[header] How to do the corkscrew in pilates [title] Set up your mat. [step] Place your mat on a flat, smooth surface. Make sure that you set up in a quiet place, and in an area with enough space for movement. 
If you do not have a pilates mat, try doing the exercise on a carpeted area or use a towel. [substeps] Use a thicker mat if you have a sensitive back.