Mobility
EARLY MORNING FLOW
I designed this lovely sequence for one of my students who was very stiff and achy in the mornings and finding it hard to even get out of bed.
Exercise Focus Tutorials
Observing your Breath
This breath practice encourages physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional growth by noticing what your breathing is doing.
Mobility
Pilates with a Resistance Band
we are using the resistance band for support and control to help us improve our technique in some of our Pilates mat work exercises
Mobility
HAPPY HANDS PART 2
Another sequence of therapeutic exercises to improve the dexterity and flexibility of your hands and fingers and increase the blood flow and circulation. This routine includes wrist flexion, extension, pronation and supination, finger stretches and a hand massage… what’s not to love!!!
Mobility
SEATED FLOW
Enjoyy a lovely flow of movements to mobilise our spine from a sitting position, including flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotations on the breath.
Strength
Side Plank
In this tutorial I take you through a variety of modifications and adaptations of the Side Plank to make it hopefully enjoyable AND achievable.
Stretch
Standing Flow
This is a complimentary routine to the seated flow where we mobilise and stretch on our breath from standing, which means we can include scoops and roll downs to increase blood flow and circulation.
Work Out
10 Minute Ab Work Out
ed on variations of 3 classic Pilates mat exercises, The 100, The Single Leg Stretch and The Double Leg Stretch, this 10 minute Abs workout will strengthen you into your centre and help provide support for your back.
Exercise Focus Tutorials
Double Leg Stretch Tutorial
This exercise can be a challenge if we are tight in the hamstrings or find it difficult to support the lower back with the load of both legs moving away from the mid line.
Health & Wellness
NATURAL WAYS TO BOOST YOUR ENERGY LEVELS
If you persistently feel tired or have low energy levels, if the strategies I’ve set out below or the energizing Pilates routine and breath practice don’t seem to help, perhaps think about scheduling yourself an appointment for a well-woman or well-man check-up.
Recipe
Energy Balls
together nicely add a small drop of water or milk of your choice (see below).Break off into small pieces and roll in the palm of your hand to make small energy balls.
Mobility
Happy Hands
Our hands get stressed through every day activity and can feel really stiff and achy. Even though we are increasing our activity levels and thinking about our health and well-being, we do still tend to neglect our hands and our feet!