Rachel Lawrence Pilates

03/08/2026

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31/07/2026

Hello and Happy Friday,

Just in case you haven't joined my Ko-fi community yet here is this weeks Friday catch up! Much love, Rachel ❤️

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30/07/2026

What does a real week of Pilates look like when it’s made for women like us?

Spoiler: it’s not about perfection, it’s about feeling good in your body, everyday.

No gruelling routines. No comparison. Just gentle, intentional movement that builds strength from the inside out- so you can move with more ease, confidence and genuine joy.

That’s what my weekly playlists on YouTube are all about.

Beat the heat with this refreshing 7-day Pilates playlist — designed especially for warmer days, tired bodies, and anyone seeking mindful, low-impact movement that cools, strengthens, and restores.
Each video features slow, flowing Pilates sequences focused on breath, alignment, and gentle toning — perfect for managing heat-related fatigue, supporting joint mobility, and nurturing your well-being without overheating. Ideal for all levels, including beginners, returners to movement, and those over 50 who want to stay active with kindness and care.
☀️ What’s inside:

• 7 days of 10–20 minute Pilates flows

• Cooling breathwork & posture tips

• Modifications for every body

• No jumping, no strain — just graceful, sustainable movement

💧 Stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and move at your own pace.
👉 Tap the link in my bio to find this week’s playlist. Hit Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you never miss a mindful movement moment.
Much love,
Rachel ❤️

27/07/2026

Hello my fabulous friends,

Here is my latest vidoe for you. It'll go love at 4pm UK. Enjoy! ☺️
10 Minute Standing Pilates for Strong Legs, Hip & Core. Improve Strength and Balance

Build strength, stability, and tone in your legs, hips, glutes and core with this 10-minute standing Pilates workout—designed for intermediate levels who want to challenge their strength without equipment.
This dynamic, low-impact session uses controlled, precise movements to activate and sculpt your lower body while engaging your core for balance and alignment. Perfect for building functional strength, improving posture, and enhancing mobility—all from a standing position.
We’ll focus on targeted exercises that fire up your thighs, glutes, and hips, helping you feel stronger, more grounded, and energised—ideal for women who want to stay strong, capable, and confident in their bodies.
💡 Tips:

• Move with control and intention—quality over speed

• Keep your spine long and core engaged

• Breathe steadily with each movement

• Modify range as needed, but aim to challenge yourself safely

👉 If you enjoyed this video, please like, comment, and subscribe for more free Pilates workouts designed to support women’s strength, wellbeing, and confidence at every stage of life.
Let’s rise up—stronger together. 💚

Have a wonderful day,
Much love, Rachel ❤️

10 Minute Standing Pilates for Strong Legs, Hip & Core. Improve Str...

20/07/2026

💪 Strong Core, Stronger You – Especially After 40
Let’s talk about your core—not just for aesthetics, but for real-life strength.
As we move through our 40s, 50s, 60’s and beyond, a strong core becomes one of our greatest allies. It’s not about six-packs—it’s about:
✅ Better posture (say goodbye to slouching!)
✅ Less back pain and stiffness
✅ Improved balance & stability (hello, confidence on walks or stairs)
✅ Easier everyday movements—lifting, bending, playing with grandkids
✅ Deeper breath and greater mind-body connection
Pilates-based core work is perfect for this stage of life: low-impact, mindful, and deeply effective. You don’t need hours—just consistent, intentional movement.
👉 Try this today: Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat. Inhale to prepare, exhale as you gently pull your belly button in and slightly upward ( without moving any joints or your spine) to the count of 5. Then repeat and try and inhale for the count of 5 too. Repeat 5x. That’s your core waking up and great practice for The Hundred Exercise that’ll come later.
You’ve got this. Strong core. Strong life.

14/07/2026

Pilates doesn’t have to be hard work to be effective. Remember it’s good to ‘feed’ your body some love- slow, gentle, focused movement resets the nervous system, releases the tension in your body and prompts you to pay attention to the details. It reawakens the senses whilst de-stressing the mind, setting you up for whatever comes next in your day. Think of it as a whole mind/ body experience. Keeping it simple was the focus of my live class from Friday - all you need is 15 minutes. Link in today’s stories or pop over to YouTube and take my Heatwave Pilates Slow Flow class. Take care of you ❤️

13/07/2026

Hello and Happy Monday!

