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Control Balance on the reformer : looking insta perfect but the reality is I can get off the reformer.. but can’t bloody well get back on the refomer😳🤦♀️ nothing on instagram is really ever what it appears to be! #workinprogress #needahelpinghand #teacherselfpracticw #alwaysastudent #advancedreformer #pilatesformindbodyspirit #pilatesstudiogibraltar #classicalpilatesstudiomiami
Backstroke build up 😅 It’s been fun delving back into some advanced reformer Pilates moves lately. It’s been a long time! So thought it only kind to layer up, staying at whichever level I feel I do justice to. The others can wait - it’s a journey 😊 1) mid back triceps - beginner 2) mid back plough - beginner 3) mid back arm circles - beginner 4) co-ordination - inter 5) backstroke - advanced *I’m on one red, one blue spring and working up to 2 red. #appiclinics #appihealthgroup #pilates #reformerpilates #advancedreformer #strength #abdominais #coreworkout
It’s been a lovely weekend 🩵 When I’m not teaching Pilates or being a Dietitian, you’ll find me with my 🐶 watching my son play footie 🙌 Aren’t poochies cuddles the best tho 🥰 Good times also had this wkend with the lovely MFP Pilates girls @pilateswithgina @pilates.with.leila @_222pilates - we had a giggle and boogie 🥳 it was well deserved…they work hard and we wouldn’t be here without all their support 🙏🩵 Private classes are getting booked up quick so if you’re interested give @multifitpilates a msg and book your space Classes are busier than ever ! Join the wait list if your class is full- you’ll be notified via email if someone cancels. Check your junk mail too please Yoga has started- restorative yin yoga sessions incorporating yoga poses with deep diaphragmatic breath ….absolutely bliss 🩵 Sundays 9.30 studio Mondays (from May) 7.30 pm Eccleston village hall Mat class - Eccleston Hall has been very popular !! Book your mat space quick 😉 Sooo many exciting things happening!! AND yep there is loads more still to come 😱 Keep tuned in for more updates 🔜 Send your pooch 🐶 cuddle pics here - we love to see them ☺️ Have a fantastic week everyone Unleash Your Body’s Potential !! 💪 #gooddays #puppycuddles #lovedogs #fabweekend #hobbies #sons #footie #footballmom #busymom #busyclasses #busylife #worklife #workhardplayhard #acousticbar #nightout #girlsnight #pilatesgirls #pilatesfun #dance #cocktails #havefun #workout #pilatesstudio #pilatesinstructor #pilatesbusiness #espressomartini #advancedreformer #reformersideplank #variety #gratitude
REFORMER AND THE ARC ✨ On to some side-lying magic. This took an interesting turn as I didn’t plan the way things would turn out. But in the end as simple as this looks, it’s a little wicked. Try the whole sequence but only if you’re not holding tension in your upper body, maybe save it for later if you don’t feel you can melt into your trunk Still on 2 🔺 springs and this will definitely work better if you’ve tried my last 2 posts first The goal is hip mobility for stability and strength 1- single leg press (as simple as it sounds and looks) 2- hold with internal and external rotation of hip. Try to get your trunk to stay still while you mobilize the hip. When you tilt your pelvis back allow the front of your hip to crease deeper and you when you tilt your pelvis forward try to thrust your pelvis in a way that your hip bone pushes forward into your skin. It’s a bit of witchcraft but your hips will be surprisingly freer at the end 3- add a quasi-chest opener. Sweep forward as the hip goes back and backwards as the hip moves forward - feel for your obliques getting a twisting motion 4- this is the melting torso exercise. I’m using softness in my upper body to be able to stabilize myself on the arc without gripping (not an easy feat) and lifting my pelvis. Note a sticky mat might be required on the arc 5- as above but with a hold because it is inspired by Pilates, and add a lower leg reach. Targets AOS and lateral system 👌🏼 #trynow #saveforlater #pilatesarc #pilates #pilatesreformer #moveyourspine #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #reformerarc #spinemobility #pilatesprinciples
PILATES AND THE ARC ✨ If you saw my last post, the basis is the same but I’ve removed the ball behind my back. I find clients tend to have more mobility through the spine after doing the warm up with the ball so I introduce the arc alone after. I’m still using 2 🔺 springs The theme of this series is spine mobility, so as I push the carriage I explore flexion, extension and rotation. There’s also a hint of fascial flossing through the posterior chain to see if I can yield more favorable results 1- like an an curl - I use the load to find extension and my abs to return me back to base 2- a full spinal rotation without the base turning - very reminiscent of classical Pilates but I also added plantar flexion and dorsiflexion for the win 3- a pulse in both contralateral directions to attempt a release through the posterior oblique system 4- an ode to climb a tree, testing flexibility in the hamstrings (and today for me is limited so not the best visual but you’ll get the idea) 5- a take on semi circle with the arc 6- semi-circle in the opposite direction 7- the richest move in the sequence - pure bliss (also you should note an improvement in clients range of motion or your own for that matter if you’ve tried the full series including the previous post) Save to try later 🤍 #pilatesarc #pilates #pilatesreformer #moveyourspine #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #reformerarc #spinemobility #pilatesprinciples
