6th Edition - Are Your Hips Translating When You Use Your Leg? Stand Tall. Ride Strong.

Welcome back to Spilling the Pilateas.

This week, we’re taking the Magic Circle from seated to standing.

Remember those 2×4 exercises that helped you gain control of hip translation? They come into play again here, as we build on that foundation and challenge your balance, alignment, and connection in standing. Think: standing taller, lifting the powerhouse, and refining how your leg and seat work together—without letting the hips slide.

These standing Magic Circle exercises are designed to help you stay balanced in your outside wall without translating through the hips, while learning how to use the inside leg effectively without losing that outside support.

A few things to keep in mind before you practice along:

Using a chair back or a wall for balance isn’t cheating—it’s smart training. If you can practice in front of a mirror, even better. Just like riding alone in the ring, practicing Pilates solo is far more effective when you have a truth-teller. The mirror helps you see what your body is actually doing, not just what you think it’s doing.

So grab your Magic Circle, set yourself up with a wall, chair, or mirror if you can, and let’s get started.

Now it’s time to put it into action. Follow along with the video below as we translate that hip work into standing Magic Circle mastery.

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