Welcome to PA Sally. I felt like one of my close friends (an Aussie/Kewie) was leading the class. Even via the computer screen I felt you were watching and guiding and improving my movement. Did find it ironic that you were wearing shoes (pretty unusual for the teachers on this site) thus limiting my understanding of the flat foot position you requested for side stretch. Did I really understand correctly that you wanted both feet planted with soles on the mat?
Hi Joni, Thanks so much for your message - I had thought about this when I was filming - in Australia we have work health and safety legislation that requires soft soled covered footwear in the Pilates studio, so I am very used to wearing covered footwear when I teach. I agree, it's not common globally, but it is for us down under. With Side Support position I like the feet to be on the outer edge (back foot) and inner edge (front foot) with the ankle bones off the floor - this gives a 'flat foot' position relative to the limb and activation around the ankle joint. Let me know if you want any more info on that positioning or exercise. Very happy to hear that you have a good friend in our parts! All best wishes from us aussies ;)
Excellent description. So glad I asked! Thank you for replying so quickly. I often marvel at how well you teachers keep the class moving while still imparting sooo much description. Even so it is simply wonderful to be able to "follow up" in the comment box for even more exacting definition. Looking forward to more mat classes with you.
Thanks for the great class ,Sally totally feel energised after that class - really enjoyed your teaching style . Also enjoyed the reformer class .Looking forward to doing more classes with you on PA
This is such a good class. a well thought out sequence of movements, challenging but doable and keeping interest throughout. I will make this a must do regularly and look to see if there are more classes from Sally