WHY MAT PILATES?

Joseph Pilates considered mat Pilates to be the crown jewels of the Pilates system (then called Contrology). What many people don’t realise is that many of the exercises you meet on the apparatus (Reformer, Tower, Chair, Barrel etc) are essentially clever progressions, regressions, or teaching tools for the original mat repertoire.

There’s a misconception that matwork is the ‘easier’ or more accessible option, but when you take away the springs and external feedback, you’re left with pure bodyweight work. Nowhere to hide. It’s honest work, and often far more challenging than people expect.

Joseph Pilates intended for his 1945 guidebook ‘Return to Life Through Contrology' to be used by the general population, so they could maintain a regular Pilates practice at home throughout life. It's strong work when you do it properly, and there's a reason it's stood the test of time. Try it out for yourself in a session with me!

ABOUT MY MAT CLASSES

My twice-weekly* Zoom mat classes are full body sessions that work through all planes of motion. I teach using detailed verbal cueing, with a strong focus on form and precision. I follow BASI technique as per my training.

Tuesday classes are ‘all levels’ flows, with optional progressions for those who fancy a challenge. Friday classes are for intermediate clients with a solid understanding of the fundamentals, who want to dip their toe into some of the advanced repertoire.

We occasionally incorporate the Magic Circle and Small Pilates Ball in order to improve alignment, find centre, create resistance, deepen stretches, challenge balance and work on proprioception.

If you can’t make it to a live class, all Zoom sessions are recorded and uploaded to the on-demand platform afterwards. The on-demand platform also includes a range of one-off classes.

Class guidelines can be found at the bottom of this page.

ON-DEMAND CLASS TYPES

All on-demand videos are named following the below list, to help you easily find the class that’s best suited to how your body feels. Find out more about each class type here.

• BALANCED: All-rounder sessions

• 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 classes

• RESTORE: Stretch and recovery

• SPOTLIGHT: Specific focus

• EFFICIENT: Shorter sessions

JOIN WITH A MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION

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