Masterclasses

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!

Masterclasses
  • Masterclass: Balanced Reformer Workout with Nathan Gardner

    This Beginner/Intermediate Reformer routine gives you a mix of traditional and modified repertoire at a gentle pace with technical breakdowns of the work.
    This can initially be used as a masterclass/tutorial and then watched again as a flowing, balanced routine. When following this class for you...

  • Masterclass: Challenging Chair Workout with Nathan Gardner

    Nathan will take you through a flowing workout on Wunda Chair, moving between single and split pedal and varying spring resistance.

    Thanks to Jacqui Biggs

    Nathan has been teaching Pilates for more than 20 years and has well over 30 years’ experience in physical and mental conditioning. Much...

  • Masterclass: Fresh Ideas for the Foam Roller with Georgina Sayer

    We are delighted to welcome Georgina back to Body Control Pilates Central with this flowing masterclass giving you new ideas and inspiration when using the ever-popular foam roller.

    You will need a foam roller and ideally 2 small balls for this class.

    Thanks to Laura Bending

    Georgina dis...

  • Masterclass: Pilates for Runners - Part 1 with Duncan Orrock

    It's great to welcome Duncan back to Body Control Pilates Central with the first of 2 masterclasses looking at how Pilates can help runners (the second session will be added to Body Control Pilates Central in February 2022).

    This first session is primarily focused on balance work, challenging st...

  • Masterclass: Add a Twist with Georgie Sayer

    In this masterclass, Georgie takes a closer look at 6 of our favourite Pilates exercises which are usually performed solely in the sagittal plane and adds an additional plane of movement on top to create a greater challenge.

    You will need a toning (magic) circle for this class.

    Thanks to La...

  • Masterclass: Advanced Flow with Sarah-Louise Warden

    Join Sarah for a fun and fast-flowing advanced mat workout!

    Please take care if you have any knee injuries.

    Props needed are a medium-resistance band and small ball (overball) - these are available to purchase from www.sisseluk.com

    With thanks to Chiara Favaretti

    Sarah was a dancer in We...

  • Masterclass: Pilates for Runners - Part 2 with Duncan Orrock

    Duncan is back with part 2 of his 'Pilates for Runners' masterclass!

    This session focuses predominantly on challenging our balance through strength work and by working unilaterally, as we do when we run.

    You will need a resistance (stretch) band for this class. You may also wish to use a kettl...

  • Masterclass: Breathing a Sigh of Relief with Rachel Bish

    Rachel takes us through a gentle Matwork class designed to help you to connect to your breathing by mobilising your ribcage and spine. This workout will help you to down-regulate your sympathetic nervous system and reach a state of relaxation.

    You will need an overball (small ball) for this wor...

  • Masterclass: Working through Shoulder Problems - Mat Class with Kathy

    This class with Kathy is designed for Pilates clients who suffer from shoulder problems or restrictions, but who still want a challenging and flowing workout.

    Kathy avoids exercises in positions such as four-point kneeling, which involve weight-bearing through the arms, and offers alternative e...

  • Masterclass: Working with Weights on the Roller with Kate Hodder

    In this flowing masterclass, Kate looks at how adding weights to your foam roller workout can further challenge your strength and stability.

    You will need a foam roller and also toning balls, or light handweights, for this class (failing that, tin cans of food work well!).

    With thanks to Dan...

  • Masterclass: Core Mobility with Nathan Gardner

    Nathan takes you through a challenging mat class, designed primarily to mobilise the spine and trunk.

    No equipment is needed for this class.

    Thanks to Brenda Nassali-Liston

    Nathan has been teaching Pilates for more than 20 years and has well over 30 years’ experience in physical and mental c...

  • Masterclass: Injury Prevention for Footballers with Jon Ashton

    We are delighted to welcome Jon to Body Control Pilates Central with his debut masterclass, in which he combines his experience as a professional footballer and coach with his Body Control Pilates training to look at how Pilates can play a pivotal role in preventing injuries for footballers.

