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: Propology with Ellie Herman
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...
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Masterclass: Add the Breath with Kathy King
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 ...
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Masterclass: Wake up your Body - A Fascial Approach with Birthe Brosolat
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...
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Masterclass: Movement Exploration - Class 1 with Hana Jones
We are delighted to welcome Hana Jones to the Body Control Pilates Central channel with the first in a series of classes exploring, observing and discussing movement, and what happens in our bodies when we perform the Pilates exercises we all know and love.
This first class focuses on posture i...
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Masterclass: More Standing Balance Work - Part 1 with Charlie Savage
In this new masterclass, Charlie continues to explore functional standing and balance exercises which help to support us with our daily movement.
You do not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Kate Page
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Added April 2026
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Charlie has been teaching Body Control Pilates for m... -
Masterclass: Tower Flow for Experienced Clients with Shan Alphin
Shan is back with another marvellous movement masterclass using the Reformer Tower, a versatile piece of Studio equipment which converts from a Balanced Body Reformer and allows you to perform a wide range of wonderful Cadillac repertoire. This class is designed for clients working at an intermed...
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Masterclass: Rise Up! with Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt
Michael and Ton are back with another mat masterclass, this time with the aim of preparing our bodies for standing and walking. As always, expect plenty of creative, fun and inspiring ideas...only Michael and Ton could work Beyonce into their Pilates routine!
You will need a Triadball (or Pilat...
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Masterclass: Movement Exploration - Class 2 Part 2: Footwork with Hana
This second part of Hana's second class in her movement exploration series delves deeper into looking at the natural response in a body when given both visual and tactile cues. The focus of this class is on the Reformer footwork exercises and the impact of using a light spring setting.
This cl...
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Masterclass: Movement Exploration - Class 2 Part 1: Footwork with Hana
Welcome back to the second in a series of masterclasses from Hana Jones which are all about exploring, observing and discussing movement, and what happens in our bodies when we perform the Pilates exercises we all know and love.
This second class has been split into two parts (this is part one)...
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Masterclass: Movement Exploration - Class 3 Part 2: Knee Stretches
Following on from the first part of this third class, Hana moves onto exploring knee stretches on the Reformer, looking at how the body moves naturally in this exercise, and how we can add cueing and imagery to enhance our movements further and elicit different responses.
This class uses a Bala...
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Masterclass: Movement Exploration - Class 3 Part 1: Upper Body Work
This first part of the third class of Hana's 'Movement Observation' series continues to explore natural movement responses but with a focus on the upper body, in particular how the collar bone reacts to movements of the arms and the shoulders, and, in turn, how the ribs respond. Once again, the p...
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Masterclass: Connect your Hands to your Torso with Birthe Brosolat
This masterclass with Birthe adopts both a fascia-based and Pilates approach to help us to connect our hands to our torso. The focus is on moving our connective tissue three-dimensionally to achieve optimal movement.
You will need a variety of equipment for this class - this includes a foam Rol...
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Masterclass: Flowing through Advanced Mat with Shan Alphin
This advanced mat class with Shan takes us through the Classical Mat repertoire with a focus on flow and smooth transitions.
You do not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Deborah Williams
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Added August 2026
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Shan Alphin, MBA, MSc, NCPT has taught movement for over 25 years... -
Masterclass: Balanced Reformer Routine with Sarah-Louise Warden
Sarah takes us through a balanced Reformer routine designed to mobilise and strengthen.
This class uses a Balanced Body Reformer - for more details, visit www.balancedbodypilates.co.uk.
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With thanks to Gosia Malyszko
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Added August 2026
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Masterclass: Spinal Mobility on the Chair with Michael & Ton
Welcome to the WundaChair with Michael and Ton! This masterclass is all about spinal mobility movements and exploring the versatility of the Chair and the challenge and support it offers.
This class uses Balanced Body EXO Chairs - for more details, please visit https://balancedbodypilates.co.uk...
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Masterclass: Connect your Head to your Tail with Birthe Brosolat
This masterclass with Birthe adopts both a fascia-based and Pilates approach to help us to connect our head to our tail. The focus is on moving our connective tissue three-dimensionally to achieve optimal movement.
You will need a variety of equipment for this class - this includes a foam Rolle...
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Masterclass: Movement Exploration - Class 4 (The Mermaid) with Hana Jones
This is the final part of Hana's 'Movement Observation' series focuses on lateral flexion and rotation through the 'Mermaid' exercise, exploring the role of breath and repetition.
This class uses a Balanced Body Reformer - you can find out more via www.pilates.com.
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Masterclass: More Standing Balance Work - Part 2 with Charlie Savage
In this second part of Charlie's 'More Standing Balance Work' series, Charlie continues to explore functional floor exercises which help to support us our daily movement when upright.
You do not need any equipment for this class.
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With thanks to Kate Page
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Added July 2026
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Masterclass: The Mindful Mandible - Jaw Function and Tension
We are delighted to welcome Alexander Evans back to Body Control
Pilates Central with this new 'Mindful Mandible' masterclass!In this session, Alex looks at jaw function and the common causes of jaw tension, discussing the effect of emotional, physical and even dental stresses on the jaw. Alex...