Masterclasses
Be inspired by our team of leading Pilates presenters…whether you're a Pilates teacher or an enthusiast looking to deepen your Pilates knowledge, our masterclasses will give you new exercise ideas and variations, teaching tips and so much more!
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Masterclass: Fascial Work for the Head and Neck with Dr Suzanne Martin
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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Masterclass: Reformer Sequences – Part 5 (Kneeling Sequence) with Bridget
Join Bridget for the fifth part of her 'Reformer Sequences' series which is looking at a short kneeling sequence. This would ideally be added after the mid-back series or after 'feet in straps' work to help find a better connection in the upper body and centre.
Bridget takes time to explain the...
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Masterclass: Let your body move you with Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt
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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Masterclass: Functional Standing and Balance Work with Charlie Savage
Join Charlie for a masterclass in functional standing work. Charlie takes us through a series of exercises designed to improve balance and confidence in standing, which can then be translated into how we move on a day-to-day basis.
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With thanks to Greville Matthews
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Added June 2025
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Masterclass: Reformer Sequences - Part 6 (Seated Sequence) with Bridget
The sixth instalment of Bridget's 'Reformer Sequences' series of masterclasses looks at a sequence in sitting, plus a knee and front-of-thigh stretch.
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With thanks to Jacqui Baldwin
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Added June 2025
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Bridget Montague has been teaching Pilates since 2001. Her career in movement began at an earl... -
Masterclass: Exploring the Pilates Chair with Cameron Angus
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...
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Masterclass: Reformer x Small Ball Masterclass with Shan Alphin
In this Studio Equipment masterclass, Shan brings the small ball to the Reformer to increase feedback, awareness and challenge.
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With thanks to Hannah Plom
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Added July 2025
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Shan Alphin, MBA, MSc, NCPT has taught movement for over 25 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiolog... -
Masterclass: Functional Floor Work with Charlie Savage
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...
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Masterclass: Reformer Sequences – Part 7 (Long Box Sequence) with Bridget
The seventh instalment of Bridget's 'Reformer Sequences' series is a long box sequence, looking at how the box can provide challenge, support and feedback for clients.
Bridget takes time to explain the correct Reformer set up and start position for the client to ensure safety and precision of mo...
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Masterclass: Standing Reformer with Kathy Corey
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...
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Masterclass: Reformer Sequences – Part 8 (Knee Stretches & Split Sequence)
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... -
Masterclass: The Art of Progression on the Reformer with Shan Alphin
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... -
Masterclass: Challenge and Release - Spiky Ball & Stretch Band Routine
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 ...
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Masterclass: Volumes and Combinations with Matt Marney
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...
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Masterclass: Slowburn Reformer with Ellie Herman
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,...
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Masterclass: Tower Flow for Beginners with Shan Alphin
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...
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Masterclass: Standing Balance Class - Part 1 with Charlie Savage
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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Masterclass: The Waist with Dr Suzanne Martin
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...
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Masterclass: Working in Locomotion with Sarah-Louise Warden
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...