This tutorial looks at The Hundreds from the Classical Pilates Mat series from the perspective of breath control and joint mobility, control and strength. This segment builds on the concepts of diaphragmatic lateral breathing and integrates breath control holds to help strengthen this major muscle. Techniques are also used to assess and develop true vertebral mobility particularly in the thoracic spine with additional exercises to develop strength and lumbar stability.

This tutorial looks at the Rollup from the Classical Pilates Mat series from the perspective of joint mobility, control and strength. Building on concepts covered from the previous segment on The Hundreds, this segment works on loading spine mobility and explores the benefits of scapular protraction.

This tutorial looks at The Rollover from the Classical Pilates Mat series from the perspective of joint mobility, control and strength. Building on concepts covered from the previous segment on The Rollup, this segment works on achieving better lumbar spine control in flexion, and with loaded spine mobility. Control of the upper body shoulder extension and scapular stabilization is also explored and how it relates to this exercise.

This tutorial looks at The One Leg Circle from the Classical Pilates Mat series from the perspective of joint mobility, control and strength. Build the control needed at your Hip Flexion AND Plantar Flexion end ranges to achieve your best Hip Circles while continuing to improve overall joint health.

This tutorial looks at Rolling Back AKA Rolling Like A Ball, from the Classical Pilates Mat series from the perspective of joint mobility, control and strength. This segment works on self assessing the individual vertebral control and strength needed within the spine to be able to execute a truly rolling spine. If you experience "flat spots" or speed bumps in any of your spine rolling moves, you'll definitely want to check this one! Props used: One (1) yoga block; one (1) medium resistance full length theraband; a door

This tutorial looks at The One Leg Stretch from the Classical Pilates Mat series from the perspective of joint mobility, control and strength. This segment works on End Range Hip Flexion and using internal tension in hip flexion to stabilize with abdominal exercises. Self assessing exercises for Knee Flexion help with the kinesthesia and control needed for body positioning and movement biomechanics during this abdominal exercise. Props used: One (1) yoga block

This tutorial looks at The Double Leg Stretch from the Classical Pilates Mat series from the perspective of breath control and joint mobility, control and strength. This segment looks again at breath control and the relationship of the scapula and ribcage with arm movements overhead. In addition to what is covered in it's close relative the One Leg Stretch tutorial, the Hip External Rotation and ADDuction is prepared in combination with the upper body. Props used: One (1) wood dowel (a broom/mop works) A wall

This tutorial looks at The Spine Stretch from the Classical Pilates Mat series from the perspective of joint mobility, control and strength. This segment works on self assessing isolated vertebral spine control and the relationship of the scapula. Drills to improve control in this Hip Flexed and ABDucted position are also explored. Props used: 1-2 Yoga blocks