Not much use of the band.

I really enjoyed this class. I have a problem with one exercise, though. I am not able to do the single leg circles with my other leg straight- either my back arches a lot (and i am not able to put it back down on a mat) or I cannot lift the leg to the ceiling (it's only halfway up, like 45 degrees instead of 90). Should I just do one leg circles with the other leg bent or is it still beneficial to do the exercise trying to keep the other leg on a floor even though the other leg is not straight up?

Based on your explanation here Zuzanna, I would recommend keeping your bottom leg bent. I'll make sure Niedra sees this question so if she has a different answer she can share it with you.
Thanks for asking!

Hi Zuzanna, I agree with Kristi that you should keep your bottom leg bent. Your hamstrings and lower back are tight right now, and it will take a little practice to get them to release and loosen up. So bend the bottom leg to allow the working leg to be lifted up to as close to 90 degrees as you are able to get it ( with the back still long on the floor) and slowly work towards a legthening the floor leg towards a straighter alignemnt. The complete mat work will, over time, open up your body. You will be able to do more if you practice diligently. The trick is continuity.
Hope this helps,

this is a really good class for my level. However it kept having technical problems losing the picture and I wasted a lot of time with that. whtever I could see was excellent.

Dear Dayla ~ I have just sent you an email with some possible solutions and questions about your playback issue.

I tried everything you suggested, rebooting, every level of play and it keeps stopping about halfway through and then it just gives up. what is wrong I am very upset.
Dalya Hakimi

Dear Dayla ~ Thank you for your email and I have responded with an additional email. I know these issues are frustrating and I will continue to work with you until we have resolved the issue.

Omg! I just love your classes, Niedra! I totally feel my body different! I had a baby six months ago. I was overweight and I can see my body is diferent. I already lost 20 pounds, since I started your classes 3 months ago.Really nice.Thanks, Niedra!

Wow Claudia, How exciting to hear that you are enjoying the benefits of pilates and experiencing so much change and progress. It is wonderful to read your post.