Sally Parkes's Yoga Classes
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44:14Pilates for Upper Body Strength
Using our own body weight, this class encourages full ranges of movement through the shoulders and chest area creating a more ‘open’ feeling in the upper body. We will also work to strengthen the upper back as this in turn helps to open the chest area allowing for better breathing. We will conclude with stretch for the neck. Recorded on 16/06/25
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45:04Pilates for a Strong Spine
Move through Pilates that supports a strong, healthy spine by working the soft tissue around it and gently building muscle strength to encourage better mobility and support. Recorded 09/06/2025
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44:22Strong from the Core: Pilates for Posture & Pelvic Floor
Engage and strengthen the abdominal area while also improving overall postural alignment. Work on developing core stability and increasing pelvic floor strength through controlled, mindful movements—helping to support better balance, coordination, and body awareness in everyday life. Recorded 19/05/25
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43:25Pilates for Abs
Learn to use the arms and legs as levers to fire up the core in this Pilates class. Work the lower and mid-back, side body, and deep abs, helping everything connect and move together for a strong, balanced core. Recorded on 12/05/25.
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43:07Foundations of Pilates
Get to know the basics of Pilates and how to engage the core—even while moving. Combine Pilates with focused breathing to feel stronger, more balanced, and re-energised. Recorded 06/05/25
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43:55Pilates for Balance & Strength - Ankles, Legs & Knees
Enhance hip and spine support by building strength in the legs and knees, while increasing ankle and foot mobility to improve overall balance. Access to a dining chair will be helpful.
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46:24Hip Strengthening Pilates
Build strength in the hips with a Pilates flow targeting the glutes and hip flexors. By the end, expect to feel more lifted and elongated. Recorded 27/05/25.
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30:00Therapeutic Exercises for Pelvic Floor (Session 4)
In this gentle, therapeutic yoga class to help pelvic floor function, we remain mostly on the floor. The class is designed to promote healing and relaxation, helping to restore balance and function to the pelvic muscles. Perfect for those looking to take a gentle, restorative approach to pelvic floor health. You will need a bolster and two blocks.
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20:00Strengthening the Pelvic Floor (Session 3)
This strengthening the pelvic floor class will help the pelvic floor to stay strong and function well throughout our lives. Class starts with a short warm-up, then we do a series of movements, to work on building a stronger and more functional pelvic floor to support everyday activities. This class is designed to enhance both strength and flexibility in the pelvic muscles. You'll need a bolster and a yoga brick.
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16:00Pelvic Floor Exercises (Session 2)
Build on pelvic floor strength by incorporating different speeds of movement. The pelvic floor consists of both fast and slow-twitch muscle fibers, so working at varied speeds is essential for recruiting all muscle fibers and maintaining their strength and flexibility. This is especially important for post-menopausal individuals, as fast-twitch fibers decline more rapidly with age due to reduced collagen production. You’ll move through seated, all fours, and standing positions, with yoga poses and Pilates-inspired variations that are more challenging. You may need wall for balance during faster standing movements. You'll need a yoga bolser, if you have one, and a yoga block or book. It is recommended that you do Gentle Pelvic Floor exercises before this one.
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16:00Gentle Pelvic Floor Exercises (Session 1)
In this gentle yet powerful session, Sally guides us through practical techniques to maintain a healthy pelvic floor by balancing strength and flexibility. We’ll begin with simple movements to warm up the pelvic area, followed by a dynamic and static series of yoga poses. Through a variety of positions—side-lying, all fours, seated, and standing—we’ll practise contracting and releasing the pelvic floor, helping to build resilience and functionality for everyday movement. This class is a practical and accessible way to connect with your body and feel supported.
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15:00How Yoga Can Strengthen the Pelvic Floor
This video teaches us about the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor and its connection to the respiratory diaphragm, using a pelvis model for a clear explanation. You’ll gain a solid understanding of this important relationship, and how breathing and posture can make a difference to the pelvic floor.
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