Pilates Videos

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 :)

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 video we speak to Michael Adair about Sleep

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.