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Class 614: Niedra Gabriel - Mat Workout - Level 1/2 - 01/26/2012

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Power Pilates® Niedra Gabriel | January 26, 2012 | 50 min Deliberate Pace | Level 1/2
Apparatus: Mat | Prop: Theraband
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Mat Workout - Join Niedra for this Basic Mat class which starts out with Shoulder Release exercises as well as some variations from Reformer workouts done on the floor. Niedra also includes some additional unusual variations of the Mat workout. Enjoy! (Filmed September 19, 2011)
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Comments on this Class
 Karen Ellis
Not much use of the band.
3 mos ago
Zuzanna Majkowska
I really enjoyed this class. I have a problem with one exercise, though. I am not able to do the single leg circles with my other leg straight- either my back arches a lot (and i am not able to put it back down on a mat) or I cannot lift the leg to the ceiling (it's only halfway up, like 45 degrees instead of 90). Should I just do one leg circles with the other leg bent or is it still beneficial to do the exercise trying to keep the other leg on a floor even though the other leg is not straight up?
3 mos ago
Kristi Cooper (Moderator)
Based on your explanation here Zuzanna, I would recommend keeping your bottom leg bent. I'll make sure Niedra sees this question so if she has a different answer she can share it with you.
Thanks for asking!

3 mos ago
Niedra Gabriel
Hi Zuzanna, I agree with Kristi that you should keep your bottom leg bent. Your hamstrings and lower back are tight right now, and it will take a little practice to get them to release and loosen up. So bend the bottom leg to allow the working leg to be lifted up to as close to 90 degrees as you are able to get it ( with the back still long on the floor) and slowly work towards a legthening the floor leg towards a straighter alignemnt. The complete mat work will, over time, open up your body. You will be able to do more if you practice diligently. The trick is continuity.
Hope this helps,

3 mos ago
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