MODULE #4
In this Pilates-based 13 minute movement routine I draw on my years of experience teaching both one on one and groups. You can of course do this routine at any time of the day, but it is such a great way to start your day - waking up the spine, activating your core and glutes, and releasing any stiffness or tension from sleep. You don’t need to make a fanfare about it - simply roll out of bed and start the routine right there in your bedroom, in your pyjamas.
With the exception of one of the exercises (please note below) this routine is simple enough to be done by anyone of any strength, flexibility or fitness level, and can form a beautiful supplement to whatever form of exercise you may already be doing. Pilates activates your core and your stabilising muscles in a way that few other forms of exercises do, and keeps your spine mobile and healthy - and this is why people see such incredible benefits from it even when only doing one hourlong
class a week.
Include this little routine into your habits at least 3 times a week and you will really
start to feel a difference in how your body feels on a daily basis.
Please note:
The final exercise is called “roll over” and should be avoided by anyone with compromised vertebrae in the neck. This exercises does require a certain amountof core strength and flexibility.
Please always listen to your body and practice caution when trying new movements. Remember that no video can replace the in person attention of an experienced instructor.
