Pilates Foundation
PLANK CHALLENGE ROUTINE
Following on from the Plank Tutorial , this Plank Challenge takes you through a short routine from standing, into down facing dog and onto the floor for various Plank challenges. Starting with a basic Plank hold and layering in knee Read more…
Exercise Focus Tutorials
THE PLANK TUTORIAL
In this tutorial I take you through all the stages of the extended arm Plank to ensure you have good technique and stay safe whilst performing the exercise. From all 4’s, to kneeling 3/4 Plank into the full Plank Posture, Read more…
Mindful Movement
5 minutes of Mindful Movement – Day 5
This is the last in the series of 5 days of 5 Minutes of Mindful Movement. The series has focused on movement in to the spine. We have been thinking about finding time to create space not only in our Read more…
Mindful Movement
5 MINUTE MINDFUL MOVEMENT – DAY 4
In Day 4 of this Mindful Movement series we are doing a Child Pose to all 4’s flow that allows you to explore moving in a way that feels good for you as you create physical spaciousness and mental stillness. Read more…
Mindful Movement
5 Minute Mindful Movement – Day 3
Day 3 of Mindful Movement brings 5 minutes of mobilising into your lower back and pelvis. We can hold a lot of tension and tightness in our lower back. By bringing our awareness to our breath and how it feels Read more…
Mindful Movement
5 Days 5 Minutes – Mindful Movement Day 2
Day 2 of 5 Minute Mindful Movement focuses on bringing your awareness to your pelvis and lower back. We can hold a lot of tension and tightness in theses areas which can lead to lack of mobility. Giving yourself just Read more…
Mindful Movement
5 Days 5 Minutes – Mindful Movement day 1
This is the first in a 5 day series of 5 Minute Mindful Movement routines designed to create a little space in your day. Sometimes we need mental as well as physical space and this short stretch for the upper Read more…
Flow Class
Circular Flow
This routine begins with a Circular breath practice which we then use throughout the class in a grounding, relaxing AND energising circular flow routine. Perfect for focus at the beginning of your day or to ease you into your evening.
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PILATES FOR GARDENERS
This routine includes stretches and functional movement patterns to help you avoid getting stiff and achy when you are doing the gardening. We explore ways of keeping your body balanced by changing your working position and using props.
Exercise Focus Tutorials
The Dart – a Back Extension exercise
In this exercise focus session we explore modifying and progressing The Dart, a back strengthening exercise. We begin in a kneeling position and then a sitting position to work and challenge our back extensors. If your back is feeling vulnerable Read more…
