23 min
BandPilates Block
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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In this first class of our beginners pilates series I teach what neutral position is and how to breathe in Pilates.
This second beginners tutorial focuses on finding and engaging your core muscles.
In the third of the series I focus on spinal movement and segmental control.
The fifth of the beginners series looks at lower body positioning and alignment of the pelvis to optimise back health.
The sixth and final tutorial looks at posture in standing as well as coordinating movements.
If your struggle with the roll back exercise then check out this 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.
Quick tutorial to discuss how to find neutral pelvis and spine in various positions.
It can be difficult to activate and strengthen the lower abs so here is a tutorial to help.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This tutorial explores the anatomy of the abdominal area and how to work the muscles correctly for a balanced core.
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.
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.
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.
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.