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: Movement Clarity - A Reformer Masterclass with Georgie

    This Reformer masterclass with Georgie is all about gaining clarity in your movement patterns. You will be building up and layering movements, adding limbs into spinal movements and then separating them back out again to see what differences you can identify!

    Thanks to Lynda Trent-Lander

    A...

  • Masterclass: Taking on the Tower with Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt

    Michael and Ton are back! This time, they take on the 'Tower' - a fantastic piece of Studio equipment which takes up less space than a full-sized Cadillac (the ones used in this class convert from Reformers so even better!) but still allows you to perform the majority of the Cadillac repertoire. ...

  • Masterclass: An Introduction to Hypopressives - Part 2 with Abby Lord

    In this second part of Abby's introductory Hypopressives masterclasses, Abby brings together the breathwork, postures and poses which are integral to the method, and looks at the reason why each plays such an important role.

    Please do ensure you have watched Part 1 before this class!

    You will ...

  • Masterclass: Overball meets Mat Masterclass with Maria Earle

    Maria is back! This new masterclass looks all the ways the overball (small ball) can add variety to your mat classes, through opening up the body and allowing you to challenge stability and range.

    You can purchase an overball from Sissel UK - www.sisseluk.com

    With thanks to April Gunawardena
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  • Masterclass: Reformer Routines for Beg/Int Clients with Michael & Ton

    Join the dynamic duo that is Michael & Ton for a beautifully-balanced Reformer masterclass designed for beginner to intermediate clients.

    You will need a long box and Reformer pole for this class.

    With thanks to Hernan Castro-Vidal & Jazzi Craddock

    Added November 2023

    Michael and Ton are ...

  • Masterclass: Healthy Hips with Kathy King

    This masterclass with Kathy is focused on the hip joints and ensuring you are achieving your full range of movement in this area of the body, whilst also working on strength and stability.

    You do not need any equipment for this class.

    With thanks to Mahassen Taher and Stacey Keating

    Added ...

  • Masterclass: Challenging Overball Routine with Kate Hodder

    This balanced masterclass with Kate looks at how the overball/small ball can add challenge and creativity to your Matwork routine.

    If you don't already own an overball, you can purchase one from Sissel UK - www.sisseluk.com/sissel-pilates-soft-ball.

    With thanks to Hayley Towler and Victoria R...

  • Masterclass: Functional Franklin & Pilates Method Moves with Tom McCook

    Join Tom for another marvellous movement masterclass, with a focus this time on making it functional. Starting in standing, Tom takes us through exercises and sequences designed to improve hip and back strength, balance and mobility.

    You will need Franklin balls and a long band for this class - ...

  • Masterclass: Finding more Rotation with Maria Earle

    This marvellous Maria mat masterclass is all about rotation, rotation, rotation...how we can add more twists and turns to our Pilates practice to help with functional movement in daily life.

    You will not need any equipment for this class.

    With thanks to April Gunawardena and Victoria Hinds
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  • Masterclass: Matwork for Scoliosis with Kathy Corey

    In this Mat masterclass, master teacher, Kathy Corey, draws on her own experience of improving her scoliosis through Pilates. Kathy demonstrates how Pilates exercises can not only help to reduce the curvature and rotation of a spine, but will, in turn, also reduce pain and improve posture, breath...

  • Masterclass: Move your Ribs with Kathy King

    This mat masterclass with Kathy focuses on mobilising the ribs, allowing you to breathe and move more freely.

    You will need a yoga block or two, and also an overball/triadball for this class (or a rolled up bath towel will do!).

    With thanks to Mahassen Taher and Stacey Keating

    Added Februa...

  • Masterclass: Reformer Work for the Upper Body with Tom McCook

    Tom takes us through a Reformer masterclass focused primarily on the upper body and shoulder girdle, but making sure the whole body joins in the fun for a full, balanced workout.

    This masterclass uses Balanced Body Allegro Reformers - visit www.pilates.com for details.

