Classical Pilates
These videos look at, what we refer to in the Pilates world, as 'The Classical Mat' or 'Advanced Matwork' exercises - the original exercises created by Joseph Pilates. Although the Classical exercises in their purest form can be very challenging, these exercises can be adapted and 'broken down' to make them accessible for a wider range of bodies. These videos look at both the original exercises and also the adaptations/progressions.
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Masterclass: Sequencing for Success - The Leg Pull Front with Elizabeth Larkam
In the first of her 'Sequencing for Success' masterclasses for Body Control Pilates Central, Elizabeth looks at the Classical Pilates exercise 'The Leg Pull - Front' (also knows as the 'Front Plank') and suggests how you can best prepare your body for performing this exercise.
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Masterclass: An Analysis of Roll Ups & Roll Overs - Part 2 (The Roll Over)
This 'Part 2' masterclass with Miranda focuses on the 'Roll Over' and follows on from Part 1 which looks at the 'Roll Up'.
The 'Roll Over' is a more advanced exercise and Miranda addresses why it is that some clients can roll up and not roll over, whilst others can roll over and not roll up!
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Masterclass: An Analysis of Roll Ups & Roll Overs - Part 1 (The Roll Up)
Mastering the 'Roll Up' is essential in order to be able to perform much of the Classical Pilates repertoire. In turn, the correct sequential recruitment the exercise promotes is key to achieving your full movement potential and to maintaining a healthy, strong and flexible body.
In this detai...
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Shorter Workouts: Classical Circle Challenge with Simone Halfpenny
This advanced, flowing class with Simone brings the added challenge of the Magic Circle to the Classical & Advanced Matwork exercises we all know and love!
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Thanks to Jacquie Biggs & Kevin Bradford
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Simone was born in Zimbabwe and came to London to train as a ballet dancer. She ended up da... -
Masterclass: Classical Standing Arm Weight Series with Miranda Bass
In this masterclass, Miranda will take you through the Classical Standing Arm Weight Series. Many wonder what working with 2lb weights can really achieve…however, you will be surprised with the challenges this series can provide when done correctly! It not only challenges your posture and the dee...
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Masterclass: Classical Exploration with Lynne Cavanagh-Cole
In this introduction to the Classical Mat, Lynne takes you through a selection of Joseph Pilates' original Matwork exercises and focuses on developing the movement skills needed to achieve them.
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Thanks to Claire Barnaby
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Masterclass: Sequencing for Success - The Side Twist with Elizabeth Larkam
In the second in her 'Sequencing for Success' series of masterclasses for Body Control Pilates Central, Elizabeth looks at the Classical Pilates exercise 'The Side Twist' and suggests how you can best prepare your body for performing this exercise.
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Masterclass: Circles & Screws with Miranda Bass
This latest video in Miranda's series of 'observe and learn’ masterclasses looks at 3 Classical/Advanced Matwork exercises which are interconnected - Single Leg Circles, Double Leg Circles and Corkscrew.
Miranda takes us through the biomechanics of each exercise and breaks down the movements...
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Masterclass: Romana's Intermediate Mat with Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt
Welcome to Romana's Intermediate Mat! Romana believed Pilates was about trying your best and having fun...and who better to bring the fun than the wonderful Michael Fritzke and Ton Voogt!
With their expert guidance, Michael and Ton take you through this challenging and flowing Matwork repertoir...
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Masterclass: Sequencing for Success – Leg Pull Back with Elizabeth Larkam
In the third in her 'Sequencing for Success' series of masterclasses for Body Control Pilates Central, Elizabeth looks at the Classical Pilates exercise 'Leg Pull Back' and suggests how you can best prepare your body for performing this exercise.
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia & Jazzi Craddock
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Masterclass: Mat Mash Up! with Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt
In this 'mash up' class, Michael and Ton take inspiration from all of the Pilates elders (who worked directly with Joseph Pilates) to bring us a flowing and challenging class on the mat, based upon Joe's original Classical exercises.
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With thanks to Chiara Favaretti & Zoe Fairlamb
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Shorter Workout: Classical Mat Class with Simone Halfpenny
This advanced 'Classical Matwork' class with Simone takes you through a selection of Joseph Pilates' original Pilates exercises, with a focus on flow and pace.
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Thanks to Chiara Favaretti & Hernan Castro-Vidal
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Simone was born in Zimbabwe and came to London to train as a ballet dancer. She end... -
Masterclass: The Full Classical Mat with Sam Armstrong
We are delighted to be able to share this video of Body Control Pilates Master Mat teacher, Sam Armstrong, performing Joseph Pilates' original 'Classical Mat' exercises in one flowing sequence, as was originally intended by Mr Pilates himself.
Please note there is no sound to this footage so pl...
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Masterclass: Advanced Mat Blend with Sally Derbyshire
We are delighted to be able to add this masterclass with Sally to Body Control Pilates Central...filmed from her Pilates Studio in Hunters Hill, Sydney, Australia!
Drawing on the Advanced Matwork repertoire, Sally blends these familiar exercises together to create flowing and challenging moveme...
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Longer Workout: ADVANCED LEVEL - Classical Mat Variations with Chiara Favaretti
We are delighted to welcome Chiara to Body Control Pilates Central in her first video as a presenter!
In this flowing class, Chiara takes a look at the Classical Mat exercises, adding in a number of variations and transitions to enhance your workout.
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Masterclass: Preparing for the Teaser with Maria Earle
We are really delighted to welcome Maria Earle to Body Control Pilates Central with her first masterclass filmed for us!
This class is all about the infamous classical exercise, the Teaser! Maria takes us through a range of different movements and techniques which will help our body to prepare...
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Longer Workout: Changing Up the Classical Mat with Simone Halfpenny
Simone takes us through a flowing workout which mixes up the original 'Classical Mat' exercises by adding variations and a small ball!
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With thanks to Heidi Monsen & Stacey Keating
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Simone was born in Zimbabwe and came to London to train as a ballet dancer. She danced for Sadlers Wells Royal B... -
Masterclass: Reformer - Asymmetry, Rotation & Classics with Kathy Corey
We are delighted to welcome Pilates Master Teacher, Kathy Corey, back to Body Control Pilates Central with this fun and flowing Reformer masterclass looking at an exercise programme using rotation, asymmetry and a range of exercises from Joseph Pilates' classical repertoire.
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Added April 2023
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Masterclass: Matwork Masterclass - Classics & Variations with Kathy Corey
The brilliant Kathy Corey takes us through a flowing Matwork masterclass, looking at the original Classical Pilates exercises and a number of variations which have developed from them over the decades.
You will not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Murielle and Theresa
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Shorter Workout: Teaser Prep in Ten with Paul Howse
Who doesn't love a Teaser? This short ten minute workout with Paul takes you through all the prep moves you need to master this challenging yet rewarding exercise!
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With thanks to Gemma Archer & Hayley Towler
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Added January 2024
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Masterclass: Standing Series of Five with Charlie Savage
We are very happy to welcome Charlie to the Body Control Pilates Central channel with her first class for us!
In this flowing masterclass, designed to inspire and challenge, Charlie takes us through a series of standing exercises, starting off with a gentle warm-up and building up to the Classi...
