Mat Pilates

Beginners Mat Classes:

Mondays 6.00 pm – Class paused for summer. New 6 week Introduction to Pilates course starts 12th October 2026 – please email for details

Wednesday 9.15 am - SPACES – please email to arrange a ‘getting started’ session

Beginners Reformer Classes:

Please see separate reformer page

Getting Started Sessions – Pilates Mat

All new Pilates Mat Work clients are required to attend a ‘Getting Started’ session.  This One to One session may include a postural analysis and will ensure that you are will gain the maximum benefit from Mat Pilates lessons whether in a group or one to one. Sue will discuss your goals, and make sure that Pilates Mat  classes will be safe and appropriate for you. This is especially important if you have any injures or health conditions or have been recommended to start Pilates Mat  classes by your health professional.

Please note the ‘getting started’ session is not required for those enrolling on the new 6 week Introduction to Pilates mat course starting 12th October 2026

Cost of ‘Getting Started’ session – £45 prepaid

Please see below for the cost of Pilates mat Classes

Pre and Post Natal Pilates

At Body Nurture we feel that extra special care needs to be taken of you and your baby when practicing Pilates whilst pregnant. For this reason Body Nurture does not currently offer group pre natal classes.
We recommend expectant mums join a specific pre natal Pilates class with an instructor who specialises in group pre natal instruction.

Pilates Mat classes at Body Nurture are based on the method developed by German born Joseph Pilates in the 1930s

It promotes body awareness and uses a series of exercises focused on spinal/pelvic alignment  and correct breathing techniques to strengthen the core. Pilates can improve:

  • muscle tone and strength
  • flexibility
  • stamina
  • endurance
  • balance
  • coordination
  • ease and fluidity of movement

It is suitable for men and women of all ages and levels of fitness as the pilates classes can be modified to suit individual requirements

Here at Body Nurture Pilates classes feature a blend of both the ‘classical’ method as taught by Joseph and the contemporary Stott Pilates method.

“In ten sessions you’ll feel the difference, in twenty you’ll see the difference and in thirty you’ll have a new body” Joseph Pilates

Body Nurture Mat Pilates Classes

Beginners Mat Pilates

For absolute beginners! Week by week we explore the basics of the Pilates repertoire. The aim is to gradually build your strength, stamina and co-ordination, preparing you to progress to L2

L2 Mat Pilates

Once you have mastered the basics, you will want to progress to a slightly more challenging Pilates class. The L2 class looks at a wider range of the Pilates repertoire and the pace picks up a little

L2/3 Intermediate /Advanced Mat Pilates

In this class we start to explore some of Joseph’s intermediate repertoire. This class is only suitable for those who have attended Absolute Beginners and L2 Pilates classes

Small Equipment

Soft Balls, Toning Balls, Stability Cushions, Resistance Bands, Pilates Circles, Arc Barrels and Swiss Balls are often used at all levels to enhance workouts – increasing body awareness, aiding correct alignment and offering variation

One to One Pilates Mat Work 

If you are recovering from an injury and/or have been recommended to do Pilates classes by a medical professional the group classes may not be suitable for you. Sue is happy to speak directly with your health professional to devise a specific programme of exercise to continue your rehabilitation and help you prevent the injury from recurring in the future with on-going Pilates exercise

One to One or Duo Pilates tuition is also great for those clients who would prefer to exercise privately or perhaps have specific fitness goals or want to see improvements faster than working out within a group setting.  Cost of one to one sessions for both Pilates mat or reformer £45 for 60 minutes.  For duo session pricing please refer to our  Booking/Prices page

Pilates Mat Work Prices (Max 8 per class)

Pilates Mat x 6 classes £65

Pilates Mat x 12 classes £120