# @rollgahealth on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DOMOhSxAWaK
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34066301-rollgahealth-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-09-04T18:52:52.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Rollga (@rollgahealth) — https://gondola.cc/rollgahealth

## Caption

No access to a reformer, no problem! Rollga mat Pilates with Lauren Barker

This is not the prettiest version you’ll ever see - since I have a neck injury, I’m supposed to eliminate overhead exercises from my practice, so I don’t get to practice them without a lot of support. 

This at least gives you an idea of what’s possible. I am actually more comfortable with doing the exercise with the Rollga - I feel like it’s easier to keep it out of my neck and in control - so when I want to practice Pilates overhead exercises, I use the Rollga instead. 

Still not a great idea for everyone with neck issues, but I’ve worked a long time building up core and back strength to make it an option. If you are spine-injury free, try both ways and let me know your thoughts. 

Without the reformer, you can see it’s just like doing the mat “Jackknife!” Whereas one is second in the order (reformer), the other is 24th (mat), showing you yet again that the reformer is often used as a more supportive tool because of the straps and springs. 

People who have only done mat Pilates often don’t understand that that is the hardest Pilates you can do! Joseph Pilates built much of his equipment to offer more feedback and teach form so that mat could be done better. Don’t be afraid of a good reformer class - it can meet you where you are in ways a mat class can’t. If you’re looking for a challenge, try the Rollga mat variations - they definitely bring the spice. 🔥

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