Good Morning Pilates Routine! 10 Minute Standing Pilates to improve posture.| No Equipment Needed

[@margaretsomerville2510]

Imagine! It has been 4 years spent with you and with each crazy set-back I return and start all over again. Thank You Rachel, your sessions have been a strength as I have faced crazy auto immune attacks, surgery and COVID. I trust with your programs I will regain balance, strength and flexibility!

[@simyeoh3916]

I concur with many comments over here. I would say that your pilates are ageless. Thanks Rachel.

[@judithberman8885]

I'm 68 and have been doing Pilates for 9 years. I love your videos and do them throughout the day. I may end up getting through this pandemic in better shape than I was before it started! Thank you so much.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Judith, That is great to hear, thank you! Rachel

[@clairepark879]

I love,love, love all your videos. You are by far and away the best on You Tube, having tried many, many other pilates videos, yours are clear, well paced, informative and work. The difference in my constant back pain after 3 months of doing your videos is amazing, I'm so much more aware of my body, my core and how it supports my back and that is all thanks to you. Look forward to more videos.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hello Claire, Wow! thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. I am so happy to hear how your back pain has improved and that you're really enjoying my videos. That is why I do this, to reach out and help people improve their health and wellbeing which is why I'm thrilled to hear such wonderful news. Thanks also for the encouragement, I am working on a new film now and plan to film again in the next few weeks so keep an eye out. More to follow! In the meantime, have a wonderful day and keep up the great work! Rachel 😊

[@Loufi303]

THIS: 'You are by far and away the best on You Tube, having tried many, many other pilates videos, yours are clear, well paced, informative and work.' First time I actually have not come to 'dread' an exercise routine. I can execute these without feeling like a plank (although I am one, have been since puberty), the duration is perfect, and the instructions and pacing are simply ACE. Can't recommend highly enough. Rachel is a gem, and her strength and elegance inspire me every day.

[@diannejeffrey9265]

can’t start my day without this- at 75 I am always stiff after a night’s sleep - but after Rachel’s Good Morning routine I am as good as new again! Thank you Rachel xxx

[@brendamalkiel4520]

The Girl with the Pilates Mat is fabulous! Thank you for making these videos available to people all over the globe.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hello Brenda, Thanks you for your lovely message and you're very welcome. Really happy to help. Where are you based? Would love to know 😀

[@brendamalkiel4520]

@@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat I am in Jerusalem. I do your morning routine every day!

[@patriciaschroeder820]

75 years old. I have been following you since the shutdown. Feels so good in the morning. Gets me up and going! ❤

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Love that! So pleased you enjoy our sessions together ❤️🤗

[@kathygodwin3756]

Hallo Rachel my husband and I are both in our sixties, I've done pilates before but stopped during lockdown . He and I started with your videos for seniors, have loved doing them, and are so enjoying the standing pilates. Would it be possible to have more senior mat videos? Or isn't it necessary to do the mat....we aren't sure which are suitable and he is very stiff and needs to become more flexible. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos , we love your friendly and informative manner!

[@katherinecuttonaro4102]

I am new to Pilates it is harder than I thought. I will keep at it though. You are a wonderful instructor!

[@wardshoshivered8494]

Y our demonstration and explanation are excellent . THANK YOU!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maryannhoss6408]

I really enjoy this every morning - sets me up for a day at the office desk

[@toyourhealth2]

This is Bev and I've been missing my Pilates classes due to our gym being shut down because of the coronavirus. Just wanted to give you a quick thank you and thumbs up for the warmup video. I am deeply grateful.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Bev, Thanks for the lovely message. I know this must be really tough missing your regular classes at the gym so I am so happy you found me, and that I can help you keep your pilates going during this difficult time. Thanks for thumbs up, much appreciated! I hope to stream a live class on here very soon too. Take care of yourself, best wishes, Rachel

[@myrnamarell4497]

This is a must for me. Every morning. Thanks Rachel

[@AnnAlley]

Hello Rachael Great and energetic stretch workout. My body always love this. Wonderful. Thank you so much.

[@LittleEvilSuzie]

This was wonderful to do after a morning of Zoom classes at the start of my lunch break! Now I feel more energized for the afternoon ☺️

[@islacustomcoffees]

This is by far my favorite quick routine -- any time of day! (Yes, I even do it before going to bed.)

