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Classical Mat Club: Rooted in Pilates, Designed for Progress
At Kore Pilates, we are passionate about the original classical Pilates repertoire — the 34 exercises Joseph Pilates developed to strengthen, lengthen, and harmonize the body. These exercises form the foundation of everything we do, and in our Classical Mat Club , we give you the chance to reconnect with them in a focused, guided, and live online setting each month. The Origins of Pilates Pilates was created in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates, who called his method

Sarah P
Nov 12, 20254 min read


Let's Get Our Press-Up Game Strong This July! 💪
press-ups are actually the perfect culmination of everything Pilates builds earlier in the repertoire: core stability, shoulder blade control, and full-body integration,

Sarah P
Jun 30, 20254 min read


'Hanging Out' (literally!) with Georgia Vaines
Importantly - I came away with some areas highlighted to work on - my hip rotators and grip strength for example

Sarah P
May 15, 20254 min read


Broadening my horizons...
One city, three days - three (very different) movement experiences I already had a seed of an idea. A quiet and persistent little voice...

Sarah P
May 15, 20256 min read


The Pilates Circle: A Small Prop with Mighty Benefits
At Kore Pilates, we love how a simple tool can transform your practice—and the Pilates Circle, also known as the Magic Circle, is a...

Sarah P
May 11, 20252 min read


Why We Love Squats (and Why You Should Too!)
This May, we’re challenging the Kore Pilates community to do a daily set of squats — with the number of reps based on the date. (Yep,...

Sarah P
May 7, 20253 min read


Welcome Julia to Kore Pilates Studio!
I'm thrilled to share some exciting news! After being a familiar face at our studio, Julia has completed her Pilates training. She will...

Sarah P
Apr 2, 20252 min read


Pilates on the beach in Cornwall
"It Felt Like the First Evidence of a Season Change'' ...A Relaxing Spa Weekend at Bedruthan Hotel A Weekend Escape It felt like the...

Sarah P
Mar 17, 20255 min read


At the core of Kore...
Confession: Aside from being a Pilates teacher, I am an enormous branding geek. I've had a career in marketing, and I have always been...

Sarah P
Mar 6, 20253 min read


March MATness!
March MATness: A Celebration of Classical Pilates Every March, the global Pilates community comes together for March MATness , a...

Sarah P
Feb 27, 20253 min read


Sarah's Cosy 3Ps Soup
Pea, pesto and parmesan soup to warm you up this season! I'll be honest, I'm not one for following recipes in my kitchen, I'm a 'what's...

Sarah P
Oct 2, 20241 min read


She didn't croissant...
Ahhh France, beautiful wine, rows and rows of glistening pastry delicacies, baguettes... Well, not for this mademoiselle! It's almost a...

Sarah P
Aug 14, 20243 min read


It's giving early 00's blogger...
And a new health mission seems like the perfect opportunity... I've always loved the idea of maintaining a regular blog, but I just...

Sarah P
Aug 2, 20244 min read


Move for your mind
Before you click away after letting your eyes cast over yet another generic sounding article about mental health, please just take a...

Sarah P
May 13, 20245 min read


Pilates-Lover Gift Guide
There's still time! Whether you want to forward any of these ideas as a a wink-wink hint to someone, or you have a friend, partner or...

Sarah P
Dec 6, 20234 min read


Embracing the seasonal energy
For too long, I have been unable to embrace the slow restful nature of the winter season... but '23 hits different...

Sarah P
Nov 22, 20236 min read


Muscle-centric medicine
Like in most areas of study, the focus often shifts and developments take place - it should be a sign of progress. This seems to happen...

Sarah P
Jun 13, 20233 min read


Is Pilates the fountain of youth??
I know I know, bold title.... But let's let's talk about the magical elixir that helps us defy the laws of ageing: Reformer Pilates....

Sarah P
May 31, 20234 min read


jnl: 24th Feb - Glasto, puddles and fish
Well, so much for consistency challenges: I have somehow left TWO whole weeks go by without doing a journal update - never mind! I think...

Sarah P
Feb 24, 20233 min read


So what is Reformer Pilates?
For all his genius, I'm not sure I'm digging Joe's (as in Joseph Pilates, the founder of this whole shabang) names for things... the...

Sarah P
Feb 23, 20233 min read
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