For those of us living with a hypermobile body, movement can often feel like a contradiction. We are naturally flexible, yet we frequently lack the internal "map" to feel where our joints are in space.

When I founded Kallpa Move, it was born from my own journey of finding "home" in my body. In Quechua, Kallpa means strength - not just the ability to lift, but the power to stabilise.

Why Pilates is the Gold Standard for Hypermobility

Many people with joint hypermobility or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) are often told to "stop stretching." But movement is medicine when done correctly. 

Pilates is unique because it emphasizes eccentric control- the ability to strengthen a muscle as it lengthens. By focusing on the "mid-range" rather than "locking out" joints, we build a protective corset of muscle around our ligaments, providing the stability that hypermobile joints often lack.

Creating Sensory Feedback with Aesthetic Props

Unlike traditional workouts that prize "deep stretching," our approach at Kallpa Move focuses on proprioception and core control. Whether you’re on the Reformer or a mat at home, the right tools act as a compass for your nervous system.

Our high-traction grip socks and weighted power rings provide the tactile feedback needed to move with intention. Movement doesn't have to be about pushing further; it's about feeling grounded exactly where you are.

Discover our range of Minimalist Pilates Essentials designed for intentional strength.

Building the Foundation: Two Intentional Exercises for Ankle Stability

Hypermobility often starts at the ground up. Use your Kallpa Move Latex resistance bands to build the subtle strength needed for better balance and joint awareness.

1. Seated Ankle Inversion (The Art of Control)

This exercise targets the muscles that support your arch and prevent the ankle from "rolling" inward.

• The Setup: Sit on a low chair or bench. Cross your working leg over your opposite thigh. Loop your resistance band around the working foot, securing the other end under the foot that is flat on the floor.
  
• The Movement: Gently turn your foot inward, lifting the sole toward the ceiling against the resistance of the band.
• The Focus: Ensure the movement is slow and deliberate. Avoid "snapping" back; the secret to strength is in the slow return to the starting position.

2. Active Tibial Mapping (Anterior Control)

This movement strengthens the front of the shin (Tibialis Anterior), helping you find your "centre" while standing or on the Reformer.

• The Setup: Sit with your legs extended in front of you. Loop your resistance band around both feet to create a light tension.
  
• The Movement: Pull the toes of your working foot toward your shin (flexing) against the band's resistance.
• The Challenge: While holding that flexed position, slowly tilt your foot inward and then outward (inversion and eversion).
• The Focus: Keep your knee pointing straight up to the ceiling - only the ankle should be moving. Think of this as "mapping" the full range of your ankle's strength.