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01/05/2026

Pilates is a practice, not a performance

You need all the Pilates principles to do frogs facing out🐸: breathing, concentration, control, centering, precision, balanced muscle development, rhythm/flow, whole body movement and relaxation 💫

If that sounds like a lot, it is! The method isn't about learning to do an Instagram-worthy performance, it's about learning to apply all those principles to each exercise to enhance your practice and overall wellbeing. I've been practicing for over 20 years and I'm still learning and making mistakes! Say it with me: Pilates is a practice, not a performance.

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14/04/2026

I came across this video of me and my sweet little Emily playing around in my old studio. It made me smile and hope it makes you smile too! It just goes to show it's important to model exercise for your kids, and make it fun too!

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31/03/2026

March MATness Day 31: The Push Up

Joe saved the best and hardest exercise for last: the push up. Complete 3 rounds of this and you are done and ready to take on your day with “zest and pleasure!” Check out the prenatal version in stories!

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31/03/2026

March MATness Day 30: The Postnatal Control Balance

No inversion for mama immediately postpartum. Instead lie on your back pressing arms down into the mat to activate the back chain. Reach legs to the sky and make scissor minions with the legs. Ready for more? Try elevating the hips with a small ball and arms reaching up for more balance!

Postnatal variations inspired by .pilates.impact

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30/03/2026

March MATness Day 29: Prenatal Rocking

This variation captures the essence of the Rocking exercise minus the rocking on the belly. Strong mamas-to-be can try the following:

Grab a fitball and carefully place it under the pelvis as strong mama props herself up on her forearms with legs long. Prepare by bringing one forearm diagonally across, working through the wrist for additional mobility. Exhale, hug baby to reach the other arm back, grabbing the foot. Inhale tiny lift, exhale gently release the foot. Repeat with the other leg 3-5 reps.

This video was filmed in 2020 for a project with Alison Marsh of .pilates.impact for her online perinatal education course. I am 34 weeks pregnant at the time of filming this!

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30/03/2026

March MATness Day 28: The Crab

Day 28 is a rolling double header. After the seal we do its weird cousin: the crab! This time we roll all the way back AND all the way forward - right on top of our heads! Gently of course. A little pressure on the top of the head (a source of important fascia) feels really, really good. Check out the prenatal version in stories!

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30/03/2026

March MATness Day 28 - The Postnatal Seal

Rolling on the spine should be avoided early postpartum as it might cause too much pressure on the spine and organs.

Start seated, then round into your tallest c-curve while holding one (pictured) or both legs up. Tiny rock back to engage abs - add 3 “claps” if able to balance with both legs up. Remember to keep the tallest c-shape so you don’t compress your organs!

Postnatal variations inspired by .pilates.impact

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29/03/2026

March MATness Day 27: Prenatal Boomerang

The Boomerang has everything: rocking, inversion, and a teaser in the middle! All of those exercises are contraindicated for mama-to-be in her 2nd and 3rd trimester, but here is a variation that she can do to still keep up with the rest of the class:

Have mama sit tall on the mat, legs long with one ankle crossed over the other. If this is too uncomfortable, have her sit on a bolster or pillow. Inhale free baby to prepare, exhale hug baby to switch the ankle cross. Then inhale to lift chest as arms reach back, exhale to round up and over baby!

This video was filmed in 2020 for a project with Alison Marsh of .pilates.impact for her online perinatal education course. I am 34 weeks pregnant at the time of filming this!

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27/03/2026

March MATness Day 26: The Side Bend

Day 26 features a side plank like no other. Joe has you bend your spine to lower your hips towards the floor, then lift and arc up and over. This strengthens the shoulder girdle, arm and wrist of the supporting arm. Check out the prenatal version in stories!

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27/03/2026

March MATness Day 25: The Postnatal Kneeling Side Kick

This side chain exercise is great for mamas as it works the postnatal core in a non-flexion position and re-inforces the arm/back connection needed for carrying baby and all her gear!

Start in high kneeling. Extend one leg out to the side like a kickstand - opposite arm lift and lower shoulder to get movement/awareness in arm/back connection. Tip over into side kick position with the other hand behind the head. Slide extended leg forward & back on the mat for the side kick! Don’t forget to use oblique to lift torso back up into high kneeling! 💫

Postnatal variations inspired by .pilates.impact

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25/03/2026

March MATness Day 24: Prenatal Leg Pull Back

Today is a double header! Here is The Leg Pull’s sister exercise: The Leg Pull Back. Back chain work is important throughout pregnancy, so here are three variations for mama-to-be:

Have mama sit tall on a block or pillow, arms pressing down to feel strong arm/back connection. Inhale to press down into arms as mama lifts her chest. Exhale to return to neutral.

This video was filmed in 2020 for a project with Alison Marsh of .pilates.impact for her online perinatal education course. I am 34 weeks pregnant at the time of filming this!

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