In his first tutorial for Body Control Pilates Central, Zach will be looking at breath and the diaphragm in relationship to the myofascial model and how we can create more space in the rib cage and experience better breathing as a result.
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Integrating 15 years of interdisciplinary bodywork, ...

Using the image of the lungs as a sponge, this masterclass with Kathy focuses on fully filling and then emptying your lungs in order to find true 3-dimensional movement of the ribs.

The class takes the ribcage and whole spine through their full potential range of movement and allows you to ex...

This masterclass with Kathy looks at how we should think about our ribs being held within a moving basket, rather than a fixed cage, and how thoracic breathing can help to promote better mobility in this area.
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With thanks to Jazzi Craddock & Simmy Collins
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Kathy is a London-based Body Co...

'We were all born singing - someone else taught us to speak.'

This latest VoiceGym tutorial/workshop with Alex looks at how Pilates exercises can be used to help improve the singing voice.

Although specifically designed for singers, material covered in this class can also be used for maint...

This workout with Lynne focuses on promoting relaxation through breathing techniques and exercises designed to release unwanted tension around our joints. It is perfect to do before bedtime or if you feel the need to unwind!
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With thanks to Hayley Parry
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Lynne is co-founder and director of...

Join Zach as he takes you through a short meditation designed to help you switch off from the stresses of your day and prepare for your Pilates practice.
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Integrating 15 years of interdisciplinary bodywork, yoga, and anatomy studies, Zachery Dacuk developed the Conscious Embodiment Training. ...

“Concentrate on the correct movement EACH TIME YOU EXERCISE, least you do them improperly and thus lose all the vital benefits of their value… Contrology exercises build a sturdy body and sound mind to perform every daily task with ease and perfection as well as to provide tremendous reserve ener...

This latest Matwork Masterclass with Cara focuses on breathing and opening up the body. It is ideal as a beginner level class and showcases contemporary variations on the original Pilates exercises.

For the class, you will need a light to medium resistance band and 2 yoga blocks (both available ...

This 10 minute meditation with Zach focuses on creating awareness of your body and its myofascial units so you can release tension and relax.
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Integrating 15 years of interdisciplinary bodywork, yoga, and anatomy studies, Zachery Dacuk developed the Conscious Embodiment Training. This teaching...

In her latest class, Conchita looks at different methods of breathing and how we can combine our breathing pattern with movement to help facilitate and enhance relaxation and mobility.
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With thanks to Carolina Moura Freitas
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Conchita started training in Pilates in 1972 with Dreas Reyneke and A...

Join Jo for this introductory session to her 'Vital Breath' work, where she explains why it is so important that we learn to breath in an optimal way and also explains how we can carry out a breath assessment on both ourselves and our clients.
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With thanks to Chiara Favaretti
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Jo trained as ...

This breath awareness masterclass with Jo is based upon concepts and exercises presented in her 'The Vital Breath' workshop. The class focuses predominantly on opening up and gaining more movement through the ribs and the hips, in order to facilitate better breathing patterns.

The class uses a ...

In this short class, Jo brings our attention to our breath and talks us through different techniques which can help optimise our breathing patterns and, in turn, our overall wellbeing. Make sure you have a straw and a balloon at the ready (also handy for parties!)!
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With thanks to Chiara Favar...

Join Zach as he takes you through a short meditation designed to do before you begin your Pilates practice in order to fully connect and integrate the mind and body.
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Integrating 15 years of interdisciplinary bodywork, yoga, and anatomy studies, Zachery Dacuk developed the Conscious Embodiment ...

Join VoiceGym director, Alex Evans, as he brings together his expert knowledge of the voice, breath and Pilates for this 'Mindful Breath' masterclass.

Alex shows us how we can use breathing exercises and techniques to improve our physical and mental wellbeing. You will learn how to calm your br...

This workout with Lynne and Sarah is all about the '3Bs' - Breath, Bones and Balance... plus there is a Band thrown in for good measure too!

You will need a long resistance band and a couple of cushions for this class. Resistance bands can be purchased from Sissel UK - https://www.sisseluk.com/...

We have always talked about Pilates as 'Mind-Body Exercise'. The importance of this has never been greater than it is now as the benefits of exercise on our mental, as well as physical, health become clearer. This is the first in a series of gentle workouts created by Lynne to help you de-stress ...

This is the second in Lynne's series of gentle workouts designed to reduce stress and boost your mental wellbeing. We will add new workouts on a regular basis.
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With thanks to Brenda Nassali-Liston
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Education (for whom she lectures on ...

This short class with Lorna looks at how Pilates can help to improve breathing in clients with hypermobility and/or PoTS (Postural tachycardia syndrome).
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With thanks to Jacquie Biggs
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Lorna has been a registered nurse for 25 years and currently works part-time as an advanced nurse practitione...

Rachel takes us through a gentle Matwork class designed to help you to connect to your breathing by mobilising your ribcage and spine. This workout will help you to down-regulate your sympathetic nervous system and reach a state of relaxation.

You will need an overball (small ball) for this wor...

This gentle class with Sasha draws on her vast experience of various exercise disciplines and explores the difference between movement and stillness, highlighting the benefits of both.
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With thanks to Heidi Monsen and Hernan Castro-Vidal
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Added December 2023
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Sasha Davis has been teaching Pil...

Mindfulness is a technique which allows you to bring your attention to the present moment, to what is going on both inside and outside the body, without allowing yourself to become stressed or overwhelmed by thoughts or emotions. It allows us to learn how to deal with any thoughts which appear an...