Love this delightful gentle yet effective stretch session-didn’t sleep well last night, which always aggravates my balance issues. I subbed this for the stretch routine on Day 24 of our January challenge, that one is standing and balance-intensive. I knew this would be safer for me, but still give me a delightful stretch. I love your senior gentle sessions, especially on “bad days” - I can still exercise safely! Thanks for all you do, and your amazing backlist, so much to choose from. Great news, too, at my checkup yesterday, I learned I’ve lost 5 pounds in the last year - thanks to almost-daily Pilates with Rachel, and partial fasting (simply no food after 8:30 pm or so), which you’ve also discussed. Weight loss wasn’t a real concern, but nice to maintain healthy weight at 58!😊❤
This is absolutely amazing news Sue, well done for the adjustment to fasting and your daily pilates. Your doctor must be very happy with you. And I’m so honoured to have helped you in this journey. Thanks for sharing xxx ❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you so much for these morning exercises. I have needed to strengthen my core for balance, and these are helping greatly. After two months daily, I alternate between standing and floor. I am a swimmer, and this has helped my swimming strength as well. Your gentle, non judgemental, welcoming attitude is a lovely way to begin the day. (in California at 69 1/2 yrs. old). I have sent your link to several of my friends.
Rachel, here's what I love about your channel: your accent, your gentle voice, peacefulness of the quiet, your modest outfit, clear instruction. Thank you
thank you a million times over! I am a dancer from way back, and after years of modern and ballet, my hips are shot all to hell..at 52, I had one total hip replacement, 10 years later, the other hip is heading to needing a replacement. Trying to conserve as long as possible! These exercises bring me back to Graham technique which is fabulous. The breath and the slow movement is really helping with the stiffness. Thank you so much for these great workouts. xx Love from Michigan.
Love you and your workouts. I’ve been following you for a couple of years and have noticed a big difference . Thank you and please keep up your amazing work 😊
Thank you again Rachel. I can't stress enough how much more mobile and pain free I am from following your exercises, they are literally life changing. Mobility is one thing you take for granted until you start to lose it that is. Being mobile affects every aspect of daily living and has changed my outlook from feeling like i was in decline to feeling like I can do anything as I used to be able to. A million heartfelt thank yous!
I’ve been “away” from Pilates for a few months. No real reason why…but I did this routine and it provided excellent stretch. A perfect routine to reintroduce me to Pilates.
Thank you so much for each session. I just started doing the sessions and I am finding my body is more flexible, I walk better and I breathe better, I am so much more energetic I am a senior+ ....please continue your amazing work.
Thank you so much for this! Sorry I’ve got to leave the live session now but will definitely Be coming back later! I woke with aching back and painful hips today but am feeling better already. Thank you. You are a true saint Rachel ❤
THANKYOU Rachel… Am 82. And YOU are keeping me mobile! The blue tooth speakers in my hearing aids makes me feel you are just talking to me! After a time I don’t have to watch the screen as your instructions in my ear are all I need! must remember not to cream my legs before exercise. Caro x
I have been doing your senior knee pilates for some time. lLooking for an exercise to replacer summer outdoor swimming . Absolutely loved this and the explanation about why the breath is in and out. Never knew before. Loved the intro with views of Brighton. So many weekends camping there when I was young. Now three thousand miles away so brought back memories. Thank you.
After the Ballet/Pilates workout the other day you told us about Yoga vs. Pilates mats. Today I put an older, thicker foam mat I had under my yoga mat. It was much more comfortable. Today you said we could use a small cushion under our heads. I tried that. I didn’t have neck pain like I had been having. Thank you for these suggestions to make my workout even more enjoyable. Hugs
Hello Rachael I was out for a while but now am back, enjoying my pilate again. I really missed it and my body loves the stretches. Thank you very much.
Absolutely loved it, worth waiting for! I have gotten so much out of your senior/gentle workouts over the years, and anything to strengthen core, loosen/ease hips and back is very helpful for me😊❤
Hi Rachel, I am just recovering from an extended illness and my muscles have been weakened. I'm so happy to have found you to help me get stronger and build my body back. Thank YOU!! Peace, Micheline
This was a great stretching and strengthening routine. I have gotten sloppy with some moves due to other (younger) instructors being too fast. This workout reminded me to breathe and feel the core.
