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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!

The Pilates Bean Bag Roll-Up Device is a powerful small prop that strengthens your hands, wrists, forearms, and back by connecting your arms into your core or center, not to mention how this Pilates tool challenges your entire body to stand tall and strong against the weight of the bean bag.

If you’ve looked to buy one from a Pilates equipment manufacturer, you’ll know it can be pricey - but don’t worry! I’ll also show you how easy it is to DIY your very own bean bag roll-up device at home, so you can enjoy all the benefits without the cost. Helpful for those who suffer from arthritis, tennis elbow, and carpal tunnel syndrome and all Pilates lovers of all levels seeking to maintain or improve grip and wrist strength.

✏️Measurements for your DIY Bean Bag:

Dowel rod: 17 in (43.18 cm)

Rope: Max length of 9 ft long (2.7 meters) depending on your height

Sand/beans/rice/weights: Max of 5 lbs (2.27 kgs)

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.

Try the Classical Pilates Standing Arm Weights Series using 1lb weights or get creative at home with items like soup cans or water bottles if you don’t have weights handy. This dynamic arm weight series can be done after your mat session or as an express routine in the middle of the day. Step away from your desk and wake up the muscles in your upper body. These arm exercises help you connect your back to your center, improve posture, and energize your whole body whether you use weights or simply focus on mindful engagement without the weights. Enjoy better muscle awareness, alignment, and posture with just a few minutes of Classical Pilates at home, at the office, or wherever you want!

Looking to spice up your Pilates routine? Try this intermediate mat workout featuring a small resistance ball! This versatile ball offers extra support where you need it and a new challenge, adding variety to your classical Pilates sequence. It inflates in seconds, making it perfect for small spaces or travel - just toss it in your suitcase and keep your fitness on track anywhere!

Unlock flexibility and relieve tension with these Pilates Ballet stretches, perfect for all levels—even if you’re not a dancer! In this video, you’ll learn how to open your hips, improve spinal mobility, and stretch your sides to counteract the effects of sitting. Traditionally performed on the Pilates ladder barrel, these moves can be adapted at home using a countertop, railing, or even a chair.

Whether you’re looking to increase flexibility, enhance posture, or simply feel better in your body, these stretches are for you. Join me for a guided session and discover how easy it is to bring the benefits of Pilates into your daily routine—no fancy equipment required!

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!

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 Pilates Magic Circle is one of the most versatile and affordable props to enhance your at-home workouts! This quick leg series targets your inner thighs, connects your lower body to your core, and improves balance—all with the resistance similar to Pilates apparatus like the Reformer or Cadillac.

✨ Why Use the Magic Circle?

• Portable & affordable alternative to studio equipment

• Boosts resistance for deeper muscle engagement

• Improves balance, posture, and coordination

• Perfect for beginners to advanced practitioners

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!

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!

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!