This intermediate-level class gives an insight into Linda’s ‘Dance to Pilates’ series of classes, which she has developed with dancers who are in full time vocational dance training. However, the exercises can be used for all clients as they are familiar exercises that we all know and use in our ...

This balanced workout shows you how you can progress Beginner/Improver clients into more Intermediate Pilates exercises using the Swiss Ball (Physio Ball). Georgie also demonstrates how the ball can be a useful tool to help increase range of movement, whilst giving great feedback so that clients ...

Alignment and, more importantly, structural misalignments affect everything, from the way we stand, to the way we lift and carry objects to how we exercise. The importance of how we begin to perform movements and adjust to inner imbalances affects not only the outcome of the exercise session but ...

This masterclass with Kathy Corey looks at a progressive and contemporary approach to the Pilates Matwork exercises. The class explores traditional movements and uses modifications and variations to create combinations that can be performed in any level of class. Insightful, instructive and info...

In this body-balancing mat class, Tom McCook combines The Franklin Method with Pilates Mat and corrective exercises. He begins with a fluid warm-up for the key joints of the body to restore movement ability and dynamic alignment and to release tension. With the body set, the class then progresses...

A Beginner/Intermediate level taster of Miranda’s popular Poling workshop. The short pole is a very useful and inexpensive aid to both teachers and clients which helps to encourage body symmetry, alignment, opposition of pushing and pulling and to find the coils of the human body that draw us int...

Hip Extension Freedom...who doesn’t want more of that? There are many reasons we often struggle attaining our full range of movement in hip extension and it’s not just about stretching ‘tight hip flexors’. This session is focused on strengthening our hip extensors, including looking at the role o...

This intermediate/advanced level shows how using loops and small props can add resistance, challenge and variety to Matwork exercises.
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Thanks to Harriet Heath & Jon Ashton
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Duncan made a total career change in 2006 when he qualified as a Body Control Pilates teacher. He was previously a su...

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We'd like to apologise for the sound distortion in places on this video. We hope it doesn't detract from your enjoyment of this wonderful class!
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It can be hard to keep our Matwork classes interesting. We feel the need to come up with “new” exercises and new versions. We often questi...

Hand weights are a great way to add challenge to familiar exercises, develop strength and help increase bone density. This sequence could be used as part of a class plan or as a short workout.
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Thanks to Claire Barnaby
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Originally from a dance background, Lynne spent many years teaching ...

This class showcases a handful of the exercises covered in Nathan's HipCentric Workshops. The primary focus of this class is on the hip extensors.
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Thanks to Emma-Jayne Rushby & Julie van Leer
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Nathan has been teaching Pilates for more than 15 years and has over 30 years’ experience in phy...

This mat-based sequence of exercises using two rings (toning circles) will illuminate your own movement strategies and inspire you to convey valuable details and ideas to your clients.
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With thanks to Emma-Jayne Rushby & Penny Brian
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Elizabeth Larkam is internationally recognized as an inno...

This class look how the Triadball can help increase proprioception and decrease stability…and, of course, add more challenge!
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Thanks to Helen Sweeney & Jo Nuttall
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Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 after sustaining a sports-related injury to his spine. He had previously spent 15 years...

In this deliberate paced Reformer class with Tom McCook, Tom begins with a progression of mobility and loading exercises for the hips, spine and shoulder girdle to prepare the body and enhance alignment and ability. This class focus is to improve muscular balance, proper mechanics, efficiency and...

The Oov is a versatile movement tool that enhances Pilates mat and apparatus exercises. Invented by Daniel Vladeta, an osteopath from Australia, the Oov provides a fascia-friendly movement environment that supports the architecture of the spine, stimulates proprioception, encourages mobility and ...

Each person carries in them the full potential of optimal movement. Using the principles of Pilates and Spiraldynamik®, Michael and Ton will explore how we can use the Triadball and the spikey ball to unleash the potential within you and your clients.
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With thanks to Charlie Kelly, Jacquie Bi...

This class looks at how the magic circle (toning circle) can help you find your centre and to connect the primary and secondary powerhouses, produce opposition, to deepen the c-curve, assist in stabilisation through fascial tension and to encourage body symmetry.
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With thanks to Laura Gold & ...

This class is designed for all abilities to start to work with the foam roller, looking at how it can be good for alignment and the stability and flexibility of the spine.
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Thanks to Chiara Favaretti & Jazzi Craddock
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Simone was born in Zimbabwe and came to London to train as a ballet dance...

This class explores the freedom of movement and the release of the shoulder joint, as well as its strength and stability. Exercises can be performed with or without a band.
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Thanks to Kevin Bradford & Mariana Camiloti
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Kathy is a London-based Body Control Pilates teacher. She is a member of...

A look at how working in lateral flexion can improve the mobility of the spine. This class takes you through ideas for lateral flexion exercises in a range of start positions.
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Thanks to Penny Brian & Catherine Crompton
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Kate has been teaching Pilates for over 10 years. She is a matwork co...

This intermediate/advanced level class looks at how we can add variety and challenge to Matwork exercises with bigger rotational movements and by adding as much range of movement as we can. The class uses triadballs and bands.
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Thanks to Harriet Heath & Jon Ashton
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Duncan made a total care...

This intermediate level class is designed for clients with no knee issues and looks at how we can add variety to ever-popular squats! A foam roller and yoga block are used for modifications.
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Thanks to Alex Marshall & Jacquie Biggs
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Sarah was a dancer in West End shows with credits as a per...

This class showcases the material covered in Nathan's popular Endurolates Matwork Workshops. The primary focus of this class is on exercises that target those all-important trunk muscles.
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Thanks to Emma-Jayne Rushby & Julie van Leer
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Nathan has been teaching Pilates for more than 15 years ...

This class is designed to give ideas for Standing and Balance exercises to add variety to classes. Perfect for newer teachers looking to play around with new ideas and repertoire.
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Thanks to Penny Brian & Catherine Crompton
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Kate has been teaching Pilates for over 10 years. She is a matwork...