Sign up for the INSPIRE newsletter & get quick tips on teaching, cueing & correcting in your Pilates sessions! This week we're taking a look at Front Splits 🍌 on the Reformer...get tips on setting it up with strength & confidence & why this is sooooo 🗝️ for our clients to succeed in doing it well! Sign up in the bio link above 🔗⬆️ & DM with your questions & exercise requests! ♥️ #advancedreformer #pilatesreformer #pilatesresourcecatalogue #pilatescertification #onlineeducation #INSPIRE #PilatesInstructors #pilatesstudio #onlineeducation
THE ARC AND REFORMER SERIES ✨ I’ll be sharing lots of ideas and progressions over the next few posts using the arc on the reformer With all the craze with the new viral SNL video and how they depict Pilates, I’ll stick to what Pilates is actually about and hope this trend dies soon Pilates has always been and will always be about the 6 principles Breath • Control • Concentration • Centering • Flow • Precision The integrity of the method is currently tainted but I believe we’ll prevail and come out stronger in the end if we don’t lose sight of this and become part of the masses. I’ll choose to be a dinosaur hard on this one 🦕🦖 I’m using 2 🔺 springs 1- with the ball behind my back, I’m focusing on my rectus abdominis contracting as I push out with my legs. The ball offers feedback for the push and helps me contract my front line 2- with an external rotation in my hips I am still using the ball as feedback but going a little deeper with the focus, cueing for the zipper on a sleeping bag starting from the inside of the heel and zipping up the midline, through pelvic floor and ending at the navel 3- adding a closed kinetic chain rotation. Both hands are involved with a gentle push in order to feel the stretch around the ribs, obliques and even contralateral cervical erector spinae muscles 4- using the hold on the ankles, creating a lengthening for the back body (hands can glide up the legs if need be) 5- using the press on the carriage to create lengthening in the front body cueing for wide collar bones yet soft shoulders 6- one final rotation for t-spine with longer levers and connection into ball to create awareness that the lumbar spine does not actually rotate and one should never cue twisting from low back…. This series is pure contemporary Pilates. It has so much benefit and purpose Save for later 🤍 #pilatesarc #pilates #pilatesreformer #moveyourspine #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #reformerarc #spinemobility #pilatesprinciples
🌟 New classes alert! Starting April 15th, we're adding more ways to move and groove! 💫 Join us for: Springboard Tuesdays at 11:30am SpringHIT Wednesdays at 6:30pm Reformer Fridays at 8am Plus, don't miss our new Restorative Springboard class at 10:30am on Fridays! For those ready to take it up a notch, try our Advanced Reformers on Wednesdays at 2pm. Reserve your spot now via the link in our bio or visit www.loving-pilates.com. #newclasses #springboard #springhit #fridayreformer #restorativespringboard #advancedreformer #fitnessjourney #LovingPilatesWoking #WokingFitness #PilatesExperience #PilatesLife #WokingWellness #PilatesStudio #SurreyPilates #PilatesEveryDay #PilatesPractice #pilatesforeveryone #wokingpilatesstudio #pilates #loving_pilates
Wednesday, plank day? Is that a thing? We’re going to make that a thing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #plank #longbox #refromerplank #advancedreformer #downtownsandiego #eastcountysandiego #wellness #instructor #pilatesinstructor #pilates #pilatesbody #beyondpilates #basisystems #balancedbody #reformerpilates #sandiego #sandiegofitness #pilatesbody #pilatesforeveryone #strength #flexibility #mobility #balance #womensfitness #mensfitness
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BACKBENDS ✨ I couldn’t finish this series without adding this gem 💎 Every single exercise is high up on my favorites list. Something about the cushiony aspect of the box padding on my back makes this exercise series one of my top go-to’s and yet I forget about it if I don’t go through my own feed I’m using one 🔹and one 🔺spring 1- it’s a union of spinal extension with neutral spine hold as the carriage gets pushed out from underneath the body 2- a fine balance of spine extension and neutral spine with bent knees - draws on reverse table 3- reverse table with bent to extended knees 4- semi-circle variation in one direction 5- semi-circle variation in the opposite direction 6- exploration of movement without the comfort of holding on to the box handle 7- final exploration of a fave back bend calling on camel pose from #yoga Save to try 🤍 #pilates #pilatesreformer #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #savetotry #saveforlater #backbends #camelpose #spineextension #feelssogood #feelslikehome #moveyourspine #yogameetspilates #pilatesmeetsyoga #pilatesandyoga
SPINAL EXTENSION ✨ Yes I’m still over here working on spinal extension. I have a few more post ideas to share and then I’ll move on I’ve spent all month finding ways to mobilize the spine in various ways to optimize spinal extension and in all themes I’ve explored I most say I’ve been the most inspired by this one As an anterior tilted person I’ve been in a happy place all month. Next month I’ll have to fix myself 🥴 This series is done with the short barre from the tower, but a Thera-band will likely work and probably be less restrictive 1- scapular glides (the shrug and the unshrug) 2- Spinal extension and shoulder hyperflexion 3- single arm hyperflexion with scapular retraction 4- spine extension with elbow flexion and downward rotation of the scapula with combo of elbow extension and upward rotation of scapula 5- same as above with slight hyperflexion of the shoulders and minus the spine extension 6- full spinal extension coupled with shoulder hyperflexion and scapular upward rotation 7- bow pose from yoga with the assistance of the dowel. Notice my arms are internally rotated as my shoulders can open up better through the front line like this Save these for later 🤍 #pilates #pilatesreformer #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #shoulderexercises #spineexercise #spineextension #backbends
