Standing & Mat Based Stretching
20 minutes of standing stretching and 10 minutes on the mat. Have ready a small spiky ball, tennis ball or rolling pin and a small ball.
Read more...Video Category: Low Intensity
Strengthen Up & Stretch Out – 16 minutes
Pilates on the mat suitable for gently waking you up or calming you down. You may wish to use a 7 or 9 inch ball when suggested.
Read more...Abdominal Strength – 20 minutes
A Pilates mini ball or soft foam roller will be useful for this session.
Read more...Upper Body Strength with a Resistance Band – 11 minutes
These exercises are performed seated on the Pilates mat or on a sturdy chair if you prefer. Use a long medium resistance band. Ideally a 2 metre band.
Read more...Shoulder Strength & Stretch on the Mat
Lower Body Resistance Band Strength & Stretch – 15 minutes
You will need a long medium resistance band for this workout. Remember YOU control how hard to work and oftentimes less is more!
Read more...Mobilise Your Spine with a Pilates Mini Ball – 8 minutes
Seated Chair Stretches – 25 Minutes
Fit these stretches into your day for a happy spine and calm mind.
Read more...Mat Based Stretch & Tone Class
Ease your way into the day or evening with this gentle mat based stretch and tone series. A small Pilates ball is optional but not necessary to enjoy this session.
Read more...Floor Barre – 50 minutes
Ballet and Contemporary Dance fused with Pilates. You will need a long resistance band and a mini Pilates ball.
Read more...Mat based stretches – 45 minutes
Grab your small Pilates ball and ease out those niggles. Optional long resistance band for the final stretch.
Read more...Lower Body Floor Barre – 17 minutes
If you want to move but gravity feels too strong then gently move on the mat instead! Use a long resistance band for the leg work. Medium to work the abs. Strong to work the legs.
Read more...Upper Body Mobility On The Mat – 28 minutes
We will be using a small Pilates ball to ease tension in the chest and pecs. Allowing for easier chest expansion when performing upper back bends and floor based exercises. You should find it easier to take deep breaths afterwards too.
Read more...Mat Based All Rounder – 48 minutes
STOTT Pilates for the whole body. For when you need to move but not so much ;-) Including a foam roller series for tight shoulders you can do with a rolled up exercise mat if you haven’t got a long foam roller! Options given to use a small head cushion, sofa cushion or Pilates mini… Continue reading Mat Based All Rounder – 48 minutes
Read more...Pilates with extra added abs – 48 minutes
Choose the level that suits you in this mat based Pilates session. Have ready a fitness circle, Pilates ball and resistance band.
Read more...Pilates Sequencing – 39 Minutes
This mat based Pilates series has a sequencing focus. We perform the Pilates Roll Up however if this is too much for you then stick with the half roll back or do a stretch of choice. You will need a Pilates mini ball.
Read more...Pilates All Rounder – 50 minutes
Have ready a Pilates ball, fitness circle and long foam roller (or roll up your mat as I do to make one). This is a great all rounder workout. Your body will love you for doing this!
Read more...Shoulder Opening with a Foam Roller – 51 minutes
Use a foam roller, towel or resistance band to ease open tight pecs and chests. If you do not have a foam roller you can roll a mat up to mimic a long roller under your spine. I will show you how in this video! Please also have ready a small Pilatesball and long resistance… Continue reading Shoulder Opening with a Foam Roller – 51 minutes
Read more...Side Body & Hips Focus – 52 Minutes
Grab your small Pilates ball, light hand weights, loop band and long resistance band for this yummy combination of strength and stretch.
Read more...Pilates To Ease Unnecessary Tension – 50 minutes
We start on the long foam roller to ease the shoulders in this session. I’ll show you how to make your own roller with an exercise mat in case you don’t have a long roller. You will also need a fitness circle, small Pilates ball and long resistance band.
Read more...Ease Your Way Into Pilates – 52 minutes
A full body strength and stretch session on the mat using the fitness circle, small Pilates ball and long resistance band. Options are given to add hand weights too!
