The spine curl
Rolling down and up through the spine, one bone at a time.
Mat Pilates teacher
Mat Pilates, one movement at a time
I’m Johanna. I teach mat Pilates, and every Monday I send one movement in a few clear steps. I sell guides, diagrams and a six-week plan, plus two video courses.
Past issues
The hundred
Small, quick arm pumps that wake up the breath and the belly.
The single leg stretch
Alternating knees, a steady core and a still ribcage.
The side bend
A long reach to the side that opens the ribs and the waist.
The cat stretch
A slow curl and arch on hands and knees, for a stiff back.
The roll up
Rising from lying to sitting without using momentum.
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Downloads
PDF · 20 pages
Mat Pilates Starter Guide
What to do first, how to breathe and a short routine for the first week.
About
About me
I teach on a mat in a bright room with a high ceiling and a parquet floor. I have taught for many years, and I still start every class the same way: lie down, breathe, and notice where you are. I write the letter at the same table where I plan my classes, with an anatomy book open beside me.
Each letter is one movement, explained in steps you can follow on the floor. What I sell is the part that is useful to you if you practise at home: guides, diagrams and plans for a regular practice, and two video courses that teach the basic movements slowly. You do not need equipment. You need a mat, a little space and a few quiet minutes.