13/10/2025

12-Minute Gentle Strength & Stretch Pilates Flow | Forward Folds • Core • Hips

This short Pilates–Yoga fusion flow combines gentle stretches, mobility, and core strength to leave you feeling lengthened and re-energised.

Perfect as a midday reset or light practice when you want to move, breathe, and feel strong — without pushing too hard.

🧘‍♀️ Level: All Levels

🕰 Length: 12 minutes

🌿 Focus: Spinal mobility • Core activation • Hip opening

📍 Pilates Haven — Armagh, NI

⏱ Chapters:

00:00 Welcome & forward fold pendulum stretch

01:37 Half lift + spinal articulation

03:12 Walking to plank

04:35 Child’s pose stretch

04:44 Reverse table lifts (core + glutes)

06:53 Seated leg raises (hip flexor strength)

08:24 Butterfly stretch with breathwork

10:55 Closing cues & self-awareness

✨ Benefits:

• Lengthens the posterior chain through folds & half lifts

• Gently strengthens core & hip flexors

• Opens the hips & chest 🌿

• Ideal for a mindful reset without heavy effort

💻 Join us at Pilates Haven

Small-group Reformer & Mat classes in Armagh — only 5 reformers, so you’ll get plenty of personal attention.

💸 Drop-in: £15

🌱 Intro Offer: £30 for any 3 classes

🔁 Auto-renew memberships available

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