[@patricgamble7093]

Rachel, you have a fan club in Cape Town. We are under severe lock down so a number of us say 'good morning ' by way of this class, followed by the sessions of our choice. Thank you. Jeanne

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hello Jeanne in Cape Town! How lovely to hear from you and to hear I have a fan club out there. So nice to know how you are staying connected with each other via the Good Morning workouts. Waving a big hello from the UK, and sending you all my best wishes, stay safe and well and we'll get through this together! Take care, Rachel

[@marypaquet3915]

This short routine is a favorite of mine when I am pressed for time first thing in the morning. Thank you, Rachel!

[@sbozokluTR]

Hello Rachel. I just discovered your videos and it is exactly for me, not too hard and can add to my routine during the lockdown. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Turkey/Istanbul

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Selen, Thank you, I am so pleased you enjoyed the workouts. Keep up the good work! Rachel

[@sbozokluTR]

@@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat I do the 10 minutes pilates and it works for everyday. Love it. Thanks again. Please put some music on the background :)

[@marie-claudecaplette9190]

❤ From Canada

[@carolmichalski4052]

I have taken Pilates for 20 years! I am now 68 and still moving well. I truly miss my sessions at the studio since the Covid crisis. I found your channel when searching for online Pilates. I love these workouts ! Easy to follow ! thanks so much!

[@janepooley5323]

I love this routine it helps me get through the day so thank you Rachel

[@kathleenpreston7180]

Great way to start the day! Thank you, really enjoyed the routine which I found easy to follow.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Kathleen, thanks for the feedback, great to hear it helped you get started for the day! Keep watching and taking part, this is great one to do daily. Do check ou tmy other workouts, and I'll have some more videos soon. Take care, Rachel

[@annegallup8972]

I love this routine, I’ve been doing it after a little yoga, and I just feel wonderful, warmed up, and limber when I’m done. I’m 68 and thrilled that this leaves me feeling good and essentially without any discomfort in the places that sometimes ache - especially my shoulders. Thank you!

[@lizwilkinson1095]

Still love this 10 minute session as a starter for my day!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful! It is a ncie way to start the day! Happy Christmas 😊

[@lizwilkinson1095]

@@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat and a very happy Christmas to you and yours too!

[@judywhite7732]

Thank you for this and other videos - I have found them great for keeping mobile during lockdown.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Great to hear Judy 😊

[@karenhoffman4104]

All the way from Long Island New York USA, thank you for these standing Pilates classes! I have titanium rods in my back, and arthritis, these classes have helped me greatly. I do them about 4 days a week, and if I miss a day I do it before bed. Thank you, stay safe .

[@elizabethmckayfraser1964]

Hello from Cheshire..... loving the Pilates for seniors ..... my partner 77 and and I are doing one of your videos every day . Thank you Liz

[@martinedekerpel3523]

I am pleased to be able to do that last exercise

[@georginabrooks1474]

This is a great morning routine! Thanks Rachel!!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Georgina, I am pleased you enjoyed it, great way to start the day! Rachel

[@Barbara-f5t]

I love this, nice and easy. Thank you

[@mariasilvinabruno1621]

Once again, thank you, Rachel!

[@styliani-stellayeorgouli6410]

Great routine for all times lockdowned or not!

[@princessleah341]

This morning stretch along with your back pain video has helped my posture considerably! People are asking me how I did it and I say, “Visit the Girl with the Pilates Mat!” Your instructions are so good I can just listen to the directions and that says you’re an excellent teacher, Rachel. God bless & thank you so much!

[@myrnacleghorn6090]

Wow! Excelent. I loved this one. Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad !

[@janicewilson1190]

I’ve been using this morning video for a wee while now especially when I’m feeling stiff and it always gets my body on the right track , must make time to do it everyday it really helps thank you

[@lindaverney-thomson645]

What a great way to kick off the day! It's a fabulous starting point and then add some of your other sequences when you feel ready! thanks Rachel! Gonna try the night time one when I get organised!

[@debbieapps3406]

Thank you! Loving your workouts, will share!

