Man Rachel you are a gem! I have arthritis in my cervical vertebrae and I cry in pain when my nerve gets pinched. I need to elongate not only my spine but strengthen those muscles. Can you show more to include those muscle strengthening also 🙏🏼
Hello Rachael This workout make me feel even better than I was because I was doing a little dance movement before I log into your site. I felt all my pours open up and the body felt wonderful. Thank you very much. 😂❤❤❤
I can't thank you enough for those wonderful videos. I have scoliosis and for the first time in my adult life, I'm able to exercise without pain. Thank you always ❤
Hi Rachel! I've been doing a lot of heavy lifting lately (looking after my Mom with Parkinson's who falls a lot and has difficulty getting up out of bed) and have hurt my back and pulled so many things that I have been afraid to get back into exercising out of fear of making things worse. I have to say Rachel, your exercises and stretches have so far been a wonderful way to ease back in. The breathing directions you give also are very welcome and important to someone like me, who might otherwise hold her breath a little too long! 😅 Thank you so much! I feel so good after every session with you. I can pick up my toddler again too, more confident and less worried about hurting old pulls and injuries. I just had to share how much better I feel already after only my first week with you. I look forward to my day 8 tomorrow! Cheers and thanks again for your clearly explained and easy to follow videos! You are awesome! 💐
This morning I woke up stiff and tight (as usual) & had to uncurl reminding me of a praying mantis. Don't know if that's accurate scientifically, but it is the image I get. Found your video on You Tube and am soo grateful. Had a total hip replacement over two years ago and then fell causing another hip injury. It hurts to walk even with a cane so I've been babying myself and sitting too which I know is the Kiss of Death. I have bookmarked your video and will make it part of my morning practice after I meditate. I just turned 75 and am not ready to give up yet! Thank you for a wonderful routine. All the best. Kathe in St Augustine, Florida.
In a fall 3 weeks' ago the top of my femur was fractured just below the hip. I've been largely bed & seat bound since then & dependent on crutches. I've been doing the necessary leg exercises but the upper body & spine have been feeling stiff & uncomfortable. I'm thrilled to say that I managed this class without losing my balance & feel so much better. I've missed doing your Pilates classes especially as I cannot get on the floor yet so this class was fantastic for me. Thank you 🥰🌹
Hello Rachel. I’m María from Mexico. I’m 65 and I thank you so much for your routines for seniors. I’ve been working for a couple of months and finally I’m trying a little more challenging exercises. You are sooooo good!!! 😁😁🥰🥰
Two months later I think we should do this every morning moving the spine and what I also do. Thx was great again, I could keep my arms together moving backwards.❤😊❤
Just did it as I feel stiff and achy around my lower back and middle even though I've been doing my stretching exercises daily for at least 20 minutes. I blame it on the unexpected period that came with cramps and lower backache, I understand I'm at the perimenopause stage (periods aren't consistent) at 54 years old (55 in a few days). I loved it, however, I had to go sideways to see what you were doing as well as hear to ensure I was doing it right the first time around. Your instructions were as clear as always Rachel, thank you for another great session.
Great Saturday session, and reminder to keep up with posture work! Don’t know if I’m 2 inches taller, but I know ataxia and brain surgery deficits cause fatigue and slumping shoulders (plus I sit more), so wonderful reminder and addition to playlist! Thanks for all you do!😊
Great posture class & so helpful to think about when just walking and going about our daily routines. Aging has reduced my height and thus more slouching. Felt really good after🥰
I agree with you, Yvonne. Rachel's class is very helpful and motivating, and I, like you, stay aware during my day to keep my head in line with the top of the spine. Tilting my chin up a little helps. But I do this check many times a day....when passing a mirror or my reflection in a window. This helps correct bad habits that are often hard to overcome. I notice this with many people my age who constantly drop their heads forward, unaware.
This session would solve so many back and shoulder pain issues. You are so right to point out how much taller and straighter we would all feel if we did this regularly. By the way, you look lovely and very spring like in your outfit. We are a long way from that here 💕🌼
Another great one, thank you! I was really feeling it in my neck and back after working from home and not having the best office set up, and this really helped. Thank you.
