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...

This is the final instalment in Bridget's 'Reformer Sequences' series. In this session, Bridget looks at different versions of both knee stretches and splits sequences.
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With thanks to Jacqui Baldwin
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Added August 2025
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Bridget Montague has been teaching Pilates since 2001. Her career in movem...

The Pilates Chair is such a versatile piece of Studio Equipment which allows you to challenge and progress your clients in a supported way, thanks to the variable resistance of the pedal springs .

In this masterclass, Cameron explores the Chair and all it has to offer, drawing on well-known and...

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...

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 masterclass with Dr Suzanne Martin looks at fascial release work for the head and neck, including how to assess clients and address key problem areas.

Suzanne uses a variety of props for the class which you can find around the home, including balloons, drinking straws and pencils.
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With ...

In this masterclass, Shan looks at how you can use building blocks and different variations of exercises to prepare yourself for, and progress up to, the more advanced repertoire on the Reformer.
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With thanks to Judy Tams
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Added September 2025
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Shan Alphin, MBA, MSc, NCPT has taught movem...

This is the second part of Charlie's functional matwork routine which explores how Pilates exercises can support how we move on a day-to-day basis. In this class, Charlie takes us from the standing work of the previous session into a more floor-based series of exercises, including work in high kn...

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' ...