You may have a specific condition and have been recommended pilates by your healthcare practitioner (osteopath, physiotherapist, chiropractor) but need to exercise safely and slowly. I advise starting with this program to understand the foundations of pilates (posture, breath work, core activation) so you can strengthen your back safely and effectively.

This program focuses on good postural set up, balance, mobility, and strengthening the ankles, hip, pelvis, upper back and wrists (fracture sites with falls if there is bone weakness). It will keep the spine straight, strong and steady. By using bands and weights it provides assistance for those with hyper-mobility.

Equipment: resistance band (medium), weights or cans (0.5kg), oval pads or cushions 

All programs start at beginner level and progress week by week. The shoulder and knee rehab courses are designed for treating a dysfunction and allow you to go at a pace that suits you. They include 30mins of mobility, and whole-body strength exercises. You will be required to get down and up from the floor. 

Equipment: soft pilates ball or cushion, resistance band (light & medium)

This is a program of 30min videos that introduces you to the five key elements of pilates (postural alignment, breathing and core activation). Every class is a whole-body workout. If you are short on time, pick this one to build up your core stability and strength to support a strong, supple spine safely.

Equipment: block or towel, chair/pole/foam roller support, wall 

It provides all the pilates principles in a different way to ensure you understand why balance becomes tricky when our toe joints aren’t flexible or strong enough, our ankles are stiff and we are not using our lateral hip muscles to stabilise us. It shares invaluable info on improving shoulder and upper back mobility to prevent the stooped posture. 

Equipment: towel, pillows/head cushions, step/stair, chair

A series of videos using the Miracle Ball Method. By placing these two balls in specific places, using two types of breath and allowing your body to rest on them you can let go of so much tension in your body! It is very relaxing and requires little effort, except time. There is also a guided relaxation and meditation without any equipment required.

Equipment: 2 x miracle balls with book filled with routines

To hold weights, a tennis racket or golf club comfortably, and exercise on all fours you need flexible, stable and strong fingers and wrists.  To walk well, be more agile, balance, and get up and down from the floor easily you need flexibility, stability and strength in your toes and ankle joints. 

Equipment: weight (up to 2kg) or can, resistance band (light, medium), Chair, elastic band, tennis ball or prickle ball, small towel

These classes are a progression from the programs above. They are stand-alone classes intended to build up your stamina, endurance and balance. The 3D classes are only in standing without the need to get down onto the floor.  The anatomical planes (frontal, transverse, sagittal) provide a challenge by focusing on one specific plane of movement.

Equipment: oval pads or cushions, weights or cans, resistance band