8-WEEK BEGINNERS PILATES MAT COURSE
The Coast Pilates 8-week Beginner Pilates Mat Course is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of Pilates principles first, then gradually builds strength, control, and confidence without overwhelming beginners.
At the end of the Course, you can join any of the fifteen weekly classes offered by Coast Pilates to suit your schedule.
What to expect during the eight weeks of the week
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Week 1: What is Pilates, history, and the principals of breathing and concentration.
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Week 2: The importance of the Centre (core) and pelvic stability
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Week 3: Precision of movement
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Week 4: Control your breathing and movements.
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Week 5: The importance of the continuous fluid Flow of movements
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Week 6: How to Coordinate your body movements.
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Week 7: Integration of all principles
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Week 8: Independence and self-correction
By the end of the course, you should be able to:
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Understand Pilates breathing techniques.
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Find and maintain the neutral spine and pelvis.
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Activate the deep abdominal muscles effectively.
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Perform 15 to 20 beginner mat exercises with good technique.
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Modify exercises to suit your own bodies.
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Recognise good postural alignment.
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Feel confident attending a general beginner/intermediate Pilates class or practising a short routine at home.
This programme provides a gentle but progressive introduction to Pilates, allowing enough repetition each week for participants to build familiarity while adding just enough challenge to keep them engaged and improving.
Course Dates: Two courses will be offered simultaneously.
Morning Course starting on:
Tuesday 1 September 2026 and will complete Tuesday 20 October. Classes will start at 10.00 am.
Evening Course starting on:
Thursday 3 September to Thursday 22 October and will run from. Classes will start at 6.00pm
Course Fee - £68 for eight sessions
Start your journey by joining us and our community of Pilates enjoyers!
Small print:
The Course is restricted to ten participants and can be cancelled and refunded if less that five persons sign up. There are no refunds or make ups for classes missed.