Balanced approach emphasizing stretching, neuromuscular coordination, and strengthening deep posture muscles. The importance of the pelvis -- "the pelvic wave" stretch.

The late Callan Pinckney studied classical ballet, traveled the world eleven years, collapsed with a congenital back defect, now teaches in an exercise studio in Atlanta, Georgia.

Callan started a regime of pelvic wave, no-impact, body-shaping tiny-movements. Keep firm and supple, avoiding spasm and harmful stress. Focus on slow controlled movements. Strong back, proper care of the feet, good stance and posture in all activities, and stay active with micro-movements. Callan does not suggest only "one way" to do things. She was born with disfigured feet and a spinal abnormality. Rightly question your own abnormalities, and interrogate who you are. ( )

This exercise program is aimed specifically at back problems. Callan Pinckney has scoliosis herself, and these exercises come from her background as a ballet teacher and exercise teacher. These exercises are designed to strengthen the spine and the muscles that support it without too much strain or any pain. ( )