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Fletcher Pilates Apparatus & Advanced Training

byAkshata JoshiMostly Online; In-person sessions in BengaluruStarts from95,000 per full certification courseView full gallery

Movement goes beyond the mat. Discover how the Reformer, Cadillac, and Spine Corrector can deepen your practice, improve alignment, and help you find strength through the Fletcher method.

Using a towel and a spine corrector, I am moving through a standing lateral flexion series. This is a great example of Fletcher Towelwork, which helps to open the sides of the body and improve posture.

This is a throwback to 2018, using the spine corrector for a deep back extension. This piece of equipment is incredible for mobilizing the spine and releasing tension after a long day.

During my first job as a Pilates trainer, I loved to play with acrobatic movements like this handstand on the ladder barrel. It was a way for me to keep my sanity and explore the full capabilities of my body.

Another angle of a handstand practice in the studio. Finding my balance upside down helped me stay grounded while I was learning to navigate the fitness world in India and adapt my teaching style.

The Pilates Reformer is an amazing piece of equipment. Here I am demonstrating a leg series that challenges core stability while strengthening the lower body.

A quiet evening practice on the spine corrector. This video shows a series of movements that focus on spinal articulation, moving through flexion and extension with control.

This is a powerful extension exercise on the Reformer with the long box. It is a fantastic way to open the chest and strengthen the entire back of the body, which can instantly lift your mood.

I often struggle with perfectionism, but movement helps me let that go. This sequence on the spine corrector is a reminder to fall in love with the process, not just the final product.

This video shows a dynamic flow on various Pilates apparatus, including the Wunda Chair and Spine Corrector. It was a day I took time out to move for myself, to find the support and strength I needed.

When you do not have a ladder barrel, the Cadillac can be used for a wonderful full body stretch. This sequence shows how to use the equipment to create length and release tension in the hamstrings and spine.

About Beyond the Mat: Apparatus & Advanced Work

People often ask if the equipment is 'harder' than mat work. It’s not really about difficulty—it’s about access. When I work on the Reformer or Cadillac, these pieces of apparatus give me the specific support I need to find a depth in my spine that gravity sometimes prevents on the floor.

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