WHY MAT PILATES?

Joseph Pilates considered matwork to be the crown jewels of the method. Everything in the Pilates system relates back to it. When you’re strong and connected on the mat, you’re strong and connected everywhere.

Many people assume that Mat Pilates is easier than, say, the Reformer. This is very wrong! On the mat, you’re moving your body without any springs or external support, which deeply challenges your strength, control and precision. There’s nowhere to hide. It’s humbling stuff!

There’s also a real emphasis on flow, moving swiftly from one exercise to another with very few breaks. This feels quite different to working on the equipment, where you may pause to adjust equipment or move from one apparatus to another.

Finally, mat Pilates is by far the most flexible, accessible way to practise the method. All you need to do is roll out a mat and get moving.

Try it for yourself in one of my classes.

ABOUT MY MAT CLASSES

I teach two live Zoom classes each week*:

• Tuesdays @ 6:30pm: 45 minute all-level classes, with optional progressions.
  Fridays @ 12:30pm: 30 minute intermediate+, with some advanced repertoire.

My Zoom mat classes always challenge the full-body, working through all planes of movement. Classes focus on form, precision and detailed verbal cueing, following BASI technique.

We occasionally use props such as the Magic Circle and Small Pilates Ball to challenge alignment, balance, resistance and proprioception.

If you can’t make it live, all classes are recorded and added to the on-demand library, alongside one-off sessions.

ON-DEMAND CLASS TYPES

The on-demand library has around 300 videos, with various legnths, themes and levels. They’re all categorised as follows, to help you the right session for how your body feels:

• BALANCED: All-rounder

• REFINE: Slower, detail-driven

• AWARE: Mind-body connection

• CENTRED: Internal support

• CONNECTED: Organised movement

• PLAYFUL: Curious, exploratory

• CHALLENGED: Advancing your practice

• EASE: Lighter, feel-good work

• INTRO: Beginner

• RESTORE: Stretch and recovery

• SPOTLIGHT: Specific focus

• EFFICIENT: Shorter sessions

MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION: For £25 per month (with a 2-week free trial), access all live classes and on-demand videos.

DROP-IN: Zoom sessions £7/9. On-demand videos can be rented for £5.

*48 weeks per year