, and encouraging alignment will ease any lower back pain. This exercise targets inner and outer thigh muscles. Side Arm Series can be modified in a seated position for the prenatal client. This exercise tones the muscles of the arm, shoulder, serratus and back, along with maintaining core stability. Using the Wunda Chair, a pregnant client performs The Lunge. This exercise strengthens the buttocks, thighs, hamstrings, core abdominal muscles, as well as the muscles that support proper alignment of the knee. This exercise is shown modified by using handles to ease with balance issues. The Seated Twist adds the challenge of stabilizing the pelvis and working the obliques. Alternating with double leg presses and single leg presses allows the client to tone muscles to their ability, ultimately creating harmony in the body. Pike with twist strengthens arms, back and deep abdominals, accentuating the obliques (muscles that define the waist.) Side Stretch improves flexibility and movement of the spine, elongating the waistline and encouraging abdominal support to hold the posture. Teaser is a challenging exercise that strengthens back stabilizers and deep abdominals, encouraging a long spine, flexible hamstrings, and balance. Swan on the large barrel improves back extension, flexibility, strengthens back and abdominal muscles, creating a long spine. Lateral Tilt on the large barrel strengthens and tones the external obliques and defines the waistline. The exercise also encourages shoulder stabilization and deep core support as it lengthens the sides of the body. We like to pull out all the toys at The Body Gallery! Side Glutes Series on the Body Ball strengthens core abdominals, glutes (buttocks), outer and inner thighs.