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Wrap up your Pilates workout with the Wall Ending! Whether you’ve just completed mat, reformer, chair, or barrel exercises, this wall-based routine helps transition your body from the studio to daily life. Discover how the wall supports and gives you feedback, activates your core or center, and encourages good posture, so you leave class feeling strong, centered, and energized. Join Mela for expert guidance on using the wall to reinforce mind-body connections, and bring confidence into every step of your day. Ideal for all levels, this Pilates Wall Ending is the perfect finale to any workout!

Discover the power of the Pilates bean bag with this quick yet challenging workout designed to strengthen your wrists and forearms, improve posture, and connect your arms into your center or core.

Who is this workout great for?

✅ Anyone looking to improve wrist and grip strength (especially helpful if you type, text, or use your hands all day).

✅ This is also an excellent exercise for musicians, helping improve wrist dexterity, grip strength, and endurance needed for playing instruments.

✅ Seniors - the grip strengthening is key for independence in daily tasks, plus it will improve balance and stability preventing falls (for safety - start with a lighter weight and do the exercise standing on the ground)

✅ Pilates practitioners wanting to challenge their posture and back control with props.

✅ Movers and athletes seeking a simple but effective upper body and core workout. This Pilates prop workout makes a fantastic add-on to your mat routine, teaching your body how to resist weight without losing control from your center and maintaining alignment.

Grab your bean bag and let’s work!

Join me for a 30-minute beginner-friendly classical Pilates mat workout using the magic circle. This simple prop offers resistance similar to Pilates apparatus like the Reformer and Cadillac, helping you build strength, good alignment and body awareness.

The magic circle will guide your movements and challenge your muscles. Over time you’ll notice your matwork becoming stronger, even when you set the circle aside. This full body routine is perfect for those new to Pilates or anyone looking to deepen their practice with classical principles.

What you’ll get in this class:

✅ Full body beginner Pilates workout

✅ Improve strength, posture, and core connection with the magic circle

✅ Classical Pilates mat flow with authentic technique

✅ Tips for transferring strength from the magic circle back to your regular mat practice

Unlock tight hips, lower back, and hamstrings with this home-friendly Pilates leg stretch routine using a chair instead of a ladder barrel. These stretches will open your hips, lengthen your hamstrings and calf muscles, and improve hip mobility and pelvic floor function making these essential for anyone who sits all day. These stretches are a great way to warm up before your matwork or cool down afterwards. Traditionally done on a ladder barrel in a Pilates studio, this alternative is for home workout enthusiasts, addressing common issues like tightness and sedentary discomfort. Improve flexibility and body awareness as you apply the Pilates principles of moving with control, precision, flow, centering, breath and concentration. If you don’t have time for a full workout, these stretches can also stand alone as a quick stretch to counteract the effects of sitting.

Gently create awareness and connect to your center or core to learn to stabilize and strengthen your spine, pelvis and shoulder girdle. This workout is great for beginners, seniors or when you are getting back into exercising post illness or injury (make sure to check with your doctor first if you are okay to do this workout) but also a great refresher workout of some core Pilates principles for anyone of any level. You can do this on a mat or if you can’t get down to the ground you can do this on your bed (as long as the mattress is firm).

Did you know your feet are the foundation of every movement you make? In this video, I’ll show you Pilates Toe Gizmo exercises to strengthen your feet, improve toe and foot alignment (great for bunions, arthritis and plantar fasciitis), and enhance balance, critical for preventing injuries and improving posture.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How the Toe Gizmo targets intrinsic foot muscles most workouts miss

✅ How foot strength impacts your knees, hips, and spine

✅ Modifications using an elastic band (perfect if you don’t own a Toe Gizmo!) Whether you’re a runner, dancer, or just want pain-free feet, this routine is for you.

Grab your Toe Gizmo or elastic band and let’s get started!

These neck stretches are great for releasing tension in both the neck and shoulders. You can do them before or after you do a Pilates Mat class or they can stand alone as something you do at the beginning of the day when you wake up, at work when you can take a break from the computer or at the end of the day before bed. Repeat them on a regular basis for best results.

Transform your foot health and balance with this 2x4 Pilates footwork routine! Our feet are the foundation of every movement, yet they’re often neglected. In this video, I’ll guide you through targeted exercises to strengthen your arches, ankles, and legs while stretching your Achilles tendon and improving core stability.

