This series of three different Chair Pilates routines begins with a standing sequence. We are using the chair for balance and support and to add variety to your standing Pilates practice. Using a chair can not only provide stability but can also give you the opportunity to challenge yourself with Read more
This Pilates routine includes rotations and movement on the breath to aid digestion and restorative postures to soothe the digestive system. Calming your nervous system, lowering your stress hormones and nourishing your internal organs, this sequence of exercises is not only great if you suffer from any digestive issues, but Read more
In this 20 minute routine, we begin with internal and external leg slides to prepare the hips for the One Leg Circle. The sequence of exercises mobilise and strengthen the hips as well as stabilise the pelvis and we explore short lever movements with the knee bent, modified half circles Read more
Do you suffer from shortness of breath? This calming short breath practice (8 minutes) will teach you how to increase your breath capacity, by drawing your breath into your belly, ribs and chest in a calming breath wave. You can reduce feelings of anxiety, decrease palpitations, improve shallow breathing and Read more
Grab yourselves a set of light hand weights for this whole body ‘Strength Pilates’ workout. Including exercises that challenge our upper body strength and core strength, working the arms, the abs and the glutes. It also includes spine rotations and mobility, making this a great all rounder half an hour Read more
In this routine we think about how we use our body to create MORE Space, MORE Stretching, MORE Strengthening, MORE Lengthening by channeling our energy, through the soles of the feet, the crown of the head and through our arms and legs. Enjoy movement flows on the breath, flexing and Read more
In this half hour tutorial, I guide you through familiar movements such as Cat stretch, Swimming from kneeling, The roll up, Single leg stretch and Shoulder bridge. In each exercise we investigate creating space by using the energy in our body. Lengthening out through the crown of the head, fully Read more
In Part 2 of Dip From The Hip we explore using props to increase the intensity for the abdominals and obliques. Bring your blocks, cushions, rolled up blankets or towels and a Pilates mini ball if you have one for another core strengthening mini session.
In this 10 minute mini workout we take one Pilates based exercise, the Dip from the Hip and explore a combination of ways to work our abdominals, obliques and hip flexors. A quick strength workout to pop in to your fitness routine for a bit of variety.
Lordosis is a posture type characterised by a hollow lower back and a ‘sticky out bottom’. The muscular imbalances include tight hip flexors and lower back muscles and weak abdominals and glutes. The sequence of exercises in this video include stretching the tight muscles and strengthening the weak muscles to Read more
Kyphosis is a posture type characterised by rounded shoulders and often a forward head carriage. The muscular imbalances of kyphosis include tight pectorals and anterior (front) shoulder muscles and weak, over lengthened upper back muscles. This sequence of exercises, includes using a resistance band, and is designed to mobilise the Read more
A quick 5 minute Re-energise/re-mobiliser routine to get your blood flowing and boost your energy levels. Includes dynamic scoops, sweeps, full body circles and loose rotations.