18/07/2026
🤗 A Few Gentle Movements Can Make a Big Difference
Did you know that some of the beautiful movements from a traditional Sun Salutation can be incorporated into Pilates to help release tension through your spine?
As we flow through movements like a gentle forward fold, lengthening through the spine, and opening the chest, we’re encouraging the vertebrae to move the way they were designed to. The result? A back that feels less stiff, shoulders that feel lighter, and a body that moves with more ease.
When we spend hours sitting, driving or looking down at our phones, our spine can become tight and compressed.
Even just 5 minutes of gentle, controlled movement can help:
✨ Improve spinal mobility
✨ Reduce back and neck tension
✨ Encourage better posture
✨ Increase circulation to the muscles supporting your spine
✨ Leave you feeling calmer and more relaxed
That’s one of the things I love about Pilates—we’re not just strengthening the body, we’re helping it move well. Sometimes the simplest movements have the biggest impact.
💛 If your back has been feeling tight lately, come and join one of our small group classes. Your spine will thank you!