The Pilates eBook
“You are only as old as your spine is flexible.”
- Joseph Pilates
The Pilates eBook is developed by Melinda, while teaching 1:1 Pilates sessions over zoom during the COVID lockdown. The feedback from clients and colleagues about the notes provided from these sessions inspired TPB to become an accessible resource.
The Standing Roll Down
A foundational exercise for spinal articulation
Heal your Shoulders - Heal your Heart
Pelvic Floor - The Core of Your Core
Small bit of information on what this is…
Hug the Baby
Small bit of information on what this is…
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INDEX
The beginning
Fundamentals
Neutral Spine & Pelvis
The Standing Roll Down
Switches - Standing and supine
Nose Circles
Neck Stretches
Pelvic Curl -> Heel lifts
Roll Back
Energetics of an injury
Heal your Shoulders - Heal your Heart
Supine foam roller series
Strengthen your hips
Lower back -> emotional support (5)
Flatten your tummy
Butt Lift
Elevate your derriere
Flabby Arms
Shoulders to carry the weight of the world on
Toe Gym
Fabulous feet
Knees to maintain the correct direction in your life
Squat gym
Jump..!
Pelvic Floor
The Core of your Core
Sit to stand
Lengthen your neck
Let go of that (piss off) pain in your neck
Headache relief
Sciatica
Hug the baby
Put your belly back together (diastasis repair)
Open your heart
Breathe..!
Principles of pilates
Soul Strength
Adding intention to a movement
Moving through emotions
Release
Feel to heal
Posture
Add an inch to your heights, lose an inch (or two) from your waist
Mid back pain be gone
Undo your Computer shoulders
Zip it up
Masculine qualities & practices
Feminine qualities & practices
Balance the masculine and Feminine
Strengthen the masculine, make way for the feminine
Strengthen the feminine, make way for the masculine to thrive
STRENGTH IN YOUR BODY IS MORE THAN PHYSICAL
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“Melinda has that very rare talent of being able to work with the whole of a person in her class. With an intuitive ability to help me understand how MY body works and how to work through the resistance on a deeper level than I’ve experienced elsewhere, has kept me coming back to Mel’s classes in some capacity for over 10 years. From beginner mat classes, to injury rehabilitation, to connecting with my body on a deeper level after having children, Melinda’s guidance through her practice has helped support my body through the seasons of life.”
— JESSICA SMITH