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...

We are delighted to welcome Birthe to Body Control Pilates Central with her first masterclass, which looks at mobilising and strengthening the shoulder girdle and thoracic spine.

In this class, Birthe uses a combination of both Body Control Pilates exercises and Franklin Method work and explo...

This masterclass with Elizabeth covers new ideas for exercises and sequences using the Balanced Body MOTR, which combines a foam roller with three weight level resistances.

The focus of the class will be on integrating the anterior and posterior myofascial sling systems.

For more informatio...

This masterclass with Kathy looks at how we should think about our ribs being held within a moving basket, rather than a fixed cage, and how thoracic breathing can help to promote better mobility in this area.
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With thanks to Jazzi Craddock & Simmy Collins
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Kathy is a London-based Body Co...

In this masterclass, Michael and Ton's focus shifts to the ever-popular spikey balls! The dynamic duo look at how to use the balls on different parts of the body for both activation and release.
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With thanks to Chiara Favaretti, Hannah Garcia & Mariana Camiloti
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Michael and Ton are interna...

This Matwork masterclass with Kate looks at how we can evolve and progress the fundamental Matwork exercises which we all know so well, in order to provide more challenge and variety in our classes.
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With thanks to Hernan Castro-Vidal & Zoe Fairlamb
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Kate has been teaching Pilates for over 10 ...

This latest video in Miranda's series of 'observe and learn’ masterclasses looks at 3 Classical/Advanced Matwork exercises which are interconnected - Single Leg Circles, Double Leg Circles and Corkscrew.

Miranda takes us through the biomechanics of each exercise and breaks down the movements...

In the second in her 'Sequencing for Success' series of masterclasses for Body Control Pilates Central, Elizabeth looks at the Classical Pilates exercise 'The Side Twist' and suggests how you can best prepare your body for performing this exercise.
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia & Jazzi Craddoc...

“Concentrate on the correct movement EACH TIME YOU EXERCISE, least you do them improperly and thus lose all the vital benefits of their value… Contrology exercises build a sturdy body and sound mind to perform every daily task with ease and perfection as well as to provide tremendous reserve ener...

Join Paul for a fun, dynamic Foam Roller masterclass which takes you through all planes of movement and challenges your strength and stability on this ever-popular piece of equipment!
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With thanks to Alex Evans & Fleur Webb
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Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 after sustaining a sports-r...

This Matwork masterclass with Sasha draws on her background as a professional ballet dancer and extensive experience as an international Pilates and Gyrotonics teacher. The class is aimed at an intermediate/advanced level as the focus is on flowing, continuous movement.
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Thanks to Alison Toh & ...

This latest Matwork Masterclass with Cara focuses on breathing and opening up the body. It is ideal as a beginner level class and showcases contemporary variations on the original Pilates exercises.

For the class, you will need a light to medium resistance band and 2 yoga blocks (both available ...

In this 'Pilates for Bone Health' masteclass, senior physiotherapist and Body Control Pilates tutor, Louise Tallis, outlines a short exercise programme designed to support the Royal Osteoporosis Society's mission statement of 'Strong, Steady, Straight'.

The class focuses on strengthening muscle...

Welcome to Romana's Intermediate Mat! Romana believed Pilates was about trying your best and having fun...and who better to bring the fun than the wonderful Michael Fritzke and Ton Voogt!

With their expert guidance, Michael and Ton take you through this challenging and flowing Matwork repertoir...

In this masterclass, Birthe uses a combination of both Body Control Pilates exercises and Franklin Method work to present a class focused on challenging and improving balance and proprioception.

This class uses a foam roller and a triadball or overball (available from Sissel UK - https://www.sis...

In the third in her 'Sequencing for Success' series of masterclasses for Body Control Pilates Central, Elizabeth looks at the Classical Pilates exercise 'Leg Pull Back' and suggests how you can best prepare your body for performing this exercise.
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia & Jazzi Craddock
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We are delighted to welcome Kristi to Body Control Pilates Central with this 'Dynamic Hips' masterclass!

This masterclass uses a theraband (resistance band) and sitfits/balance cushions to help build strength, stability and flexibility in our hips.

All equipment can be purchased from Sissel U...

In this masterclass, Sarah-Louise looks at how you can transfer exercises which are traditionally performed on the Reformer onto the Mat.

This class uses a long, medium resistance theraband and a shorter, stronger resistance band.
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia
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Sarah was a dancer in West End...

In this 'mash up' class, Michael and Ton take inspiration from all of the Pilates elders (who worked directly with Joseph Pilates) to bring us a flowing and challenging class on the mat, based upon Joe's original Classical exercises.
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With thanks to Chiara Favaretti & Zoe Fairlamb
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Michael and...

This masterclass with Cara focuses on gaining better articulation and flexibility through the spine by maintaining good control of our core and centre.

This class uses a small towel and yoga blocks.
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With thanks to Hannah Cable and Penny Brian
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Cara Reeser is the owner and Master Teacher at ...

This breath awareness masterclass with Jo is based upon concepts and exercises presented in her 'The Vital Breath' workshop. The class focuses predominantly on opening up and gaining more movement through the ribs and the hips, in order to facilitate better breathing patterns.

The class uses a ...

In this Reformer masterclass, Kristi looks at rebalancing and redressing the spine by strengthening the upper back and shoulders, particularly through extension.

The Reformer used in this class is a Balanced Body Allegro 2 - for more details, visit https://www.pilates.com/store/pilates-equipmen...

Join Pilates Master Teacher, Kathy Corey, as she looks at the importance of standing exercises in Pilates mat and how traditional, floor-based exercises can be transferred to an upright position in order to challenge our balance, stability, flexibility and strength.
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Thanks to Hannah Garcia, H...

In this dynamic masterclass, Michael and Ton bring in small props, namely the triadball and a resistance band, and look at how they can offer support, feedback and challenge in mat-based classes.
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With thanks to Ai Lin Tong and Zoe Fairlamb
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Michael and Ton are internationally recognised Pilat...