The Calm Core Method

A warm welcome and introduction to the Calm Core Method.

What is the "core"? This video explains the core canister and it's function.

This video will educate you on the pelvic anatomy and how to locate the bony prominence's of your pelvis. The attachments of the pelvic floor is also highlighted.

Amy highlights the common symptoms that women may feel if they have an overactive pelvic floor. Amy recommends an assessment with a women's health physio to have this assessed.

This can be a great way to assess your own pelvic floor and allow you to connect with your pelvic floor from home. It can take practice to be patient with yourself.

Breathing is fundamental but not always done well. This video will show you how to connect with your breath in a few different ways.

Practice moving with your breath which can be really relaxing for the body and mind.

Visualising the pelvic floor and using the breath to release can be really powerful and relaxing. I recommend that you watch the pelvic anatomy & pelvic floor video to help you visualise.

This video will explain how you begin to engage with your deep abdominal muscles, that support the back and work in co-ordination with the pelvic floor.

Learn practical tips to improve your bowel health! In this video, we’ll cover essential strategies like diet adjustments, hydration, and mindful movement practices to support digestion and relieve discomfort. Whether you're managing stress-related symptoms or just looking to optimise gut health, these simple steps can make a big difference. Let’s get started!If you find no improvement please see your GP or a women's health physiotherapist. Please feel free to contact me for further advice.

In this video, we’ll explore direct scar massage techniques specifically designed for C-section recovery. You’ll learn effective methods to gently massage your scar tissue, promoting circulation, reducing adhesions, and enhancing mobility. This hands-on approach supports healing and helps restore sensitivity, empowering you to take an active role in your recovery journey.

This guided pelvic floor relaxation video will help you release tension, improve breath awareness, and gently relax the pelvic floor muscles. Perfect for those experiencing pelvic discomfort, stress, or tightness, this session combines mindful breathing and gentle visualization techniques to promote a sense of ease and balance in your body.

In this video, we focus on the essential practice of connecting with your C-section scar. You'll learn gentle techniques to promote awareness and sensitivity in the scar area, fostering a deeper connection with your body. This guided session encourages mindfulness and helps facilitate healing, empowering you to embrace your recovery journey with confidence and compassion.

In this video, we'll guide you through a standard Pilates warm-up focused on enhancing mobility throughout your body. These dynamic movements will gently awaken your muscles, improve joint flexibility, and prepare you for deeper engagement in your practice. Perfect for all levels, this warm-up will help you feel more agile and ready to move!

In this video, we’ll focus on gentle low back and hip stretches to alleviate tension and improve flexibility. These soothing movements are designed to release tightness, enhance mobility, and promote relaxation in the lower body. Perfect for anyone looking to ease discomfort and restore balance, this session will leave you feeling rejuvenated and aligned.

Join this Pilates session focused on using breath to enhance shoulder and hip mobility. Through gentle exercises, you'll learn how mindful breathing can release tension and improve movement in these key areas. Perfect for those looking to restore balance and flexibility while promoting relaxation.

The APPI Pilates focuses on the importance of breathing, core engagement, and proper alignment to ensure safe and effective movement.

This short Pilates video is designed to help you connect with your deep abdominal muscles, focusing on the transversus abdominis for core stability. Through controlled movements and mindful breathing, you'll engage and activate your core, strengthening the muscles that support your spine and pelvis. The gentle, precise exercises in this session are perfect for building awareness of your deep abdominals, promoting better posture and overall core strength. Suitable for all levels, this video helps establish a strong foundation for Pilates practice.

Designed to strengthen the deep glute muscles, which can become weakened during pregnancy and the early postpartum phase, this workout gently reactivates and strengthens the core and hips to improve stability.

This Pilates video is designed to strengthen the shoulders and activate the deep longitudinal sling, a key muscle chain that supports the spine and glutes.

Enhance your strength and stability with this Pilates session featuring prone exercises designed to target the posterior chain and strengthen your head and neck. Through a series of controlled movements, you’ll improve your posture, increase back strength, and cultivate awareness in your neck and shoulders. Perfect for anyone looking to build a strong foundation and support overall body alignment.

This Pilates video gently increases the abdominal challenge by incorporating controlled arm and leg movements to gradually increase the load.

Challenge your core with this intermediate Pilates session focusing on abdominal strength! This workout features dynamic exercises that engage your deep core muscles while improving stability and control. Perfect for those ready to take their practice to the next level, you'll build endurance and enhance your overall core function!

Activate and strengthen your glutes with this intermediate Pilates session! Featuring a variety of targeted exercises, you'll engage your glute muscles for improved stability, posture, and overall strength. Perfect for those ready to challenge themselves and sculpt their lower body while enhancing functional movement!

Take your practice to the next level with this intermediate Pilates session focused on four-point exercises! This workout emphasizes stability and strength, engaging your core, glutes, and back muscles. Through a series of dynamic movements, you'll enhance coordination and balance, making it ideal for those looking to deepen their Pilates practice and improve functional strength!

