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Classical Pilates Explained: one leg kick
Nicholas takes you through a short set of drills and discovery on this seminal exercise. It has strong links to other asymmetrical work in the mat. We rarely have the time to get to the truth in the exercise so now is the time to work on the components for success. A Magic Circle can help you get...
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Classical Pilates Explained: Roll up
Nicholas has some pointers to reduce your frustration with the second exercise in JHP's Return to Life, the Roll Up!
While it's a great exercise in it's own right, it is significant as a developmental exercise for the rest of the method too.
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Classical Pilates Explained: Single leg stretch
Nicholas takes you through a tutorial that aims to cut out the white noise and help you find your spring coil of your single leg stretch.
The bow and arrow of the abdominal series has great links into the split exercises on the Reformer, Step up / Going up front on the chairs and other split but... -
Classical Pilates Explained: Spine Stretch Forward
Join Nicholas for a tutorial that aims to cut out the white noise and help you find your inner-stretch.
This exercise is part of Joseph Pilates' Return to Life sequence. Although it can be done many ways, often it is a sad state of affairs.
Best to have access to a wall to remind you of where ...
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Classical Pilates Explained: Swan dive
Nicholas uses a pole and a foam roller to help digest the components of this signature JHP exercise based on his experience in the studio with real clients.
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Express: Express mat
Join Nicholas for a little bit of everything to get you set up for the day. Some standing, supine and sitting to concisely cover off strength, mobility and fun while reinforcing previous lessons in the Pilates method.
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Express: Quick ab dash
Join Nicholas for a quick abdominal and core sequence to keep your strong without taking up your time.
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Magic Circle: strong mat
Whether you love or hate the circle, this full mat workout with Nicholas Psarros will get you centred, tight and right.
The circle is not just something to squeeze but an information source of how your body is operating on the day. Use this information to get more out of your practice and in dai... -
Magic Circle: I'm unstable... side kick exploration
Join Nicholas Psarros for an unstable mat featuring the Magic Circle focussing on the side kick series.
The circle offers you feedback about how you're Pilates-ing and also deters you from finding your centre ... so you have to work hard and dial in to get the rewards. Thinking cap on!
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Beginner: Beginner sequence part one
Join Nicholas Psarros on a slow and steady first run at the Pilates method. Get to know your major joints and their capabilities in the first of three workouts made for new clients.
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Beginner: Beginner sequence part three
Join Nicholas Psarros on a slow and steady first run at the Pilates method. Get to know your major joints and their capabilities in the third of three workouts made for new clients.
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Beginner: Beginner sequence part two
Join Nicholas Psarros on a slow and steady first run at the Pilates method. Get to know your major joints and their capabilities in the second of three workouts made for new clients.
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Beginner concept: Wake up and prep the centre (abdominal work)
There's more to 'core work' than mindless crunches. Let's prep and make sure you are ready for the full onslaught of the Pilates method with these sample exercises.
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Beginner: Foundational mat
Take your time with Chris and discover some inner-strength based on the traditional series but with some TLC. This workout is ideal for beginners or those who enjoy a considered pace.
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Body Hack: Don't do this unless you want stronger shoulders and better posture
There are many reasons why shoulders slump or lose their strength over time ... let's make sure we cross off a few of these by sampling side lying exercises to target the finer structures of the shoulder. Join Nicholas and bring your micro dumbbell!
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Body Hack: Feet wake up and balance
Poor balance? Tight feet? Not after this! Chris will show you some tricks to incorporate your foot into the full body experience.
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Body Hack: Head and neck strengthening refresher
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Body Hack: Head / neck series part four
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Body Hack: Head / neck series part one
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Body Hack: Head / neck series part three
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Body Hack: Head / neck series part two
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Body hack: Healthy shoulders on the mat
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Body Hack: Hip control for a happy back
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Body Hack : Kneeling sequence for a grumpy low back