Joe Pilates originally incorporated the Corkscrew into the mat work to massage the internal organs and stabilise the shoulder joint. It's fantastic for strengthening your Powerhouse and improving pelvic stability.
The saw is a rotational exercise that is extremely beneficial as not only does it incorporate rotation, but also flexion of the spine, making it a dynamic and highly efficient movement.
The neck roll releases and stretches through the neck extensor muscles and realigns your cervical spine. It is the first time we come into extension in the traditional sequence, so it feels incredible!
The single leg kick is a back extension exercise designed to strengthen the postural muscles. It increases abdominal strength, tones the hamstrings and glutes and lengthens the quadriceps and hip flexors.
