Pilates Videos

In this video Andy gently takes you through exercises using fascia balls to help mobilise your back.

In this short video Andy walks you through exercises that can help with mobility and flexibility in the hips and legs

A brief explanation of what it means to keep the pelvis in neutral to protect your back from injury and stress. I've condensed my ten years of teaching into three simple tips that will help put you back in control of your joint pain.

Short film showing how to work glute (bum) muscles to support the pelvis and help address lower back weakness. I've condensed my ten years of teaching into three simple tips that will help put you back in control of your joint pain.

You can very quickly build up good balance and improve your hip and lower back strength by simply standing correctly on one leg a couple of times a day. Balance has to be worked on or we lose it. Without balance there is no support structure for the rest of the body.

I've condensed my ten years of teaching into three simple tips that will help put you back in control of your joint pain.

This is a great chance for those with no spine/disk issues to work a little harder. Build you obliques especially if your neck fires on in class. At the very end of the class I show you how to bolster yourself so you can build core and not use your neck. Eventually the neck will stop trying to do everything for you but you need to break the cycle... by doing this class three times a week:) Have fun.

A great basic class to get your lower back moving and work the muscles that stabilise the pelvis and lower back. This class is suitable for everyone, but if you're unsure speak to a movement professional first.

Fun ways to improve your hip flexibility and strength. This video suggests the best ways people can use their bolster to aid their bodily alignment, strengthening exercises and as a sitting accessory in the house. If you currently have un-diagnosed hip issues or a recent replacement - speak to your doctor before making big changes in your movement.

A short video to show how you can ease neck tension and stretch the pectoral muscles with easy any-time movements.

Prevent a build up of tension that creates Plantar Fasciitis with easy and regular movements. A short video with tips as to how to relieve pain caused by Plantar Fasciitis. You'll need a soft spikey massage ball easily available from amazon.

Release neck tension by build shoulder and upper back strength. A short video from Andy with tips as to how to improve your neck and shoulder alignment but most importantly your scapular strength.

Release neck tension by increasing you shoulder strength. In this Leith Pilates video, Andy walks you through a short routine with the Pilates band and how you can use it as a Gym to work out your shoulders, arms, core, back and chest.

In this 16 minute class, Andy walks you through a routine that will help you strengthen your oblique muscles, while also loosening the neck and shoulder muscles. This class is for those who have been doing Pilates for some time and have no chronic pain.

Never attempt a class if you are unsure.

If you suffer from a tight neck during class then this homework video is for you. Learn how to bolster your head and neck and start slowly to reprogram how you move.

Andy will walk you through exercises that will help strengthen your core and alignment, so that when it comes to class you you shouldn't be bothered by tightness.

Andy persuades Sally to feel the benefits of walking barefoot and improving your balance.

Sally and Andy talk about how the environment shapes and often restricts your movement in modern life. Sally has a tour of Andy's house to see what he's changed to improve his daily movement.

In this video Andy shows you how to use the leg roller to help prepare your muscles for the day and exercise and how to use it to strengthen your core.

In this video Andy walks you through movements that help release the thoracic (rib cage) area of the body. Combine this with the scapular video and you'll be all set to reduce your neck and shoulder tension, breathe better and feel more aligned.

In this video Andy shows you 3 easy moves to reset your twisted Pelvis/SI joint. If you've been standing/sitting more on one hip/leg than the other during the day and a little twist creeps in and start to jam up the lower back then try these simple moves to help level things out.

This is a class for balance and only 20 minutes long.

It is for Advanced clients only, so please make sure you are being responsible for your health by choosing the class that is right for you.

This is a short lecture about hip safety when you stretch if you are hypermobile.

Here's a short 20 minute beginners class for you focusing on pelvis strength.

In this 20 minute Beginners Pilates workout, Andy walks you through exercises that can help build strength and balance but at a level suitable for those with back-care issues.

In this class, Andy walks you through 20 minutes of exercises to increase the strength and alignment in the arms - at a back-care level.

In this Advanced class, Andy walks you through exercised to help you build strength and alignment in you arms, shoulders and back. This is a great one if you work at a desk all day and are at an Advanced Pilates level.

In this 25 minute class Andy shows you the importance of stretching for strength and alignment as well as flexibility.

In this video Andy shows you 20 minutes of exercises to help you release tension in your hips through stretching while lying down and standing.

In this 25 minute class Andy shows you the importance of stretching for strength and alignment as well as flexibility.

This is an beginners/back-care class for Leith Pilates clients only and should only be undertaken if you believe you have the capability to do the exercises. As with all Leith Pilates videos you watch and do the classes at your own risk.

A very gentle and careful 25 minute class for those who are in their post natal phase or at a beginners/back care level.

A 25 minute class focusing on rolling up, using safe spinal methods to increase core strength

In this video Andy runs an Advanced level class using weights to strengthen arms & legs

In this class Andy and Ruth run a 23 minute Beginners/ Backcare class using weights to strengthen arms and legs

With most people working from home, the importance in making sure your working environment is not negatively impacting your health is paramount.

In this video Andy shows you a variety of tips and tricks to turn any home office set up into one that will help you stay aligned and pain free including your chair, screen and how to vary your location easily.

This is an informative video where Andy gives tips on how to avoid and how to help heal from knee injury.

Andy and Ruth talk you through toe spreaders and barefoot shoes, both items that can help with your alignment, foot health and and over all posture

In this video Andy walks you through a class designed to strengthen and protect the knees

In this 14 minute video you are shown Prone Exercises such as darts and extensions.

Learn how to strengthen your obliques and core with these side lying exercises

In this class Andy shows you a 22 minute class on how to strengthen your hips

In this class Andy shows you a gentle routine to strengthen and align your shoulders. A great class if you are sitting at a desk all day!

In this video Andy shows you how to strengthen and release your shoulders at an advanced level

In this short video Carrie demonstrates a passive release position and 4 stretches for your hip flexor

Andy has created this informative video to explain the causes of sciatica and also provided tips and links to help prevent and heal it.

In this class Advanced clients can follow Andy through a series of movements to help strengthen and align the body to minimise the impact of hypermobility in joints. This is a more challenging class, for those of you who would prefer a slightly gentler class please see the beginners/backcare Hypermobility class.

This is the beginners/backcare level class Andy has recorded for our Members on the subject of Hypermobility.

In this 30 minute class he and Ruth show you moves for the whole body to help strengthen and align the joints, preventing injury and over extension.

Andy's filmed a new video all about your knees for 2021! In it he talks about alignment, strength and how important it is to use your leg roller on your quads!

In this video Anna explains the importance of a strong and healthy pelvic floor. She also shows you some gentle exercises to help engage and strengthen it. She also includes amendments for those of you who are at a more advance level.

In this video we speak to Michael Adair about Sleep

Here we have a new and updated introduction to the Leith Pilates company and studio. Andy, the CEO and founder, talks you through the main characteristics of Leith Pilates classes, their values and what to expect when you join us... which we hope you do :)

In this video Andy tells you what Pilates is and how it can help you heal from painful joints, become stronger and prevent future injuries

In this short video Andy explains why it is important to stay aligned and move correctly both in the studio and at home

Movements that can be done in your chair to keep you spine moving and happy

Andy shows you a very quick way to stretch your sides and open your ribs while aligning your shoulders

In this short video Andy demonstrates Listing. This is a movement that increases hip mobility and assists in pelvic alignment.