Posture is one of those misunderstood concepts. It can often bring to mind ideas of standing up very straight and pulling our shoulders back and down. Let’s unpick that starting with the definition of posture... The Cambridge Dictionary defines posture as: Posture noun [C/U] (POSITION OF BODY) a position of the body, or the way in which someone holds the body when standing, sitting, or walking: [ C ] Newton sat back in a reclining posture. [ U ] She’s got good/bad posture. The definition says “the way someone holds their body in standing, sitting or walking.” The main takeaway is that postur ..read more

No jokes this April Fool’s, just 4 new Pilates classes to improve your everyday mobility and alignment April Fool’s Day may be full of hoaxes, but the positive impact of Pilates on your practical day-to-day movement is no joke! From 1st April, we've got a great class to help you mobilise from head to toe, a 45-minute class to get everything moving! There are also the ‘Pilates non-negotiables’; this is a class in which I’ve combined all the exercises that are my go-to’s time and again - think of it as your ‘Pilates maintenance class’, if we are short of time or have fallen out of practice. You ..read more

Let’s explore the difference in how we connect in Pilates on the mat vs the Pilates equipment. In all movement, connection is important because it provides sensory feedback. When we run, our feet are connected to the ground, when we do a deadlift at the gym, we are connected to the ground and our arms connect to the weights. All of this connection gives our brain input. So what about Pilates? In Pilates when we lie on the mat we have the ground supporting us but very little else, it’s just us and gravity so in the Pilates mat exercises we’re using just our body weight. Rolling Like a ball - m ..read more

I’ve recently read and listened to a few Podcasts around bone density as we age; the main take-home is that we need to be lifting and loading our muscles and bones much more than we think. So, this month I’ve filmed a new class using light weights which is also osteoporosis-friendly. On top of this, you have some of my favourite foam roller tension releasers as well as a daily morning energising class and a class to give your lower back and hips some TLC. I hope you love the classes. Lauren x Here are the new classes for our Pilates At Home members. Not a member? Join here   New classes ..read more

It's the month of love, so why not send a gift of love your way ? "This year, I will love the work in progress that is me." Self-care, self-love or compassion for ourselves can help us feel more centred, calmer and more empathetic to others in our lives. This month in Lauren Hilton Pilates At Home, you’ll find a class to offer yourself some soothing stillness, a class to slow down, breathe and simply tune into your body’s intuition. You also have a mobility Pilates flow, a quick stretch class for when you’re short of time and a class to help unwind shoulder tension. Sending love your way. La ..read more

As we speed towards mid January, and the time when many give up on their new years’ resolutions, let’s consider a revolutionary (or perhaps evolutionary) idea - instead of rushing to achieve hard goals, take time to celebrate small wins, stay present, and be kind to yourself. Finding a balance between motivation and self-compassion is crucial for your successful wellbeing. The chilly, wet weather and abrupt end of festivities can leave us feeling in a post-holiday slump, a case of the notorious ‘January blues’. So how can self-kindness help us out of the slump? More than a buzzword, self-kindn ..read more

Pilates is the ideal exercise to take up from the comfort of your home, needing no more than a bit of time, space and a mat (even that’s optional!). Combining mindful movement with muscle conditioning, Pilates benefits you in body, mind and soul. Whether you’re a beginner at Pilates or looking for a more advanced workout, the Lauren Hilton Pilates online studio membership offers over 200 classes to suit your fitness, movement and wellbeing goals. Even if you have only 10 minutes a day, you can make a difference with Pilates. We looked at the most popular Pilates classes with our members over t ..read more

I believe Pilates is a true gift we give ourselves and that your Pilates practice is just that, it is a practice and not a destination.  I encourage you to be curious, to listen to your body, to be open to the ever-changing movement possibilities, to breathe deeply and with gratitude and to inwardly smile, you have given yourself this time to honour your body and your wellbeing. Knowing we have just come out of a busy time of year, I've designed this month’s classes with more focus towards flexibility as we may have fallen out of our usual routines and may feel a little more st ..read more

If you’re looking for gift inspiration for someone who loves Pilates (including yourself! ?), we put together a few suggestions with links for you… APPAREL Lululemon Align Leggings These are an investment, but I love them because they’re super soft, don’t ride up or pull down and don’t have zips, which is a no-no when you’re spending a lot of time lying down! Adanola Ultimate Leggings Seamless and very comfortable for less than half the price of Lululemon! ToeSox I love ToeSox because they encourage a toe spread, which is important for the health of our feet as well as staying in place for equ ..read more

Short on time this month? As we reach December, I’m sure everyone's time is limited, more parties, more preparation, gift buying....the 'to do' lists get longer for many of us.  This month I have held this in mind, I wanted you to enjoy your monthly classes still but with less of a time commitment, so all classes are 35 minutes or less so you can still fit in your practice. I hope you enjoy this month's classes and wish you all a festive season full of laughter, love, good health and, of course, Pilates!Lauren x  Here are the new classes for our Pilates At Home members. Not a member ..read more