Yoga & Pilates with Kasey

This is a summary for my Yoga & Pilates students on what new topics we've been working on in my classes so far this year:

1: knee stability
We covered more than this resource provides, including correcting your stance standing, from the feet (your foundation) and using the wall as reference, to better engage the stabilisers of the knee. We also focussed on thorough warming up of the hips as tight hips are a common contributor to knee issues. Take a look at this resource for some information on managing knee pain: https://complete-pilates.co.uk/pilates-for-knee-pain/

2: balance (with a special focus on proprioception)
We did some of these exercises, as well as a few others, i.e. where we reached to pick up a block through a single leg balance, hinging through the hips. It's important to pair a your balance practice with lower limb strengthening. Here are some simple balance exercises that can be comppleted at home (remember to be in bare feet, and imprint each of the four corners of your sole of foot when balancing): https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/balance-exercises/

3. neck and upper trapezius releasing
If this is a chronically tight area for you this is best treated with a combination of methods, not limited to deep tissue massage and more regular movement of these areas. I recommend cat/ cow, half or full head rolls, self massage of the area, and forward folding (to help decompress the neck).

As always, feel free to ask me any questions.

My classes are taught at different studio locations around Christchurch: Adapted Yoga and Pilates and University of Canterbury Recreation Centre. You can contact me directly via my website if you're interested in booking massage: www.yogapilateskasey.com

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This is a summary for my Yoga & Pilates students on what we've been working on in my classes for the last three weeks:

Week 1: the importance of joint preparations
Take a look at this resource. These are different exercises to what we did in class but the same concept applies.
https://www.bookyogaretreats.com/news/fourth-element-of-yoga-practice-joints

Week 2: creating the scoop
This video shows a slightly different way compared to how I teach the scoop. I tend to teach the "drawing in" and "drawing up" together rather than in two separate parts. Take a look.

Week 3: scapulation/ scaption - shoulder blade mobility and control
And unfortunately I could find a resource I was happy enough with in regards to this. I will just have to start making my own ;).

As always, feel free to ask me any questions. My classes are taught at different studio locations around Christchurch. You can see my website for more details.

I can't wait to share more with all of you in the coming year! Merry Christmas!

BREAKING DOWN THE PILATES AB SCOOP DOWN THE PILATES AB SCOOPThe pilates ab scoop is the foundation to all Pilates exercises. Whethe...

I'm back teaching in Christchurch, New Zealand!

You can find all of the details of where I'm teaching, when, and how to book here on my website 😊🙏💻.

Timetable | Yoga & Pilates Kasey

FINALLY! I have completed my website!

For now it's simple but regardless I am so proud with how it has turned out.

I can't wait to continue to add to it once I'm back in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Take a look and feel free to send me any feedback you might have ☺️❤️.

www.yogapilateskasey.com

In other news... I'm currently working on my very own website!

This feels like a big step for me considering how long I've managed to avoid doing it... 😅

I'm very excited for what I'll be able to offer next via my website, especially for when I'm not available in-person for classes, workshops or privates.

We did it! A month's residence Yoga Teacher Training! In the beautiful Rishikesh.

I have so much to say yet I am speechless 🕉️💖🙏.

Thank-you to my friend Omar for these photos 🙏🙏🙏.

Today I finally got around to having my first Yoga practice in Japan. It was Hatha, and tomorrow it will be Ashtanga. I like how their classes are 1.5 hours long (as a minimum) and include a thorough warm-up. Especially for these tired legs which have done A LOT of walking.

Here's some snaps from my trip so far! I can't wait to visit again. ⛩️❤️

My next destination is Vietnam! 🇻🇳

Mōrena Yogis!

Find your edge of comfort, and from there you'll find growth ☺️🙏❤️.

Also, in other news, I'm broadening my teaching expertise. Later this year I'll be training in Ashtanga in Northern India. I will also be saying goodbye to NZ from June as I head overseas to live.

I am loooooving learning the healing art of massage so much!

I can't wait to share my new found skill with friends and family, and eventually clients alongside my Yoga & Pilates teaching ☺️❤️☺️.

It's such a great feeling to be able to discover, learn, and give something that deeply resonates with you.

I just wanted to share that 😁🙏🕉️.

kia ora e te tīma (Hi team), I've got another announcement!

I will also be teaching from the 12th of September at...

6pm on Thursday's @ Grassroots, AND on occasion...
8am and 9:30am on Saturday's @ Adapted in Halswell.

Check out the beautiful Grassroots studio here: https://grassrootsyoga.co.nz/

😁🌿

Christchurch Yoga Studio - Grassroots Yoga & Health Grassroots Yoga Christchurch, home of inspired hatha yoga, classes to suit all levels of experience from beginner to advanced. Open 7 days. We are based at The Tannery.