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…
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.
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
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…
Mobilise your feet and ankles, knees and hips, stretch your lower leg muscles, front and back thigh muscles and glutes in this Pilates for Walking routine. We will mirror walking actions from standing and on the floor to improve your alignments and your gait when walking. We also will explore Read more…
Tension and tightness in the hips and in the lower back and pelvis can cause discomfort and sometimes pain. This routine will help to improve mobility, relieve that tightness and even relieve discomfort and pain. Moving mindfully to ease ourselves into stretches, rather than pushing or forcing the move, will Read more…
When you literally have a pain in your butt… you may be suffering from Sciatic Nerve Pain, known as Sciatica, or muscular pain called Piriformis Syndrome. Both of these conditions can be relieved with this series of exercises that targets the pain by stretching, relaxing and releasing the muscles and Read more…
In this routine we laterally flex the neck from side to side, again identifying muscle tightness. Introducing gentle resistance and rotation to increase the intensity of the stretches.
Day 1 in a 5 day series of 5 minute neck stretches. We begin by exploring how much movement you have in your neck by turning your head from right to left without moving your shoulders or your spine. The exercises will help you to identify where you have tightness Read more…
Chip video bombs this routine but also beautifully demonstrates PANDICULTION, which is how we stretch our body when yawning. I hope it makes you smile as much as it did me!!! This routine follows the muscle and myofascia fibres that run multi -directionally across the body, to help increase our Read more…
