26 min
Pilates Block
Beginners’ Course 2: Core Muscles
This second beginners tutorial focuses on finding and engaging your core muscles.
Beginners’ Course 1: Breathing & Finding Neutral
In this first class of our beginners pilates series I teach what neutral position is and how to breathe in Pilates.
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Band
These are great for all kinds of strengthening exercises. They come in different levels of resistance, so only use the one you’re comfortable with.
Pilates Block
General large Pilates block that’s used to level the pelvis in poses, provide support and act as a step. We use these a lot, and they’re beneficial to have in – rather than a stack of books or old videos.
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Beginners’ Course 3: Spinal Movement
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Beginners’ Course 4: Upper Back & Neck
In this fourth class we look at the positions of your neck and shoulders plus movement and control the the upper back.
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Beginners’ Course 5: Lower Body Alignment
The fifth of the beginners series looks at lower body positioning and alignment of the pelvis to optimise back health.
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Beginner’ Course 6: Co-ordination
The sixth and final tutorial looks at posture in standing as well as coordinating movements.
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Roll Back Tutorial
If your struggle with the roll back exercise then check out this tutorial.
18 min medium
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Step Through Tutorial
Do you struggle with stepping your foot between your hands from downdog? This tutorial will discover your weaknesses and teach you drills to help.
16 min beginner
Finding Neutral Tutorial
Quick tutorial to discuss how to find neutral pelvis and spine in various positions.
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Lower Abdominals Activation
It can be difficult to activate and strengthen the lower abs so here is a tutorial to help.
14 min easy
Foam Roller
The Runners Warm Up
Here is the perfect warm up before you go for a run or a walk. If you don't have a foam roller just stretch your calves out using a block.
21 min easy
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Pilates Feet
This is a short tutorial/rehab class for your poor tired feet. Great for anyone that suffers with plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia, achillies and ankle problems or general painful feet.
12 min easy
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90/90 Hip Stretch Tutorial
This is my favourite hip mobility exercise. In this tutorial I teach you how to do it and then how to progress the various elements using passive and active stretches.
10 min easy
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Breathing Tutorial
If your not sure on Pilates breathing then take a look at this quick tutorial which runs through the benefits of lateral breathing plus how to do it.
17 min easy
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How to train your abdominals
This tutorial explores the anatomy of the abdominal area and how to work the muscles correctly for a balanced core.
23 min easy
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Foot & Ankle Fixes
Here is a class that is going to help you with all your foot and ankle niggles. I discuss and educate on the common injuries including metatarsalgia, neuroma, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, achilles tendonitis and ankle sprain.
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Level Up Your Core
This is a class that goes over the basics of connecting to your core using the ball to help. We focus on connecting to the deepest muscles using breathing and body awareness.
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Hamstring Helper
Do you struggle with tight hamstrings? Then this class is for you. Its an educational/rehab class that takes a different approach to your hamstrings.
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Ease In
This is the perfect class to ease you back into Pilates or movement in general. Its super gentle full body mobility to just get you going.