In this virtual workshop, we will explore the Mat work and how to set yourself up for great extension. Since the majority of Pilates practitioners are woman, it can be harder to access the upper body and back. We will look at ways to address these issues and find more successful extension. Using the archival Mat exercises increases more strength in the upper body and the back. We will explore how to better use our upper bodies and how we can focus on increasing strength in these areas while doing our Pilates Matwork so eventually we can do a great Swan Dive on the Mat.