This short gentle mat routine with Valentina is perfect to open up your body and mobilise your joints. Great to do at the start of your day or to wind down in the evening!
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With thanks to Greville Matthews & Heidi Monsen
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Added March 2026
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Valentina qualified with Body Control Pilates in 2016 and has since gone on to gain her Pilates Matwork Master and Reformer certifications. As well as being a Pilates teacher, she is a professional dancer, dance teacher and artistic director.

Valentina is a passionate, energetic and experienced teacher with a great track record of improving her client’s knowledge and understanding of Pilates. She is results-orientated and dedicated to achieving the highest possible standards. Valentina says: “Pilates is learning how to move the body in the best way possible and my mission is to enable all of my clients to increase their connection to their bodies and to healthy movement. I aim to inspire passion, to share my passion and knowledge and learn from everybody I meet.”
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Filming by Joey Barlow @joeybarlowfilms
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