Yoga & Pilates

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If you can’t go to your regular Yoga or Pilates class, or you want to start practising, don’t worry – there are plenty of ways to practice Yoga or Pilates from the comfort of your own home. On this page we’ve collected together exercises for a range of health conditions as well as live classes you can take part in with others.

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Yoga videos

NHS Website – Vinyasa flow yoga video

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/yoga-with-lj/

Free 45-minute video
Suitable for all fitness levels
Yoga focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing
Ideally you should have a yoga mat or something similar to lie on, a towel, and some water to hand

NHS Website – Prenatal and postnatal yoga video

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/prenatal-and-postnatal-exercise/

Free 45-minute video
Designed for beginners
Gentle exercise if you are pregnant or have recently given birth
You will need 3 pillows or cushions, a mat to lie on, and a blanket or large towel

YouTube – Yoga With Adriene

https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene/playlists

Free yoga videos
Suitable for all levels, all bodies, all genders, all souls
Choose video workouts by playlist type or length

YouTube – Sarah Beth Show

https://www.youtube.com/user/SarahBethShow/playlists

Free yoga videos to help you stretch, strengthen, tone & de-stress
Suitable for beginner, prenatal, workout yoga and more
Videos range between 5 and 90 minutes classes
Choose video workouts by playlist type, style, focus or length

Live yoga classes

YouTube – CorePower

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4z1_0UdNR70GZE9eGuDY_VlQBE78ebQ8&

Free live yoga classes at 2pm and 7pm GMT during the coronavirus crisis
Workouts range from 30 – 75 minutes on specific dates as advertised on their YouTube

Instagram – Lululemon

https://www.instagram.com/p/B90HZbIJN2o/

Free live yoga session every Tuesday during the coronavirus crisis
Instagram account is required to access the session

Instagram – Y7 Studio

https://www.instagram.com/p/B97IuJFAoEy/

Free live yoga session during the coronavirus crisis
Instagram account is required to access the session

Instagram – FLY LDN

https://www.instagram.com/fly_ldn/?hl=en

Free live yoga sessions at 8am, 12.30pm and 17.45pm BST during the coronavirus crisis
Instagram account is required to access the session

Pilates videos

NHS Website – Pilates video for beginners

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/pilates-for-beginners/

Free 45-minute video
Suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels
Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on balance, posture, strength and flexibility
An exercise mat would be useful if you have one. Wear comfortable, loose clothing

NHS Website – Chair-based pilates video

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/chair-based-pilates-exercise-video/

Free 30 minutes long pilates video
Suitable for people who have difficulty getting down on the floor and prefer the support of a chair
Use a chair with a flat, firm backrest and a flat, firm seat

NHS Website – Back pain pilates video

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/chronic-back-pain-pilates-exercise-video/

Free 29-minute video
Suitable for people with chronic back pain
For improving the strength and flexibility of muscles that support the back
Note – If you have back pain, you’re recovering from an injury, or have a health condition, speak to a GP before following these classes

NHS Website – Knee problems pilates video

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/knee-problems-pilates-exercise-video/

Free 33-minute video
Suitable for people with knee problems
Focuses on strengthening the knees and improving mobility of the knee joint
Note – If you have knee problems, you’re recovering from an injury or have a health condition speak to a GP before following these classes

NHS Website – Arthritis pilates video

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/arthritis-pilates-exercise-video/

Free 32-minute video
Video takes you through a series of gentle exercises to get your joints moving safely
Suitable for people with arthritis
You will need a cushion or a pillow for this class, and a mat would be useful
Note – If you have arthritis, another health condition, or you’re recovering from an injury, speak to a GP before following these classes

NHS Website – Scoliosis pilates video

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/scoliosis-pilates-exercise-video/

Free 32-minute video
Video focuses on relieving tension and improving alignment and posture
Suitable for people with scoliosis
You should have something comfortable to lie on, like a mat
Note – If you have scoliosis, another health condition or you’re recovering from an injury, speak to a GP before following these classes

NHS Website – Osteoporosis pilates video

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/osteoporosis-pilates-exercise-video/

Free 27-minute video
Video focuses on improving strength, flexibility and balance for better joint movement and to help prevent falls
Suitable for people with osteoporosis
Note – if you have osteoporosis, another health condition or you’re recovering from an injury, speak to a GP before following these classes

NHS Website – MS and fibromyalgia pilates video

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/ms-and-fibromyalgia-pilates-exercise-video/

Free 30-minute video
Video includes gentle strength and flexibility exercises to relieve tension in the body and improve mobility
Suitable for people with multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), chronic pain or fibromyalgia
You may want to have a chair near you to help you lower yourself to the floor, and a mat to lie on
Note – If you have a health condition, including one of those listed here, or you’re recovering from an injury, speak to a GP before following these classes

Live pilates classes

Instagram – Exhale Pilates London

https://www.instagram.com/exhalepilateslondon/

Free mobility classes via Instagram Live during the coronavirus crisis
Workouts focus on breathing, stretching and loosening any at-home desk-related stiffness
Instagram account is required to access the session