THE MAT STUDIO
Our light and airy mat studio is a warm and welcoming space in which you can leave the stresses of the day behind and simply focus on you,
During the day the daylight fills the room and fresh air flows through the open windows. Of an evening soft lamps give a cosy, homely feel.
We run a regular programme of Pilates mat classes in our mat studio.
What is Pilates Mat Work
Joseph Pilates created his series of 34 mat exercises, known as Contrology, as a method that people could do without the need for gym equipment or apparatus. His Contrology method was designed to “restore physical fitness”. The method “develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit” (Joseph Pilates).
In Classical Pilates mat work, the exercises that are performed, and the order in which we learn and perform them, have specific intention to help you continually evolve and progress your practice. Working the body as a whole, rather than a sum of individual parts. Encouraging you to move well, with balance, control and precision.
The Be:Poised Pilates Approach
Group Pilates Mat Classes are a wonderfully accessible way for people to experience the benefits of the Pilates method. Some of our clients attend mat classes as their sole Pilates practice, and others will combine both mat and apparatus classes for the best of both worlds. However you choose to practice you will be assured of a warm welcome into our classes.
At Be:Poised Pilates we are predominantly a Classical Pilates mat studio that works within the framework of the traditional method and exercises. We draw from the wonderful contributions of the Pilates Elders who continued Joseph Pilates’s method after his death and some of the enhancements they made to help clients access the tricker elements of the mat work.
Our teaching approach is centred around treating every person as an individual. Even in a group class setting you will benefit from detailed observation and guidance from your teacher; helping you find the work needed in YOUR body to achieve the benefits of the method.
Our mat studio is homely and welcoming; a space of calm amongst a busy lifestyle. Our classes are taught in an encouraging and supportive environment. We want you to come out of our classes feeling invigorated in mind as well as body!
BOOK A CLASS
If you would like to join our mat classes, please go ahead and book using the calendar below. We will be very happy to see you in class!