What You’ll Need:

✅ A 2x4 board (or a sturdy book)

✅ A towel/yoga mat for padding

✅ A wall or chair for balance support

Perfect for all fitness levels, this routine will help you build better alignment, reduce foot pain, and enhance your overall movement quality.

Don’t have a 2x4? No problem—I’ll show you how to modify it with household items!

The Magic Circle is one of my all time favorite Pilates Props to add into your at-home workout! It offers you the resistance that you get from the springs on the Reformer, Cadillac and all the other wonderful Pilates apparatus / equipment BUT it is a small, affordable prop that can make a great addition to your workouts and be used within your mat workout too. This quick arm series will not only tone your arms but strengthen your back and shoulders and teach you to connect your upper-body into your center or core. Oh yes, and open your chest! Don't pass up on the exercises with your arms behind your back to counteract all the time you spend on your computer or phone. I'll be creating a playlist full of exercises you can do with this multi-functional Pilates Prop, so stay tuned for many more Magic Circle workouts.

You don’t need fancy equipment to improve your foot health, just a simple towel and a few minutes! In this video, I’ll guide you through easy Pilates foot exercises using a towel that can help strengthen your arches, improve balance, and relieve common foot problems like plantar fasciitis, flat feet, and foot fatigue. These exercises are perfect for anyone looking to support their feet, reduce pain, and enhance overall stability with a simple, accessible routine you can do anywhere.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Improve foot strength and flexibility which is crucial for your whole body’s alignment and balance

✅ How these exercises can help with plantar fasciitis, flat feet, and more

Grab a towel and join me to start building stronger, healthier feet today!

Are you struggling with plantar fasciitis or foot pain? In this video, I’ll guide you through a series of Pilates Foot Corrector exercises designed to strengthen your arches, improve foot alignment, and gently stretch the plantar fascia for lasting relief. Whether you’re new to Pilates or looking to deepen your practice, these exercises can help you build stronger, healthier feet and reduce discomfort with every step.

If you don’t have a Pilates Foot Corrector, no worries! I’ll also show you how to do these exercises using a simple tennis ball, so you can get the same benefits right at home with minimal equipment.

Grab your Foot Corrector or tennis ball and join me for this targeted routine, your feet will thank you!

Unlock the full potential of your Pilates practice by learning to coordinate your breath with every movement! In this beginner-friendly classical Pilates workout, I’ll guide you through each exercise with clear breath cues-helping you engage your diaphragm and abdominal muscles for deeper, more effective results.

Breathing is a cornerstone of the Pilates method. While some exercises are specifically designed as breathing exercises, today’s session will give you breath guidance for all the beginner moves. This mindful approach not only enhances your core strength but also helps you develop a natural rhythm between breath and movement as you progress.

✨Whether you’re new to Pilates or looking to refine your technique, this workout will help you:

• Connect your breath with your movement

• Strengthen your core and diaphragm

• Move with greater control and awareness

  Grab your mat and let’s get started-breathe in, breathe out, and feel the difference!

Your neck provides a remarkable range of motion, allowing you to look in all directions. However, this flexibility also makes it vulnerable to injury and tension, especially with poor posture caused by extended screen time. Strengthening and stabilizing your neck is just as important as stretching it. In this video, I’ll guide you through neck strengthening exercises and neck stabilization techniques that will help improve posture and reduce tension.

Using the Pilates Magic Circle, we’ll add resistance to activate your muscles and create a strong, stable neck. Don’t worry if you don’t have equipment—I'll also show you how to do these exercises with no equipment at all! These neck stability exercises are perfect to incorporate into your Pilates Matwork routine or sprinkle throughout your day whenever you have time.

Whether you're looking to counteract the effects of screen time or simply improve your neck health, this video has everything you need for a stronger, healthier neck!

Looking for a gentle Pilates workout that’s perfect for seniors or anyone wanting to strengthen their core, improve balance, and stretch the back without getting down on a mat? This Pilates Chair and Wall Workout is designed to support your center, enhance stability, and increase flexibility, all while being easy on the joints and accessible for all levels.

This routine is ideal for older adults, beginners, or anyone recovering from injury who prefers a low-impact Pilates option. No mat required! All you need is a sturdy chair and a wall.

Want a longer session? I recommend starting with a mat workout and finishing with these chair and wall exercises for the best results.