Thanks really enjoyed that & as I’ve been suffering back & sciatic, doing your exercises plus ones recommended the hip opening was really complimentary to my rehab. Thanks
You are consistently fantabulous, joyful and lovely. I have benefitted from each of your well-crafted videos and feel better after every class. I am so grateful to you, Rachel.
Wow! I enjoyed this immensely! This was my first mat workout of yours, and while doing it, I thought, "This feels too easy." I got up from the mat and immediately felt so stretched out, yet challenged. Thank you!
Great, as always! I'm doing these 5/6 times a week and am interspersing one with ball & one with band to build more strength. Am feeling a big difference already, after only 2 weeks. I'm hoping to have massively improved my strength and core by the time I get my knee ops (next year, hopefully)
You can do it! Keep going Fiona, you're doing great! Remeber to add in one of my knee pain videos as they will strengthent he muscles around your knee- great to do pre op. Best wishes, Rachel 🤗
I love this one! I do it before i go to bed! I tell all my friends at the stables about The Girl With the Pilates mat! Thank you Rachel from the bottom of my heart!!
Yesterday I did a beginners lesson in classic ballet, I started in a balletschool 3 weeks ago. This morning I woke up with lower back pain and this workout made my pain disappear. Really wonderful! Thank you so much for the best pilates video's and instructions ❤❤❤
Awww how wonderful! So glad you are starting ballet and so glad you have added my Pilates videos to help you manage your lower back pain. Keep up the pilates as it will really support your ballet training, and if you feel inpsired to do some ballet condtioning exercises do check out my Ballet Inspired Playlist here: ruclips.net/p/PLiAecv7YEF5j7EfKtEP9W-de91yO2j_Zs&si=9krLKJ0tp5CgIKib ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Rachel, I’ve been enjoying working along with you and listening to why and what the particular stretch exercise does for you, I have noticed better flexibility in movement throughout my daily chores and life, I’m not the most motivated person yet I feel because you are explaining everything then I want to listen and try so that helps me to be bothered and make an effort.. Thank you for your time and help.
Thank you Rachel, great workout just what I needed after a 10 day coach holiday so a lot of sitting then coming home with covid so another week with no workout. I wanted something gentle that would loosen me up without been too strenuous until I'm fully recovered. X
Just subscribed this week from Texas USA. What took me so long?!! I'm 62 and appreciate the intensity vs speed of your classes. Great mix and variety as well. Love in motion lol❤
Welcome to the channel Christine! How lovely to have you join us 🤗❤️ Thanks for your comments and I look forward to hearing how your pilates journey progresses! I’ll keep going if you will! ❤️🤗
Thanks Rachel Was away on a most fabulous trip to Galapagos/ Amazon/Machu Picchu and got out of my routine. So this was just a perfect to start up again ❤
I always do your standing series but my feet sore from walking dogs at the shelter . this was a nice change of pace. I will certainly try another mat workout.
Love this delightful gentle yet effective stretch session-didn’t sleep well last night, which always aggravates my balance issues. I subbed this for the stretch routine on Day 24 of our January challenge, that one is standing and balance-intensive. I knew this would be safer for me, but still give me a delightful stretch. I love your senior gentle sessions, especially on “bad days” - I can still exercise safely! Thanks for all you do, and your amazing backlist, so much to choose from. Great news, too, at my checkup yesterday, I learned I’ve lost 5 pounds in the last year - thanks to almost-daily Pilates with Rachel, and partial fasting (simply no food after 8:30 pm or so), which you’ve also discussed. Weight loss wasn’t a real concern, but nice to maintain healthy weight at 58!😊❤
This is absolutely amazing news Sue, well done for the adjustment to fasting and your daily pilates. Your doctor must be very happy with you. And I’m so honoured to have helped you in this journey. Thanks for sharing xxx ❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Rachel thanks for all the workouts you put out. Thanks
WOW the push and pull along with the hip twist are great additions to the workout. I love mat work. ( 74 yrs old and loving it)
Thank you so much for these morning exercises. I have needed to strengthen my core for balance, and these are helping greatly. After two months daily, I alternate between standing and floor. I am a swimmer, and this has helped my swimming strength as well. Your gentle, non judgemental, welcoming attitude is a lovely way to begin the day. (in California at 69 1/2 yrs. old). I have sent your link to several of my friends.
