Looking for a Pilates-yoga online video

During lockdown I did ‘Pilates with Katya’ on YouTube. I like her. I think she might do yoga ones too.

My go to yoga work-ous are Sovereign Hands Yoga, aimed at over 60s, I like the pace, the instructor's voice and covers most of what I like to do in a yoga routine.

NHS have video app on chair based Pilates work out it might be worth you looking at it.

Have a look at Girl with the Pilates mat' she has videos for all levels .

Someone did post a link to online Pilates on here a while back and I’m annoyed with myself for not making a note of it because I need to start doing it myself. Since I stopped going to the gym I’ve lost flexibility.

I would suggest finding a teacher with a physio background to go to in person. My pilates teacher knows my body and what is good for it and what won't be, an online class won't offer you that.

In your situation I would look for a local class preferably a stretch one with a qualified instructor.

I would let the instructor know any physical problems that I had and if she is a good one she will then adapt the exercises to your capabilities.

Overtime once you have improved your core strength and flexibility you may be able to go back to Pilates or try Callanetics.

I wonder if you really need to go to Pilates classes to avoid possible injuries .

I'm tempted with Tai Chi classes .They are available just up the road - a two minute walk .

Otherwise , I do static exercises taught to me over 20 years ago by my incredibly fit New Zealand friend .

Whatever you do, avoid “Better Me”
Their Pilates/yoga progs for “seniors” (hate that word) look tempting but they lock you into a monthly sub . I eventually had to get my bank to get my money refunded because of their dodgy “terms & conditions”

Have a look at “gentle stretch class for seniors” on utube. Lots of movements similar to beginners pilates. Might be a good way to get back in.

Recommending exercise routines for another person, especially one who is not entirely fit, is not something we should do - and is well nigh impossible because everyone has a whole set of things they like and don't like in an exercise class.

I do Tai Chi rather than Pilates, butI have a couple of online exercise routines that I do and I found those myself by just searching through the many online sessions available. You can put limiters on your search like length of time.