Alignment and, more importantly, structural misalignments affect everything, from the way we stand, to the way we lift and carry objects to how we exercise. The importance of how we begin to perform movements and adjust to inner imbalances affects not only the outcome of the exercise session but ...

This intermediate-level class gives an insight into Linda’s ‘Dance to Pilates’ series of classes, which she has developed with dancers who are in full time vocational dance training. However, the exercises can be used with any client! The class focuses on the front and back lines of the body, tak...

An energising masterclass starting with floor-based movements to help unravel and reset, then working up to standing work which challenges dynamic stability in an upright posture. No equipment is needed and the class suitable for all levels of clients.
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Thanks to Harriet Heath & Jo Hatherley
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A purely Matwork-based class which looks at some of the exercises we all know and love and adds a few new twists and turns!
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Thanks to Helen Sweeney & Jo Nuttall
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Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 after sustaining a sports-related injury to his spine. He had previously spent 15 years a...

In this class, Sarah looks at a number of exercises we all know and love from the Body Control Pilates Matwork programme and how we can add new twists and progressions to them to keep things interesting and challenging!
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia
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Sarah trained with the Rambert Ballet S...

This class looks at variations on the classics and focuses on moving 3-dimensionally in the body with plenty of spiralling, side bending and combination movements. No equipment needed and suitable for all levels.
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Thanks to Harriet Heath & Jo Hatherley
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Katherine has been teaching Body Cont...

A look at how new variations and progressions can be added onto the Standing exercises covered in our Matwork Teacher Training programmes. Ideal for newer teachers who are looking for beginner/intermediate level ideas.
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia
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Sarah trained with the Rambert Ballet Sch...

This class focuses on opening the sides of the body; creating space between the ribs and the pelvis, in order to facilitate a fullness of breath and length in the spine. No equipment is needed.
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Thanks to Kevin Bradford & Mariana Camiloti
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Kathy is a London-based Body Control Pilates teache...

This class is designed to wake your body up gently starting with a self massage sequence then directing awareness to the core fulcrums of the body and energizing the spine.

It builds up with short sequences to mobilize the hips and shoulders, challenge coordination and focus on alignment with...

This advanced level class is dynamic and flowing with plenty of challenges and lots of fun! It should be avoided by anyone with knee issues. You will need a medium resistance band for the exercises.
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Thanks to Alex Marshall & Jacquie Biggs
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Sarah was a dancer in West End shows with credits as a...

This class showcases a handful of the exercises covered in Nathan's HipCentric Workshops. The primary focus of this class is on the hip extensors.
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Thanks to Emma-Jayne Rushby & Julie van Leer
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Nathan has been teaching Pilates for more than 15 years and has over 30 years’ experience in phy...

A look at how working in lateral flexion can improve the mobility of the spine. This class takes you through ideas for lateral flexion exercises in a range of start positions.
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Thanks to Penny Brian & Catherine Crompton
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Kate has been teaching Pilates for over 10 years. She is a matwork co...

This intermediate level class is designed for clients with no knee issues and looks at how we can add variety to ever-popular squats! A foam roller and yoga block are used for modifications.
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Thanks to Alex Marshall & Jacquie Biggs
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Sarah was a dancer in West End shows with credits as a per...

This class showcases the material covered in Nathan's popular Endurolates Matwork Workshops. The primary focus of this class is on exercises that target those all-important trunk muscles.
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Thanks to Emma-Jayne Rushby & Julie van Leer
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Nathan has been teaching Pilates for more than 15 years ...

This intermediate-level class gives an insight into Linda’s ‘Dance to Pilates’ series of classes, which she has developed with dancers who are in full time vocational dance training. However, the exercises can be used for all clients as they are familiar exercises that we all know and use in our ...

This masterclass with Kathy looks at how we should think about our ribs being held within a moving basket, rather than a fixed cage, and how thoracic breathing can help to promote better mobility in this area.
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With thanks to Jazzi Craddock & Simmy Collins
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Kathy is a London-based Body Co...

In this 'Funky Fundamentals' workout, Matt adds news twists to old favourites, showing you how to add variety, challenge and fun to your Matwork routine.
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Thanks to Hernan Castral-Vido & Ulrika Krishnamurti
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Matt has been a personal trainer since 2003 and has been involved in every aspect o...

Join Lynne as she takes you through a balanced, seated workout you can do whilst at your desk...so there's no excuses not to build some Pilates into your day!
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With thanks to Hayley Parry
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Lynne is co-founder and director of Body Control Pilates Education (for whom she lectures on training...

In the second in her 'Sequencing for Success' series of masterclasses for Body Control Pilates Central, Elizabeth looks at the Classical Pilates exercise 'The Side Twist' and suggests how you can best prepare your body for performing this exercise.
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia & Jazzi Craddoc...

This latest video in Miranda's series of 'observe and learn’ masterclasses looks at 3 Classical/Advanced Matwork exercises which are interconnected - Single Leg Circles, Double Leg Circles and Corkscrew.

Miranda takes us through the biomechanics of each exercise and breaks down the movements...

This Matwork masterclass with Kate looks at how we can evolve and progress the fundamental Matwork exercises which we all know so well, in order to provide more challenge and variety in our classes.
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With thanks to Hernan Castro-Vidal & Zoe Fairlamb
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Kate has been teaching Pilates for over 10 ...

This short, flowing workout with Lynne looks at exercises focused on the breath and on fluidity of movement in a seated position.
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Thanks to Claire Barnaby
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Originally from a dance background, Lynne spent many years teaching dance in the community as well as lecturing at Further Educatio...

This Matwork masterclass with Sasha draws on her background as a professional ballet dancer and extensive experience as an international Pilates and Gyrotonics teacher. The class is aimed at an intermediate/advanced level as the focus is on flowing, continuous movement.
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Thanks to Alison Toh & ...

In this short Matwork class, Kate looks at the following exercises in detail:

Tennis Ball Rises
Standing Waist Twist
Knee Drops
Spine Curls
Oblique Curls
Side Lying Leg Series
Diamond Press
Table Top
Seated Side Reach
Standing Corkscrew Arms
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With thanks to Hannah Cable
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Kate has been teachin...