Whats the difference between Mat and Apparatus work?
Mat work is typically done on the floor via group classes. Private Mat is done on a Cadillac or Reformer in which you can use some small equipment to help you feel the essence of the exercise if needed. Mat work is considered the method and the heart and soul of Josephs work. Apparatus Work can be anything from a Reformer, Chair, Barrels, Cadillac, or Ped-o-Pul. Joseph built these apparatus so he could help his clients perform the mat work better. The apparatus is a complement to the mat work. It supports and challenges the body as it learns new, efficient movement patterns.