⭐️⭐️NEW WORKOUT TODAY AT 4PM UK 🇬🇧 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ JOIN ME!

https://youtu.be/y9aR9ZyHSRc

10 MINUTE PILATES FOR WOMEN OVER 40 – Core Strength, Posture & Flexibility | Low Impact Workout

Join me for a gentle yet effective 10‑minute Pilates routine designed especially for women over 40. This low‑impact workout focuses on building core strength, improving posture, enhancing joint mobility, and increasing flexibility—all without any equipment. Perfect for busy schedules, perimenopause, menopause, or anyone looking to feel stronger, taller, and more energized.
In this session you’ll move through controlled, breath‑focused exercises that target the deep abdominal and back muscles, helping to alleviate back pain, boost balance, and restore confidence in your body. Whether you’re new to Pilates or returning to your practice, these moves are safe, accessible, and tailored to the needs of a changing body after 40.
👉 What you’ll gain:

• Stronger core and better spinal alignment

• Improved posture and reduced tension from desk jobs or long commutes

• Increased flexibility and joint mobility

• Calmer nervous system through coordinated breathwork

• A foundation for long‑term strength, resilience, and vitality

💬 Let me know in the comments: How did this workout feel for you? Any specific areas you’d like me to focus on in future videos?

Have a wonderful day,
Much love, Rachel ❤️

10 Minute Pilates for Women Over 40 – Core Strength, Posture & Flex...

07/07/2026

I’m a big fan of the Bicycle exercise in the Classical Pilates repertoire but it’s not accessible for everyone so here are three variations that will achieve the same benefits of Hip Flexion, Hip Extension and Core stability. It increases in challenge as you progress through the levels! The second and third variation are inspired by Pilates Elder Kathy Grant who created the Bicycle Sit Up, oh how I’d love to have taken class with her! Such an inspirational woman. An ex- dancer with a keen intellect, I’ve always felt an affinity to her. She faced many challenges due to her being from a different community. She worked as a showgirl although she was a trained in classical ballet and toured Europe and the Middle East. She sustained a knee injury that halted her dance career temporarily. Kathy was lucky enough to be sent to Joseph Pilates where she not only rehabilitated her injury but went on to be trained and certified by him. Eventually running her own studio as well as teaching Pilates to young dancers in NYC. She pioneered access to arts education and performance for minorities, she worked as a choreographer and taught for 30 years at the Tisch School of the Arts. An incredible legacy. So for Kathy, let’s try and perfect our Bicycles! To take the full 15 Minute Deep Core and Abs Workout head to my channel - link in bio ❤️

06/07/2026

Happy monday!

https://youtu.be/OwoaWHR5FMc

Here is your class for today. Available anytime from 4pm UK 🇬🇧

Join me for a 20 min classical pilates flow session to awaken the senses, ease the mind and set you up for a creative day. Feeling stuck? This session is the perfect way to start your day. With mindful movement to help shift a creative block and get you moving, feeling inspired, positive and tension free. This Pilates flow is not just exercise, but a method for mental clarity- intentional movement for intentional thought. Using 3 key principles of Pilates- breath, centering and concentration we'll move effortlessly from one exercise to another creating a meditative flow of movement to strengthen the body and mind

See you there!
Much love,
Rachel ❤️

Morning Pilates Flow for Creative Minds | 20 Min Classical Pilates ...

06/07/2026

We're back to Weekly Playlists Starting TODAY! ❤️

Hello friends!

Having completeted two months of 28 day challenges and hitting the summer weather, I thought it might be nice to have our weekly playlist back for July and keep it short and sweet as we have another heatwave coming! 😳

I mentioned this in Friday mornings LIVE chat and the consensus was YES to playlists and YES to 20 minutes or less. So there you have it, this week is called the Heatwave Pilates Playlist and all the sessions are 20 min or less, with something for everyone- Weights, Seniors, Nighttime pilates, Classical and Stretch.

Here is your 7 day Playlist and downloadable calendar so you can tick off the sessions as you do them ❤️

Heatwave Pilates | July Week 1
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZuWQwIfcfCE

Downloadable Calendar
https://rachellawrencepilates.com/playlists/july-playlist -week1-wall-chart

Included will be a new video on Monday at 4pm

Morning Pilates Flow
https://youtu.be/OwoaWHR5FMc

And a New Live on Friday at 10am

Heatwave Pilates | 15 Min Slow Flow Class
https://youtube.com/live/XaVpGkokSOE?feature=share

Sending love to you all, and huge thanks for continuing to support the production of this channel. We couldn't do it without you.

See you at 4pm Monday!

Much Love,

Rachel ❤️