Please note that you will not be required to bring the full list of equipment for Beginner's courses. Your head will sink into a cushion and you can often move around to find that comfortable spot. Cushions and pillows are soft, but they are still firm enough to provide effective support.

This head pad would be recommended for anyone who simply wants a simple but reliable head support for Pilates. The firm foam will provide all the support you need, whilst also giving you a tool that can open up a whole new range of movements to improve your overall functional fitness. The HarderWill Wedges are a fantastic all-round piece of exercise equipment. These seamingly simple foam wedges can transform a whole host of exercises and movements. The incline on the wedges mean you can use them as pads to support your head during Pilates too. The dense foam creates a very firm surface with little give. This makes it suitable for those looking for a head support where comfort isn’t as important as versatility. There are lots of mats out there. Below are links to the class mats I have previously used and a roll-up mat recommended by a client. The StrongTek foam pad can be used for all sorts of exercises and Pilates movements, including a head rest. The dense foam creates a supportive yet firm cushioning that you can rest your head on.The cushion balances support and comfort very well. Your head sinks into it, creating a comfortable rest, yet the cushion core is firm enough to feel like your head has adequate support. Use to support, stabilise and align your body. Extend and reach your body further, increase the intensity of your stretches.

There are different strengths of resistance bands. The legs are stronger than the arms, so you can work with more resistance with leg exercises. For arms, I recommend you use a beginner level of band and for the legs an intermediate level. In an ideal world, you would have 2 bands for this reason. If you only invest in one band, I recommend the beginner level. This Pilates head support would be perfect for anyone who wants to prioritize comfort and who may also want to use the head support for other activities. For example, this would also make a great travel pillow, or even for use sleeping. We rate this highly due to the versatility of it and the fact it can be used as a balance pad (which we think everyone can benefit from). Our recent guide highlights some of the best balance pad exercises to get started with. As well as a head rest, the wedges can be used to change the incline of bodyweight movements like squats and push-ups, as well as stretching poses like calf stretches and the cobra pose. This brings with it similar benefits of a decline stretching board. Head cushions and pads are available in a range of sizes. You want to ensure you can fit your head on it comfortably.This pillow would be recommended for anyone who would place comfort at the top of their wishlist when it comes to a Pilates head cushion. Clients are now required to bring their own mats and some small equipment to class. It is the surest way to ensure that infection is not spread and that classes are Covid secure. The additional small equipment you need is versatile, lightweight and inexpensive. The Ajna bolster pillow is a fantastic all-round Pilates and Yoga supportive cushion. It can be used in all sorts of movements and provides effective support due to its firmness. This would be a great choice for anyone looking for a versatile cushion that can be used for all sorts of Pilates and stretching movements. Simply put, it’s just a very useful piece of Pilates equipment to have around the house. The cover is made from cotton and has a real quality feel. It is soft and creates a very comfortable feel under the head. Similiar to other balance pads, this sort of Pilates pad is very versatile and can be used to support a range of fitness movements, such as balance exercises.