This 20 minute workout with Nathan focuses on releasing tension and enhancing movement around the neck and shoulder area.

It is perfect to refresh and rejuvenate this often over-worked area of the body at the end of a busy day, or is equally as good to do early on to set you up for the demands ...

This latest Matwork Masterclass with Cara focuses on breathing and opening up the body. It is ideal as a beginner level class and showcases contemporary variations on the original Pilates exercises.

For the class, you will need a light to medium resistance band and 2 yoga blocks (both available ...

Welcome to Romana's Intermediate Mat! Romana believed Pilates was about trying your best and having fun...and who better to bring the fun than the wonderful Michael Fritzke and Ton Voogt!

With their expert guidance, Michael and Ton take you through this challenging and flowing Matwork repertoir...

In the third in her 'Sequencing for Success' series of masterclasses for Body Control Pilates Central, Elizabeth looks at the Classical Pilates exercise 'Leg Pull Back' and suggests how you can best prepare your body for performing this exercise.
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia & Jazzi Craddock
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In this short Matwork class, Kate looks at the following exercises in detail:

1. Relaxation Position
2. Starfish
3. Spine Curls
4. Curl Ups
5. Arm Openings
6. Dart
7. Table Top - Stage 2
8. Spine Stretch Forward
9. The Hundred - Stage 3
10. Sliding down the Wall
11. Roll Downs
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With thanks t...

Enjoy this fun, balanced workout from Lynne and Sarah which is designed to give you all you need for your daily Pilates practice!
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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 on specialist courses for qualifi...

In this short workout, Nathan encourages you to break free from the usual one-dimensional, abdominal-focused core training exercises and instead focus on challenging and developing control of the trunk area in all three dimensions.
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Thanks to Hannah Garcia and Chiara Favaretti
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Nathan has been ...

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

1. Starfish
2. Spine Curls with Arms
3. Curl Ups
4. Chalk Circles
5. Knee Circles - Stage 1
6. Double Leg Stretch
7. Diamond Press
8. The Cat
9. Standing Side Reach
10. Pole Raises
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With thanks to Danai Pappa
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In this 'mash up' class, Michael and Ton take inspiration from all of the Pilates elders (who worked directly with Joseph Pilates) to bring us a flowing and challenging class on the mat, based upon Joe's original Classical exercises.
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With thanks to Chiara Favaretti & Zoe Fairlamb
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Michael and...

In this masterclass, Sarah-Louise looks at how you can transfer exercises which are traditionally performed on the Reformer onto the Mat.

This class uses a long, medium resistance theraband and a shorter, stronger resistance band.
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With thanks to Hannah Garcia
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Sarah was a dancer in West End...

This morning mat routine with Kathy is designed to lengthen and strengthen your body after you wake up, leaving you ready for the day ahead!
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With thanks to Jazzi Craddock & Simmy Collins
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Kathy is a London-based Body Control Pilates teacher. She is a member of the Body Control Pilates teache...

This masterclass with Cara focuses on gaining better articulation and flexibility through the spine by maintaining good control of our core and centre.

This class uses a small towel and yoga blocks.
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With thanks to Hannah Cable and Penny Brian
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Cara Reeser is the owner and Master Teacher at ...

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

1. Ribcage Closure
2. Spine Curls
3. Curl Ups
4. Arm Openings
5. Single Leg Stretch - Stage 2
6. Diamond Press
7. Cat
8. Seated Waist Twist
9. Dumb Waiter
10. Seated Side Reach
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With thanks to Hannah Cable
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Kate ...

In this second 'Daily Pilates' workout, Lynne takes us through a gentle, balanced workout on the mat and in standing, which is suitable for all levels.
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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 courses fo...

Join Sarah as she adds news ideas and adaptations to some of our favourite Matwork moves, in order to give you a bit more of a challenge and leave you feeling strong and balanced!

You will need a short and a long resistance (stretch) band for this class. You may also wish to use a handweight.
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Join Pilates Master Teacher, Kathy Corey, as she looks at the importance of standing exercises in Pilates mat and how traditional, floor-based exercises can be transferred to an upright position in order to challenge our balance, stability, flexibility and strength.
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Thanks to Hannah Garcia, H...

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

1) Relaxation Position with ABCs
2) Knee Folds
3) Ribcage Closure
4) Spine Curls
5) Curls Ups
6) Hip Rolls
7) Single Leg Stretch - Stage 3
8) Oyster
9) Dart
10) The Cat
11) Standing Side Reach
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With thanks to Danai...

This short mat workout with Rachel looks at how Pilates exercises can help to improve our digestion, by opening out the front of the body and focusing on release, thereby relieving the pressure on our abdominal organs and digestive system.
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With thanks to Carole LeBlonde.
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In 2002, Rachel was ...

Welcome to this masterclass with master teacher, Kathy Corey, which looks at alignment, flexibility and stability.

We all have a tighter, more stable side of the body and a freer, more flexible side. This class looks to redress the balance by creating greater symmetry through breath and movemen...

We're delighted to welcome Sally to Body Control Pilates Central!

In her first video, Sally teaches a slow and controlled mat class, which includes exercises from the 'Classical Mat' repertoire which have been modified for a beginner client. This includes preparations for exercises such as The ...

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

1. Starfish
2. Spine Curls with Arms
3. Curl Ups
4. Chalk Circles
5. Knee Circles - Stage 2
6. Double Leg Stretch - Stage 2
7. Diamond Press
8. Cat
9. Standing Position
10. Standing Side Reach
11. Pole Raises (using ...

This 'Core with More' class with Paul is all about matwork moves with a few extra challenges tagged on to help you to keep progressing and challenging yourself!
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With thanks to Hannah Cable & Heidi Monsen
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Paul began practising Pilates in 1999 after sustaining a sports-related injury to his sp...

Join Lynne and Sarah for another fun, daily workout, designed to take your body through all the different planes of movements in minimal time!

You will start in standing before moving onto the mat. You may wish to use handweights for some of the exercises...or even a couple of cans of baked bea...

This intermediate-level mat masterclass with Cara focuses on extension and helping you to strengthen your back-line, in order to prepare for more challenging, classical exercises.

You will need a small ball (overball) for this class (or a pillow will do if you don't have one!), plus yoga blocks...