Push your limits with this advanced Pilates session focused on Level 1 abdominal exercises! Designed to challenge your core strength and stability, this workout features dynamic movements that engage your entire abdominal region. Ideal for experienced practitioners, you'll refine your technique and build endurance while achieving a strong, toned midsection!

Elevate your core workout with this advanced Pilates session focusing on Level 2 abdominal exercises, including the dynamic criss-cross! This challenging routine is designed to intensify your core engagement while incorporating complex movements that enhance strength and stability. Perfect for experienced practitioners, you'll refine your technique, push your limits, and achieve a powerful, sculpted midsection!

Challenge your core and upper body strength with this advanced Pilates session focusing on abdominals and shoulders using plank variations! This workout features dynamic exercises that engage your core, enhance shoulder stability, and build overall endurance. Perfect for seasoned practitioners looking to refine their technique and push their limits while achieving a powerful, well-rounded workout!

This beginner Pilates class gently guides you through a full-body workout, starting with a warm-up to prepare your muscles and joints for movement.

Through a series of accessible exercises, you'll build core stability and enhance glute engagement while improving posture and alignment. Perfect for those new to Pilates or looking to establish a solid foundation for their practice!

You'll strengthen your core and enhance stability through a series of controlled movements. This workout emphasizes proper alignment and engages your entire body, making it ideal for building foundational strength and improving overall functionality.

Enhance your strength and stability with this Pilates session featuring prone exercises designed to target the posterior chain and strengthen your head and neck. Through a series of controlled movements, you’ll improve your posture, increase back strength, and cultivate awareness in your neck and shoulders. Perfect for anyone looking to build a strong foundation and support overall body alignment.

This intermediate Pilates class focuses on building strength and stability in the core and glutes. Through dynamic abdominal work and targeted glute exercises, you’ll challenge your endurance and refine your control. Perfect for those looking to deepen their practice, this session will leave you feeling powerful and centered!

This intermediate Pilates class centers on the double tabletop position, adding intensity to build core strength and stability. With a series of progressively challenging moves, you'll activate deep abdominal muscles and enhance your control. Perfect for those ready to elevate their practice and test their endurance!

This intermediate Pilates class targets the glutes and lateral sling to boost stability, balance, and gait strength. Through focused exercises, you’ll activate key muscles along the sides of the body, enhancing coordination and support for smoother, stronger walking. Ideal for those looking to improve functional movement and stability.

This advanced Pilates class hones in on the rectus abdominis and obliques for a powerful abdominal workout designed to sculpt and define. With challenging exercises to engage the six-pack muscles and waist-cinching obliques, you’ll build core strength, endurance, and a more streamlined midsection. Perfect for those ready to take their core training to the next level!

Challenge your core and upper body strength with this advanced Pilates session focusing on abdominals and shoulders using plank variations! This workout features dynamic exercises that engage your core, enhance shoulder stability, and build overall endurance. Perfect for seasoned practitioners looking to refine their technique and push their limits while achieving a powerful, well-rounded workout!

This advanced Pilates class targets both upper and lower abdominals for a balanced, full-core challenge. With dynamic exercises that engage the entire abdominal wall, you'll build strength, stability, and endurance from top to bottom. Perfect for those looking to intensify their core workout and achieve deep abdominal activation!

Transform your core and lower body strength with this intermediate Pilates session focusing on abdominals and glutes! This workout combines targeted exercises to engage your core while effectively sculpting and activating your glute muscles. Perfect for those looking to challenge their endurance and enhance overall body stability!

This advanced Pilates class targets both abs and glutes for a powerful, full-body challenge. Through intense core and glute exercises, you’ll build deep abdominal strength and glute power, enhancing stability, endurance, and control. Perfect for those looking to elevate their strength and sculpt their core and lower body!

Daily rituals are short, guided practices designed to bring moments of calm, connection, and strength into your day. With gentle movement and breathwork, they help you ease tension, support your core and pelvic health, and feel more grounded.

This daily ritual uses a gentle overhead reach to open your posture, create space through your ribs, and release tension in the shoulders and back. Paired with steady breathing, it helps you feel lighter, taller, and more energised.

This session uses spikey balls to release tension in the glutes, hips, and lower body, improving mobility and reducing muscle tightness. Gentle, targeted pressure helps release fascia, ease discomfort, and enhance movement efficiency. Perfect as a recovery session or to complement strength training. Suitable for all levels.

This guided pelvic floor relaxation video will help you release tension, improve breath awareness, and gently relax the pelvic floor muscles. Perfect for those experiencing pelvic discomfort, stress, or tightness, this session combines mindful breathing and gentle visualization techniques to promote a sense of ease and balance in your body.

Experience relief with this Pilates session focused on upper back and shoulder release using spiky balls! This targeted practice incorporates self-myofascial release techniques to alleviate tension and tightness in the upper back and shoulders. Perfect for all levels, you'll learn how to use spiky balls to enhance mobility, improve posture, and promote relaxation, leaving you feeling rejuvenated!