Happy Wednesday🖤 . . . #pilates #pilatesreformer #advancedreformer #오늘하루불태웠다🔥 #머리부터발끝까지땀범벅👍
I had an amazing time attending the Stott Pilates Advanced Reformer Course @seabreezepilates this month. I started training as a Pilates Teacher in 2014, with a Stott Pilates Matwork Course. Brigitte was the IT ( together with @alisonsalmond_osteopilates ) on that course, and it was great to have her again after so many years. This course really challenged me, but also reminded me of the joy of moving for the sake of simply moving, because it feels great! It gave me a chance to explore and push my limits, and made me quite proud of my body and what it is capable of! On top of it all, I got to meet a cool group of fellow teachers along the way💙💚 #stottpilatesadvancedreformer #advancedreformer #teachertraining #seabreezepilates @merrithew #pilatesgeek #workinprogress
I completed my Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method (10839NAT) with National Pilates Training (RTO21719) in 2018. This life changing decision opened a new door for me that I wasn’t expecting. My AD training with NPT gave me clarity and confidence, to train people with complex special conditions, rehabilitation and the ability to work with elite athletes. Today, I have a meaningful career doing what I love, educating and working with complex clientele, creating workshops for instructors with passion for evidence practice. Completing my AD with NPT given me the education and insight to take my career to the next level. 🌟~ @national.pilates.training #studentlove #npt #guarantee #jobready #pilatesinstructortraining #pilatesteachertraining #getajob #employment #pilatesprofessional #careerpathway #studypilates #pilateseducation #pilatesteachingtips #pilatescareer #advancedreformer
Some great healthy hip exercises- done on a 💙 spring. Happy Saturday to all you pilates beauties and have fun trying this out! @sixphysiolindfield #reformerclass #reformerpilates #advancedreformer #reformerclass #reformerflow #reformerexercises
Looking for ideas on a rainy ☔️Saturday afternoon in 🇱🇺🇱🇺🇱🇺? …I like to take exams 🤩 #advancedreformer #classicalpilates
Advanced Reformer Course: 30 April & 1-2 May 2024 🗓 This course is a 18-hour long Level 2 programme facilitated by our dear instructor Melissa, designed for former students of our Merrithew Reformer course. It applies STOTT PILATES® Biomechanical Principles to exercises requiring a higher degree of strength, balance and coordination. 💫 What you’ll learn: 👉 Muscular initiation and sequencing of Advanced-level exercises 👉 Multiple variations and intensity 👉 70 exercises Why you should sign up? To learn various Reformer components, intensify your Reformer repertoire and provide workouts to highly-conditioned clients. 💪 🚨Hurry: Early bird ends on March 30- 💬 DM or WhatsApp us at 5199 4795 for more info 🇭🇰 Advanced Reformer Course: 2024年4月30日及5月1-2日 🗓 本課程係一個長達18鐘頭嘅2級課程，由我哋親愛的講師Melissa主持，專為參加過我哋曼丽丘塑身機課程嘅前學生而設計。 它把斯多特普拉提®生物力學原理應用於需要更高程度力量、平衡和協調嘅鍛煉。💫 你將學到乜嘢： 👉 肌肉啟動和肌肉排序嘅高級練習 👉 多種變化和不同的強度 👉 70練習 以下是您應該註冊的原因： 學習各種塑身機組件，加強您的塑身機曲目，並為高調理的客戶提供鍛煉。💪 🚨 快點！ 早鳥優惠截止時間為3月30日- 💬 私信或WhatsApp 5199 4795查詢詳情 #anhaowellness #fitnesshk #hkpilates #pilatesstudio #pilatesreformer #pilateslovers #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #pilateshk #hongkongpilates #hkfit #hkfitness #hkwellness #hkyoga #hkyogaclass #普拉提 #artpiece_hk #merrithew #reformyourself #hkreformerpilates #yogahk #reformerpilates #pilateslifestyle #pilatesclass #pilatescommunity #pilatestraining #reformertraining #advancedreformer
/[청담] 많은 분들이 기다리시던 Lv.2 코스가 오픈되었습니다🤩 Lv.2(Advanced) 코스는 Lv.1을 수료하신 선생님들이라면 수강이 가능합니다. 더욱 더 다이나믹하고🤸🏻♀️, 도전적인💪 동작들! 브리드와 함께라면 안전하고 즐겁게 배울 수 있어요🤗 레벨UP 을 위해! 도전해보는건 어때요😉!? - 자세한 내용은 편하게 문의주세요☎️ ⠀ 👉🏻전화문의 청담: 02.515.8145 일산: 031.994.8145 👉🏻KAKAO ID 청담: breathepilates 일산: breatheilsan
BACKBENDS ✨ Finding mobility in the upper T-spine and cervical spine is probably the trickiest for our clients. They’re not movers, they often sit at a desk all day, they haven’t been taught breathing mechanics and they carry stress as a result in their upper trunk. As Pilates instructors our job is to help them understand just enough about movement so that they can be aware when they’re in a faulty pattern but not overburden them with information that won’t stick We’re not teaching future Pilates instructors, we’re facilitating optimal movement in and outside the studio In this sequence, which is unfinished and I’ll get to that in a second, I’m targeting ways to build support through the shoulder mechanics so I can finish with high bridge using the push thru barre 1- articulated bridge to find space between the vertebrae 2- single leg on push-thru with segmentation of hips then spine articulation 3- seated flexion and extension of upper t-spine and c-spine 4- reverse table 5- reverse table with increased load through shoulder mechanics to pull the body through and push it back up (could be a great warm-up for tendon stretch) 6- add a single leg lift 7- prep for high bridge (the goal was to take it on to the push thru barre, but I didn’t feel ready so I decided to stop - I can try again when there’s someone in studio to monitor me) If you succeed in my last attempt I’d love for you to tag me as I’d love to see it 🤍 #knowyourlimits #listentoyourbody #pilates #pilatesreformer #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #backbends #spineextension #upsidedown #advancedpilates
