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full core breathing
Bringing it all together 1024 659 OptiMum Health

Bringing it all together
Using the foundational Pilates principles of concentration and breathing to bring our Core Breath together read more
posture
Posture…or alignment 1018 756 OptiMum Health

Posture…or alignment
Step 1 to a flatter tummy can be done in a few seconds – watch to find out how read more
Pelvic floor connection
Essential Floor work 1024 616 OptiMum Health

Essential Floor work

Today we’re talking about another key feature of your core – my favourite part! The Pelvic Floor. Often ladies tell me their pelvic floor “isn’t there any more” and men…

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abdominal connection
Time for some abdominal work 1024 636 OptiMum Health

Time for some abdominal work
We’re going below your 6-pack to engage some deep core muscles read more
mindful breathing
A visualisation for when it feels the wrong way round 1024 654 OptiMum Health

A visualisation for when it feels the wrong way round

How did you get on with the video in the last lesson? Although it’s “only breathing”, it can be tricky to get your head around and most people say “it…

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Deep slow breathing
Deep breath for the 1st Step 1024 579 OptiMum Health

Deep breath for the 1st Step
Deep slow breathing has many benefits as well as supporting your Pilates practice read more
Where to start
The Basics – what to wear and what to expect 1024 1024 OptiMum Health

The Basics – what to wear and what to expect
Everything starts with our breath – are you ready? read more