Thank you so much. I have chronical pain and this is very different from what my doctors shown to me, so am very happy to discover new exercises and break the routine. And I realise I have much to learn !! Thanks a lot
This was really perfect. My back muscles "rebelled" the next day after our Friday session and this really, really helped get rid of that stiff, constricted feeling. I loved your 10 minute spinal mobility video and this one does even more. It is great!
This is a fantastic routine. I've got a bad lower back at the moment and this has really got my spine moving and I felt 2 inches taller afterwards. Thank you so much.
My aunt was a great believer in the importance of good posture. When I was young, she insisted on “standing/walking tall” and would have me practise walking around the house with a book on my head. I often thanked her as I grew older, especially during my pregnancies, as I never experienced back pain. The spinal exercises that you presented did help me feel taller, and even though I like the video for that reason, I think I really liked it because it evoked beautiful memories of her, as she passed many years ago. Thanks again Rachel for all your planning and sharing your expertise. BTW your walk off at the end of the video was precious.
Thank you for this session! As someone with scoliosis and some c6 pinched nerve, it helped me with the pain im feeling after a long day of working behind my desk.
Absolutely amazing...I will do this particular video many times! Thank you so much for all your videos. They have helped me so much in my battle with rheumatoid arthritis.
Wonderful exercises, I already feel much better after these twenty minutes. And I enjoy your pronunciation - not the most important thing in a pilates video, I know, but it makes listening to the instructions so much more pleasant.
🌻👏👏👏 This New session IS great. Now, I feel so good... Thank you Rachel ♥️ In our present turmoil World, I wish you PEACE for you and your family as well for your followers. God Bless You ALL. Marie from Cannes 🇨🇵
Looked in mirror. I look great! And definitely straighter!
Omg that felt amazing ! Thank you!!! ❤
You're so welcome! Really happy for you ❤️🤗
Man Rachel you are a gem! I have arthritis in my cervical vertebrae and I cry in pain when my nerve gets pinched. I need to elongate not only my spine but strengthen those muscles. Can you show more to include those muscle strengthening also 🙏🏼
I 😘 ve the standing sessions. Thanks for this one. I feel looser now for sure.
You're so welcome!
Loved this elongation. Look fabulous now right. Thanks 😊❤
Thank you. Excellent workout!
Really enjoyed this workout today. Thank you.
That was brilliant!
Love this one! Thank you so much!
Well. I thought I was pretty strong in this area…. But I felt that! I will return to this again and again.
Hello Rachael
This workout make me feel even better than I was because I was doing a little dance movement before I log into your site.
I felt all my pours open up and the body felt wonderful.
Thank you very much.
😂❤❤❤
I can't thank you enough for those wonderful videos. I have scoliosis and for the first time in my adult life, I'm able to exercise without pain. Thank you always ❤
My posture is improving. I have scoliosis so this is a great routine. HELLO from an US expat in the Philippines
I can't believe. It feels taller! Love it!
This is such an important area for women to address Rachel and I welcome more ‼️♥️
Thank you Kris, glad this was helpful. And you're so right, it is really important for all women ❤️
Thankyou Rachel... I enjoyed this one. I actually could do all the moves and feel great after it.
Day 7 of the 2024 Jan 30 Day challenge. ❤
Yay!!! Well done 😘
Walking tall - thank you 😊
This feels FANTASTIC! such a great antidote to too much computer, texting on the phone, and driving!
One of my favorites, always effective! 💫🌷
Good one. Agreed. Posture feels great.
Time crunch, switching today’s 30 minute session from play list to tomorrow, doing this today, excellent and stretchy!
Wonderful!
Love this workout. I do this several times a week to relieve back and neck pain from sitting too long at my desk for work.
Wonderful! So glad it helps you 😊
Loved this Rachel x
This was pure magic for the spine 💕
Thank you, Rachel! I'm so glad I found you.
I’m seven feet tall now. Thanks. Your friend across the pond.
Love this too! So glad I've found this channel!
Thanks - I love this workout - I always feel taller !
Straight as a Board. That's me after my workout!
Love the healing you bring beautiful Rachel!
This was great! I feel so tall! I'm going to go schedule my audition with the Rockettes.
=🤩 Love it!