[@catherinekeyes2221]

I do this lovely routine before my art,drawing class. This routine helps with creativity.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Sounds great! How lovely a day that must be 🥰

[@practicalpen1990]

I've been forced to do physical therapy my entire life (I was born with mild Cerebral Palsy), and this is the first time in 32 years that exercise is not painful torture, I actually enjoyed it, and I can actually see it having a positive impact. Pilates is the way for me! Thanks a ton and have a great year!!!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

What a wonderful message to read, thanks so much for sharing Zyanya and welcome to pilates! I hope you enjoy many wonderful wellbeing sessions with me on the channel. With best wishes, Rachel 🥰

[@janicewilson1190]

Yes I agree with Claire park, I too have found your videos the best. My hip has given me no pain since I’ve found you thanks again JW

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Ah that is so great, I am really pleased to hear how they have helped you Janice. Thanks for sharing x

[@kaisukuhne6737]

my husband and i, both over 70 do these wonderful work outs every morning. they are so very suitable to start our morning, just right amount of challenge. thank you Rachel XX

[@marietremblay3259]

Tank You very much Dear Rachel! Have good day to!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@vivienneunderdown2254]

Enjoy your Pilates lessons such a good way to start the day - thank you

[@catherinekeyes2221]

Greatest morning wake up, work out. Many thanks

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Thank you and have a lovely day! 😊🌟

[@wendyhannan2454]

I just found you Rachel, at 76 I need these exercises, and 10 minutes out of my day is very doable. I can’t wait to get started. Thank you greatly.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

You're so welcome! Lovely to have you join me Wendy. Keep up the great work, just 10 mins a day will really make a huge difference to yor wellbeing over time 🤗

[@kathymartin6645]

Love this! Rachel is an excellent teacher, and this 10 minute routine revs you up for the day.

[@wendyhannan2454]

Yes I just found her 😉 we can all afford 10 minutes of our day. I’m going to start tomorrow. ✅

[@evadelacruz2408]

I love your work outs thank you

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Eva, So pleased you are enjoying the workouts. Rachel

[@melquinn6770]

Live this wake up. Thank you

[@susanbarrett1947]

Just did this routine, think I’ve done it before but I was pushed for time today. It’s great as usual😊 where are you, don’t recognize the venue😂

[@manosivashanmugam9939]

I love doing your pilate routine every morning Rachel ! You are amazing! Thankl you

[@millystassen2951]

Thank you Rachel

[@gillkedgley1527]

What a wonderful start to the day - thank you 🌝

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Aww thank you Gill, do feel free to join me again tomorrow morning! Have a great evening Rachel 😊

[@juliakeddle6916]

Great! I’m not a beginner but have got a lot of aches and pains. This is an excellent class and the advice is in line with the best teachers I have had. Thanks.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Julia, great to hear and thanks for the message. So glad it helped with your aches and pains and you enjoy my teaching style. There's lots more on the channel so do have a look and let me know if there is anything special you would like. Have a great day, Rachel

[@msebik4171]

That was wonderful, thank you Rachel!

[@kristenconte1725]

I just started watching your videos and am already benefitting from the stretches and strength exercises. Thank you so much.

[@styliani-stellayeorgouli6410]

Fantastic, nice voice and no background music!!!

[@gillgoode7470]

One of my favourites!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So glad! 🤗❤️

[@sandranair6765]

Great workout! I absolutely loved it ❤

[@christinemorrison2656]

Love your morning wake up videos

[@hijab63]

Thanks so much for this video. I wanted a pilates routine and felt like if I got on the floor I would not get up due to laziness! I'm up and energized for the activities of the day. Peace n blessings. All the best! Looking forward to next work out💃😊

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Ah thats so nice to hear Rahmah. Thank you very much for taking the time to tell me and I'm delighted you feel energized for the day. Maybe you can try doing it twice or three times a week and build your energy up? My very best wishes to you, Rachel 😊

[@trinaturner952]

I am so pleased to have found your videos, I love Pilates and after moving to France have found it difficult to find a quality class. You are my savior and love your variety of classes enabling me to mix and match your classes depending on my needs. Thank you I can not recommend you enough.

[@christinemorrison2656]

I have been doing Pilates / body balance for number of years, It is great to start the day with a wake up routine for the body and mind during lockdown, I also continue through the day. Thank you i will continue to workout with you everyday.

[@kham7571]

Awsome routine to do on vacation. Especially after flying

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

So pleased to hear that 😊

[@geoffreywhistance6035]

Great help in lockdown situation. Finding this really good.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Good to hear Geoffrey and thanks for letting me know. Keep up the great work !

