You packed the SPF, the wide-brimmed hat, the linen that only works by the sea, and the novel that’s followed you on three trips now. You didn’t pack your Reformer — and you don’t need to.

There’s something about holiday movement that just lands differently. Maybe it’s the salt on your skin or the way time slows. But even on the days that blur into rosé and swims, your body still asks to move. Not out of pressure. Out of memory.

Start simple. Lie down on your towel, knees bent, feet grounded. Press through the feet and lift into a soft bridge — inhale at the top, exhale to lower with control. Repeat until your hips feel loose and your back, long.

Pull one knee in, then the other. Hug them in and curl your head up. Extend one leg long and switch — that’s your single-leg stretch. Let your breath lead: exhale to switch, inhale to stay steady. It’s not about pace, it’s about precision.

Roll to your side, stack your hips, point your top leg and lift slowly, then lower halfway. That’s the side leg series — tiny, slow lifts until you feel that outer-glute fire. Swap sides. Stretch everything out.

Maybe you stop there. Or maybe you finish standing, feet hip-width, and roll down through the spine like you’re pouring yourself toward the floor. Pause. Then roll back up. Twice is enough.

Pilates while traveling isn’t about structure. It’s breath-led. Mat-optional. Done on tiled floors, poolside loungers, balconies just big enough for one. It’s movement that fits between swims, naps, and long breakfasts.

And what you wear — that matters here too. A sculpting set that fits in your carry-on. A bandeau that moves like a second skin. A layer that dries fast and lives beautifully. That’s Pilates Plage. That’s the feeling.

You don’t need a studio. Just a little space, a few minutes, and the decision to show up — wherever you are.