If you’re looking for a short Pilates session that’s safe, gentle, and effective for older adults, this 8-minute routine is the perfect place to start. Designed with simplicity and accessibility in mind, it helps improve core strength, enhance upper-back mobility, and support confident, comfortable movement in everyday life.
Whether you want to maintain independence, ease stiffness, or simply enjoy a little movement break, this routine offers everything you need in a calm, supportive format.
Why This Routine Works
This session, led by Hannah from Move Wilder, uses slow, controlled movements that are ideal for seniors. You’ll explore exercises such as:
- The “Cat Flap Letter Box” – a playful, functional movement that encourages spinal mobility.
- Upper-Back Release Stretch – a gentle way to reduce stiffness, improve posture, and relax tension in the shoulders and thoracic spine.
Each exercise focuses on enhancing posture, stability, and mobility while keeping the body safe and supported.
Perfect for At-Home Movement
The routine requires no equipment—just a mat (or soft carpet) and a willingness to move. With only 8 minutes needed, it fits easily into your day and can even be used as a morning warm-up, a midday mobility break, or a soothing evening unwind.
Watch the Full Routine
Start your gentle Pilates session here:
👉 https://youtu.be/aTAMwrTdORU
Save the video so you can return to it anytime, and feel free to share it with a friend or family member who might enjoy a little extra strength and mobility in their week.
Moving well is possible at every age—and even a few minutes a day can make a meaningful difference.
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