[@shantischenker-skye1450]

We just discovered you and are enjoying learning Pilates with your guidance! Thank you

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Wonderful! Welcome to the channel Shanti! So glad you are enjoying learning pilates with me. Best wishes and have a lovely day, Rachel 😊

[@veronicaswartz8988]

Thank u Rachel...I just love the morning stretch before getting ready for wk..Veronica Canada

[@dionissiantamati3079]

Thank you! It’s amazing to start your day!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Dionissia, My pleasure, so pleased you enjoyed it. Rachel

[@lynfaackerman4067]

I'm working my way through your exercises to get some variety and really enjoying them all. They have become part of my daily routine now. Thank you so much.

[@lanehenderson4421]

Thank you, this is a great addition to my Bone Builders Class. I love how it keeps me limber and feeling fluid in the joints.

[@micheller6418]

Another good work out I like the breath work is clear

[@margaretevans7264]

I really enjoy doing this routine. I only started doing pilates a few weeks ago, as although I need to lose weight, my joints are a bit stiff! So l usually start off with this one first thing. I feel like it has helped me so much, even in my mind! I have had a bad back this last week, so have just started doing your gentle back exercises and feel much better, thank you Rachel x

[@gildaaddesa6269]

Since the pandemic, I have not been able to stay at my gym. It's been a few weeks that I have been doing your Pilates work out. My first love is Yoga, but you have been a nice change and it's good to be off the floor. Just subscribed today. I got into Ti chi and Quong also is great after or before my workouts. Love your accent and the different backgrounds. Having a background as a dancer is what gave me the confidence to do your classes. Been working out for many years. I will be 84 next month. Thank you for the opportunity to practice with you. Gilda from Florida.

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hello Gilda, lovely to hear from a fellow dancer. So pleased to read how you’re enjoying my standing workouts and as you say, it is nice to be off the floor for a change. Thanks for sharing your story and your kind compliments, so happy you’re enjoying my teaching. Keep up the great work and a big wave from the Uk 🇬🇧 to you in Florida 😊

[@christyprusia2234]

Oh I just found this!!! I loved this for the morning before work!!!! TY! I would Love to see more like this! TY!!!!

[@rachfatcat]

As a very unfit person and a total pilates beginner Ive found this so energising in the morning. I do it mid morning as a break from sitting around homeworking. Thank you!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

I am so pleased this workout is working for you. It does work really well as a break from the desk just to get the blood flowing again. You won't remain unfit if you keep it up! Rachel

[@annemackey1512]

Great “Good morning“ routine! Thank you! 🌞

[@mruduladave835]

Lovely stretch xx

[@millystassen2951]

Thank you Rachel did this routine this morning feeling ready for whatever the day brings xx

[@ceedee4391]

Thank you Rachel, really enjoy your workout and the explanation that goes with it. Keep it up!

[@julieange1363]

This is fantastic and just what I needed to lift my spirit in lockdown. Thank you so much for all your videos 🥰

[@ronitchacham6691]

thank you so much! I greatly enjoy your classes

[@carinadaemen7224]

Thank you Rachel, I love your videos! It makes me happy to do the exercises with a smile on my face. My body likes it too.

[@sabinelloyd8532]

Super routine I can commit to 19 min a day!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Yay! 😀Well done Sabine 🤗

[@Rules5005]

23/6/22 done 👍🏿. It was great stretch in the PM 😃. Thanks Rachel for taking me through the practice 🐱

[@josephinelarosa5173]

Thanks so much! You're great!

[@katekirk7489]

So good. It’s just right for me at the moment and great to do first thing in morning.

[@garlicgirl3149]

This was nice and doable in the morning. I can't do much more than this because my mind and body are not quite connected yet so early. LOL!

[@2012jno]

Did this this morning after a walking workout! It's a great stretch routine.

[@aliceeller5816]

Excellent Thank you

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Most welcome

[@lynnblack6493]

Used as little extra this evening. Lots of creaks as my spring got such a good stretch. Definitely enjoying all the workouts!

[@rolfbohme5515]

Great exercise for home office days! Thanks a lot.

