A little bit of education about how the myofascia impacts our entire body. If we have one area of tightness or restriction it doesn’t just affect that area, it affects other areas of the body through the myofascial slings. The myofascia is connective tissue that covers our bones, ligaments, tendons 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…
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.
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.
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
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 Back Extension Tutorial we explore a safe way to strengthen your back by gradually layering in progression for those of you who feel your backs can cope with the extra load or resistance. We begin with the upper body lifts to mobilise the thoracic spine, ensuring that we Read more…
Keep your spine healthy with this 20 minute routine that includes gentle strengthening, stretching, and mobility exercises. I encourage you to explore your own range of movement and levels of intensity as well as finding different ways to move your body to improve functional movement and ease of movement every Read more…