Welcome to 'Propology' with Ellie Herman - an approach which showcases the best of what Pilates props can do!

This masterclass gives a taster of just some of the repertoire Ellie covers in her full Propology workshop and is focused on exercises using a Pilates ball (overball), a magic circle (t...

This mat masterclass with Kathy explores the role that our breath plays in facilitating movement and how focusing on breathing patterns can change how our body responds to different exercises.

You will need an overball (Pilates ball) or triadball for this class. Overballs can be purchased from ...

We are delighted to welcome Birthe back to the Body Control Pilates Central channel with a new class filmed from her studio in Copenhagen!

In this masterclass, Birthe takes us through a fascia-based routine which is designed to prepare our bodies for activity and movement. It is a great routine...

We are very happy to welcome Georgie Sayer back to Body Control Pilates Central with this class for the shoulders, which combines Pilates and fascial movement techniques to create greater freedom in the shoulder girdle and, consequently, better flow through the whole body.

You will need a soft ...

Fitness Reformer classes are all around us these days and, sadly, very few remain true to the Pilates principles that are so important to good and safe practice.

In this up-tempo Reformer routine, Matt demonstrates how it IS possible to get a great high intensity, athletic workout whilst still ...

We are so happy to welcome Tom back to Body Control Pilates Central with a Reformer Jumpboard masterclass filmed at his studio in California!

This session is all about fluid strength and conditioning and combines Reformer Jumpboard exercises with Franklin Method techniques.

You will need a sm...

Join Charlie for part 2 of her flowing and functional 'standing and balance' class, which works through the whole body and through all planes of movement.

Although the exercises carried out help to support you in an upright position, you will be working on the floor!

You do not need any equip...

Join Kathy for a flowing mat masterclass which combines Pilates exercises with natural movements and transitions, with a focus on thinking about what your joints and bones are doing and then letting the muscles follow of their own free will!

You do not need any equipment for this class.
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In Pilates classes, we often teach exercises in a static position, which stay close to the mat. However, in the ‘real world’, clients are dynamic creatures that move around. So, what would happen if we started to look at travelling movements with them? Walking, lunging...even moderate jumping and...

This masterclass with the fabulous Dr Suzanne Martin is all about the waist and creating space in the middle area of the body. Using a mix of mat, Reformer and Tower exercises, Suzanne looks at how working on the waist area, with a particular focus on elongation, can address asymmetry in the spin...

Join Charlie for a flowing and functional standing and balance class, which works through the whole body and through all planes of movement.

This is part 1 of 2 - part 2 will follow in January! You do not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Kate Page
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Added November 2025
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This flowing movement masterclass with Shan uses the Reformer Tower, a versatile piece of Studio equipment which converts from a Balanced Body Reformer and allows you carry out a wide range of wonderful Cadillac repertoire.

For more information on the Tower, please visit Balanced Body: www.pilat...

We are thrilled to welcome Pilates Master Teacher, Ellie Herman, to Body Control Pilates Central! Ellie has been teaching Pilates for over three decades and it is wonderful to have her sharing her vast knowledge and expertise with our subscribers.

In her first masterclass filmed for the channel,...

It's great to have Matt Marney back with us at Body Control Pilates for a new mat-based masterclass!

This new class focuses on 'volumes and combinations' and looks at how we can increase muscle strength and hypertrophy through repeating patterns and combining exercises. Matt also looks at how w...

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 ...

This mat-based masterclass with Kate incorporates a spiky ball for release and a medium-strength stretch band for challenge. Kate explores how these two pieces of small equipment can add new dimensions to matwork exercises we know and love.

Both pieces of equipment can be purchased from Sissel ...

Our dynamic duo are back with a new class which is simply designed to let your body move you! It's just you, Michael, Ton and your mat for this flowing class - no equipment or props are needed.
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With thanks to Anastasiia Lobanovska, Ashia Ekwealor and Grev Matthews
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Added June 2025
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Michael a...

We are delighted to be adding another wonderful class from master teacher, Kathy Corey, to Body Control Pilates Central.

This masterclass looks at standing work on the Reformer - elements of the class can be added into your wider Reformer routine, or you can do it as a stand-alone balanced class...

The full title for this Masterclass with Tom McCook is 'Fluid Spine, Strong Core - Embodying Function, The Franklin Method & Pilates Mat'.
In this class, you will experience the Franklin Method to release tension in the shoulders and spine, lower your centre of gravity and create balance condit...