Movement, as well as inspiration and expiration, to improve harmony in the body. Ripple effects of harmony spreading throughout the body! I’m using 1 lbs ankle weights and a dish towel.
A quick reformer on the mat series! Lots of abdominals, hydration for the hip joint, warmth for the body on Christmas eve eve. Using 1 lbs ankle weights and 2 lbs hand or wrist weights!
Day 10 of wintering. The light is finally changing, the hiberation continues. Move intelligently- moving in ways that conserve energy and keep us resilient! Lean into the coziness of the season.
We’re using ankle weights if you’ve got them and a pilates ball or pillow in place of the ball.
Just 10 minutes to build awareness, communication, connection through the centre of your body to help the rest of your body move freely! No props required.
Practicing right effort, skillful use of our energy, moving energy through our body, lubricating the joints, building heat, and floooowing.
Using a block and a strap (or dish towel)
For office workers, desk-sitters, anyone feeling stuck in the neck or shoulders! We’re circulating lymph with gentle, rhythmic movements, deep breathing, and some self massage at the end.
Second part of a 2-class series on posture. Mid-back connection, abdominal work, and integrating standing movement patterns.
Wrist weights (1-2 lbs) and a block if you have it.
A Pilates practice to become more aware of our posture, upper body emphasis with whole body integration. Changing our idea from “good posture” to moving often and moving well!
We’re using wrist weights if you have them and 2 blocks!
We’re using a block and a light set of ankle weights (1lb) but this can be done without any extra load and it is still challenging! Deep hip work to support your pelvis. Notice how this support makes you feel in the rest of your movement.
One of the first videos filmed for Drift movement studio! Blending the discipline of Pilates with yoga postures. A balanced movement practice, building support from the ground up. Awaken your feet and move!
Anti-rotation to controlled rotation to integrated standing rotation. Finding stability where we want it and movement where we want it. Great for runners, hikers, walkers.
Mobility is our ability to move a joint through its full ROM- with control! We practice moving with control, precision, and organization. Creating a balance between space + strength, softening and support.
2 blocks or large books for today’s Pilates practice. Easy on the legs- a grounded class with no standing movements.
A focus on one of my favourite exercises- bird-dogs but with a twist! Familiar exercises, ambient sounds, a well-rounded cozy movement practice.
Lot’s of “non-traditional” abdominals (aka not flexion-based exercises). Pre-natal friendly!
Letting our hip joint express itself, our shoulder joint express itself.. so that our spine can move naturally and our whole body can work as a team.
No props- just you, your body, and comfy clothes
We’re moving in diagonal lines, moving laterally, training our brain, our body, our nervous system to work in multiple planes and move in different directions! (Inspired by 6 hours of soccer)
Increasing circulation, moving lymph, oxygenating the tissues, flushing away dead cells- like an internal shower for the body.
We’re using a Pilates ball and a light set of weights 1-2 lbs!
A Pilates and yoga blended style class where we build a connection between the hamstrings and abdominals. Lots of core strength and stability! For a shorter version check out Pelvic floor and core strengthening (hamstrings are onboard too!).