3월도 2월처럼 4월도 3월처럼? 2-3월을 지나면서 느낀점: 움직이지 않으면 찾아지지도 않는다! 킵고잉🦉
무릎이 많이 좋아지고 있다🥹 . . . #운동#필라테스#개운함 #pilates #romanapilates #advancedreformer
Are your Pilates Reformer Clients ready for MORE? If you have already completed your STOTT PILATES Level 1 Reformer Training Course, you are eligible to attend the STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course…which is running next weekend in Auckland: Fri 22 - Sun 24 March 💥. Layering up from our Level 1 course, we will build on the ideal muscle firing patterns to make some Reformer magic happen! Unsure about your fitness stamina? Remember, we teach you HOW to become brilliant Pilates teachers… you will feel… understand… then will be able to pass on those golden cues which will lift your client’s wings to new Reformer heights! 💪 Few spaces are now left for our 2024 North Island Auckland course (next weekend Fri 22 - Sun 24 March) AND our 2024 South Island Christchurch course Fri 24 - Sun 26 May. Excited? We are too! 🤩… register online @ Be Pilates or message now to be forwarded the link! Limited spaces for reals xx
BACKBENDS ✨ One of my favorite go-to exercises for spine extension is this one. I love starting small, seeing if I can obtain articulation in my clients upper T-spine with ease. Spine extension does not recruit traps, yet for most people it does, simply because they are overused. In order to get to the erectors, the multifidi, the semispinalis, interspinalis and intertransversarii the superficial muscles need to be relaxed. Simple, small, repetitive motions that recruit underlying supportive muscles are needed to create a meaningful experience for the intended purpose. To achieve softness you have to approach gently. We live in a fast paced world, our movements really don’t need to be In slides 2 and 3, I explore rotation to target clavicles. Think wide and narrow. Think scapular glides with retraction and protraction, think arm bone coming out of socket to be suctioned back in. These are all cues that can help with fascial flossing (it’s what I call repetitive movement with minimal force) Slide 4 is the final exercise with full spinal extension and flexion. It feels good, most individuals can do it with ease and most of all, they feel happy after and impressed with what they could achieve. Isn’t that the goal? #pilates #pilatesreformer #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #spineextension #backbends #moveyourspine #myfave #feelssogood
NEW CLASS ALERT!‼️ We have now added an ADVANCED REFORMER class with Bailey on Monday nights at 5:30! Sign up through the link in our bio. See you there! 😉 • • • #nycpilates #pilatesgroupclasses #mindyourbodynyc #advancedreformer #uppereastside #carnegiehill #pilates #reformerpilates #gyrotonic
It has been about 8 months since I have been able to do any exercises on my stomach….i came across these photos and a fun reminder of what I can do again post pregnancy. Happy where I am now but looking forward to post pregnancy, mainly so I can breathe!!! 🤰 #oldphoto #currentlypregnant #swan #advancedreformer #classicalpilates #romanaclassicalpilates #parkcitiespilates #parkcitiespilatescenter #dallaspilates #pilates #romanaspilates #romanaspilatesinternational #romanaspilatestrainee #yourmindbodybest #stretchstrengthcontrol #classicalpilates #dallas #dallasfitness #loveallaround #trainwiththebest #pcpcfamily #lovepcpcfamily #gratz #teamgratz #teamwork #pregnancypilates
INSPIRATION ✨ I believe this may be the first time I’m able to do one of @laia_violeta posts which is where I got this inspiration from. If you’re not following her you should for the way she makes this look so effortless. I took my time with it as my wheel was turning a lot as to how to proceed. I feel gratitude for my body and brain to work together when I need them to, gratitude for the fact that I’m aging and still able to do exercises that I find look fun but have the wherewithal to proceed with caution, and finally the gratitude for this community that keeps me motivated to try new things all the time @laia_violeta #yourpilatesinspiresme I’m using one 🔹 and one 🔸 spring #pilates #pilatesreformer #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #pilatesinspiration #backbend #spineextension #inspiration #grateful #hipflexor #bodyandmind #gratitude
NERVOUS SYSTEM ✨ “The awakened one, the knowing one, says: “Body am I entirely, and nothing more; and soul is only the name of something in the body.” The body is a great wisdom, a plurality with one sense, a war and a peace, a flock and a shepherd. An instrument of your body is also your small wisdom, my brother, which you call “spirit” — a little instrument and plaything of your great wisdom. “Ego,” you say, and are proud of that word. But the greater thing — in which you are unwilling to believe — is your body with its great wisdom; it says not “ego,” but does it….” - Nietzsche “Thus Spoke Zarathustra” Neuroscience is derived from psychology Psychology is derived from philosophy Philosophy means love and wisdom but is derived from the quest to know more about existence Movement is existing fully, being present, aware of where we are in space and piloting our bodies accordingly yet so many of us are disconnected from it. IMO the first part of creating a safe experience for individuals to thrive in is by teaching awareness of their body What am I doing? Does it feel good? Am I enjoying this? I can confidently affirm that I am 100% enjoying this series I’m sitting on my right ankle, if you have a short distal rectus femorus (I.e. you’re a runner) this may not work for you. I’m using one 🔹and one 🔸 spring #pilates #pilatesreformer #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #philosophy #existence #being #wellness #neuroscience #movement #feelssogood #being
