Start your day the Pilates way with Melanie's wake up class!

Although great to do in the morning, this routine can be practiced any time of day to mobilise your body and energise your mind.

You do not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Danai Pappa and Mara Domenici
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Added Jun...

This mat class with Christie is designed to unravel and unwind you with a focus on mobilising and lengthening, leaving you with that relaxed Sunday morning feeling!

You will not need any equipment for this class.
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Added June 2023
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Christie graduated from the College of the Royal Academy of...

We are delighted to welcome Dr Pauline Lockhart to Body Control Pilates Central with her first class filmed for the channel!

This workout with Pauline is designed for those currently experiencing the menopause or peri-menopause. The benefits of practicing Pilates during this phase of life are m...

This fast-paced mat class with Sarah will help you find your Pilates flow with a series of sequences designed to challenge you and get you moving!

This is an intermediate/advanced class for people with Pilates experience. You will not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Gosia M...

This is the second class in Sarah's Dynamic Mat Movement series.

This fast-paced mat class will help you find your Pilates flow with a series of sequences designed to challenge you and get you moving!

This is an intermediate/advanced class for people with Pilates experience. You will not need...

In this flowing class, Paul takes us through a series of sequences using the small ball (overball) on the mat to provide extra challenge and support/feedback.

You can purchase a small ball (Pilates ball) from Sissel UK - www.sisseluk.com
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With thanks to Brenda Nassali-Liston and Ingrid Guiot
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This second 'Pilates for the Menopause' workout with Pauline is a dynamic class designed for those currently experiencing the menopause or peri-menopause.

The focus is on strengthening bones and also extension and rotation, challenging the range available in each plane of movement.

You will no...

*Apologies for the change in 'location' half way through this video - this was due to a technical error which meant the original footage couldn't be recovered. Huge thanks to Abby and her son, Seth, for refilming the second part of the class for us from her home Studio in Scotland!*

After her fi...

The foam roller is a fantastic piece of equipment, perfect for challenging stability and balance and adding some fun to your mat class.

In this balanced flowing class, Paul looks at how you can introduce the roller to your mat workout routines.

Foam rollers are available to buy from Sissel UK ...

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...

This intermediate-level Reformer workout with Jacquie is focused on preparing your body for unilateral (one-sided) work.

Jacquie is using a Balanced Body Allegro Reformer for this session.
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia
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Added January 2024
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Jacquie had a successful career as a professional...

In this flowing workout, Valentina brings some of her favourite pieces of small Pilates equipment to her matwork routine, in order to challenge stability & mobility, and add resistance & variety.

You will need a stretch band, foam roller and toning (magic) circle for this class - all of these it...

In this flowing class, Sarah looks at how adding a couple of tennis balls to your mat routine can add greater challenge, variety and feedback.

As you will expect, you will need a couple of tennis balls for this class!
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With thanks to Gemma Archer
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Added March 2024
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Sarah was a dancer in West...

In day-to-day life, our bodies are subjected to imbalances and uneven loads, not to mention surfaces, so we need to be prepared to counter them! This class with Melanie is designed to strengthen our bodies in a functional way so that we can cope with life's uneven paths!

You will need medium re...

This mat workout with Jacquie aims to tackle any stiffness in the SI joint area by working on improving mobility and increasing stability in a range of positions.

Jacquie uses a Sissel Sitfit in this class (available from Sissel UK - www.sisseluk.com) but if you don't have one, you could use a ...

This flowing mat class with Kate focuses on exercises in standing and kneeling positions, and uses the small ball (overball) to provide feedback, and add resistance and challenge to your routine.

You can purchase a ball from Sissel UK - www.sisseluk.com/sissel-pilates-soft-ball.
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This Reformer routine with Sasha draws on her decades of Pilates and dance experience, and focuses on flow and gentle movements using light spring settings.
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With thanks to Heidi Monsen and Hernan Castro-Vidal
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Added May 2024
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Sasha Davis has been teaching Pilates for more than 30 years and h...

This flowing routine with Kathy provides you with a balanced mat workout, with a focus on the sides of the body. Starting in standing, you will then move onto the mat and back up again to finish on your feet, ready for the rest of your day!

You do not need any equipment for this class.
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Welcome to Lynne and Sarah's wall workout! Using the wall for your Pilates practice can provide you with extra feedback and support, plus an extra challenge. This short, balanced class is designed to strengthen and mobilise the key areas of the body, whilst keeping in mind the main Pilates princi...

Join Brenda for a gentle, balanced class carried out entirely in a seated position. This workout is suitable for every body, but is designed especially for older clients, those suffering from chronic fatigue, or those looking for a low impact exercise session.

You will need a set of hand weights...

This is the second class in Brenda's series of three 'seated' classes, suitable for every body, but especially for older clients, those suffering from chronic fatigue, or those looking for a low impact exercise session.

The focus of this class is on gently moving the spine, pelvis and hip joints...

Adding a 'loop' band to your Pilates workout is a great way of adding extra challenge and resistance to exercises.

This intermediate-level routine with Paul shows you how to incorporate this small, versatile piece of equipment into your mat workout.

Loop bands are available in different streng...

Welcome to the second of Lynne and Sarah's wall workouts!

Using the wall for your Pilates practice can provide you with extra feedback and support, plus an extra challenge. This second class is a balanced workout designed to strengthen and mobilise the key areas of the body, whilst keeping in m...

This is the third and final class in Brenda's series of 'seated' classes, suitable for every body, but especially for older clients, those suffering from chronic fatigue, or those looking for a low impact exercise session.

The focus of this class is on mobilising the knees, ankles and feet.

Yo...