Love this standing Pilates for spinal mobility and great posture. Want more for spinal mobility.🤗🤗🤗🤗
woo ! very good indeed !! At 5ft 0" and 65 yrs old I need every single bit of an inch stretch! thanks
Hi Rachel! I've been doing a lot of heavy lifting lately (looking after my Mom with Parkinson's who falls a lot and has difficulty getting up out of bed) and have hurt my back and pulled so many things that I have been afraid to get back into exercising out of fear of making things worse. I have to say Rachel, your exercises and stretches have so far been a wonderful way to ease back in. The breathing directions you give also are very welcome and important to someone like me, who might otherwise hold her breath a little too long! 😅 Thank you so much! I feel so good after every session with you. I can pick up my toddler again too, more confident and less worried about hurting old pulls and injuries. I just had to share how much better I feel already after only my first week with you. I look forward to my day 8 tomorrow! Cheers and thanks again for your clearly explained and easy to follow videos! You are awesome! 💐
that feels great -I'm already sitting straighter. Definitely feel taller! Thanks Rachel
Wonderful!😊
This morning I woke up stiff and tight (as usual) & had to uncurl reminding me of a praying mantis. Don't know if that's accurate scientifically, but it is the image I get. Found your video on You Tube and am soo grateful. Had a total hip replacement over two years ago and then fell causing another hip injury. It hurts to walk even with a cane so I've been babying myself and sitting too which I know is the Kiss of Death. I have bookmarked your video and will make it part of my morning practice after I meditate. I just turned 75 and am not ready to give up yet! Thank you for a wonderful routine. All the best. Kathe in St Augustine, Florida.
Two days in a row and I can't believe how much more movement I felt! Great.
Wow. This one is powerful. I feel so much better.
God blees you ❤
I love your class, just discovered it a few weeks ago in TH-cam. ❤was mostly doing dance or exercising. You are great and a very classy lady.😊
Thank you enjoy this video 🙏💕
In a fall 3 weeks' ago the top of my femur was fractured just below the hip. I've been largely bed & seat bound since then & dependent on crutches. I've been doing the necessary leg exercises but the upper body & spine have been feeling stiff & uncomfortable. I'm thrilled to say that I managed this class without losing my balance & feel so much better. I've missed doing your Pilates classes especially as I cannot get on the floor yet so this class was fantastic for me. Thank you 🥰🌹
Hello Rachel. I’m María from Mexico. I’m 65 and I thank you so much for your routines for seniors. I’ve been working for a couple of months and finally I’m trying a little more challenging exercises. You are sooooo good!!! 😁😁🥰🥰
Oh my! Going through a lot of stress and having to take long car rides. This session was a lifesaver!
I am on vacation in Punta Cana and I had to get in my workout with you. ❤
I feel amazing❤❤❤
I feel amazing!! Thank you so much for this video.
For the first time I'm was able to exercise for spinal mobility without pain!
You're so welcome! And I’m so happy you are pain free - that’s wonderful. Keep up the great work 🤗❤️
Rachel always wears amazing Pilates kit - simply fabulous...
Yes day 7 in 2024. I loved standing pilates again. And my cat kept sleeping aside all long. Thanks xxx❤😊❤😊.
Wonderful! xxx
Two months later I think we should do this every morning moving the spine and what I also do. Thx was great again, I could keep my arms together moving backwards.❤😊❤
Yes my posture definitely improved, I hope it lasts.
My posture definitely feels better for that. Brilliant, Rachel
Martha from Illinois thank you I was away without my Laptop and I missed you . Thank you the pilates workout stretches were Excellent.
Thank you. I feel wonderful. 🥰
Thank you lovely lady.
That was marvelous. 💐
Just did it as I feel stiff and achy around my lower back and middle even though I've been doing my stretching exercises daily for at least 20 minutes. I blame it on the unexpected period that came with cramps and lower backache, I understand I'm at the perimenopause stage (periods aren't consistent) at 54 years old (55 in a few days). I loved it, however, I had to go sideways to see what you were doing as well as hear to ensure I was doing it right the first time around. Your instructions were as clear as always Rachel, thank you for another great session.
Yessss my body really feel different 🥰
This is my favorite set of exercises - transformative, esp in the early morning!
wonderful, thanks so much for doing these videos, they have helped my spinal mobility greatly
That’s great to hear Caren, keep up the good work 😊
Great Saturday session, and reminder to keep up with posture work! Don’t know if I’m 2 inches taller, but I know ataxia and brain surgery deficits cause fatigue and slumping shoulders (plus I sit more), so wonderful reminder and addition to playlist! Thanks for all you do!😊
Thank You Rachelle Have AGoodDay
Great exercises! I have osteoporosis and Parkinson’s so the ones for balance are extremely important for me. Thank you!