[@melquinn6770]

Just love this wake up stretch, it’s perfect. Thank you

[@RD-gs6fq]

I love this video - thanks Rachel. Nice and quick and easy! I use this routine regularly and have done for the last year. Thank you :)

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Awesome! Thank you so much Robyn! Glad it works for you 😊

[@thuraiaj849]

thank you!!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Great to hear! 😊

[@tessatandler393]

Really was a good way to start the day. Thank you

[@jantaylor9896]

Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Welcome!

[@millystassen2951]

Only had 15minutes, feel ready for the today x

[@millystassen2951]

Thank you great way to start my day x Milly

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hi Milly, It is great that this is part of your routine, well done! Rachel

[@choh6876]

Hi Rachel, Totally love your videos. Been working with beginner exercises and I honestly feel very good after doing them. For me, what makes your videos stand out from the hundreds of others on KZbin is the calm and easy way in which you explain the movements and the breathing patterns that go with them. Simply fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and skills. I would really love to attend one of your sessions when I visit London! Could I make a request? My physiotherapist has advised that I build shoulder strength to avoid my frequent shoulder and neck pain. Could you please post a video on pilates exercises for it? Also, the other day I was doing the workout you explained in your video "10 minute Pilates to build strength". At the end of it, however, my wrists were hurting very bad. Are there any stretches/exercises I could do to avoid/minimise the pain? Thanks!

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Hello there Cho, Thank you very much for your message. Great to hear you are enjoying the videos and my teaching. You'd be very welcome to join class in London when you visit! Thanks for your request - a video with Pilates exercises to build shoulder strength- leave it with me and I'll put something together and film it in the next few weeks. In the meantime, have you seen my Video Tutorial 'How to do a Press Up For beginners'? This will be helpful for you as it explains a modification that will help you build strength in your arms and shoulders without doing a full press up. Also, do check out my Madeira workout called '10 Minute Full Body Pilates for Toned, sculpted body. It's very much focused on upper body work so a good one for you to try. With regard to your wrist pain, this is quite common and is usually simply because the wrists are not used to the weight bearing, if this happens in class I suggest to a client to either rest for a moment and come back to it, or if they are able to, to go down onto their elbows. It's a case of building your strength slowly and it may be that right now it's a little too much for your wrists. My suggestion is keep trying but when you feel the discomfort, transfer the weight down onto your elbows if you can or rest, do another video and come back to it. As with all exercise, it takes time to build strength. Good luck and I'll start working on ideas for a Shoulder strength and neck release video. Best wishes, Rachel

[@choh6876]

@@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat Thanks so much Rachel. I'm eagerly awaiting the shoulder strength video! I did try the exercises in your video 'How to do a Press Up For beginners'. Initial 2-3 reps were great. I did a total of maybe 6-8 reps and all was fine.. until my shoulder started hurting the next day. I guess I either need to do only 2-3 at a time and simultaneously focus on more basic shoulder strengthening exercises. A quick question - how many reps in a session is recommended to see some results on the arms? Also, how frequently should they be done? I haven't yet tried the exercises in '10 Minute Full Body Pilates for Toned, sculpted body' video. I'm looking forward to do them this week. Will also try out the elbow technique to take the weight off the wrists. Maybe doing a few reps on elbow and wrists each would help to ensure that I don't miss out on the exercise! Thanks again! Really appreciate your positive response. Kind regards, Cho

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

@@choh6876 Hello Cho, it sounds like you might have just overdone it a little with the press ups. They are a very strong exercise and if you're shoulders are not used to weight-bearing they can really feel it if you do too much too soon. So your idea is perfect, just build up slowly. I always say a few well executed repetitions is much more beneficial that lots with an incorrect technique as it's important to work the muscles in the right way and avoid overworking or straining the joints. So you have exactly the right idea, just do 2 or 3 and keep doing that until it starts to feel easier then add another and so on. For seeing results in the arms, you want to be doing the exercises 3 -4 times a week- consistency is the key to seeing results.Mixing it up with some on the elbows and some on the wrists will also help build your core strength and shoulder stability. Keep up the great work and have a fabulous day, Rachel 🙂

[@paulasturm9893]

Thank you so much for this video! It's just what I needed to start the day in a good way ☀️

[@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat]

Awww thanks Paula, so pleased to hear that! I've just uploaded my latest workout which you might like to try. It's a night time, feelgood wind down routine to help people relax and sleep better. Have a wonderful day, Rachel 🙂

[@manosivashanmugam9939]

lovely gentle exercises to start off the morning