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In the traditional pilates mat sequence, number 23 is The Hip Twist with Stretched Arms.  It appears after The Teaser for a reason. It’s not simply an abdominal or hip exercise, but a sophisticated progression that challenges stability, control, and full-body coordination. By the time you arrive here, the body…

About ten years ago, I started to get foot pain. Not too major but enough for me to connect the dots that “something” wasn’t right. I had also started to develop a bunion! Like most people, I wore “good” shoes, supportive, structured, cushioned. Shoes that were designed to help support…

Not all motivation is the same. It may come to you as a quick, energising, and action-driven urge. Or it might be slower, something that builds and strengthens over time. Some people get motivated with instinct and feeling, whilst others need clarity, logic, and understanding before they even begin. We…

If you feel like you’re always managing a niggle that flares up, settles down, then comes back, you’re not alone. Most people assume it’s just what happens. Or that they just need to stretch more, strengthen more, or “take it easy.” But recurring injuries are rarely random. When something hurts,…

In the traditional pilates mat sequence, The Teaser is number 22 for a reason. It’s not simply an “ab exercise,” but a culmination of everything that comes before it bringing together strength, control balance, and precision into one integrated movement. By the time you reach The Teaser in the workout…

In recent years, the popularity of Pilates has soared, becoming a staple in the fitness world. Yet, amidst the craze for reformer beds, many miss out on the transformative power of pilates mat work—the very heart of Joseph Pilates’ vision. Joseph Pilates believed every person in the civilized world should…

The “table top” position is one of the foundational moves in pilates. It is used to stabilise the pelvis, spine, and legs while developing coordination between the centre and the limbs. It is often treated as a simple starting position, but table top is far more than just lifting the…

In the traditional pilates mat sequence, the Side Kick is number 21and sits at a very specific point for a reason. It is not simply a “leg exercise,” but a bridge between the foundational core work that comes before it and the more integrated, full-body control exercises that follow. By…