The side bend
A long reach to the side that opens the ribs and the waist.
October 12, 2026 · 5 min
The cat stretch
A slow curl and arch on hands and knees, for a stiff back.
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Mat Notes
A short letter every Monday: one Pilates movement in clear steps, one thing to notice and one thing to try.
“The one email I open the day it lands.”
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The roll up
Rising from lying to sitting without using momentum.