I went back to doing pilates with Rachel and I just love her positive, encouraging voice and precise explanations😊

It’s been so long since I’ve done Pilates and I used to only do Mat classes. This was the best reintroduction I’ve had and can’t wait to do it again tomorrow to build the stamina. Love your channel!

That was a great session, one that I'd recommend to all of us, not just those who are new to Pilates. I always love the idea of having a beginner's mind, and for me there's always something new to discover, something new to learn, something that clicks in a way that it hasn't done before (not just my back 🤣). It's easy to think that we should all progress through the levels but the longer I do Pilates (and I'm a novice, having just done it for a year) the more I realise that every move can be bettered, every transition made more flowing. So thank you Rachel, as always.

Yeah, lovely stretch.... especially after yesterday ! Day 1 of another Pilates journey , Thank you Rachel 😁

This was very enjoyable. I appreciate your verbal descriptions for when I can't watch the screen. I started Pilates a few weeks ago and I'm really enjoying it. I'm looking forward to more mornings with you making me stronger! ~ Juli

love this 2024 April playlist...i keep realizing that I have more to learn as I follow along with your instruction and tips Rachel. I am repeating ones so I am a bit off schedule ( it is May) but very valuable to do correctly.. Thank You!!!

Thank you Rachel for this session. Enjoyed it😀

Love supporting you dearest Rachel! Send you loving gratitude!

Lovely 🌟- and still challenging!

As always, a great class,,,Thanks so much Rachel

Great session, always good to refresh technique and form! Thanks so much!

Thank you Rachel for putting on another live class , Mondays are just perfect for me. Enjoyed your session yesterday. Big Loves to you !!!

Thank you. Great workout and superb camera work - so professional.

This was such a great workout. More of these please❤❤❤

Thank you! This was a great workout to do!

Dear Rachel, you are such a loving and powerful movement healer! Than you from the bottom of my heart. Began your Spring March Playlist. It is truly wonderful to support you! Love and gratitude! I think I am not alone, you bring something that means more than you can imagine!

Day one done! 🫡

Thank you ,Rachel for doing a beginner s session that is spot on for this beginner. It was perfect. It makes me very happy when I see you do a new one . I have already tried some of the beginner s classes on your playlist. They are all lovely.

Looking lovely in yellow like a fresh daffodil in spring Rachel ‼️ A-great workout for the over tired body today. Thanks Rachel 🥰

Love your workouts

Just finished this lovely workout. Woke up with a cold, so wanted something quick, simple and effective. Felt good…💕💕

Great class! ✨

Great session Rachel. Ive been doing Pilates for years, over two years just with you, but even so I found some exercises challenging with an arthritic lower back.

Lovely class - wonderful to understand what I am supposed to do. Thank You 🙏

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Really glad the clarity helped you understand the movements 🤗

Just discovered your KZread channel and this is my first lesson. It fells great. Thank you so much, from The Netherlands ❤

A step up from beginner sessions. Hope to do them for 4 weeks. Thank you. Odran

Wonderful refresher, great way to start the March challenge 😅I always learn something new when I do these mat sessions slowly and mindfully, paying attention to my breathing, my form, your very helpful prompts. And I am a visual learner, so the bright yellow workout gear is not only attractive, Springlike and cheerful, it helps me watch you better on my iPad beside my mat! Good thinking!😉🌼🌼🌼💙💚💛🧡👍🏻 (did this on 3/1, posted on the pelvic floor session? Moved it.)

A good workout for days that I might be feeling tired or overextended. That stretch at the end was a perfect ending. I'm going to do the standing spinal mobility exercise video today too.

Many thanks, Rachel. Lovely workout after watching all the celebrations on TV ......and on sofa! Kathy (Pearce ) Love new studio 👍x

Beautifully done and such precise moves. I was absolutely perspiring by the time I got done! I just wish my Apple Watch would give me more credit than 71 total calories because I know I am burning more. I surise their algorithm thinks I can’t burn more because of my age.Thanks so much, Rachel, for making me pain free over the past two plus years of doing your sessions daily.

I see that I can do now the roll down to my shouders 5 months later and the roll up with the resistant band. Nice work. Thx ❤😊❤.

Hi Rachel, it was great to get back to some basics today, this video took me right back to 2020 when I started your videos. I feel great after that thank you

Terrific session to kick off October playlist, had been feeling a bit “off” last couple days (cold?fall allergies 🤧?) anyway, perfect way to get back to movement that leaves me feeling stretched, warm, and 💪🏻 strong! Thanks for such a delightful list to move us into 🍂 autumn 🎃!😊❤

Lovely start to the Easter/March playlist challenge!

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Sarah, enjoy the journey! 🤗

Thanks Rachel. I really enjoyed this workout.

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know Jennifer - and thanks for your kind donation too! ❤️

Rachel what an incredible beginners exercise, I certainly ly enjoyed it. I was able to learned the proper ways as how every single exercise must be done.😘

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Martha, I am so glad you enjoyed the way I teach and now have a better understanding of how the exercises are accomplished. Best wishes and have a lovely day, Rachel 😘

What a wonderful session 👏

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Hi Rachel Just completed 12/9/2023 workout schedule, hope I did the right one. Felt some pops, but good!

