Matwork Inspiration

Matwork Inspiration

These videos are designed to give you new inspiration and ideas for your Matwork classes and workouts. Some classes use small props such as balls and bands to add challenge, feedback and support where needed.

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Matwork Inspiration
  • Longer Workout: Morning Matwork with Diane Aben

    Join Diane for a matwork routine focused on warming up and mobilising the spine and hips on the floor before ending in standing. The perfect class to kickstart your day!

    You do not need any equipment for this class.
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    With thanks to Florenca Rasku
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    Added February 2026
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    Diane began teaching ...

  • Masterclass: Shoulder Freedom, Full Body Flow with Georgie Sayer

    We are very happy to welcome Georgie Sayer back to Body Control Pilates Central with this class for the shoulders, which combines Pilates and fascial movement techniques to create greater freedom in the shoulder girdle and, consequently, better flow through the whole body.

    You will need a soft ...

  • The Essentials Collection: Workout 32 with Sarah-Louise Warden

    Join Sarah for a balanced matwork class which follows the key Pilates principles of Alignment, Breathing and Centring (the ABCs) and focuses on good Pilates technique. The following exercises are included in this class:

    Mexican Wave
    Working the Arches
    Tennis Ball Rises
    Pilates Squats
    Roll Downs
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  • Masterclass: Wake up your Body - A Fascial Approach with Birthe Brosolat

    We are delighted to welcome Birthe back to the Body Control Pilates Central channel with a new class filmed from her studio in Copenhagen!

    In this masterclass, Birthe takes us through a fascia-based routine which is designed to prepare our bodies for activity and movement. It is a great routine...

  • Masterclass: Add the Breath with Kathy King

    This mat masterclass with Kathy explores the role that our breath plays in facilitating movement and how focusing on breathing patterns can change how our body responds to different exercises.

    You will need an overball (Pilates ball) or triadball for this class. Overballs can be purchased from ...

  • Longer Workout: Movements for Mobility with Paul Howse

    Join Paul for a short, balanced matwork routine designed to improve mobility.

    You do not need any equipment for this class.
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    With thanks to Mahassen Taher and Ruth Gonzalez Jimenez
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    Added April 2026
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    Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 after sustaining a sports-related injury to his spine....

  • The Essentials Collection: Workout 33 with Sarah-Louise Warden

    Join Sarah for a balanced matwork class which follows the key Pilates principles of Alignment, Breathing and Centring (the ABCs) and focuses on good Pilates technique. The following exercises are included in this class:

    Dumb Waiter
    Floating Arms
    Knee Rolls
    Spine Curls with Arms
    Toe Taps
    Hip Ro...

  • Masterclass: Rise Up! with Michael Fritzke & Ton Voogt

    Michael and Ton are back with another mat masterclass, this time with the aim of preparing our bodies for standing and walking. As always, expect plenty of creative, fun and inspiring ideas...only Michael and Ton could work Beyonce into their Pilates routine!

    You will need a Triadball (or Pilat...

  • Masterclass: Connect your Hands to your Torso with Birthe Brosolat

    This masterclass with Birthe adopts both a fascia-based and Pilates approach to help us to connect our hands to our torso. The focus is on moving our connective tissue three-dimensionally to achieve optimal movement.

    You will need a variety of equipment for this class - this includes a foam Rol...

  • Longer Workout: Pilates for Posture with Christie Themistocleous

    We are delighted to welcome Christie back to the Body Control Pilates Central channel with this latest class, filmed at her home studio in Nicosia, Cyprus!

    This latest class with Christie looks at how we can improve our posture, and in turn our quality of movement, by developing our alignment, ...

  • Masterclass: Connect your Head to your Tail with Birthe Brosolat

    This masterclass with Birthe adopts both a fascia-based and Pilates approach to help us to connect our head to our tail. The focus is on moving our connective tissue three-dimensionally to achieve optimal movement.

    You will need a variety of equipment for this class - this includes a foam Rolle...

  • Longer Workout: Mixed Mat Mash Up with Paul Howse

    Join Paul for a 30 minute mixed mat routine which offers something for every body!

    You do not need any equipment for this class.
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    With thanks to Mahassen Taher and Ruth Gonzalez Jimenez
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    Added August 2026
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    Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 after sustaining a sports-related injury to his ...

  • Shorter Workout: Kneeling Variations with Brenda Nassali-Liston

    This mat class with Brenda explores variations of exercises in a kneeling position with the aim of mobilising the hips.

    You do not need any equipment for this class but may wish to use a kneeling pad or head cushion under the knees for comfort.
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    Added July 2026
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    Brenda trained as a dancer a...

  • Longer Workout: Progressive Mat Class with Diane Aben

    This flowing feel-good mat class with Diane starts gently, with a focus on mobilising the spine, before building up to more strength and stability work.

    You do not need any equipment for this class.
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    With thanks to Florenca Rasku
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    Added July 2026
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    Diane began teaching Pilates in 2005 having ...

  • Shorter Workout: Extension Flow with Paul Howse

    This short workout with Paul provides a flowing routine focused on extension work - perfect to add onto the end of a balanced class to help counter the effects of modern lifestyle and posture.

    You do not need any equipment for this class.
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    With thanks to April Gunawardena and Claudia Teixera
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  • Masterclass: Improving Function with the Franklin Method & Pilates Mat

    We're delighted to have Tom McCook back on Body Control Pilates Central with a new mat masterclass filmed from his home studio in California!

    This latest class is designed to improve spinal mobility and alignment in our bodies through functional Pilates mat exercises and Franklin Method work.
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