SPINAL EXTENSION w/ assistance If I want to instantly feel good, all I have to do is a series of back bend exercises and I’m happy from the inside out, they give me energy, they make me feel alive, they make me smile. That’s a lot of power for one single motion The catch is that’s not what my body needs but since I’m all about balance I give myself the same recipe I give everybody else: a lot of what you want and sneak in some of what you need In slide #1 I’m using a short dowel and the long box and peeling off the box, my toes are wrapped under the foot barre In slide #2 I’m using the short box, my hips are externally rotated and I’m using a lot of glutes and adductor strength to peel into a spine extension In slide # 3 I’m gaining the most range of motion but the barre is now over my ankles and I’m still externally rotated in my hip joints. More glute max and medial adductor strength I’m using all springs and the carriage isn’t moving. I’m also using a short dowel for a semblance of a closed kinetic chain for my shoulders as my T-spine extends Do more of what you love as long as it doesn’t harm you in the long run ❣️ #pilates #pilatesreformer #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #spine #spineextension #backbend #backwards #feelssogood
Wednesday night crew was looking amazing tonight, working on stability, spinal mobility and core strength! #maconpilates #pilates #reformer #advancedreformer #macon #middlega #fitness #wellness #strong #spinalmobility #abs #glutes #pilatesforwomen #pilatesformen #pilatesforathletes #workout
Join the waitlist now to potentially secure a spot for our highly anticipated advanced reformer workshops led by instructor Nicole! This time, we've revamped our approach by giving priority to our weekly members for Workshop #3, which was in such high demand that we've added a 4th Workshop, which has already sold out 😳 But don't worry, you still have a chance to experience these exclusive sessions by joining our waitlist 👏 When: Monday, February 19th and 26th Time: 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm Cost: $25 (you will not be charged until you have come off the waitlist) We're excited to welcome you for some fun flows with added complexity and impressive maneuvers 🤌 #advancedreformer #funflows #pilatesmelbourne #pilatessunbury #pilatesburn #letsmovetogether
High bridge 2 - Hands on footbar Compared to High bridge 1, this variation would be the more achievable one. Less load on the upper body, less spine, shoulder and hip mobility required. After prepping the body with some specific movements, we have some great tips (not mentioned in the traditional manual) on how to get into this position👌🏽 STABILITY: Spine in extension; scapulae and arms ENDURANCE: Torso stabilisers; arms to support weight of torso Find out MORE at our: 🤩Advanced Reformer Workshop, 🤩Saturday Feb 24th. *Detailed Handbook of all exercises given to attendees We will deconstruct around 20 Advanced exercises into more manageable movements. Then put them back together to perform the FULL💪🏽 #advancedreformer #stottcertified #polestarcertified #advancedpilates #reformerpilates #upyourknowledge #extendyourrepertoire
Swan. Przygotowania do ostatniego zjazdu szkoły Romana’s Pilates. Jeszcze miesiąc do Advanced Seminar w @truepilatespoland 💪 #romanaspilates #romanaspilatesapprentice #romanaspilatesfamily #practice #advancedreformer #selfdevelopment #pilatesteacher #passion #pilates #contrology #reformer @gratz_pilates
Congrats to our Reformer Trainee graduates on their final weekend! It’s been amazing month with you lovelies 💕 It’s takes courage, playfulness and determination. We honour each one of you on your journey! 💪😏 #reformertraining #pilatesreformer #fitfam #teachertraining #advancedreformer #prenatalreformer #postnatalreformer #jumpboard #shinetribe
LAST DAY to take advantage of our EARLY BIRD special!🫨 Message us or EMAIL [email protected] to REGISTER for our: 🤩Advanced Reformer Workshop 🤩Saturday February 24th 9am - 6pm #advancedreformer #reformerpilates #advancedpilates #pilatesworkshop #reformer
Snap from my private session client this morning 👏 Reverse Russian splits. #reformerpilates #russiansplit #advancedreformer
THE PURPOSE ✨ One of my favorite parts of teacher training is explaining the “why” to future teachers. The creative process is one thing but if it doesn’t make sense then the exercise won’t necessarily add up to anything constructive. That doesn’t mean you should avoid it but know your why. Do you want a useful sequence or just something hard? This set up was inspired by @foundationpilates thank you for your creative process that allowed me to copy and play with it to make it my own When I started on the 1st slide I thought what a great way to target glutes and obliques. Then I thought if I add a rotation I’m targeting the posterior oblique system. If I add a prop, I’m also lengthening levers so it’s an added challenge to stability but I’m also creating a feedback loop for my proprioceptive neurons. If I use my adductors to press out, I’m changing the focus and the goal (obviously) but if I add the rotation towards the body coupled with the adduction then I’m working on anterior oblique system. And if you know your core systems fully, you’ll spot the fine underpinnings of the lateral and deep long systems as well So my creative flow became a sequence that will not only allow me to be stronger as a system, but improve posture and help me feel more in my body That’s the “why” I’m using one 🔸 spring hooked on the top row and that was enough 🔥 Save to try later ~ would love to see your versions #pilates #pilatesreformer #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #coresystems #knowyourwhy #makeitmakesense #anatomy #anatomynerd #sciencemeetsmovement #proprioception #mindfulmovement
