We were working on finding that deepened core connection for rehabilitation purposes, and connecting the breath with our abdominal activation in various positions.

In order to avoid building tension on tension, we dedicated the first quarter of an hour on mobility exercises. It is important as once we have found our releases, the space within the joints, we are able to find our alignment with less effort. And only the correct alignment will help you get that deep core activation that you are looking for in a Pilates class.

Other body parts in focus were our glute muscles and hamstrings (major muscles that stabilise the pelvis and hips but tend to be weak after childbirth). We worked on the pelvic floor (both slow, and fast twitch muscles) and made sure to balance it with some pelvic floor stretches for ultimate maintenance. The class ended with a quick but intense arm sequence.

Enjoy!