Correct the posture and then warm up the muscles with this easy to follow instructional video. Achieving a neutral posture is central to Pilates and it can greatly help to relieve back pain and other musculoskeletal pain if practiced regularly. Standing and exercising with good posture and alignment will promote muscle balance over time and can help to prevent unnecessary wear and tear caused by poor exercise technique and posture.

Suitable for: -the early postnatal period -those coming back to exercise post birth -those new to Pilates wanting to learn good technique before progressing --------------------- Focusing on gentle core muscle restoration and total body muscle balance following birth; this video is part of the 'Postnatal Pilates Level 1 Series' and can be used alongside other videos in the series until you are comfortable with the technique. The exercises are adapted for use from the early postnatal period. Suitable for use only after you have had a satisfactory postnatal check by your GP from 6-8 weeks following a vaginal birth and 8-12 weeks following a C-Section. DO NOT USE THIS VIDEO DURING PREGNANCY

Suitable for: -the early postnatal period -those coming back to exercise post birth -those new to Pilates wanting to learn good technique before progressing --------------------- Focusing on gentle core muscle restoration and total body muscle balance following birth; this video is part of the 'Postnatal Pilates Level 1 Series' and can be used alongside other videos in the series until you are comfortable with the technique. The exercises are adapted for use from the early postnatal period. Suitable for use only after you have had a satisfactory postnatal check by your GP from 6-8 weeks following a vaginal birth and 8-12 weeks following a C-Section. DO NOT USE THIS VIDEO DURING PREGNANCY

Pilates for lower back pain stage 1 is the first in a series of videos that I will be posting over the next three months. This video is designed for those with lower back pain or those who have been advised by their doctor or physiotherapist to exercise the 'core muscles'. It is an instructional video using Pilates technique to activate the 'core' muscles. The video is suitable for beginners and all levels of experience. This video is suitable for use during the postnatal period; following a satisfactory postnatal check by your GP. This video is not suitable for use during the second or third trimester of pregnancy.

Second in a series for lower back pain; ths video works on techniques for core muscle activation. The video is for use as a follow on from the previous video Pilates for Lower Back Pain Stage 1.