PILATESOLOGY ENCYCLOPEDIA: MAT
Rolling Like a Ball
EQUIPMENT
Mat
LEVEL
All Levels
GOALS & BENEFITS
- Improves balance and abdominal strength
- Increases flexibility of spine by creating an even curve
- Massages spine
TIPS & CUES
- Pull lower abs in
- Stay as tightly curled as possible
- Notice each vertebra while rolling back and up
- Begin rolling by rotating bottom of pelvis toward ceiling, maintain this rotation as you return
- Avoid rolling onto neck