    With thanks to April G...

  • Masterclass: Rehab from Hip Replacement using the MOTR

    We are delighted to welcome Dr Suzanne Martin back to BCP Central with this masterclass looking at rehabilitation after hip replacement using the Balanced Body MOTR (Movement on the Roller).

    In this session, Suzanne draws on her own experience and shares research and exercises she used to recov...

  • Masterclass: Stretch & Mobility with Paul Howse

    Join Paul for a mat masterclass that does what it says on the tin...it's all about stretch and mobility!

    You will not need any equipment for this class.

    With thanks to Gemma Archer & Hayley Towler

    Added March 2024

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

  • Masterclass: Exploring the Reformer with Michael King

    We are delighted to welcome Michael to Body Control Pilates Central with his first masterclass for us!

    In this 45-minute Reformer session, Michael offers a unique insight into his distinctive approach to this classic apparatus. Experience Pilates through the eyes of a master teacher, as Michael...

  • Masterclass: Opening up your Body with Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt

    The dynamic duo of Michael and Ton are back with a flowing masterclass on the mat which is designed to open up all areas of the body!

    You will need a small ball/Triadball for parts of this class.

    With thanks to Hernan Castro-Vidal & Jazzi Craddock

    Added April 2023

    Michael and Ton are int...

  • Masterclass: Pregnancy Pilates for Beginners with Sarah-Louise Warden

    This pregnancy masterclass with Sarah is designed for beginner-level clients, and explores the movements that can help to support pregnant women in feeling more connected to their changing body.

    This class uses a large physio ball and a resistance band - these are available to purchase from Sis...

  • Masterclass: Gentle Seated & Standing Routines with Dr Pauline Lockhart

    Join Dr Pauline Lockhart as she takes you through a series of gentle Pilates exercises and movements, in both seated and standing positions, which are suitable for a wide range of clients.

    This class draws on exercises covered in the Body Control Pilates 'Older Person' course.

    With thanks to...

  • Masterclass: EXO Chair Class with Maria Earle

    The EXO Chair (Low Chair) is a fantastic piece of Studio equipment, designed to challenge and support your whole body during your Pilates workout.

    In this masterclass, Maria takes you through the set up of the Chair and a series of her favourite exercises, put together to create a balanced rout...

  • Masterclass: Pregnancy Pilates for Advanced Clients with Sarah Warden

    Following on from Sarah's pregnancy class for beginner-level clients, this second session is designed for pregnant clients who have a good level of Pilates experience and are later on in their pregnancy. The exercises focus on mobilising the key joints and areas that can tighten up during the sec...

  • Masterclass: The Sissel Spinefitter in action with Duncan Orrock

    We are delighted to be able to add this second Sissel Spinefitter masterclass with Duncan to Body Control Pilates Central.

    Following on from his initial introductory session, this time, Duncan takes us through a flowing routine using the Spinefitter, demonstrating how it can be used in conjunct...

  • Masterclass: Standing Series of Five with Charlie Savage

    We are very happy to welcome Charlie to the Body Control Pilates Central channel with her first class for us!

    In this flowing masterclass, designed to inspire and challenge, Charlie takes us through a series of standing exercises, starting off with a gentle warm-up and building up to the Classi...

  • Masterclass: Symmetry in Motion on the Reformer - Part 1 with Shan Alphin

    *Please note that this masterclass has been split into 2 parts but both are now available to view - this is part 1*

    We're delighted to welcome Shan Alphin to Body Control Pilates Central with her first masterclass!

    In this Reformer session, Shan combines classical and contemporary Pilates exe...

  • Masterclass: Symmetry in Motion on the Reformer - Part 2 with Shan Alphin

    *Please note that this masterclass has been split into 2 parts but both are now available to view - this is part 2*

    We're delighted to welcome Shan Alphin to Body Control Pilates Central with her first masterclass!

    In this Reformer session, Shan combines classical and contemporary Pilates exe...