Postnatal Pilates
These classes will help you on your postnatal recovery journey, using rehabilitation exercises and mindful movement principles to regain postural alignment, strengthen the pelvic floor and reconnect the abdominals.
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5 MIN POSTURE WALL CHECK
Bring your posture back into alignment after a day at your desk with this short standing wall sequence.
I've used just a wall, but if you have some small hand weights 0.5 -2kg then do with those -
7 MIN POSTURE NECK & SHOULDER RELEASE
Seated neck and shoulder release. Great to do during the day, at your desk or when seated at home. we start by warming up and releasing tension build up in the shoulders, then a few exercises to strengthen the neck.
Chair of some description required -
10 MIN LIFTING & REJUVINATING GUA SHA
A lifting and rejuvenating 10 minute Gua Sha routine by Taryn Williams.
The Gua Sha is a great skincare tool to release tension in the muscles, restore balance and bring nutrient dense blood to the skin cells to visibly reduce fine lines, boost radiance and detoxify.In this class we work into t...
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35 MIN MAT FOUNDATIONS
New to Pilates.....in your first trimester of pregnancy and wanting to continue your practice but take it a little slower, on your postnatal recovery journey, returning to exercise from an injury, or just wanting to revisit some fundamental principles and exercises, then this class is for you.
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20 MIN FOUNDATION LEVEL MAT WITH MAGIC CIRCLE
During this class we use the Magic Circle to add gentle resistance, and help you find and connect deeper to your centre. The class is foundation level, so open to all! If you are new to Pilates, returning from injury, or Postnatal, please remember to listen to your body and if any exercise doesn'...
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20 MIN STRETCH & RELEASE
Improve your flexibility with this short stretchy mat class.
Stretching keeps our muscles flexible, strong and healthy. If we don't take time to stretch properly, then our muscles become shorten and tight, which can lead to discomfort and injury. This class is great on it's own, or as an ad on a... -
35 MIN POSTNATAL FULL BODY RECONNECTING FLOW
Suitable for all levels of Postnatal recovery journey, this flow class will leave you feeling energised and reconnected with your Postnatal body.
Optional props - band and ball. -
50 MIN UPPER BACK, NECK & SHOULDER RELEASE
A great class to start or end your day, focusing on releasing tension in the upper back, neck and shoulders.
Open Level class. Later postnatal welcome to join, but leave out the hundreds & abdominal series :)
Optional props - resistance band, stability ball and cushion -
55 MIN MEMBERS MONTHLY LIVE CLASS RECORDING 020522
A class designed for everyone to come together to MOVE, BREATHE & RESET. Flowing through mindful movements & Pilates exercises with connected breath - easing away tension and tightness, while strengthening and mobilising the joints. Dim the lights, light a candle and grab your mats! Optional ba...
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30 MIN POSTNATAL MAGIC CIRCLE PROGRESSION
Using the magic circle this postnatal progression class will help you reconnect a little deeper to your powerhouse, linking exercises together with a bit more flow to develop strength and core control. Please work on the earlier Postnatal classes if you are just returning to exercise, and try thi...
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30 MIN SLOW MOBILITY MAT
This class works to open and length the entire body in just 30 mins. Resistance band (optional)
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35 MIN STRETCH & RELEASE
Flowing through a sequence of exercises with connected breath this class aims to open up the chest and shoulders, mobilise into the hips, lengthen the back of the legs and stretch out the spine. Great to do after a long day, or in the morning if you are fancy a slower start to your day.
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10 MIN PREGNANCY BREATHING & PELVIC FLOOR
We all know how to breathe... we think, but most people breathe improperly. Breathing properly is a skill that has to be learnt.
Joseph Pilates said ‘Even if you follow no other instruction learn how to breath correctly’
Taking time to focus on the breath daily will help to calm the mind, which ... -
20 MIN LOWER BODY
Using my fave Pilates prop - the small stability ball, this short class is targeting the lower body, in particular the glutes!
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5 MIN STANDING MAGIC CIRCLE
A great way to close your practice - this standing sequence leaves you feeling connected, balanced and aligned.
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10 MIN PREGNANCY RELAXATION & VISUALISATION
In progressive muscle relaxation, you tense a group of muscles as you breathe in, and you relax them as you breathe out. You work on your muscle groups in a certain order. When your body is physically relaxed, you cannot feel anxious. Practicing progressive muscle relaxation during your pregnancy...
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20 MIN POSTNATAL LOWER BODY GLUTE FOCUS
Short of time? This quick 20 min lower body workout brings awareness to the posterior chain - working the legs and butt!
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10 MIN POSTNATAL PELVIC STABILITY
Joseph Pilates put a tremendous emphasis on abdominal control, because it is crucial to correct posture, and is the weakest link for most fo us.
These exercises are a great way to improve the awareness and stability around the pelvis. Whether you are postnatal, new to Pilates, returning from inj... -
45 MIN POSTNATAL RETURN TO LIFE FLOW WITH BAND & BALL
Being a mama is tough. Quieten the mind for 45 mins, connect in with the body and breathe. Using the rehabilitation exercises and mindful movement principles this class will help you feel more connected to your postnatal body. This class aims to help you regain postural alignment, strengthen the ...
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7 MIN POSTNATAL DIASTASIS RECTI CHECK
Diastasis recti is a thinning of the linea alba, which is the connective tissue where your rectus abdominis muscle (six pack ab muscles) meets in the middle from your pubic bone all the way up to your ribs. In pregnancy, there is a natural stretching and diastasis formation that is completely nor...
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25 MIN POSTNATAL PILATES & DIASTASIS
This class focuses on restoring the relationship between the diaphragm and the abdominal wall. It encourages the full range
of motion of the diaphragm following the restriction caused by the growing baby pressing upwards during pregnancy. It helps the
client to address the postural imbalances ado... -
45 MIN POSTNATAL PROGRESSION
Full body strengthening class with a focus on abdominal control, pelvic stability & posture.
Jospeh Pilates put tremendous emphasis on abdominal control because it is crucial to correct posture, and is the weakest link for most of us, especially postnatally.
Optional props - band, stability ball...