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

7 ай бұрын

Wonderful! 🤗

I really wonder if I'm the only beginner who can't do that roll up and down. It's so frustrating after all those month of training 😢

@cansutopcu7235

9 ай бұрын

No, you are not alone.

@marionwilk4847

9 ай бұрын

@@cansutopcu7235 thanks for your support. I get so upset not being able to do it.

@fayewhite7541

4 ай бұрын

I’ve been following Rachel for almost a year. I still can’t do the roll up & down. I also find it discouraging.

@marionwilk4847

3 ай бұрын

@@fayewhite7541 me too. But... I keep trying. My is so much more than that roll up and down. I suffer from Post Covid since 12/2020. I found that Video from Rachel for Post last year I guess. And all the Videos helpful for my recovery. My body is so much stronger now. Just look at the things your beautiful body can do. Focus on that. That is what I learned from Rachel and I'm thankful for that. 🩵🩵🩵

This is a great beginning to the March challenge! 🤗🤸

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Thank you 🙏

Thanks!

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Morning Rachael I thoroughly enjoyed this session. I am 73 years young I did Pilates many years ago and have been doing yoga stretches every morning and have decided to mix it up with your beginners Pilates. I cannot see the link to buy a coffee 🙏🏽

I enjoyed the workout, although with some of the moves I am not as flexible as I would like to be so I had to modify them a bit. I am really new to Pilates and have been doing your videos for about two months. Do you have any videos that help with super-beginner flexibility? Or should I start with some of the Senior videos since they are a more gentle workout? Keep up the wonderful work you do!

Day 1 of challenge done,found some parts a little difficult, but will continue. Thank you.

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

Жыл бұрын

Great job!

Challenging but good. Thanks

i had to start at the beginning again, my foot disability came and went again. so i'm still trying. thanks so much!

Thanks

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too 😊

I tought I did it already before. The roll up and downs are still a seeming issue. So I roll up with feet fixed and do not rool down I am a little scared to harm my right hip/back. But keep trying ❤😊❤ thank you.

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It's good to back sometimes. I have been doing Pilates for six years and still found this tough, I think it was because there were a lot of doing each move when we normally do just three. Obviously I am not as supple as I thought!😩😬😲x

Hi there, how to you get your inspiration when class planning? Im a new-ish Pilates instructor and always struggle when it comes to lesson planning. Any tips? I use your videos for inspiration btw, I like your teaching style! :)

Just found your videos thank you . Also how many weeks would you advise me before I move on to next level please x

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

3 ай бұрын

Hi Beverley and welcome to my channel. My advice is to practice for 10 weeks 3-4 tims a week and then see how you feel. If you’ve no injuries or movement restrictions you can move into the mixed ability sessions from there 🤗 You’ll find a mixed ability playlist and an intermediate playlist which you can try too after the 10 weeks 🤗❤️

You are really amazing ....

I have a question. How do we differentiate between a senior pilates video and a beginner video. Are they interchangeable? I’m a senior and am wondering if both are the same level?

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Judith, this is an excellent question, thanks for asking. The beginner vidoes are for people new to pilates or those who like to work at a more steady pace on the fundamental exercises- they can be for any age at all including Seniors. The Senior videos are for those people who want a workout that is specifically aimed at their age group in pace, so slower and more gentle. It also means I put in exercises that I know benefit an ageing body-in my view these are vidoes for 65+ or for those who feel they just want to do exercises that target key areas that need more work as we age- balance, back extension, rotation and coordination and I take out exercises that are not as necessary- lots of flexion. If you are fit, healthy with no major conditions then Beginner Pilates is absolutely fine for you and I would encourage you to try it. I hope that helps? Best wishes, Rachel 😘

How do I do the coffee? Cannot find it, would like toosupport yiu!

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you Debbie, here’s the link for you: ko-fi.com/thegirlwiththepilatesmat You can choose to buy 1,2 or however many coffees you like. And if you want to you can also set up a subscription to pay a little monthly fee which lots of people to make it easier. Thanks so much supporting me, I really do appreciate the help. Have a lovely day, Rachel 🤗

Well this is showing me how out of shape I am!! 😂

Thanks!

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure - and thank you too! ❤️

Thanks

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

Жыл бұрын

Welcome

Thanks!

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Thanks!

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for supporting me! 😊🌟

@gran510

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing yoga for 25+ years plus cardio and strength training for 5+ decades. Pilates is a great new challenge for me in my early 70s. You are an excellent teacher and I’m very much enjoying learning this new discipline. It’s interesting how Joseph Pilates “borrowed” so much from yoga but he introduced many new ideas and practices. Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration!

Thanks

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

3 ай бұрын

Welcome 🤗

Thanks

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

8 ай бұрын

You are very welcome - thanks to you too! ❤️

Thanks

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure - and thank you too! ❤️

Thanks

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Suzanne 😊