20 Min Feel Good Morning Pilates | Gentle Pilates Stretch & Strengthen Routine

Roll out your mat and join me for a 20 minute gentle pilates workout. This feel good pilates routine will stretch and strengthen your body. Wake, stretch and focus on your breath as you move through each movement in this lovely flowing class. A great way to start your day. And a lovely routine to condition the body without putting the joints under pressure. A feel good morning routine.
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Disclaimer: It is recommended that you consult your Doctor or Healthcare Professional before starting any exercise programme. If you experience any pain or discomfort during this workout you should stop immediately and if necessary seek medical attention. When participating in any exercise or exercise programme, you agree that you do so at your own risk and assume all risk of injury to yourself. By using this video you understand and agree that Rachel Lawrence- The Girl with the Pilates Mat- will not be held responsible or liable for any injury or loss you may suffer as a result of undertaking the workout.

[@viviancheng8436]

Thank you. I have osteoporosis and have followed your program for nearly 3 years. I do the normal senior programs and feel good and relaxed ❤🙏💕💐

[@zorrie-mareecernusco4092]

❤ Hi Rachel! Its been quite a few weeks that I havent done Pilates... ( Had the flu and arthritic problems) Im so glad I saved the Seniors gentle workouts as a playlist as this one was just the best to get back into my return to exercise everyday. Bless you so much. ❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Welcome back! And so glad you enjoyed this session ❤️🤗

[@carmenross1077]

Whoa just what my body needed today thank you Rachel ❤

[@NoraM710]

Thank you Rachel ❤

[@ruthheinitz6677]

Oh, thank you so much for this Stretch and Strengthen Routine! I'm 68 and have been used to walking at least four miles 4-5 days a week for the last two years. I recently had a fracture in my foot resulting in having to wear a boot and directions to NOT walk more than a few steps a day for two more weeks. It's torture! Your various floor routines have saved me!

[@yvonnethompson3999]

Great stretches for my lower back & hip issues. Thanks so much Rachel 🥰

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome!

[@annettegibbons7387]

Hi Rachel, today was the first time I have joined in a live session for a few weeks following an acute flare up with my back. I have been practising your back pain videos which have been so helpful in relieving pain. Progressed to some of the standing Pilates sessions and today also managed the last Friday session. Listening to your feedback, I can recommend your foot mobility, I use this regularly as I was suffering with Planta Fasciitis, along with the foot stability video and can honestly say I do not have any issues at present, now hoping to get back to the playlists. Have a great holiday and thank you for being such an inspiration. 🤩

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hello Annette, thank you so much for your comment. So glad your back and your feet are feeling better. Keep up the great work and see yo after my holiday! Really looking forward to a little rest and change of scene! xxx I've organised videos to go out in place of the lives so there will be no interuption to you on the channel. Thank you for the good wishes xxx

[@daniellemclaughlin5103]

This was the best gentle stretching when I woke up very stiff this morning. Definitely doing it again! Thanks so much 😊

[@gerimodell1266]

Lovely morning routine, thank you!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome!

[@suedepinto2016]

Oh, that was lovely, thank you!😊

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad you enjoyed it Sue xx

[@andreaflint-horton1230]

Loved this session, thank you ❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome!

[@kriswares181]

Marvellous….Thankyou Rachel

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome Kris xx

[@juliemacefield3307]

What a great gentle class I'm not feeling to good mentally and physically this week so this was perfect for me today thankyou Rachel 🙋❤️💐

[@cathybrown8635]

Thank you so much for this. It was like a total body massage. Such a blessing to have your videos to turn to. ❤❤❤

[@debraduffy8369]

Recovering from covid and the breathing and movement was just a great way to get my body moving again. Thanks Rachel

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad ❤

[@irenealdred9397]

Not feeling too energetic today so this gentle exercise was just right.

[@lorrainevart8827]

I'm 76 and just done10k walk\jog. Felt quite stiff and this session justright. Looking forward to your new gentle playlist. Thank you Rachel

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful!

[@2emmss]

I had to watch the replay today. I needed some gentle stretches before I start another workout. Thanks!

