This Reformer masterclass with Shan sees the addition of the Pilates Arc! Shan takes us through the set up of the Arc on the Reformer, before demonstrating the range of benefits it offers, from improved core strength and flexibility to enhanced posture and body awareness.

Pilates Arcs can be p...

Class number four in Bridget's 'Reformer Sequences' series is looking at alternative footwork positions which can add variety to your Reformer routine. As always, focus is placed on correct set up and alignment, in order to create better movement patterns.
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With thanks to Jacqui Baldwin
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This session with Cameron looks at movement around the middle of the body, namely the hips and pelvis, and how you can promote the 'easy' mobilisation of these areas, whilst encouraging clients to listen to feedback in their bodies.
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With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor
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Added April 2025
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Cameron is...

This flowing, balanced mat masterclass with Charlie brings together a number of coordinated sequences, starting in semi-supine and moving into seated and prone positions.

You do not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Tracie Carey
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Added March 2025
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Charlie has been teachin...

An introduction to working with pregnant clients – this class gives advice on how Pilates can help during pregnancy (particularly with Pelvic Floor work) and contraindications to be aware of.
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Thanks to Ella Porter & Baby Clover!
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates...

This intermediate-level Matwork Masterclass with Cara places an emphasis on shoulder girdle strength and control, in order to prepare our bodies for weight-bearing work and exercises.

Equipment needed for the class: yoga blocks and a stretch/resistance band.
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With thanks to Chiara Favarett...

A marvellous Maria masterclass which takes you 'back to basics' on the Reformer, looking at the all the important elements for a balanced, mindful and yet challenging workout routine.
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With thanks to April Gunawardena & Victoria Hinds
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Added February 2025
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Maria has been involved in the world...

In this mat masterclass, Michael brings together Pilates repertoire from the different pieces of Studio equipment, as well as different Pilates 'genres', to create a flowing fusion class, designed to inspire and challenge.
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Added October 2024
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Michael King, a pioneering figure in the world ...

Join Michael and Ton for a mat masterclass full of sequences perfect for mobilising your sacroiliac (SI) joint.

You will need a pair of spiky balls and a triadball for this class.
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With thanks to Hernan Castro-Vidal & Jazzi Craddock
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Added December 2024
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Michael and Ton are internationally ...

In this second part of Abby's introductory Hypopressives masterclasses, Abby brings together the breathwork, postures and poses which are integral to the method, and looks at the reason why each plays such an important role.

Please do ensure you have watched Part 1 before this class!

You will ...

It's always a pleasure to have Tom McCook with us at Body Control Pilates Central.

In this masterclass, Tom combines Pilates, Franklin Method and Foundation Training (designed to improve posture and posterior chain muscles) exercises to provide a flowing, fluid Matwork routine.

You will need ...

We are delighted to welcome Christie back to Body Control Pilates Central with her first class filmed at our London Studio, rather than her home Studio in Cyprus!

In this mat masterclass, Christie explores active and dynamic stretching combined with flowing movement, drawing on Joseph Pilates' ...

Shan is back with more Reformer Jumpboard inspiration!

This time, Shan takes us through a dynamic Reformer routine that combines the principles of Plyometrics with the Jumpboard. This is an athletic class that will focus on lower body activation, abdominal strength, and core stability, providin...

In this mat masterclass, Kathy focuses on a series of hip mobility and strengthening exercise sequences which she finds helpful when struggling with lower back 'stiffness'.

You do not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Theresa Kalpee
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Added November 2024
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Kathy is a London-ba...

In this mat masterclass, Cameron breaks down the 'rollover' exercise and looks at what's needed to perform it correctly, highlighting the importance of strength, mobility, control and awareness.
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Added March 2025
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Cameron is renowned for creating great ways to get people well through movement ...

Explore extension with Melanie as she takes us through a series of exercises and movements which will help you to feel confident in spinal extension work. Starting with warm-up exercises to prepare your body, Melanie then looks at how you can challenge yourself and your range further to get the m...

This masterclass with Suzanne looks at how Pilates Reformer exercises can help to counter cross syndrome (muscular imbalances) in the body, especially in relation to clients who have had hip replacements. Suzanne shares her own experience and road to recovery as a hip replacement client herself. ...

This third class in Bridget's 'Reformer Sequences' series is focused on warming up for a Reformer class in semi-supine. Bridget talks through the key watchpoints and the importance of the correct start position and set up.
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With thanks to Jacqui Baldwin
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Added March 2025
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Bridget Montague has...

Charlie takes you down onto your knees for this dynamic, full body mat workout in four point kneeling, high kneeling, and side kneeling positions.

You do not need any equipment for this class but you may wish to add a couple of head cushions under your knees for comfort.
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With thanks to Tracie...

In this mat masterclass, Kathy Corey looks at the importance of breath in our Pilates practice, and how connecting breath to movement can change how we perform an exercise and how it makes us feel.

You do not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor and Murielle
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In this masterclass,, Lynne is joined by physiotherapist and Body Control Pilates course tutor, Louise Tallis, to look at the effect Osteoporosis and Osteopenia have on posture and how Pilates exercises can help.
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With thanks to Claire Vafiadis
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Louise graduated from Brunel University as a...

This intermediate/advanced level class looks at how we can add variety and challenge to Matwork exercises with bigger rotational movements and by adding as much range of movement as we can. The class uses triadballs and bands.
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Thanks to Harriet Heath & Jon Ashton
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Duncan made a total care...

We are delighted to welcome Jon to Body Control Pilates Central with his debut masterclass, in which he combines his experience as a professional footballer and coach with his Body Control Pilates training to look at how Pilates can play a pivotal role in preventing injuries for footballers.

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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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With thanks to ...