Tight Hamstrings?
If like me, you suffer from tight hamstrings there are several great Classic Mat exercises that can help. Here are a few that you could include in your weekly home practise…
Here are some classic Mat Pilates exercises that can help to stretch and lengthen tight hamstrings:
Hamstring Stretch: Lying on your back, lift one leg towards the ceiling, keeping the other leg straight and resting on the mat. Reach towards your raised foot, keeping your hands relaxed, and hold for several breaths. Repeat with the other leg.
Single Leg Stretches: Lying on your back, lift one leg towards the ceiling while keeping the other leg straight and resting on the mat. Reach towards your raised foot, then lower it back down towards the mat while keeping it extended. Repeat several times with each leg.
The Leg Pull Back: Lying on your stomach, lift one leg behind you, keeping the knee straight and the heel towards the ceiling. Hold for several breaths, then release and repeat with the other leg.
The Single Leg Kick: Lying on your stomach, lift one leg behind you, keeping the knee bent and pointing the foot towards the ceiling. Hold for several breaths, then release and repeat with the other leg.
The Double Leg Kick: Lying on your stomach, lift both legs behind you, keeping the knees bent and pointing the feet towards the ceiling. Hold for several breaths, then release.
A big thank you to all those clients so quick off the mark with responding to my last post re: August Studio Bookings. The only spaces available over the Summer are two mats for Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:30am. The 4 week block will be £60. Just to note class sizes are reduced to 3 clients- hence price difference from a standard Public session. These classes will include use of Studio props including Barre Pilates. Please click button below to drop me a line if interested.
Following on from previous posts re: Mini Ball- looking forward to delivering a class on Saturday 25th March in my home studio (Steventon). If you missed out on this one (now fully booked). Why not come along for the next proposed one on April 29th- 2pm. Not on the system yet so drop me a line if interested…
Headrests
Daffodil range has proved a popular design with clients and this batch has now sold out! Will now be working on a new fabric design in preparation for the new Public Class starting in April at Didcot Civic Hall.
Why get one?
I have designed the foam insert dimensions to work for perfect neck alignment (3cm) Just enough to take the edge off having the head on the floor. Great for side series work and for pressure points for knees and hips. £12 each. New design coming shortly. Click to reserve…
Something to listen to…
When I stumble across a good Podcast- really want to share! This episode I found gripping! One for a long car journey or in my case, made that ironing pile less of a chore- ha ha! Highly recommend this one.
Topics covered:
ADHD & Anxiety
Gut motility
Vitamin deficiencies
Gene mutations
Breath work
Cold water plunging