Number 7 in their series of short, balanced workouts...and in this class, Lynne and Sarah start with working on joint and spinal mobility in a standing position before challenging strength and control on the mat.
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Education (for whom sh...

This balanced Matwork class is made up of the following exercises:

Shoulder Drops
Chicken Wings
Knee Folds
Ankle Circles
Spine Curls
Curl Ups
The Hundred - Stage 3
Arm Openings
Side Lying Circles
Cobra Prep
Rest Position
Threading a Needle
Pelvic Rock Backs
Tennis Ball Rises
Side Reach
Standi...

In the first of her 'Sequencing for Success' masterclasses for Body Control Pilates Central, Elizabeth looks at the Classical Pilates exercise 'The Leg Pull - Front' (also knows as the 'Front Plank') and suggests how you can best prepare your body for performing this exercise.
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This 6th instalment in Lynne and Sarah's series of Balanced Short Workouts starts with a selection of exercises in a seated position before moving onto the mat.
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Education (for whom she lectures on training courses for new teachers and ...

This dynamic Matwork class with Georgie is all about flow...there's no stopping or breaks so be prepared to work hard and keep moving! This class will work your balance, strength and co-ordination.
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With thanks to Lynda Trent-Lander
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Georgina discovered Pilates 13 years ago. She fell in ...

This balanced Matwork class is made up of the following exercises:

Pilates Squats
Side Reach
Starfish
Neck Rolls
Spine Curls with Arm Raises
Curl Ups
Hip Rolls
Double Leg Stretch Stage 1
Oyster
Cobra Prep
Star 2
Four Point Kneeling - Tail Tucks
Spine Stretch Forward
Waist Twists
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This flowing Matwork masterclass with Kathy looks at exercises which will help to connect the front and back lines of the body through a range of start positions.
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With thanks to Alex Tinney. Heidi Monsen & Sylwia Foryss
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Kathy is a London-based Body Control Pilates teacher. She is a membe...

This masterclass with Michael and Ton looks at exercises and sequences which are designed for strengthening the muscles around the spine by working through all planes of movement.
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia & Nadia Dahlawi
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Michael and Ton are internationally recognised Pilates Master T...

In the fifth of their Short Workouts, Lynne and Sarah start with a series of Standing exercises before moving onto the mat. Variations are given for each exercise to add just the right amount of challenge depending on ability.
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Educatio...

This balanced Matwork class is made up of the following exercises:

Relaxation Position
Arm Circles
Knee Rolls
Single Leg Stretch Prep
Spine Curls with Inner Thigh Squeeze
Oblique Curl Ups
Single Leg Stretch - Stage 1
Bow and Arrow
Side Lying Lift & Lower
Diamond Press
Rest Position
Rocking
Tabl...

This balanced Matwork class is made up of the following exercises:

Standing Arm Circles in Pilates Stance
Side Reach
Dumb Waiter
Relaxation Position
Knee Circles
Spine Curls with Arm Raises
Curl Ups
Single Leg Stretch Stage 2
The Hundred Stage 3
Arm Openings
Side Lying Legs - Front ...

This 'Part 2' masterclass with Miranda focuses on the 'Roll Over' and follows on from Part 1 which looks at the 'Roll Up'.

The 'Roll Over' is a more advanced exercise and Miranda addresses why it is that some clients can roll up and not roll over, whilst others can roll over and not roll up!
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Mastering the 'Roll Up' is essential in order to be able to perform much of the Classical Pilates repertoire. In turn, the correct sequential recruitment the exercise promotes is key to achieving your full movement potential and to maintaining a healthy, strong and flexible body.

In this detai...

This intermediate-level Matwork Masterclass with Cara places an emphasis on shoulder girdle strength and control, in order to prepare our bodies for weight-bearing work and exercises.

Equipment needed for the class: yoga blocks and a stretch/resistance band.
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With thanks to Chiara Favarett...

In the fourth in their series of Short Workouts, Lynne and Sarah bring you another fun, balanced class, incorporating Standing, Kneeling and Sitting and with a great focus on abdominal strength!
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Education (for whom she lectures on trai...

This balanced Matwork class includes the following exercises:

Sliding down a Wall
Roll-downs against the Wall
Seated Side Reach
Spine Stretch Forward
Backstroke Arms
Double Knee Folds
Curl Ups with Arms
Single Leg Stretch Stage 3
Hip Rolls (feet up)
The Hundred Stage 4
Side-lying Leg...

This balanced Matwork class is made up of the following exercises:

Relaxation Position
Ribcage Closure
Neck Rolls & Chin Tucks
Pelvic Clocks
Spine Curls with Inner Thigh Squeeze
Curl Up
Climb a Tree Prep
Hip Rolls Feet Up
Double Leg Stretch Stage 2
Single Leg Kick Prep
Four Point K...

This masterclass is drawn from Katherine's popular ‘All The Extensions’ workshop and explores variations for better spinal and hip extension in a range of positions. Katherine also provides some new ideas for cueing, which include her famous Zombie move!
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Thanks to Harriet Heath & Jo Hatherley...

This flowing masterclass with Michael & Ton focuses on shoulder strength and mobility and gives you plenty of new ideas and exercises to add to your own workout routine and classes.
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia & Nadia Dahlawi
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Michael and Ton are internationally recognised Pilates Master ...

In the third in their series of Short Workouts, Lynne and Sarah bring you another short balanced class, perfect to do daily to help build up your strength, control and flexibility!
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Education (for whom she lectures on training courses f...

Wake up with Rachel! This gentle, 30 minute warm-up class has been designed to do first thing in the morning, to help get your joints moving and to prepare your mind and body for the day ahead. Any day which starts with Pilates is a good day!
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With thanks to Carole LeBlonde and Sylwia Foryss....

This balanced Matwork class includes the following exercises:

Relaxation Position
Knee Drops
Windmill Arms
Spine Curls
Toe Taps
Oblique Curls
Double Leg Stretch Stage 3
Side lying - lift & lower
Bow and Arrow
Dart
Rocking
Pelvic rock backs
Rolling like a Ball
Standing Back Bend
Side Reach
Tenn...

This balanced Matwork class is made up of the following exercises:

Relaxation Position
Neck Rolls
Chin Tucks
Chicken Wings
Spine Curls with Arms
Curl Ups with Arms
Single Leg Stretch Stage 3
The Hundred Stage 3
Chalk Circles
Side Lying Circles
Cobra
Prone Circles
Cat
Leg Pull Fro...

This intermediate-level mat masterclass with Cara focuses on developing the strength and dynamic stability of our lateral hips, or 'side hips', which in turn help to support our lower back. This class incorporates new ideas and variations, as well as traditional Pilates Mat repertoire.

Equipm...