Beginners and Mixed Ability

Beginners and Mixed Ability

A selection of lessons at beginner and mixed ability level, some shorter, some longer, to enjoy in your own time!

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Beginners and Mixed Ability
  • Exercise of the Week 5 - Cat

    This week's exercise is the Cat, a wonderful postural exercise that will bring some movement back into your hips and spine.

  • Exercise of the Week 4 - Waist Twist Side Lying

    This week we are looking at the Waist Twist in a side lying position, a great exercise to help increase the rotation of the spine and release tension.

  • Exercise of the Week 3 - Hip Roll

    This week's exercise is the Hip Roll! This exercise strengthens the obliques and is great at releasing your spine.

  • Exercise of the Week 2 - Bridge

    This week's exercise is the Bridge, an excellent exercise that will work your glutes and help you with a wide range of functional exercises like squatting and running.

  • Exercise of the Week 1 - Spine Curl

    This week's exercise is the Spine Curl, a great exercise to open up your hips and release your spine!

  • 20' - Ultimate Shoulder Stretcher

    Twenty minutes dedicated to losening up tight shoulders! Great if you've been spending too much time hunched over your desk or you just need to losen up the accumulated tension. This is a very good post-natal workout.

  • 20' - Ultimate Hip Opener

    Twenty minutes dedicated to opening up "tight" hips! Great if you've been spending a lot of your time sitting or if you generally suffer from restricted range of movement.

  • 30' - Stretch it Bend it

    This 30' lesson is spent on giving the whole body a nice big stretch. Relaxed, slow spaced but thorough, it will leave you feeling all bendy and streched out. A longer, full hour version of this class is available under the Longer Workouts section! Both are suitable for postnatal bodies.

  • 60' - Stretch it Bent it_ Mixed Ability class 23/10/21

    This is the recording of the zoom Mixed Ability class taught on 23/10/21. The full hour is spent on giving the whole body a nice big stretch. Relaxed, slow spaced but thorough, it will leave you feeling all bendy and streched out. A shorter, 30' version of this class is available under the Shorte...

  • 60' - Beginners/Mixed Ability class 04/09/21

    This is the recording of the zoom Beginners/Mixed Ability class taught on 4th September 2021. Within the hour, I will get you to work and move every single bit of your body, including the fingers and the eyes! It's a gentle class which uses no equipment. Just you and the mat. Suitable for postnat...

  • 20' - Foam Roller workout

    A short workout focusing on the spine using the foam roller for increased body awareness. Using the foam roller is a great rehab tool post-nataly. Just be conscious of not overdoing your abdominals in a flexed position (Curl Ups) if you are recently postnatal.

  • 60' - Beginners/Mixed Ability class 15/07/21

    This is the recording of the zoom Beginners/Mixed Ability class taught on 8th May 2021. The lesson uses a band and an overball.

  • 15' - Energy booster

    The clue is in the title ... a short workout to boost your energy level! Suitable for all levels.

  • 20' - Reset your body

    A short workout aimed at resetting your alignment and helping you to feel relaxed! This workout is suitable for postnatal bodies.

  • 60' - Beginners/Mixed Ability class 8/05/21

    This is the recording of the zoom Beginners/Mixed Ability class taught on 8th May 2021. The lesson uses no equipment.

  • 60' - Mixed Ability class 20/03/2021

    A recording of the Mixed Ability class held on Saturday 20th March 2021. This class requires a theraband.

  • 50' - Spirals

    This lesson explores the rotation potential of the spine and pelvis, their relationship and how different planes of movement can be combined together. It will leave you feeling beautifully balanced and energised. This workout is technically slightly more challenging but safe to do for all abiliti...

  • 50' - Weights

    A 50' workout using weights to challenge you physically and technically. Do not worry if you do not have ankle weights. You can use cans of beans or bottles of water to challenge your upper body! This workout is post-natal friendly.

  • 30' - All about spinal extension

    This 30' workout focuses on extending the spine so as to counter the negative effects of long periods of sitting, slouching and bending over things. By resisting gravity and working the spine out of flexion into extension, it will leave you feeling taller and energised. This is suitable for post-...

  • 35' - Stretch out

    A gentle 30' routine to stretch the whole of the body and move all main joints through their full range of movement. Perfectly suitable for posnatal bodies. If you are pregnant, you can do nearly all of it, except the exercises lying on your front.

  • 30' - Shoulders and upper spine with band workout

    A 30' workout to help strengthen and release the shoulders and upper spine. Ideal for anyone suffering from stiffness or discomfort! The lesson is entirely suited for pre- and postnatal bodies.

  • 30' - For a taller, stronger, well aligned spine

    This is a mixed ability class focussing on those muscles responsible for holding your spine in its neutral alignment. It will make you feel taller and better aligned as it develops your understanding and awareness of what your neutral spine is and feels like.

  • 30' - Shape up and strengthen your legs

    This is a mixed ability class to shape up and strengthen your legs. It is technically easy but physically quite challenging, especially if you add ankle weights (0.5 to 2kgs). It is guaranteed to leave your legs aching for a day or two!

  • 30' - Gentle band and overball workout

    A great class to do at any point of the day, whenever you need a bit of time to yourself and wind down. You can use a pair of tights or leggings and a folded up bath towel instead of the band and overball! This is suitable for post-natal bodies.