~10 minutes

Using the wall provides fantastic feedback for how your spine and ribcage is moving. This short routine moves from standing against a wall to being on your mat, You move entire spine, but there’s more emphasis on shoulder and thoracic mobility.

Recorded just after Christmas with all its excesses, this 14-minute workout aims to reinvigorate the body, get your digestive juices flowing and move you in every plane. NB Do not do the rolling of rollback OR the twisting of saw exercise if they don’t feel right to you or you have any contraindications!

Short Pilates workout suitable for 50+ (or indeed anyone!) Works on arms, glutes and balance.

Sore neck and shoulders affect many of us; some occupations lead to more tension here than others. Gentle movement with awareness always helps. (Seek professional opinion if problem persists!)

Another video looking at the position of the pelvis, finding neutral and moving into the backward tilt or imprint.

Filmed outdoors on a warm day by gushing stream – sound on! No talking, captions only. Some standing stretches, squats, abs, extension, standing work, lunges, rotations and more squats! (This is an early video of mine).

Rotate and undulate your spine! Go gently and don’t force any moves that cause pain.

Captioned, no-talking video with some of the best moves to release tight hips and low backs. Safe stretches and releasing here can help you move away from pain. N.B. Always listen to your body and never force a twist!

Short Pilates workout suitable for 50+, or indeed anyone! Works on arms, glutes and balance.

No talking in this video as it assumes familiarity with basic moves! Get out your mat, put on some background music and in less than eight minutes, you’ll feel great!