28/05/2026
In a Pilates studio we will often use various props for support (to make exercises more accessible), or for challenge and resistance (making you work harder).
Each week I also teach 2 community classes with no props at all, and these classes offer a focus on using our body, leveling up and creating challenge through pulses, holds and reps.
One is not better than the other, but the use of props can aid your pilates experience: various tools offer a better mind-body connection, and tactile feedback, allowing you to right areas and maintain alignment and correct form.
Here’s a few of my faves:
🔥 Pilates/yoga block: Help bridge the gap for tight hamstrings or hip flexors, providing elevation so you can achieve the correct spinal alignment without straining.
🔥 Pilates balls: Offer so much support, placed under your lower or mid-back, they offer cushioned support and gently cue core engagement or rib-cage placement. Holding the ball can provide focus, or momentum for a roll up too!
🔥Resistance bands: Offering deep burn, these can be used around your arms, thighs, calves or held in your hands for constant tension throughout a movement, helping to build strength and stability.
🔥 Magic circle: Engage your inner thighs, pelvic floor, and arms by providing a compressible resistance that tests your coordination.
🔥 Small weights: slows the movement down - and offers challenge, resistance and cardio burn. We typically use weight from 1-5kg or ankle weights at around 1kg each (my always favourite).
We also use the sliders, foam roller and long bands.
For the full Pilates studio experience I teach at and with barre and mat classes utilising all the support and challenge. I also teach 2 community classes with and for these we use our body weight, we add cardio and a whole lot of pulses.
No matter what, I am for people to leave my classes feeling the work, but also standing taller, feeling stretched, aligned, and confident in their body.
Join me, or feel free to DM for more info.
See you on the mat! X
20/05/2026
My personal favourite and most versatile move… glute bridges!
Today we added over arms, leg weights, the magic ring and plenty of pulses.
🌟 The Pilates version of a bridge requires you to roll up and down bone-by-bone. This gently massages and improves the mobility of your spine.
🌟 Our abdominal band is worked hard… Pulling in the abdominals in creates a “corset” effect, stabilising the lower back and spine.
🌟 Glutes and hamstrings are forced to work preventing you from arching or straining your lower back.
Our beautiful Pilates bridge is one of our fundamental movements, used to stabilise the lower back, use the whole spine, and activate the glutes. It relieves lower back pain by shifting the workload from the fragile lumbar spine to the stronger glute and hamstring muscles.
A great move for lower back strength and a great all over workout. 🌟
01/05/2026
A strong back isn’t just one that can lift heavy things. It’s a support network for your whole body. It means you can move your limbs, upper body, legs or pelvis, without the whole body joining the party. It’s one that can stand tall, and carry your body weight evenly. It involves a strong core, and results in good posture.
This month we’re delving into back strength, freer movement, and functional exercises. And already it’s been awesome.
Today in class I could see the penny drop for some, could feel the magic, and we were all in sync and flow. So special!
If you’d like to join us this month, feel free to come along to any of my classes at or and notice the difference!
Dm for more info or to tailor your offering. See you on the mat x
25/04/2026
Take a second as you read this post and check in with your lower back. How’s it feeling? How’s your posture? Chances are you might feel stres, pain, or discomfort, in your back and particularly, the lower spine.
The reason for this will depend on your lifestyle, posture, alignment, and mobility but, more often than not, it’s uncomfortable and painful.
This month in all my classes, but particularly with , I will be focusing on the lower back, and incorporating stretch, strengthening and support for our spine, posture, and back.
Joining the challenge is free and you can come to any class I teach. Make sure you’re signed up to my email list also for extra tips, tricks and exercises!
My goal is always to make movement achievable and accessible for all people, so let’s move freer and give our lower back some love in May ✨
Where to find me:
Monday 9.30am:
Wednesday 6am:
Wednesday 9.30am: - NEW CLASS ✨
Thursday 9am: - BARRE 🩰
Friday 9am: community class in Burleigh with
Saturday 6.30am:
All classes are suitable for all levels
ALL CLASSES ARE KID FRIENDLY
DM to join or message me and I’ll get you booked in.
See you on the mat 🌼
