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Mat class: Time flys when having fun

Includes: Duck for canon balls, pull strings, windscreen wipers, and more!

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Bruce Thomson
May 19, 2025
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One of a pilates instructor's skills is making mat classes fun. That way, we all get a good workout, learn new things, and before you know it, it’s time to finish!

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This 7 minute sample takes you through spine stretch forward ("like a baby sitting in nappies!"), through "The Saw - with rubber glove hands", "Beach ball hamstring stretch", Bridging with broomstick "like a soldier's spear". Next is "Roman Feast with a smooth broomstick action" (time flys when having fun!)

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