Rachel, here's what I love about your channel: your accent, your gentle voice, peacefulness of the quiet, your modest outfit, clear instruction. Thank you
You’re most welcome. I’m delighted you enjoy the channel. Thank you for your kind words 🤗
thank you a million times over! I am a dancer from way back, and after years of modern and ballet, my hips are shot all to hell..at 52, I had one total hip replacement, 10 years later, the other hip is heading to needing a replacement. Trying to conserve as long as possible! These exercises bring me back to Graham technique which is fabulous. The breath and the slow movement is really helping with the stiffness. Thank you so much for these great workouts. xx Love from Michigan.
Love you and your workouts. I’ve been following you for a couple of years and have noticed a big difference . Thank you and please keep up your amazing work 😊
I found this a little too easy but enjoyable and not too demanding. I’m 72 and love all your videos. 6.30 am
Thank you again Rachel. I can't stress enough how much more mobile and pain free I am from following your exercises, they are literally life changing. Mobility is one thing you take for granted until you start to lose it that is. Being mobile affects every aspect of daily living and has changed my outlook from feeling like i was in decline to feeling like I can do anything as I used to be able to. A million heartfelt thank yous!
I’ve been “away” from Pilates for a few months. No real reason why…but I did this routine and it provided excellent stretch. A perfect routine to reintroduce me to Pilates.
Thanks Rachel. Just right this morning as I am recovering from covid jab side effects.
Thank you so much for each session. I just started doing the sessions and I am finding my body is more flexible, I walk better and I breathe better, I am so much more energetic I am a senior+ ....please continue your amazing work.
Thank you so much 😊 , it is wonderful to hear how yo are benefitting from the sesssions. Lovely! 🤗❤️
Thank you so much for this! Sorry I’ve got to leave the live session now but will definitely
Be coming back later! I woke with aching back and painful hips today but am feeling better already. Thank you. You are a true saint Rachel
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THANKYOU Rachel… Am 82. And YOU are keeping me mobile! The blue tooth speakers in my hearing aids makes me feel you are just talking to me!
After a time I don’t have to watch the screen as your instructions in my ear are all I need! must remember not to cream my legs before exercise. Caro x
Such a good session, improving movement and strengthening is exactly what I need
Thank you for these exercises, my husband and I both have back and hip issues and we are going to try these to help us out.
I have been doing your senior knee pilates for some time. lLooking for an exercise to replacer summer outdoor swimming . Absolutely loved this and the explanation about why the breath is in and out. Never knew before. Loved the intro with views of Brighton. So many weekends camping there when I was young. Now three thousand miles away so brought back memories. Thank you.
After the Ballet/Pilates workout the other day you told us about Yoga vs. Pilates mats. Today I put an older, thicker foam mat I had under my yoga mat. It was much more comfortable. Today you said we could use a small cushion under our heads. I tried that. I didn’t have neck pain like I had been having. Thank you for these suggestions to make my workout even more enjoyable. Hugs
Just love your seniors work outs - it's helping a lot and I enjoy it too :) Thank you
You are so welcome! Glad you like them and they’re helping you 🤗
❤ I love your work ! Thank you so much ! It makes me feel great, despite my 77 years of age 😃 ! Lots of love from South of France !
You are so welcome! Thank you for the beautiful message ❤️
Hello Rachael
I was out for a while but now am back, enjoying my pilate again.
I really missed it and my body loves the stretches. Thank you very much.
Absolutely loved it, worth waiting for! I have gotten so much out of your senior/gentle workouts over the years, and anything to strengthen core, loosen/ease hips and back is very helpful for me😊❤
You're so welcome! More to come soon too xx 😘
@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat Can a spring Chicken of 31 join in on this workout?
I'm really enjoying the benefit of your workouts. Thank you Rachel.
Nice stretch for me as a senior of 63😂. I did it instead of the live of today monday. Do take enough rest to heal. ❤😊❤
Aaahhh....my back is singing, I've had a day in the garden and needed to stretch out ....this was blissfull to do ...Thank You x
Hi Rachel, I am just recovering from an extended illness and my muscles have been weakened. I'm so happy to have found you to help me get stronger and build my body back. Thank YOU!! Peace, Micheline
Hello Micheline, wishing you all the best in your recovery and so glad my sessions are helping you rebuild your strength xx
This was a great stretching and strengthening routine. I have gotten sloppy with some moves due to other (younger) instructors being too fast. This workout reminded me to breathe and feel the core.