🪩@merrithew Shenzhen ｜ 瑞米亞·孕動 時間不斷的推移 軌跡不停地運轉 一種默默地走上了這個階段 有個力量順推你往前邁進 你永遠無法預測未來 你可有享受當下 - #merrithewmindfulmovement #stottpilates #advancedreformer @alignment.education
SHOULDER LOVE ✨ One of my A-HA moments from 12 years ago was finding out that my shoulder blades and my arm bones have different functions and that when we say shoulders it’s referring to the humerus and not the scapula. Coming from the fashion industry I viewed shoulders as a unit. Shoulders were where we created holes in garments to make sleeves. In neuroscience shoulders are connected via nerves to alpha (upper) motor neurons to initiate movements In greek mythology, we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders or we can have broad shoulders (I believe this is from a Jewish proverb), we can use our shoulders for someone to lean on, we can carry a chip on our shoulders, we can brush a shoulder off Most people have tense shoulders, which comes from poor posture and poor breathing mechanics I am fortunate to have a shoulder sister @johanna_pilates whose love of shoulders rivals my own 🥰 Whatever your use of the word shoulder or your love / hate relationship with it, moving it in all the various ways it can move is essential Try these sleek shoulder moves. I’m using one 🔸 spring and for slides 1, 3 and 4 the strap is behind my body #pilates #pilatesreformer #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #shoulder #shoulderexercises #shoulderlove #shouldermechanics
LATERAL SLING ✨ I made the mistake of filming this video and then the phone rang and I had to book a new client in and then I ran out of time as my next client came in so I never got to do my other side. That night I couldn’t sleep as my whole right lateral system felt worked and my left one didn’t. To clarify I couldn’t sleep because my body felt uneven physically, it was uncomfortable not because of neurosis about it (mental fixation). Also note that sometimes it’s a fine line All this to say this series is fire if you’re looking to target the lateral system in a BIG way. I owe this inspiration to a couple individuals I saw on IG a while back and I saved both of their videos, I finally got a chance to try it and this is my rendition. Try it out, make it your own 🤍 Thank you to @pilateswithtay and @ellie.zaia #yourpilatesinspiresme I’m using one 🔹 spring #pilates #pilatesreformer #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #inspiration #sideplank #pilatesinspiration #yourpilatesinspiresme #advancedpilates
Do you work best with a “concentration face” or “performance face”? 🤣
I (Alli) took a fast break from being sick and taking care of sick kiddos to give @authenticpilatesmt her weekly private. Not gonna lie, part of my break was motivated so that I could get in my workout after her workout was done, and she gave me a quick Cadillac. 🤍⚡️ Relying on your healthy habits while you’re recovering from injury or sickness, is one of the best things you can do to build a more solid foundation in your healthy lifestyle. 🤍⚡️ Even a little bit of movement at a moderate or slow pace, can help detox the body when you’re at the end of being sick and help push things out and bring healthy things back in. 🤍⚡️ Great Work Emilie! Also again, do you guys know that Helena Montana got its first specialty apparatus class this week!! Message Emilie to get on her list to take small barrel class on Wednesdays. #helenamt #advancedreformer
Do YOU practice Pilates❓ Are YOU a Pilates Instructor❓ Wanna up YOUR game❓⬇️READ below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ 📣📣📣📣 Alana and Cheyanne are very excited to announce our Advanced Reformer Workshop coming at you in Feb 2024🤩 This workshop will be based on Stott Pilates principles and Advanced Reformer Repertoire. We will deconstruct the Advanced exercises into preparatory movements and layered progressions towards the full exercise. Demonstrations and cueing will be provided and then guidance and supervision as you perform the movements yourself. This workshop will give you more in-depth understanding of: •equipment set up •starting positions •where to initiate movement from •ideal breathing •precise technique •optimal repetitions •muscles targeted •movement focus •stability focus, etc! Each attendee will also receive an Advanced Reformer Handbook with photos, detailing all the exercises from the workshop. 🔹This will be a full day workshop approx 8 hours. 🔹Cost $300 includes handbook. *Early bird special before Jan 27th: $250 🔹SPACES limited to 10 (5 left) 🔹Workshop DATE: Saturday Feb 24th 9am - 6pm (incl. 2 x 30min breaks). Email [email protected] to REGISTER🤩 #advancedpilates #advancedreformer #pilatesworkshop #advancedrepertoire #upyourgame #pilatesinstructor #pilatesenthusiast #deepenyourpractice
🚨📣Teacher’s Special Pilates Sessions! Specifically for trained Pilates instructors looking to expand their practice, explore advanced exercises, and experience different cueing techniques… all while having a great time together! Blocks of 4 sessions over 4 weeks on each apparatus for the love of Pilates and good vibes 💜😎 Limited spaces available so get in touch to book your space 🏃🏾♀️ Get in touch ⬇️ Line Official Account: @flexyourabilities Email: [email protected] #Pilates #PilatesBangkok #FlexYourAbilities #PilatesInstructor #PilatesClasses #PilatesThailand #ReformerPilates #PilatesReformer #ReformerWorkout #Flex #FlexBangkok #FlexYourAbilities #FlexStudio #FlexStudioBKK #flexpilates #pilatesstrong #advancedreformer #stottpilates #stottpilatesinstructor #merrithew #groupfitness
