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Martha

Before I started Bed Pilates, I felt completely at a loss for how I could move my body without huge relapses or increased pain and symptoms.

Martha

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Martha taking a selfie with her fluffy grey-and-white cat, both lying on her purple Pilates mat.

A picture of Martha taking a selfie with her cat. They are both lying on her purple Pilates mat. Martha is dressed in a grey hoody. her cat is fluffy, grey and white.

Before I started Bed Pilates I felt completely at a loss for how I could ever get my body moving in a way that didn’t end in huge relapses or increased pain and symptoms.

I felt extremely disconnected from my body, unable to rest, and unsure how to move in a way that felt kind to myself.

As someone that has always loved exercise, being unable and scared to exercise and safely move my body felt like a tremendous loss and I often found myself trapped in cycles of being too harsh and punishing my body and then unable to move for days/weeks/months afterwards.

After a month of trying Mobilates I felt so much more in touch with my body, including increased awareness of what are good and beneficial moves for my body.

I feel SO much more able to actually relax and have found that it really helps reduce my pain on flare days. I feel stronger and more confident when moving, which has been amazing.

One of the most amazing things I have (re)discovered through Mobilates is how to actually enjoy movement again in a way that makes me feel like I’m being so kind to myself rather than always punishing my body.

I’ve never been able to meditate as I struggle to switch off for even 2 minutes but I now find the second I begin the relaxation part of the session, I can actually switch off and go to a really peaceful place which is also so incredibly important for my mental and physical health.

I always feel better (physically, mentally, or both) after a session.

Mobilates has helped me gain confidence, strength, and the ability to love my body and exercise in a way I haven’t been able to for as long as I can remember.

I cannot thank Mobilates enough for what it’s offered me even in this short time.

Martha sitting on the floor in a black outfit and grey hoody, giving a thumbs up and smiling.

Martha sitting on the floor

Martha is lying on her side in bed with her grey and white fluffy cat. She looks sad and unwell.

Martha in bed with her cat

Martha's fluffy grey and white cat hiding under her purple Pilates mat

Martha’s cat under mat

Martha wearing a grey cap smiling. She has long blond hair and is wearing a white t shirt.at the camera. S

Martha in a cap smiling

Martha sitting in her wheelchair with a bag on her lap, smiling, wearing a denim jacket and green trousers.

Martha sitting in a wheelchair