HIGHLIGHT
Let’s get into the details! These breakdowns explore advanced Pilates repertoire, looking at technique, setup, spring choices, movement mechanics and cueing to help you understand not just how to perform an exercise, but why it works. Perfect for instructors looking to refine their practice, build confidence with more complex movements and bring greater clarity to their teaching.
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HIGHLIGHT: COORDINATION
Highlight: Coordination (Reformer) is part of our series building up to advanced repertoire. We break down this classical Pilates exercise, focusing on linking breath with precise arm and leg movements, engaging the core, and refining timing and control. Perfect for improving fluidity, strength, ...
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HIGHLIGHT: TEASER BUILD
This "highlight" session focuses on the foundations behind a strong, forward-facing teaser. Expect a short, targeted flow that layers precise core work, spinal control, and clean positioning to help you progress toward the full teaser with strength and ease.
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HIGHLIGHT: TENDON STRETCH
Highlight: Tendon Stretch. This classical reformer exercise demands deep shoulder stability, spinal integration, and lower-body control. We build progressively toward tendon stretch to develop the strength, confidence, and coordination it requires, as it appears in several upcoming advanced worko...
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HIGHLIGHT: THIGH STRETCH
In this highlight, I break down the kneeling thigh stretch facing the pulleys on the reformer. This isn’t just about opening the front of the body, it’s about how you organise your pelvis, spine, and shoulders to create true length without dumping into the low back. I walk you through where the w...
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HIGHLIGHT: SHORT SPINE MASSAGE
In this highlight, we break down Short Spine Massage as part of the classical intermediate–advanced reformer repertoire, layering each component to build toward the full movement. Emphasis is placed on spinal articulation, pelvic organisation, timing, and breath... so the exercise is not only per...
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HIGHLIGHT: SNAKE & TWIST
This highlight takes a slower, more intentional look at Snake and Twist on the reformer. We break the movements down piece by piece, focusing on how to set up, where to initiate, and how to stay connected as the exercise evolves. It’s designed to be a class you come back to over time whether you’...
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HIGHLIGHT: LONG BOX SWAN
This highlight breaks down the long box swan, an advanced reformer exercise that challenges spinal extension, upper body strength, and full backline connection. It’s a powerful movement for building awareness through the posterior chain while improving posture, shoulder stability, and control thr...
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HIGHLIGHT: ROWING SERIES 1 + 2
OOOO, these rowing exercises are amongst some of my all time favourites. Rowing Series 1 and 2, are two advanced reformer exercises that challenge coordination, control, posture, and full-body integration. While often thought of as upper body exercises, these ones require strong core support, spi...
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HIGHLIGHT: THE HUNDRED
There's nothing like filming The Hundred at the crack of dawn... that's one way to start the day. This highlight is an important one as you will see The Hundred pop-up in a lot of classes.
It is one of the most recognisable exercises in the Pilates repertoire, and for good reason. It's designed...