STRETCHES ✨ Many of you do this as well, you just lay on the reformer and start moving and see what sticks. Out of about 45 minutes, I got at least 4 worthy exercises, the other ones didn’t really seem like they would connect here. I posted my favorite first as I love a good spine mobility sequence. I think this is teachable, to clients that are body aware without spine conditions The second post was inspired by @bonniezeitner I knew I’d figure out a way to get a psoas stretch one day 🤍 thanks for the inspo The 3rd one is taken from boomerang on the mat. I have both feet in one strap, the 2nd foot just rests on the 1st one and you articulate up on one side of the spine to come down on the second side Using the pull on the strap to get a hip stretch and the foot on the wooden plate for closed chain feedback I’m using one 🔺 spring for all of it #pilates #pilatesreformer #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #stretches #yourpilatesinspiresme #hipstretch #inversions
No cheating while we practiced mat work on the reformer. When your client prefers the reformer you can always sneak in some mat moves and get them to hold for that photo opportunity and hope they don’t hate you too much. @monoriono working those teasers 💪 #stottpilatesinstructor #merrithew #advancedreformer #bestclientsever #ammanpilates
REVERSE SWAN 🦢 This series has earned my respect in that it can be graceful and yet can bring you to literally tap out From exploring discomfort in my last post to control of the entire kinetic chain to a reverse push-up is bound to bring up some interesting surprises On my 2nd slide I can get 4 in that’s all I got. I’ve also taught this to my advanced class and it went well, they were definitely challenged, some had to use hands on the floor to come back up - no teeth were harmed in the execution ☺️ I have one 🔺 spring on for the last slide, the rest doesn’t require moving the carriage. Try it out. Save for later #pilates #pilatesreformer #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #swan #swandive #reverseswan #kineticchain #control #contrology #challenging #advancedpilates #pushup
MOVING IN DISCOMFORT ✨ Recently I’ve started to challenge my body, from practicing deep splits to exploring back bends again to hoisting myself up on a pole, whatever the way I’m exploring the discomfort, the unknown, the opposite of feeling safe all the time. But gently. With the self-awareness only a skilled Pilates instructor has. In this series I’m testing new territory. Isometric superficial front line hold, scapular elevation, depression, upward and downward rotation without tension and an interplay of a rec fem release. Actively using my back body to create a release in my front body. It looks more evil than it is Also note I’m not quad dominant, this isn’t torture, yet you might notice my right side was more difficult to flex my knee that my left side Exploring what our bodies can do isn’t always redundant, it’s allowing curiosity, inquiry and awareness to nest itself into our everyday understanding Some of you will love this, others won’t. It’s worth a try as I felt light and strong all day after this series I’m using one 🔺 and one 🔸 spring #pilates #pilatesreformer #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #isometric #release #shoulders #challenge #curiosity #moveyourbody
Advanced Tree🌲Leg to side This may look a bit out of your league😳😅because the stunning Cheyanne has amazing hip mobility as an accomplished dancer😍However, there is a basic version of Tree, which is very achievable for most body types. For example, the extension is optional and the leg doesn’t have to abduct all the way out there lol, it can just stay pointing upwards to ceiling (hands holding leg). STABILITY: spine during articulation; pelvis and spine resisting rotation against leg movements. MOBILITY: hip flexion of gesture leg; spinal articulation; hip horizontal abduction; pelvis on femur of supporting leg (in footstrap). SEQUENCING: articulation from tail to head on roll down, from head to tail on roll up. ENDURANCE: torso stabilisers in spinal extension after all adv variations. #pilatestree #reformertree #treeexercise #advancedpilates #advancedreformer #advancedpilates #pilatesfordancers #pilatesforathletes
간단한 동작•큐잉으로 ‘하체+흉추가동성’ 증진 ✅Back knee 회원 : 무릎 위치 고정하며 허벅지 힘! , 풋바 닿아있는 감각 인지 (무릎뒤로 풋바 밀면서 일어나기 보단 허벅지 힘으로 Up!) - 풋바 high - 스프링 Yellow 1 or Blue 1 (👈남성분) - 런지 자세에서 플랫폼/ 힐업 해서 캐리지 끝으로 발위치 ⭐️스트레칭 : 허벅지,햄스트링,대퇴근막장근,승모근,견갑거근 등 ⭐️사전 동작 : 코어,전거근 인지 *초보 회원분들은 팔,다리 동작 나누어 진행 가능 1. 손등 닿으며 전신컬,다리 가슴쪽으로 웅크리기 -> 가슴열며 흉추 신전,뒤로 뻗기 (물살을 가르듯이 전신을 써보세요) 2. 앞으로 나란히 , 다리 뒤로 뻗으며 상체 유지 -> 흉추 가동성 시선 같이 보내 범위 증진 유도 3. 2번 동작에서 연결 마지막 동작으로 5번 반복 / 사이드 런지 포지션 - 좌우로 나란히 -> 만세하며 다리 끌어오기,전신 위로 길어지며 허벅지 힘으로 상체 안정성 유지 4. 사이드 런지 포지션 - 좌우로 나란히 -> 바로 side bending 하며 측면 스트레칭 (옆구리가 뽑히는 느낌 느껴보세요) . . . #그룹레슨 #필라테스강사 #필라테스리포머 #하체운동 #reformers #foamroller #advancedreformer
“I hate when I miss one of Alana’s advanced classes! Every class offers variety and new challenges and Alana manages to watch over the 5 people in the class and offer personalised options and cue’s, and ensure we all get the most out of each exercise and session by accomodating for our different strengths, capabilities and even injuries.” Thank you Dianne🫶🏽This lady is quite inspirational. So strong and determined💪🏽Attends twice per week religiously🙏🏽Shares how she feels during class and is very honest😅We appreciate your loyalty and commitment👏🏽💜 #advancedpilates #advancedreformer #advancedclient #pilatesfeedback #pilates #pilatesreformer #pilateslifestyle
