Teaser prep pilates: how to do it at home

Do it step by step

Lie down with one foot on the mat and the other leg long at a diagonal, arms overhead.
Breathe out. Lift your arms and nod your chin.
Keep breathing out. Roll up and reach for your toes.
Breathe in. Hold your V, then roll down with control.

Hear your teacher cue it

These are the lines I say in your class, recorded for the app. Press play and move with them.

Set upLie down with one foot on the mat and the other leg long at a diagonal, arms overhead.

Step 1Breathe out. Lift your arms and nod your chin.

Step 2Keep breathing out. Roll up and reach for your toes.

Step 3Breathe in. Hold your V, then roll down with control.

Feel it, ease it, stay safe

Feel it hereYour belly lifts you into a V on one leg.

Make it easierRoll up halfway and hold.

Watch outKeep your chest open as you reach.

Find it in your plan

Your 28-day plan unlocks one level a week. Teaser prep belongs to the Steady level, so it joins your classes in week 3.

You also do it in this quick class:

Flow through the classics, 25 minutes: Follow the order Joseph Pilates taught, for twenty-five minutes.

Your questions about Teaser prep

Is Teaser prep good for beginners?

Teaser prep sits at the Steady level, so your plan brings it in during week 3, after the moves it builds on. Until then, try the easier version: Roll up halfway and hold.

How long should I do Teaser prep?

In a Her Pilates class you hold Teaser prep for about 45 seconds. Slow down and keep the breath steady over adding time.

What should I feel in Teaser prep?

Your belly lifts you into a V on one leg.

What's an easier version of Teaser prep?

Roll up halfway and hold.