Perky Pilates

Candlestick is one of the most incredible exercises in the Pilates repertoire. It requires extreme control, balance and concentration to hold the final upside-down spectacle.
I finally did the Candlestick today but my journey to achieving it started more than a year ago when I decided to get back into practice.
I remember feeling terrified and totally overwhelmed while watching some amazing instructors on Instagram doing incredible movements and poses while I was starting again after years out of practice and on maternity.
Here it is a reminder you can get where you want when you put your mind and energy into it. Consistency, persistency and most importantly focus on YOUR own journey do pay off!
And don't forget to celebrate your victories whatever stage you are in pursuit of your goals.
Only you know what it took to get to your "candlestick"!
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Totally obsessed with this Obliques exercise!
Everything fits perfectly and you work on that tiny little waist in such a comfortable position..definitely a favourite!
What part of the body you like to focus your workout on? Any favourite exercise on the chair?

Happy Thursday, everyone!

Hasn't this week gone in a blink?!
Our group class is tomorrow again and here is a little taster of what's waiting for you...

This series uses with techiques,, moves and of course !
The shape of the circle also allows some lovely exercises to work rotation and articulation of the spine which makes you feel nice and tall and super relaxed and flexible!

All these moves and much more are waiting for you at our Group class tomorrow at 7am at St. saviours Church Hall!
So wake up with the sunlight and let's have a " magical" workout to keep you up for the day!

First class of the year and oh boy...it feels SOOOO good!
After a few weeks enjoying the cozy weather it was about time to shake things up.
Thank you all for joining me today!
It’s so good to see you and to kick some ass together this morning!
Now a walk in the park and we are ready to chill again and watch Frozen for the fifth time! 🤣👌🏼
What are your plans today?
Happy New year, everyone!

B***y Workout
"Let's shake that ass!!"😅
Here's a series of 5 exercises to tone your "bu**um" ( as we call it in Brazil!) and all while you are still lying down! Easy peasy peach bum is easy!
1. keep neutral pelvis and squeeze the mini ball (10-15 reps);
2. Squeeze the mini ball, pull your tummy in and tuck your tail bone while you engage your gluteus and go into bridge position. Keep inner tights engaged throughout the exercise and only release the ball when you are back to the initial position.
3. Same principle as the exercise above to begin the movement except that you only squeeze the ball as you reach the bridge position. Release the ball and “ switch off” gluteus but don’t let your hips reach the floor.....Engage inner tights and start it again!
4. Lift both heels and go into bridge position. Keep hips in the air and squeeze ball 10-15 reps.
5. Lift heels 10-15 reps pulling them towards your buttocks making sure that the muscles of the back of your leg are engaged throughout the exercise.
Who is doing this one with me?
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