What can I expect from a Matwork class?
Whilst Matwork exercises are based on those developed by Joseph Pilates, the class content and delivery can vary greatly from one teacher to another. My aim is to offer a balanced strengthening and releasing program designed to tone the larger muscle groups with the support of the smaller core and stabilizing muscles. You can generally expect to do some standing warm up followed by a series of gentle pre-pilates exercises lying down on your back. These exercises aim to work on the detail of the technique including muscle recruitment sequencing and spinal articulation. Some releases may also be included towards the start of class to help lengthen the muscles gently in preparation for the more demanding exercises later in the class. The class then moves through several positions including side lying, prone lying, kneeling and sitting aiming to work the body evenly and gradually building up to the more complex whole body movement. Deeper stretching exercises are included towards the end o