You're so welcome! xx
Loved this one!! Wow!!
Great class and beautiful outfit btw :)!
Thank you so much! 🌹
Love this repeat often
Wonderful 😊
Feeing taller, Thank you ❤
So glad x
Thanks!
You're welcome Paulette, thanks for your donation today 😊
Great posture class & so helpful to think about when just walking and going about our daily routines. Aging has reduced my height and thus more slouching. Felt really good after🥰
I agree with you, Yvonne. Rachel's class is very helpful and motivating, and I, like you, stay aware during my day to keep my head in line with the top of the spine. Tilting my chin up a little helps. But I do this check many times a day....when passing a mirror or my reflection in a window. This helps correct bad habits that are often hard to overcome. I notice this with many people my age who constantly drop their heads forward, unaware.
I enjoyed that, thank you🌸🌸🌸
You’re welcome 😊
You are amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks for a great workout, it feels great!
You're so welcome! 😉
Oh I loooooved this!
Soooo good❤
This session would solve so many back and shoulder pain issues. You are so right to point out how much taller and straighter we would all feel if we did this regularly. By the way, you look lovely and very spring like in your outfit. We are a long way from that here 💕🌼
Another great one, thank you! I was really feeling it in my neck and back after working from home and not having the best office set up, and this really helped. Thank you.
Oh my goodness! This is a brilliant routine for the spine! I feel so much better now. Thank you 😊 Xx
Excellent !!
Lovely Rachel, after a winter stint on my allotment! X
Wonderful Julie xx
Thanks
You are very welcome - thank you too! ❤️
Thank you!
You're welcome! 😉
Thank you!!!
Loved it!!!!!
Wow! Great!
Thank you so much Rachel, this was enjoyable. And will no doubt help me through the MS.
Thank you so much. I have chronical pain and this is very different from what my doctors shown to me, so am very happy to discover new exercises and break the routine. And I realise I have much to learn !! Thanks a lot
This was really perfect. My back muscles "rebelled" the next day after our Friday session and this really, really helped get rid of that stiff, constricted feeling. I loved your 10 minute spinal mobility video and this one does even more. It is great!
This is a fantastic routine. I've got a bad lower back at the moment and this has really got my spine moving and I felt 2 inches taller afterwards. Thank you so much.
this is fun!
Absolutely perfect; and you look radiant, strong, beautiful and happy ❤
My aunt was a great believer in the importance of good posture. When I was young, she insisted on “standing/walking tall” and would have me practise walking around the house with a book on my head. I often thanked her as I grew older, especially during my pregnancies, as I never experienced back pain. The spinal exercises that you presented did help me feel taller, and even though I like the video for that reason, I think I really liked it because it evoked beautiful memories of her, as she passed many years ago. Thanks again Rachel for all your planning and sharing your expertise. BTW your walk off at the end of the video was precious.
Love this one too. I feel taller and my posture feels fabulous! Thank-u!
Wonderful!
Thanks🤗
Welcome 😊
Thanks Rachel, I really like these exercises to improve posture 💐
Thank you so much, dear girl. I happened upon you today, and followed along. Really enjoyed it. I’ll continue to exercises with you. Best.
Really liked it
Thank you for this session! As someone with scoliosis and some c6 pinched nerve, it helped me with the pain im feeling after a long day of working behind my desk.
Lovely, especially for those of us who have bad posture and are looking for ways to improve it. Thank you so much!
Absolutely amazing...I will do this particular video many times! Thank you so much for all your videos. They have helped me so much in my battle with rheumatoid arthritis.
Wonderful exercises, I already feel much better after these twenty minutes. And I enjoy your pronunciation - not the most important thing in a pilates video, I know, but it makes listening to the instructions so much more pleasant.
🌻👏👏👏 This New session IS great. Now, I feel so good...
Thank you Rachel ♥️
In our present turmoil World, I wish you PEACE for you and your family as well for your followers.
God Bless You ALL.
Marie from Cannes 🇨🇵
Loved it and have to be honest, very thankful for the rest breaks!