March MATness!
- Sarah Page
- Feb 27
- 3 min read
March MATness: A Celebration of Classical Pilates
Every March, the global Pilates community comes together for March MATness, a month-long celebration of Joseph Pilates’ original mat exercises. This movement highlights the power of Pilates mat work and its ability to transform strength, mobility, and control—no equipment required. At Kore Pilates, we’re embracing the challenge with a daily movement practice, guiding you through each classical mat exercise to help you build consistency, deepen your practice, and connect with the essence of Pilates.
A Brief History of Pilates
Pilates, originally called Contrology, was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. Inspired by a mix of gymnastics, yoga, and functional movement, Pilates created a method that focused on core strength, spinal health, and total-body conditioning. Initially designed to rehabilitate injured soldiers and dancers, Pilates has since evolved into a globally respected practice known for its precision, control, and mind-body connection.
Why Mat Work?
I know we love our reformer practice, but a moment for matwork too. ..matwork is the foundation of the method. It challenges the body using just gravity, body weight, and deliberate movement, making it one of the most accessible, effective, and versatile forms of exercise.
Benefits of Mat Pilates:
✅ Builds Core Strength – Every exercise engages the deep abdominal muscles, improving posture and stability
✅ Improves Flexibility & Mobility – Moves like The Saw and The Swan Dive enhance spinal articulation and range of motion.
✅ Enhances Control & Coordination – Exercises like The Teaser and Control Balance require precision and focus, refining movement patterns.
✅ Accessible Anytime, Anywhere – No need for fancy equipment—just a mat and a willingness to move!
Kore Pilates x March MATness: What’s Involved?
This year, Kore Pilates is bringing March MATness to life with a daily breakdown of the classical mat sequence. Each day, we’ll introduce a new exercise, guiding you through proper technique, key benefits, and expert tips to refine your practice. Whether you're a seasoned mover or brand new to Pilates, this is an opportunity to:
✔️ Commit to daily movement with short, effective workouts
✔️ Master the fundamentals of classical Pilates mat work
✔️ Join a global movement celebrating the legacy of Joseph Pilates
Join Us!
Follow along on our social media as we break down each move, share tips, and encourage you to explore your own March MATness journey. Whether you participate daily or pick your favourites, this is your chance to embrace the power of mat Pilates and move with intention.
Look out for extra LIVE moments to move together as a community. Throughout the month, Sarah has added X4 instagram live moments, plus one extra 45minute-long online LIVE mat class - especially to raise funds for Women's Aid charity. If you saw the March alamanac-newsletter, the theme was celebrating strong and amazing women, and we wanted to do something to give back, on-theme of course.
Instagram live dates: *subject to change
📅Weds 5th 6pm
📅Thurs 13th 9:30am
📅Mon 17th 1:15pm
📅Sat 29th 12:45pm
📅Live Mat Class for Women's Aid: Friday 21st March 5pm (book via usual schedule)
Ready to roll out your mat and move with us? Let’s make this March a month of strength, precision, and flow!
How to get involved:
Download the schedule - it'll show you the order of movements we will cover. It also acts as a (fun?!) tick-sheet, giving us the satisfaction of ticking off each day of March - or seeing which ones to come back to later...
Make a note of the extra LIVE dates (above) for an extra community-feel and boost to your practice.
Join the specific March MAtness whatsapp group - Sarah will (try!) and post in there daily with a prompt
Share your own images, updates, and thoughts on the group and social media!
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