    You...

  • Masterclass: Reformer Sequences with Bridget Montague

    Bridget takes you through her favourite Reformer sequences in this flowing masterclass, designed to give you inspiration for your Intermediate/Advanced Reformer classes and workouts.

    Bridget is working with the Balanced Body Allegro 2 Reformer in this class - please visit www.pilates.com for mo...

  • Masterclass: Progressive Mat Masterclass with Nathan Gardner

    Nathan takes you through a flowing mat masterclass designed for beginner to intermediate level clients.

    Thanks to Brenda Nassali-Liston

    Nathan has been teaching Pilates for more than 20 years and has well over 30 years’ experience in physical and mental conditioning. Much of his knowledge ha...

  • Masterclass: Advanced Mat Blend with Sally Derbyshire

    We are delighted to be able to add this masterclass with Sally to Body Control Pilates Central...filmed from her Pilates Studio in Hunters Hill, Sydney, Australia!

    Drawing on the Advanced Matwork repertoire, Sally blends these familiar exercises together to create flowing and challenging moveme...

  • Masterclass: Reset and Restore - A Class for Ukraine with Michael & Ton

    Welcome to a very special class with our good friends, Michael and Ton.

    This class was originally part of the Body Control Pilates 'Supporting Ukraine' fundraising week. Michael and Ton have kindly offered their Zoom recording of the class for use on Body Control Pilates Central - we appreciate...

  • Masterclass: Matwork Mobility with Paul Howse

    Paul takes you through a mobility masterclass on the mat!

    No equipment is needed for this class.

    With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor & Danai Pappa

    Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 after sustaining a sports-related injury to his spine. He had previously spent 15 years as an engineer, but, fol...

  • Masterclass: HIIT Pilates with Rachel Bish

    The world of High Intensity Interval Training meets the world of Pilates with this HIIT Pilates masterclass from Rachel!

    This class is designed to add a dose cardio to your Pilates workout and to get your heart pumping. During the session, Rachel will show you variations for different levels of...

  • Masterclass: Incorporating Functional Exercises into Pilates with Louise

    It's great to welcome Louise back to the channel with this masterclass looking at how we can add functional exercises into our Pilates classes.

    Functional exercises build on movements carried out in our normal, daily activities, and help us to strengthen and work the main muscle groups needed fo...

  • Masterclass: Leg Strength Masterclass with Paul Howse

    It's Leg Day! This masterclass with Paul is all about strengthening our lower limbs, with a great mix of standing and floor-based exercises.

    No equipment is needed for this class.

    With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor & Danai Pappa

    Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 after sustaining a sports-rela...

  • Masterclass: Rotational Mat with Sally Derbyshire

    Filmed from her Pilates Studio in Hunters Hill, Sydney (Australia), this masterclass with Sally is all about adding a twist to your Matwork moves, with a series of rotation-based exercises.

    Sally was first introduced to Pilates whilst she was a student at The Australian Ballet School. Pilates ...

  • Masterclass: Standing Series - Part 1: Backline Awareness with Birthe

    Welcome to the first part in a new series of 'Standing Pilates' masterclasses with Birthe Brosolat, filmed from her Studio in Copenhagen!

    The focus of this first class is preparing our backline for Standing work and increasing proprioception.

    You will need a foam roller for this class.

    Wit...

  • Masterclass: Standing Series - Part 2: Focus on Feet & Balance

    Welcome to 'Part 2' of our new 'Standing Pilates' masterclass series with Birthe Brosolat, filmed from her Studio in Copenhagen!

    The focus of this class is our feet and our balance.

    You will need 2 spiky balls and a long resistance band (minimum 2 metres) for this class - these are available t...

  • Masterclass: Arm & Shoulder Work with Paul Howse

    Join Paul for a masterclass in mobilising and strengthening our arms and shoulders.

    You will need a long resistance band for this class (ideally 3m).

    With thanks to Ashia Ekwealor & Danai Pappa

    Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 after sustaining a sports-related injury to his spine. He ...