hey love we have a much newer video on this. And Joe didn't give specific breathing. But, its helpful to exhale on the way up and inhale as you back bend over the box. xx~LL

omg they are the best. the bb one is my favorite and if you're new to shopping with them or its been a bit we can get you my discount xx~LL

Not at all. We have a video about Yoga vs Pilates on here. They are very different with different goals. xx~LL

Absolutely barefoot is the best. My friends own a sticky sock company and so I like to wear them xx~LL

My Contrology mat is easy to order. Its really wonderful! My team can connect you when you're ready to purchase. Its about $900. While you wait use a mat that is 8-10mm thick. xx~LL

ideally one like mine or a mat 8-10mm thick xx~LL

the puffing is not ideal. Its not what Joseph Pilates. I don't know why people breath like that. Also love since you're an OPC member you can ask these in the community or send a video of you doing the hundred so I can see ya and give you tips on how you are doing the hundred. xx~LL

sculpting is dependent on diet, hormones, genetics etc. xx~LL

there is an exercise where you want to switch the bottom spring you are using...its a Romana exercise and you want the spring behind you. So in that exercise its easier to just switch the spring then to move the spring to the next side. xx~LL

how did it go?

I've had mine for years. I don't fly with it but for road trips where I'm staying in a home for awhile I will bring it. However, the Mat work is something so magical. it really does carry and work with you year after year! xx~LL

You have to order it through my person. If you live in the states dm me on IG and we can talk about it so you can potentially get my discount. xx~LL

thank you! xx~LL

thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed it! If you want a free 4 week series check out opc.me/challenge xx~LL

its so good and has so many options! xx~LL

@ so good, and more versatile than I think a lot of people give it credit for.

check out my magic circle workout on here I am pretty sure that I have a great prep for teaching you a thass® connection. Also, we have a workshop on my site onlinepilatesclasses.com where I have a workshop that helps you make these connections to help ditch that click. It takes time but you'll get there xx~LL

I love hearing this xx~LL

actually not really...its a tall back. Too often people hang their hearts forward or off their shoulders going for extension. Go for the tallest back xx~LL

Yay! Thank you! And thanks for my super thanks!! xx~LL

yay! So glad that helped! xx~LL

hey love, the hands are aligned with each other. wrists as straight as possible. :) xx~LL

the point up keeps you out of your hip flexors so you can access your abs and the flex down allows you to gather your hamstrings. xx~LL

@ oh- ok I’ll try but I keep getting cramps- lol

@@lisahansen6014 I wouldn't point as hard... I would focus on flexing more and opening the front of your hip and turning your glute on. Sounds like your glute and hamstring aren't firing and you're just doing this in your ankle. Not full body. You have lots of great questions, I really could help you if I could see your body move. I hope you join OPC! xx~LL

@ just joined! I’m so in tune with my body. I love to feel how it all works together. I’m a dancer and yogi:) ( and play Raquet sports) hence all the questions thanks for responding!

@@OnlinePilatesClasses thank you! Also, reason for standing in "1st position"- ?

both! You have to be strong enough to use the momentum. Give yourself time. Focus on your rolling like a ball! xx~LL

sounds like your left foot is overworking for your left glute! Or, you need more electorlytes! xx~LL

@ how do I get over that? I know my whole left side is different than my right which most people’s are.

@@lisahansen6014 gonna take time and practice. You didn't get asymmetrical overnight. If you take my magic circle class on here there is a exercise that helps you turn on your glute more. But it will take time. You have to find a new way to point your foot wihtout overpointing.

So this is where I'd LOVE for you to be an OPC member so I can see you do the 100. Your abs should be holding your head and chest up but you're using your neck for sure. And, I'm not sure how long ago your c section was but yes its possible we need to build up your abs. You can use a couch cushion or ball to prop your and shoulders up. Not too much (this is why I'd love for you to be an OPC member cuz I could see where your placement is) so that you give your abs the time they need to support your head and chest. xx~LL

@@OnlinePilatesClasses thanks. I’m looking into it

enjoy! xx~LL

hey love, without seeing you do this my assumption is that you're hipflexors are more dominate and that is why you come up with a flat back. Keep using the strap! Its for you! And the more advanced you get the more you'll love it! A few months is not that long actually sooo keep going! And, we might need to explore finding the connections to your Thass® I've got a workshop on my site. I also teach this in my membership and you can post a video of you doing it so I can see what else might be going on. More seat, hamstrings and don't forget to exhale xx~LL ps this week my workshops will be 50% off opc.me/bfcm let me know if you have any questions

oh darn! That location sold out months ago! There's room in the Virginia beach workshop! I hope you come opc.me/tour xx~LL

Thank you!

love it! take your time! xx~LL

My pleasure!

Thank you! Cheers!

@OnlinePilatesClasses you are welcome 🌹

​@OnlinePilatesClasses I'm one of those crazy wild young men that takes my shirt off in Pilates class.

Glad you like it!

Thanks for watching! xx~LL

Its a Contrology Mat...in the video description I have a link that will help you get a discount on it. But, if you prefer a fun color dm me your email and I'll connect you. Before my discount its $955

its for strengthening your feet and seat connection.

Thanks for moving with us xx~LL

yes :) I'm a Classical teacher and this is a way to use the barrel to find the connections you need for these Classical exercises on the mat. xx~LL

yay!!! Yes, I think people don't set up their legs for success. Turning the leg out or not aligning the knee with the hip makes it not fun xx~LL

yay! Enjoy this as much as you want. Also, all our classes at OPC for our members follow the Classical order :) xx~LL

we have an entire video dedicated to this question. let me know if you can't find it. You can chat with my team at opc.me/chat 80" Contrology doesn't take up too much space and will last ya forever plus get you results xx~LL

ok, so the 100 isn't a v sit. And teaser which some people think is a v sit also isn't. 1) if you're post natal and you've got permission to workout now you might want to use a ball or bolster to prop up. your shoulders to get you in the proper hundreds curl. check out fullbodyin15.com for a free workshop series and workout that might help ya 2) we have a pre/post natal workshop on my site onlinepilatesclasses.com which will be 50% off november 27-december 2nd. 3) we have a pelvic floor mat class also going to be 50% off those dtes. 4) support your neck by using a prop to prop up your shoulders so that you're in the proper curl to get your abs to turn on. And keep your legs down on the mat until your abs are strong enough. 5) we do give personalized feedback for our opc members. You can try us out at opc.me/40 and I'd love to see your 100 and teaser and anything else you want some feedback on.

love this question!! so many! helps with supportive extension, flexion and a great piece of equipment that doesn't take up a lot of space but can give you a great workout

yay! thank you!

yes there's a lot of forms of yoga!

yay! let me know what you get! xx~LL