Read more...Breathe Deeper With Pilates – 45 Minutes
We start by wrapping a long resistance band around our ribs to focus on our expansive breathing into the ribs. Shoulder stability and strength with the band before hip, back and abs strength. As usual this is a full body workout with options given to level up or down. Have ready a long resistance band,… Continue reading Breathe Deeper With Pilates – 45 Minutes
Read more...Pilates From the Bottom Up – 59 Minutes
This is a good session if you want to workout but avoid aggravating tight upper traps (shoulder) so grab your long foam roller, small Pilates ball, light hand weights and fitness circle to get moving with me on the mat.
Read more...Breast Stroke for Chest Tightness – 5 minutes
These two versions of the Pilates Breast Stroke are wonderful for easing any overwork in the front of the chest and pecs. No equipment needed!
Read more...Core Stability on the Mat – 5 Minutes
Say hello to your deep abdominals in this super speedy mat session.
Read more...Mat based Fascial Movement Flow – 4.5 minutes
This is a treat for the hips and glutes after doing any strength and resistance work or to just wind down.
Read more...Core Strength with a hand weight – 5 minutes
Wake up your core strength in four point kneeling with a small hand weight.
Read more...Ab curls with a Pilates ball – 4 minutes
A 7 or 9 inch ball will do. I prefer the larger ball for extra support in finding a supported c-curve of the spine.
Read more...Wearing your shoulders as earrings
Upper Body Ease Time! Let’s stretch out those tight upper traps and neck whilst seated. Option to use a thin microfibre hand towel or a t-shirt.
Read more...Upper Body Mobility Part 2 – 5 minutes
No equipment needed for this standing Contemporary Dance movement phrase that’s a great way to get moving after periods of sitting or driving. Barre fun without the Barre!
Read more...Upper Body Mobility Part 1 – 5 minutes
You will need a block or book, resistance band and hand weight or bottle of water for this shoulder opening series. Fight the tendency to slump by strengthening around your shoulders!
Read more...Full Body Stretch No Equipment – 19 Minutes
Improve your balance with a stability prop – 14 minutes
Grab a stability disc, balance board or Bosu and join me for some exercises to strengthen your core stabilisers. Please start with the exercises with both feet down and only graduate to a single leg stance when you have mastered working on two feet. Enjoy the micro wobbles!
Read more...Shoulder Strength & Mobility – 17 minutes
You will need a towel for this series of exercises designed to get your shoulder blades gliding comfortably on your back. Go gently and within your safe range of motion.
Read more...Ease Tummy & Low Back Pain – 15 Minutes
Take some time to allow the gentle pressure of your Pilates ball to make you feel more comfortable whether you are feeling discomfort due to bloating, overwork or your period. Take it easy for 15 minutes.
Read more...Core and Hip Strength – 23 minutes
Strengthen up with this Mat based series using a Pilates mini ball.
Read more...Side Lying Pilates Workout
Mobilise your hips, stretch out your legs and move that spine! You will need a small 9 or 7 inch Pilates ball to make the most of this series.
Read more...Standing or Seated Spine Stretch – 6 minutes
No equipment is needed for this series of stretches to get you moving after a period of stillness.
Read more...Warm Up for Walking – 9 minutes
Use this standing series to get ready for a walk, run, gardening or to ease tight muscles at the end of a busy day. Have ready a tennis ball, rolling pin or spiky ball and a Pilates ball.
Read more...Breathing for Relaxation and Muscle Release – 8 Minutes
You need a small Pilates ball for these breathing exercises. Sitting on an exercise ball is optional!
Read more...Shoulder Strength & Stretch – 6 minutes
This is a seated stretch & strength series. You can do it standing though if you prefer. Use a medium or light resistance band (ideally 2 metres long) to make the most of this mindful movement break. Great to slot into your working day to ease discomfort from prolonged inactivity.
Read more...Spine Mobiliser – 4 minutes
Take a moment to move and ease any tension in your shoulders and back.
You can do this seated or standing!