Advanced repertoire😎Side kick variation of the Star exercise. Apart from the obvious dancing like look in Attitude position, this challenges: STABILITY: scapula and arm of supporting side; torso; pelvis on supporting femur during press out and in. MOBILITY: shoulder adduction and abduction; gesture hip abduction and adduction, flexion and extension. ENDURANCE: supporting arm and scapula stabilisers; torso stabilisers. We can break this down into basic movements and help you to achieve the full exercise!🤯The type of cues used can also assist in successful execution🤓💪🏽✨ #advancedreformer #advancedrepertoire #advancedpilates #athleticpilates
Thank you Katja🙏🏽💜I would like to say Katja is one of the most pleasant clients ever!🙌🏽😇Always walks through the door with a pretty smile and greeting. Gives 💯 in class, even when her hamstrings are on 🔥😅Then she leaves just as happy as when she entered, despite feeling probably quite tired after a challenging class🫶🏽 “I started Pilates classes almost a decade ago as a beginner and moved through the levels to an advanced class with Alana a couple of years back. What amazes me about her classes is that the exercises are always different, always challenging and focussed on continuous improvement and growth. Alana has an incredible talent to combine familiar routines with new tweaks to keep classes interesting and varied. Her cues and prompts are on point and always tailored to individual strengths and previous injuries. Fantastic classes, I can’t recommend Alana highly enough!” #clientfeedback #advancedreformer #advancedpilates #pilatesinstructor #advancedrepertoire #authenticpilates #reformernewplymouth #pilatesreformer
High Bridge On The Reformer✨ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #reformerexercises #advancedreformer #pilatesreformerclass #reformerbursa #bursareformer #reformerclasses #reformerplates #reformerlovers #allegroreformer #streetpreformers #reformerinstructor #bursapilates #redormerpilatesstudio #reformerworkout #reformerbridge
. Taki zaciesz przy breastroku! 😃😅 Lekki swan!👌🌺 No ale wiadomo - wygięcia w tył to moje ulubione formy w pilatesie ❤️❤️❤️ Teaser nie ulubiony 🥵 ale tego dnia i on przyjazny! ❤️❤️❤️ . I nie zjadł mnie stres 🙏🏻😇 mimo, że było to w ramach obserwacji nauczycielskich 🤓 Dobra energia obserwujących oczu Glorii 💜 oraz inne nauczycielek niosła mnie 🦋 . Do Lublina zawsze wracam z sentymentem. Tam właśnie dokonał się zwrot w moim pilatesie. Tam zaczynałyśmy przygodę z nauczycielami od Jaya Grimesa. Ja, Mariola, Maja, Laure, Ania i Ola ❤️❤️❤️ . Mariola, dziękuję za ten fantastyczny dzień! ❤️❤️❤️ @klasycznypilates . Gloria Thank you for opportunity to grow with your help ❤️❤️❤️ @glopilatesemotion . Justyna, dziękuję za świetny duet! ❤️❤️❤️ @bestya_pilates . 📷 Magda . #pilatesrebel #advancedreformer #pilateszglowa #nicnieprzygotowujedoreformeratakdobrzejakcadilacbeczkiiarmchair
3 Strong Horsebacks all in a row 🔥 @jenga1hughes @jillrrhodes @excavive #advancedreformer #classicalpilates #pilateslouisville #teamgratz
생리 직전이라 배 빵빵이었지만 오늘 리포머 필쏘구웃~~~~~~~💕 #advancedreformer
Advanced Eloquence workshop for Professional Pilates instructors & instructors in training. Join us! December 15-17 for full workshop* OR come to our Advanced Reformer Demo, December 15th at 5:45 p.m. Demo is FREE and open to everyone! *workshop is by permission only. $350 for full weekend. Partial attendance is possible. Contact us for details! #pilateseducation #classicalpilates #classicalpilatesteachertraining #pilatesteacher #pilatesprofessional #advancedpilates #pilatesstudio #pilatesinspiration #pilatesforlife #pilatesismylife #pilatescontinuinged #pilatesworkshop #advancedreformer #pilateshighbarrel #movemore #flow
Always learning Always practicing! #reformer #advancedrepertoire Preparing for the Level 2 Stott Pilates Intensive Reformer with @saulo_ouverney @merrithew and @kdans_studio_in_beweging this week end in Den Hague #Pilatesinstructor #stottpilates #reformer #advancedreformer #pilatesteacher #pilatesamsterdam #workout #practice #snake #merrithew #advancedrepertoire #josephpilates
CORE SYSTEMS ✨ . Fresh out of my 2nd complete reacher training course and always so inspired to see my students grow and evolve and literally fall in love with the process . We ended this past weekend with core systems and I was feeling creative with my content to target all 4 systems at once. This series is challenging yet feels really good all at the same time . I’m using one 🔺 spring . 1- tall kneeling lateral flexion . 2- quasi-box climb with lateral flexion . 3- top leg long resting on box with spinal rotation . 4- add abduction . 5- put it all together with a forward sweep of the leg as the torso rotates back and a backward sweep of the leg as the torso wraps itself . #pilates #pilatesreformer #reformer #reformerpilates #precision #pilatesvideo #pilatesflow #reformerexercise #advancedreformer #movewell #pilatesinstructor #pilatesteacher #burlington #burlingtonpilates #oakville #oakvillepilates #rotation #challenge #miveyourspine #happybody #coresystems
WAITLISTED!!! 💕 Due to overwhelming interest and popularity of our first workshop, we are excited to announce our next Advanced Reformer Workshop! Expect to challenge your balance, core strength and coordination as we progress through some fun and innovative exercises! WHEN: Monday 4th December TIME: 7.15pm- 8.15pm (1 hour class) YOUR INVESTMENT: $25 INSTRUCTOR: Nicole Places are limited and bookings are essential. Please book via the Insight 2 Pilates app. Booked out? Be sure to pop yourself on the waitlist! Unfortunately this workshop is not suitable for injured or pregnant clients. We can’t wait to see you there! #reformerworkshop #advancedreformer #challengeyourself #pilatesstrong #corestrengh