{"id":58615,"date":"2020-10-30T07:26:46","date_gmt":"2020-10-30T07:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/seal\/"},"modified":"2023-03-20T22:25:54","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T22:25:54","slug":"seal-pilates-exercise","status":"publish","type":"yoga_pilates_poses","link":"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/seal-pilates-exercise\/","title":{"rendered":"Seal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sit with hips close to feet, knees bent. Lace hands between legs. Hold on to outsides of ankles. Feet together. Knees shoulder distance apart. Make C-curve with spine. Gaze into abs. Balance with feet off mat. Clap feet together 3x. While in C-curve shape, inhale, roll back to balance on shoulder blades with hips over shoulders. Clap feet 3x. Exhale, roll through spine to return to start with feet off mat. <\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">How To Teach Seal Joseph Pilates Exercise<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><strong>Position: <\/strong>30\u00a0of 34<br \/>\n<strong>Previous Position: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/boomerang-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boomerang Exercise<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Next Position: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/crab-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crab Exercise<\/a><strong><br \/>\nAlso Known As: <\/strong>n\/a<br \/>\n<strong>Category:<\/strong> Pilates Matwork<br \/>\n<strong>Level:<\/strong> Advanced<br \/>\n<strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Trunk stabilisation. Spinal massage.<br \/>\n<strong>Precautions:<\/strong> Neck injury.<\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p>The superpower of the <em>Seal Pilates exercise<\/em> is that is both <strong>FUN and CHALLENGING<\/strong>. This full spinal rolling exercise requires you to control your body and avoid momentum while moving back and forth. You&#8217;ll work your body symmetrically in both directions while relying solely on abdominal strength. Seal is a great way to test your core strength and control.<\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>6 Teaching Steps For Seal Pilates Exercise<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Seal-Pilates-Exercise-Steps-Infographic.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Seal-Pilates-Exercise-Steps-Infographic.jpg\" alt=\"Seal Pilates Exercise Steps Infographic\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Seal-Pilates-Exercise-Steps-Infographic.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Seal-Pilates-Exercise-Steps-Infographic-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Seal-Pilates-Exercise-Steps-Infographic-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Seal-Pilates-Exercise-Steps-Infographic-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Sit\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nSit with hips close to feet and knees bent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Hands<\/strong><br \/>\nLace hands between your legs and hold on to the outsides of your ankles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Feet<\/strong><br \/>\nFeet together and knees shoulder distance apart.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: C-curve<\/strong><br \/>\nMake a C-curve with the spine. Gaze at your abdominals.\u00a0Balance with feet off the mat. Clap feet together 3x.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: Roll Back<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile in the C-curve shape, inhale, and roll back to balance on shoulder blades with hips over shoulders. Clap feet 3x.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6: Return<\/strong><br \/>\nExhale, roll through the spine to return to start with feet off the mat.<\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>3 Top Teaching Tips For Seal Pilates Exercise<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><strong>Tip 1: Scoop<\/strong><br \/>\nScoop your abs and make a C-curve shape with your torso.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 2: Stay Curved<\/strong><br \/>\nStay curved the whole time (don&#8217;t throw your head and shoulders back).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 3: Fun<\/strong><br \/>\nHave fun! Seal is a fun Pilates mat exercise.<\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>5 Beginner Modifications For Seal Pilates Exercise<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 1: Baby Seal<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you have back or neck pain, end at the prep stage (feet just off the mat).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 2: No Claps<\/strong><br \/>\nOmit the claps.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 3: Rolling Back<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rolling-back-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rolling Back Pilates Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 4: Roll Over<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/roll-over-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roll Over Pilates Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Beginner Modification 5: Roll Up<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/roll-up-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roll Up Pilates Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>2 Advanced Modifications For Seal Pilates Exercise<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><strong>Advanced Modification 1: Crab<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/crab-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crab Pilates Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Advanced Modification 2: Control Balance<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/control-balance-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Control Balance Pilates Exercise<\/a><\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Free Joseph Pilates Lesson Plan\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p>You might like this free, downloadable <a href=\"https:\/\/pilateslessonplans.co.uk\/free-downloadable-joseph-pilates-lesson-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joseph Pilates Lesson Plan with all 34 exercises<\/a>.<\/p>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The 34 Joseph Pilates Exercises\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<br class=' sb-br' \/>\n<p><strong>Below are the 34 exercises within the Joseph Pilates lesson plan in alphabetical order&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/bicycle-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bicycle<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/boomerang-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boomerang<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/control-balance-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Control Balance<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/cork-screw-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cork Screw<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/crab-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crab<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/double-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double Kick<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/double-leg-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double Leg Stretch<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/hip-twist-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hip Twist<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/hundred-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hundred<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/jack-knife-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jack Knife<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/leg-pull-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leg Pull<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/leg-pull-front-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leg Pull Front<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/neck-pull-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neck Pull<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-circles-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Circles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Kick<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Stretch<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/push-up-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Push Up<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rocker-with-open-legs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocker With Open Legs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rocking-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocking<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/roll-over-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roll Over<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/roll-up-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roll Up<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rolling-back-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rolling Back<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/saw-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saw<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/scissors-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/seal-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/shoulder-bridge-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shoulder Bridge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-bend-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Bend<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Kick<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-kick-kneeling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Kick Kneeling<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/spine-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spine Stretch<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/spine-twist-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spine Twist<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/swan-dive-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swan Dive<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/swimming-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swimming<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/teaser-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teaser<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Below are the 34 exercises within the Joseph Pilates lesson plan in performance order&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/hundred-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hundred<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/roll-up-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roll Up<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/roll-over-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roll Over<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-circles-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Circles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rolling-back-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rolling Back<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Stretch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/double-leg-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double Leg Stretch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/spine-stretch-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spine Stretch<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rocker-with-open-legs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocker With Open Legs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/cork-screw-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cork Screw<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/saw-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saw<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/swan-dive-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swan Dive<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/one-leg-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One Leg Kick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/double-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double Kick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/neck-pull-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neck Pull<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/scissors-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scissors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/bicycle-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bicycle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/shoulder-bridge-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shoulder Bridge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/spine-twist-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spine Twist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/jack-knife-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jack Knife<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-kick-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Kick<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/teaser-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teaser<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/hip-twist-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hip Twist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/swimming-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swimming<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/leg-pull-front-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leg Pull Front<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/leg-pull-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leg Pull<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-kick-kneeling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Kick Kneeling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/side-bend-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Side Bend<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/boomerang-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boomerang<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/seal-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/crab-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crab<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/rocking-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rocking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/control-balance-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Control Balance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/georgewatts.org\/lesson-planner\/yoga_pilates_poses\/push-up-pilates-exercise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Push 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