“I am excited to share my Beautiful Stretches programs. These include a wide range of sessions from Pilates, stretching routines to help reduce stiffness, strengthening to help you move with ease, and general toning exercises with flex bands. For those looking for a little support, you can find sessions using the chair. Look out for my new releases with your monthly subscriptions, and especially watch out for the Yoga room”
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Discover the benefits of resistance exercise using the flex band.
Reduced oestrogen levels during menopause can lead to muscle and joint discomfort. Keep your strength levels up with regular exercises such as strength and aerobic movements.
This series focuses on some of the floor base Pilates repertoire such as kneeling and side lying exercises.
Roll down exercises focuses on spinal articulation, that work to strengthen the core and help gain a better understanding of the connection between the upper and lower body.
Chair Yoga offer numerous benefits, promoting strength, flexibility, and overall well-being, especially for those with mobility concerns or limited balance.
For a better swing and to maintain well balance muscles, include regular stretches into your daily pre & post golf game. Flexibility can lead to greater range of motion, improve strength and technique.
The muscles in our back contribute to maintaining good spinal alignment which aids functional movement. Include gentle back exercise in your daily exercise routine.
Standing poses are foundational postures that help with balance, strength, body awareness and alignment. We progress to work deeper by holding some of the poses.
The symptoms of Menopause can increase muscle and joint stiffness. Help your body manage the symptoms with regular activity and stretches, Feel relaxed, energises and free of stiffness and rigidness.
Yoga is a practice that connects the body, breath, and mind. It uses physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to improve overall health.
Part 1 focuses on the introduction of foundational poses, with emphasis on alignment, to gradually build strength and flexibility. Please refer to the “what you need for your yoga practice” before commencing.
Yoga props can come in handy during your practice. They provide additional support, help to steady your balance and access stiffer parts of your muscles. The type of props you will need also vary depending on the type of yoga class.
Improve coordination and strengthen outer hip muscles with these lateral side stepping exercises.
Focuses on introducing the fundamental movements of the Pilates repertoire, such as, breathing, flow of movements and concentration.
If your balance is challenged, the use of the wall can help with support and stability. Her are some great stretches to do against the wall.
Side lying exercises are a great way to tone your hips and target core stabilisation. Using the Pilates ball can challenge resistance.
Duration 41 min - Equipment yoga mat & a blanket for support.
Beautiful Stretches Level 1 is an easy way to maintain or improve flexibility with dynamic and static stretching.
Flowing from Beautiful Stretches Level 1, level 2 includes strengthening movements that may enhance posture, stamina, balance.
Duration - 24 minutes. Equipment - yoga mat
These stretches will help develop flexibility in the major muscles.
Flexibility and strength for the body is important when engaging in specific sports.
Duration - 16 min. Equipment - Sturdy chair, exercises bands.
Here are some seated chair options, and with the use of an exercise band,
Duration - 8 min. Equipment - yoga mat
Here are some pre warm up movements to prepare your body for your chosen activity.
Duration 7 min. Equipment - yoga mat & a blanket for support
Stiffness in our hips is one of the numerous symptoms of menopause.