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Accessories

Fitness Ball

Benefits of using the ball for pregnancy

Maintains correct posture while exercising
Lessens the impact on a pregnant body
Works the pelvic floor
Safely strengthens the abdominals
Allows for greater mobility in the pelvic region which is beneficial for birthing (see our Pregnancy Fitness Program)
Is a great birthing tool

Benefits of using the ball Postpartum

Offers support for a vulnerable body
Rehabilitates the core muscles
Addresses the pelvic floor and spine
Great tool for bouncing a fussy baby (see our Postpartum Rehabilitation Program)

General benefits of using the ball

Aligns the spine
Keeps pressure off vulnerable areas like hips and knees
Works deep stabilizing muscles in the trunk and spine
Lessens impact on joints
Modifies certain exercises
Just plain FUN!



65cm Pink Stability Ball $14.95 PRICE SLASHED FROM $29.95 TO $14.95!!! We are having a CLEARANCE on our stability balls to make room for more great accessories & small equipment. Great gift idea: Buy a ball and our new book "The Pilates Way to Birth"

Videos and DVDs

Healing Exercises for a
Diastasis recti and C section

This dvd will teach you to recognise a diastasis recti and how to help heal this condition using pilates based exercises. Using the information in this dvd you will be able to test for a diastasis and learn the contraindications for regular exercise.

For those with a c section this dvd will show you a five week program using breath and pilates based exercises to gently promote heailing and safely rehabilitate the incision area.

This dvd is recommended for instructors and physical therapists but is useful to women during the post partum period.

Approximate running time: 90 minutes



Healing Exercises for Diastasis Recti DVD $39.95

Books

The Pilates Way to Birth

The long awaited book is FINALLY HERE! A lot of thought & careful planning have gone into this book which is written and designed for the Pilates instructor. Spiral-bound to allow the book to lay flat while you work through each exercise. Laminated covers to withstand frequent handling. More than 300 colorful photos & illustrations to help walk you through each exercise.

Topics covered in this book are: The Physiology of Pregnancy, Anatomy for Pregnancy, Breathing, Relaxation & Visualization. The exercise sections covered Pilates Mat, Reformer & Cadillac; and using the Ball for Labor.

Get it at the introductory price of US$59.95 Shipping is only $5.00 for USA or $16.00 for International.



Pilates Applications for Pregnancy Introductory Price of $59.95

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RETURN POLICY:
DVDs, Videos and Books are not refundable. Exchange only.
For all other merchandise, please return it within 14 days for a full refund minus 15% restocking fee. Shipping charges are not refundable.
All exchanges and returns require a Return Authorization Number.

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