Thanks really enjoyed that & as I’ve been suffering back & sciatic, doing your exercises plus ones recommended the hip opening was really complimentary to my rehab. Thanks
I’m so pleased to hear it helped you Valerie. And thank you for your donation, that will really help me xx
You are consistently fantabulous, joyful and lovely. I have benefitted from each of your well-crafted videos and feel better after every class. I am so grateful to you, Rachel.
Wow! I enjoyed this immensely! This was my first mat workout of yours, and while doing it, I thought, "This feels too easy." I got up from the mat and immediately felt so stretched out, yet challenged. Thank you!
Have been so lazy. Great getting back at it. Thanks so much.🥰
You are so welcome! And don't worry, we all have those days. The important thing is yoy are back now, keep going Lynn 🤗
I feel so much better! Not stiff!😊
Thank you Rachel,I have spent a few hours working in the garden and this was just what I needed 💐🌷🙏
Just right for me😊thank you Rachel🌸
You are sooo good. You help my body and my spirit.
Ah thank you so much, delighted to hear that. Take care of yourself 🤗
Thank you for this wonderful workout Rachel. I discovered your classes during lockdown, and have been doing them ever since.
You're so welcome! And lovely to hear how long you’ve been with me 🤗❤️
Thank you Rachel, I’ve just found this workout. It was a perfect morning warm up.
🌸thank you Rachel🌸perfect for me at 74😊
Great, as always! I'm doing these 5/6 times a week and am interspersing one with ball & one with band to build more strength. Am feeling a big difference already, after only 2 weeks. I'm hoping to have massively improved my strength and core by the time I get my knee ops (next year, hopefully)
You can do it! Keep going Fiona, you're doing great! Remeber to add in one of my knee pain videos as they will strengthent he muscles around your knee- great to do pre op. Best wishes, Rachel 🤗
I love this one! I do it before i go to bed! I tell all my friends at the stables about The Girl With the Pilates mat! Thank you Rachel from the bottom of my heart!!
Love that! Thank you so much xxx 🐎🧲❤️
Thank you! You are always so Inspiring & cheerful.
Where can I get a mat like yours, please.
Thanks!
No problem - thanks to you too! ❤️
Wow quite a challenging workout,feels good after,thank you Rachel. This is now one of my favorite.
Just what I needed Rachel a gentle exercise on a painful day. It really stretched me out. Many thanks.🤗
awesome workout and stretch , as a senior horse rider these stretches are invaluable x Thank You
Glad you enjoyed them! ❤️
This is great! I usually avoid the mat exercises but, this looks very doable! Can't wait to try it!
Yesterday I did a beginners lesson in classic ballet, I started in a balletschool 3 weeks ago. This morning I woke up with lower back pain and this workout made my pain disappear. Really wonderful! Thank you so much for the best pilates video's and instructions ❤❤❤
Awww how wonderful! So glad you are starting ballet and so glad you have added my Pilates videos to help you manage your lower back pain. Keep up the pilates as it will really support your ballet training, and if you feel inpsired to do some ballet condtioning exercises do check out my Ballet Inspired Playlist here: ruclips.net/p/PLiAecv7YEF5j7EfKtEP9W-de91yO2j_Zs&si=9krLKJ0tp5CgIKib ❤️❤️❤️
I will, thank you so much for your kindness ❤
I done it again this morning. And this picture with that apple under my chin is so helpful. Thanks ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Thank you so much. I am finding my strength again following your routines. Love it and love your vibe!
Thank you Rachel, I’ve been enjoying working along with you and listening to why and what the particular stretch exercise does for you, I have noticed better flexibility in movement throughout my daily chores and life, I’m not the most motivated person yet I feel because you are explaining everything then I want to listen and try so that helps me to be bothered and make an effort.. Thank you for your time and help.
