Lumiere Pilates

03/06/2026

Another wonderful, happy client 🤍 Precision-based Pilates, real change in how she moves and feels, and we are just at the beginning of my clients journey.

02/06/2026

Lifting the legs up and down on the reformer with a magic circle squeezed between the ankles can target a few things at once, depending on position and spring load:

Main benefits

1. Inner thigh activation (adductors)
The squeeze on the magic circle recruits the inner thighs. That can help:

* Pelvic stability
* Midline connection
* Leg alignment awareness
* Support for deep core co-contraction

You’ll often feel that “zip up through the centre” effect.

2. Deep core challenge
When you lift/lower the legs, especially in supine tabletop / legs extended, the abdominals work to:

* Resist lumbar arching
* Control pelvic position
* Manage load transfer from legs → trunk

The circle can sometimes make people find TA/pelvic floor connection more clearly.

3. Hip stability + control
Maintaining equal pressure into the circle asks the hips to stabilise rather than wobble or rotate. Useful for:

* Hip control
* Femur tracking awareness
* Balanced muscle recruitment side to side

4. Lower abdominal endurance
If the movement is controlled (not momentum-driven), the lowering phase especially challenges:

* Lower abs
* Obliques
* Eccentric control

5. Neuromuscular focus / proprioception
The circle gives feedback:
“Are both legs working equally?”
“Am I losing connection?”
“Am I gripping hip flexors?”

31/05/2026

This is where I get to every weekend… very fortunate to have this place to switch off and reset.

28/05/2026

This week’s warriors 💛
Showing up in the heat, pushing through, and still giving everything on the Reformer 🔥

Hot classes hit different… more focus, more sweat, more reset. Cold towels waiting, fresh water ready, and a space that always meets you where you are.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your sign to come try it.
Timetable + bookings via link in bio. 🔥

25/05/2026

Tomorrow at the studio ✨
A beautiful day of movement ahead. Two classes now waitlisted 🤍 thank you for the support 🤍
To join the waitlist or book on remaining spaces click on link to the website in my bio which will take you to the booking app. @

25/05/2026

Give me a sunset.. especially one that comes on the tail end of a long sunny bank holiday weekend!! 🌞🌞 Lumiere Pilates open as normal on Tuesday. Don’t forget to hydrate.. it’s going to be a warm week ahead.

22/05/2026

This is the part no one sees — class planning, refining, and thinking about every body that will walk through the door.

21/05/2026

Every body carries its own unique strengths, histories and injuries…with a small 3 group reformer class we can tailor to all the above for the strongest version of you. Check out the website at www.lumierepilates and book now.

21/05/2026

20/05/2026

What a first week so far, with another 2 busy days until the weekend ✨
Busy classes, studio prep, reformers constantly moving, and watching the space come to life. Thank you to everyone who’s supported, booked, shared and stepped through the door already ✨.