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.

    With thanks to Florenca Rasku

    Added February 2026

    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
    ...

  • 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.

    With thanks to Mahassen Taher and Ruth Gonzalez Jimenez

    Added April 2026

    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...