Thank you Rachel for your videos for seniors. Love them ❤
Thank you Rachel, great workout just what I needed after a 10 day coach holiday so a lot of sitting then coming home with covid so another week with no workout. I wanted something gentle that would loosen me up without been too strenuous until I'm fully recovered. X
You're so welcome! Glad it helped you after your holiday and Covid x
Just subscribed this week from Texas USA. What took me so long?!! I'm 62 and appreciate the intensity vs speed of your classes. Great mix and variety as well. Love in motion lol❤
Welcome to the channel Christine! How lovely to have you join us 🤗❤️ Thanks for your comments and I look forward to hearing how your pilates journey progresses! I’ll keep going if you will! ❤️🤗
This is a great mat routine with some brilliant stretches....thank you xxx
Thank you so much 😊
Only your channel and one others have helped me with my body stiffness.. Blessings to you!!
Thanks
You are very welcome - thanks to you too! ❤️
Perfect. Just what I need on a relaxing Sunday afternoon. - I need to work out but I don't want to work too hard :)
I loved this workout! I have quite a bit of pain in knees and hip but I could successfully do this workout. Thankyou!
Wonderful! I am so glad to hear that. 🤗
Thank you Rachel!! Great supportive workout🥰
Did after work today. I didn't really want to exercise but I'm glad I did this.❤
Thanks Rachel
Was away on a most fabulous trip to Galapagos/ Amazon/Machu Picchu and got out of my routine.
So this was just a perfect to start up again
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In fact, if I had not been following you for the last few years I probably wouldn’t have been able to climb Machu Picchu ❤l❤
Thankyou Rachel could really feel my core working I'm aching today so this was perfect 👍see you next time 🙋❤️
Thank you Rachel , that what I exactly need in these tension days in Israel. ❤
Great video Just right for a Sunday morning 🤩
Really enjoyed this. Good to go back to the basics. Helped me to remember to focus on being still.
I always do your standing series but my feet sore from walking dogs at the shelter . this was a nice change of pace. I will certainly try another mat workout.
I’m really glad to hear that as the mix of standing and mat is a good way to balance out your fitness routine xxx
Thank you for this lovely exercise routine. ❤
You're so welcome! ❤️
Rachel, my chiropractor is seeing a difference in my right & left sides. thank you for this exercise
Oh wow, that is aboslutely wonderful to hear! I am delighted for you xx
Thankyou Rachel! Great gentle Workout for me. 65.
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Great Sunday morning wake-up stretch..thanks Rachel🥰
Thank you Rachel, this is exactly what I need. A new favorite.
Lovely, thank you Rachel!
Wonderful workout. I found the core exercises to be quite challenging for me. Just what I need I'm sure.
Thanks Rachel, this was a perfect wind down before bedtime x
Rachel, this was a terrific workout - just perfect for a Sunday afternoon - nice flow. I will do this one many times. Thank you! Patty
One of my favorites- helps me stretch and move safely on days when other activities drain my finite energy😅😊❤
Looking forward to your next senior workout, thank you
Releasing, relaxing, and calming. What a nice session and effective, too! 😊🐕
Just what my hips need today thanks Rachel ❤❤❤❤❤
You’re welcome ❤️❤️❤️
Loved this Rachel Thank you Rachel x
A loving your over 60+ excerises 🙏🏽
Thank you - that was delightfully relaxing.
Hello. Greetings from Utah, USA. I just found your channel. This was a lovely session. Thank you.
Welcome to the channel and so glad you enjoyed it 😘🤗
Thank you Rachel for another great workout. was pleased that i could do some of it and what i cant do i will work on!
Great job and great attitude! ❤️
Loved this one thanks Rachel
Great class! Just what I needed this morning ❤
Thankooz for ur gentle pilates..it's required sometimes!!
yes indeed, gente but strengthening is good 😊 🤗
Awesome I’m slowly getting better w this thanks❤
So glad xxx ❤️
Loved this class❤
❤ Good as always
aww my hips!!! But fabulous session all the same. THANKYOU xxx
Thanking, love the hip workout for seniors
Thank you❤
Thank you! That workout really loosened up my body. 😊
I’m 75, great class for my very tight hips😁 thank you
So glad your hips enjoyed it 🤗
This was an awesome class. Thank you so much.
Very good work out, thank you Rachel.
Amazing stretch class; thank you, Rachel :) I have very stiff hips, so this was a wonderful class for me. I feel so good afterwards :)
Great total body workout!
thank you so much for these lovely exercises