[@francesowen5034]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you Frances 🤗❤️

[@r.quinton1191]

I've subscribed for a few yrs now and no prblems with ads or unwanted mail. Subscribing means quick access! Lol tku Rachel love this. Pilates help me restore my health.

[@marypaquet3915]

Really lovely.

[@kriswares181]

Omg Thankyou Rachel this is my first class after my accidents …. So happy to be back and this was the Great Beginning !!!‼️♥️ Me and my body have missed you so 🤗😍

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Lovely to have you back ❤

[@fayewhite7541]

A lovely morning stretch Rachel. I’m saving this in my list to do whenever I need a good stretch. ❤️

[@susansatchwell8482]

I have been doing another of your core and glut exercise you tubes and this was a nice gentle one to alternate with harder ones. Trying to build core without getting back pain, doing 10 x 15 min practice most every day! Thanks

[@shirleymoneanu477]

Lovely ❤

[@janettekenos3674]

Gave myself permission to have an easy stretch day😊This was lovely and helped my stiff neck and shoulders. Thank you Rachel!💚

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful!

[@bessiegal6747]

Ooooh - lovely, lovely stretchy stuff. Made my morning. Thank you Rachel. Xxx 🤗

[@corinnaperry4096]

Thank you Rachel. Just what my arms needed after doing the Ballet, Barre class. And I am trying hard to do a little every day again. Have a wonderful holiday you two.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome! And thank you 🤩 xx

[@phyllisclyburn7326]

Rachel, This video looks so relaxing. Would you recommend this routine for a person with osteopenia or osteoporosis? Thanks so much!

[@user-woolfallD]

Good ❤️ morning

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Morning 🙂

[@SuperJosyan]

Beautiful, gentle and short, great to start the day! Thank you!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're welcome xx

[@annbaker6243]

Having trouble with back and hips. This was just right thank you ❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad, hope you feel better soon xx

[@chronicmomlife292]

I love short morning practices!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad you enjoyed them! x

[@janesaunders5792]

Great class after gardening Thanks so much Rachel x

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome!

[@bethjacobson7505]

Loved this, thank you Rachel. ❤

[@anneonimus7204]

Really enjoyed this one Rachel, thank you, more than i thought i would. Appreciated the gentle but deep stretching across the chest, felt really good. Jealous of Boo who looked utterly chilled, he must have been up early doing his stretches 😅 xx

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome! Boo had had a busy day so was doing her own special recovery session 😂🐕❤️

[@swatiagrawal1014]

Thank you Rachael..nice massaging and stress reliever workout...❤❤love from India

[@sanetliebenberg3284]

Once again, thank you so much Rachel for this platform ❤. I have particularly enjoyed this session🎉. We currently experience a very cold winter in South Africa, and me living with Fibromyalgia and lately chronic hip bursitis, found this routine quite helpful. I even stroke a corpse pose 🤭 at the end and the sensation of the warmth in my joints was very rewarding👌🏻

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome ❤️ Really glad you enjoyed the session and it's helping you manage the cold in South Afria right now as well as your condtions. Have you seen my sessions for Hip Bursitis and Fibromyalgia? You Might like to add them to your weekly routine for more feelgood, gentle movement. Stay well, much love, Rachel ❤️

[@sanetliebenberg3284]

@@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat Thank you so much Rachel. Your Fibromyalgia and Hip Bursitis videos are my nr 1 go to when flares and Bursitis hit. I even downloaded it to have it at the ready when I need it most👌🏻🩷

[@yonca.y]

Thank you ❤ keep up the good work ❤

[@coombetrenchard3886]

Thanks Rachel. Love your outfit x

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you so much! xx

[@karenwall2327]

Lovely gentle work out,❤️

[@ibolyabenedek7070]

Thank you so much ❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're welcome ❤️

[@barbaramathias5760]

Rachel has the format altered. Usually I see Upcoming, but that seems to have disappeared. I wonder have you stopped the Friday and Monday LIVE or are you away and I missed your information on this. Kind regards B

[@viviancheng8436]

👍🙏😄🥰

[@viviancheng8436]

👍🙏😘💐

[@inger-mariebarfoed6964]

I like it- but wish you had put some light on.

[@lizwilknson1897]

Thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re Welcome ☺️

[@viviancheng8436]

👍🙏😘😄

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

🤗