The original mat order in Joseph Pilates book ‘Return to Life‘ is a great one to memorize and enjoy no matter where you are. But, it can be hard to learn from pictures or you might just want to be able to get a quick reminder on how to do an exercise. Below is the order that I use based on the order in Joseph Pilates book and also the classical mat order that Jay Grimes and many other classical Pilates teachers use.
Here is the Mat Pilates exercise order and you can click on each one to watch how to do it.
- 100
- Roll Up
- Roll Over
- Single Leg Circle
- Rolling Like a Ball
- Single Leg Stretch
- Double Leg Stretch
- Single Straight Leg Stretch
- Double Straight Leg Stretch
- Criss Cross
- Spine Stretch Forward
- Open Leg Rocker
- Corkscrew
- Saw
- Swan
- Single Leg Kick
- Double Leg Kick
- Thigh Stretch
- Neck Pull
- High Scissors
- High Bicycle
- Shoulder Bridge
- Spine Twist
- Jackknife
- Side Leg Kicks
- Teaser
- Hip Circles
- Swimming
- Leg Pull
- Leg Pull Front
- Kneeling Side Kicks
- Side Bend
- Boomerang
- Seal
- Crab
- Rocking
- Control Balance
- Push Ups
Pilates is really a practice and the Mat was where it all started! So, try to do your Mat 4-5 days a week! And, if you’re like me and you need accountability and community, then check out my weekly online classes at onlinepilatesclasses.com. Every week I release a class based on a theme or an exercise and we follow this order of Mat exercises. Plus, members have access to a private members only group and you can ask questions, share wins and discoveries. You can take class each week whenever you want as much as you want. You’ll be amazed at how strong you get each week as you embody your Pilates mat practice. Let me know which exercises you need help with.
xx-LL