25/02/2024
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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