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Tail bone and Pelvic Floor Release – Mat 7 mins
A quick trick to relieve tail bone pain and pelvic floor tightness. Heaven, once you get used to it. You will need a small rubber ball for this – no spikes balls please.
Rib Mobility for Breath and Core – Mat 18 mins
This mat flow loosens the rib cage in new ways to free up breathing and support optimal neck alignment. Only a mat needed for this class, the roller really is optional.
Bullet Proof Knees – 32 mins Chair and Mat
A gentle, targeted class focused on supporting your knees. Great for those with osteoarthritis, or cranky or swollen knees. You will need a chair, a band, a mat and access to a step or a 1/2 roller to do this class.
Pelvic Floor informed Mat class – 55 mins
This class blends traditional Mat Pilates with pelvic floor corrective techniques to have your core feeling connected and responsive. Great for learning optimal core recruitment to reduce lower back pain and encourage deep, easy breathing.
You will need a mat, a large towel and a theraband for this class.
Moving with Injury: How to Keep Your Pilates Practice Alive and Safe for 45–60
For many women between 45 and 60, injuries or persistent aches can feel like an unwelcome sign of “slowing down.” It’s easy to think that pain or injury means you should stop moving altogether — but that’s often the opposite of what your body needs. Recently, at 53 I...