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…
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…
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.
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
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…
Strengthen and stretch your legs and stabilise and mobilise your hips in this short Pilates routine for the legs. Targeting all the muscles that surround the hips, including the glutes and hamstrings we are leg circling, straight leg stretching, side kicking and bridging. This routine is perfect on its own Read more…
Lower Back Pain can be brought on by any number of things, from doing too much to not moving enough. You may have a muscle strain or nerve compression, wear and tear or osteoarthritis. If you back pain is mechanical and feels better with movement this will be a lovely Read more…