This short Pilates Stretch Routine, about 20 minutes, incorporates lots of lovely Pilates based exercises that will stretch and mobilise your entire body. From Shoulder Bridges to Spine Twist and Saw, Spine Stretch, Mermaid and Back Extensions, the perfect combination of Pilates and Stretch in one workout.
In this 20 minute routine we are releasing tightness around our hips to address tightness in our hamstrings. With lots of hamstring stretch/hip opener sequences including scissors and side kicks, the exercises will also help to reduce tension in the lower back caused by muscular imbalances in these muscle groups.
Every Day Pilates is a great 20 minute Pilates routine that works the whole body and is perfect to use every day, especially when you need to fit in a quick workout or haven’t got time to do an hours class. With Pilates classics such as Swimming from Kneeling, The Read more
Pilates for Upper Body Posture addresses postural problems such as Kyphosis, forward head carriage and a condition known as Dowagers or Widows Hump, where a lump forms at the top of the spine/base of the neck. Round shoulders and upper back Kyphosis can be caused by bad posture, as well Read more
Sometimes we just need to ‘move’, with no particular purpose other than to feel good, enjoy moving or to refresh our body and mind. Not Pilates, not stretching just MOOCHING! Join me for a delicious 10 minute mooch… it feels REALLY good xx
Sacro-Illiac Pain can be caused by something as simple as too much walking, sitting or standing OR it can be caused by arthritis or inflammatory diseases. The sacro-illiac is the joint where the lower back connects to the pelvis so these exercises are also perfect for relieving lower back pain. Read more
A short sequence (approximately 12 minutes) to strengthen and tone your legs from standing. The routine includes squats and lunges and also slightly increases you HR with the more dynamic exercises. Work your thighs and glutes in this quick but challenging leg workout. Watch out for the floor based leg Read more
We can suffer from knee pain for many reasons, from arthritis or worn joints, to cartilage, ligament and tendon damage, surgery, injury and even postural and alignment issues. These gentle exercises will help to improve knee pain, improve knee and hip stability and also strengthen the muscles that support the Read more
This 20 minute guided relaxation is a really delicious meditation on the breath. Focus on the rhythm of your breath and the sensation of your breath in your body. Give yourself permission to completely relax, letting go of daily stresses, tension and tightness by creating space in your body and Read more
Boost your energy levels, and your ‘feel good’ hormones with this half hour routine that increases your muscular strength and endurance in a sequence of strengthening and stretching exercises. The Power Half Hour is a steady paced, continual flow of movements, including a variety of plank and abdominal exercises.
Release stress, tension and tightness in your neck and shoulders in this half hour Neck and Shoulders routine. With some great shoulder mobility exercises and neck releases, we will be exploring the different ways our shoulders move and importantly mobilising our thoracic (mid) spine to further enhance free flowing neck Read more
This stretch class is perfect to use post walk, post run, post cycle or even if you just need a good stretch for your legs. Use this stretch routine alongside the Pilates for Walking video to help improve your strength, stability and flexibility, bring awareness to your alignment, your posture Read more