Open Level
In this section you will find tutorial videos or slow workouts where many explanations are provided. The content is for beginners, advanced students and everyone in between.
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A closer look: T8-T9
T8-T9 is probably THE hardest ELDOA of the spine. It's also such an important link that almost everyone needs this ELDOA. watch this video to see how you can build up to 1 minute and be inspired by some factors of progressions that can be helpful to you or your clients.
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Double leg bent
The "double leg bent stretch" is the second exercise of the abdominal series in Pilates. It's such a complete exercise and although it's in the beginner sequence, it's not easy when properly executed! In it you can find the strength, length and control!
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Warm up for the neck and shoulders
Open Level - Pace: Moderate
This is the perfect warm up for the neck and shoulders. We’ll warm up all the joints of the body but the neck and shoulders more in depth. -
Blood Sugar Regulation Hacks
Blood Sugar Regulation Hacks - Ashelii Rabelo founder of HKHL
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A closer look - Single bent leg
Single Leg Bent - The first exercise of the Pilates abdominal series.
As usual in "a Closer LOOK" we’ll go over a few important points for each exercise, a few factors of progressions or things to pay attention to and then we’ll go for it!
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A closer look T6
T6-T7 is a very important link for the ribcage and for a forward neck posture as well.
As usual in "a Closer LOOK" we’ll go over a few important points for each exercise, a few factors of progressions or things to pay attention to and then we’ll go for it!
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Warm up for the Ribcage - 12 min
Open Level - Pace: Moderate
This is the perfect warm up for the ribcage. We’ll warm up all the joints of the body but the ribcage more in depth. -
Members' Call November
Great conversation about the knee
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October 2023 Members Meeting
All about the neck... and more.
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Warm up for ELDOA 12min
Warm up for ELDOA
Open Level - Pace: Moderate
This is the perfect warm up for an ELDOA workout: no high impact (jumps) and no pure rotational movements so that we’ll keep as much space as possible in between the vertebrae also during the warm up! All the joints of the body are taken care of but t... -
September 2023 Members' Meeting
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Warm up for the Squat - 10 min
Open Level - Pace: Moderate
This is the perfect warm up for a squat workout! The many joints of the ankles, knees, pelvis and back need to be “oiled” and prepared for the demanding global movement of the squat to make sure we don’t run into injuries. You can do that in 10 super efficient minutes 😉 -
FEET-NESS Barbie workout
Is the Barbie foot position good or bad? safe or dangerous?
The tik-tok challenge created a lot of buzz between podiatrists and experts who are concerned about the missing support at the foot and ankle while in that positionThat’s fair but it’s also true that the ankle is supposed to be able to...
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July 2023 Members' Meeting
A smart foot: the importance of proprioception
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June Monthly Call
Interesting conversations on the foot: posterior tibialis, tarsal syndrome, Plantar fasciitis, bunion and more.
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Tibialis Posterior - 18 min
Open level - Pace: Slow
Quick focused workout on the Tibialis Posterior Muscle. We'll use Rescue LOOP, a towel and a 2by4 wedge or rigid cover book -
Monthly Call April 2023
Review regarding the circulatory exercises.
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Monthly Call March 2023
Interesting conversations regarding the cervical spine, ELDOA, concussions but also hammer toes and April's program for the members.
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MEETING MELT zoom live
Join Hallee Altman in this amazing zoom live class that will MELT your body
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Meeting Hallee
In this Webinar Hallee help us getting started with the program: Meeting MELT
Whether you are new to The MELT Method, or have experience with connective tissue self-treatment techniques, this 8 week program will transform your thinking and execution of Pilates Mat work. The first four weeks int...
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Kneeling Chest Expansion
Often, a quick fix of an upright looking posture creates more compensation than a slouched posture. This class will focus on both the rooted and reflexive core, and rehydrating your connective tissue from the bottom up. The result will be improved posture, greater range of motion and more effic...
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Lower Body Stability
After you have treated the connective tissue in your lower body, add some stability moves to improve timing and coordination in the whole pelvis and core.
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Space in the Waist
As students of Pilates we are taught that Mr. Pilates wanted more space between the ribs and hips, ie. a better posture and more room for the organs to function. In this class, you will expand the space of your side body using more intermediate MELT and Pilates exercises. I hope you will also n...
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Pilates Before & After MELT
Using 3 Pilates mat exercises that you know and love as assessments truly highlight the changes that occur from MELT. When you are aligned and your connective tissue system is well hydrated, your whole body communication improves. The positive results embodied in our Pilates reassessments.