Core Pilates Brisbane

Core Pilates Brisbane A boutique Pilates studio offers personalized Pilates we are a higher-end studio, you pay a bit more for the quality of service.

Sessions are tailored to your needs & level. Beginners, different body shapes & types Injuries. Core Pilates Brisbane is dedicated to excellence in the Pilates Method. Offering mat classes, private, semi-private and studio equipment sessions. Specialising in Pilates for Buff Bones workouts.

17/12/2025

Special Christmas Break Class

Monday 29 December 2025
8am · 9am · 10am · 11am

Many of you have asked about classes over the break — they’re now live.

Please jump online to book, or let me know and I can book you in.

We’ll be back open from Friday 3 January 2026.

Most of you have already met Clayton, one of Core Pilates’ companion pups. Here he is in the studio today, keeping Emma company during her session.

He loves a cuddle and has a special talent for getting in close when a little extra support is needed during your practice.

Miley has been at the vet for some X-rays and is now home resting and recovering. She’s officially off duty over the break — fingers crossed she’ll be back on deck very soon.

And finally, some important team news: please join me in welcoming the newest (and arguably most hardworking) member of the Core Pilates team — our robot vacuum 🤖

We’d love your ideas for a Core Pilates–themed name.

Thank you all for the love and care you show our little therapy team — it truly means a lot.

Warmly,
Darren

07/12/2025

Very Proud of this Woman Sarah, just super chick!

We all reach a point in our practice where stepping into something more advanced becomes the next logical move.

It’s not about chasing perfection; it’s about pushing your edges and seeing what your body is actually capable of. Sarah, here is a perfect example of what that looks like in real time.

A Swan Dive on a Wunda Chair without springs is no small feat. With no spring tension to support you, everything has to come from your deep core, glutes, hamstrings, back extensors, and shoulder stabilisers.



You need enough strength, control, and balance to lift and lower the pedal smoothly, keeping the body long and moving as one integrated unit. There is no hiding behind momentum. Most clients only get here after building a rock-solid Swan on the Matwork first.

With Sarah, I start her further back on the chair with her hips supported, ensuring she has the proper leverage and safety. Rep by rep, I guide her forward until her hips reach the front edge. From there, she begins lifting her legs with mine, diving toward the floor with control, driven by her deep core, strong posterior chain, and stable shoulder girdle.

The goal is always the same: move as one connected piece, with power and precision, and applying the rest of the Pilates principles, which every well trained instructor should be teaching you and you should take responsibility and accountability in knowing what they are and what do.

It’s brave work. It’s challenging work. And it’s exactly how you grow.

Give yourself a challenge what is the next exercise you will be doing in the studio?

24/11/2025

Nothing like a puppy in the studio to calm everyone down. Puppy Pilates on the way.

It’s great to see everybody in the studio returning back to some basic training. Some people would refer to this as clinical Pilates. I like to refer to it as some pre-Pilates drilling with some hand weights along with puppy support. 😀

It’s good to hear some of the clients describing the movements as they go along like Pauline is doing to help articulate within themselves and to the group what needs to be done .

Movement can be done well with very simple movements connecting all of the Pilates principles, which every Studio if the teachers have been trained well should be working with in each session.

Mat work and small apparatus is underestimated if you get your Mat work technique and everything else falls into place and underpins the Work.

Our teachers at Core Pilates are highly trained with ongoing education . Pilates Teacher ideally should teach you the work not instructor Work. We work with detail on each of the bodies.

With Eva, Rudi, Marg, Sally, Margaret 1 and 2 and Pauline. And Puppy Clayton!


22/10/2025

“A minute with Margaret, 79 and still strong and agile.” 
 
Why do you come to Core Pilates in Spring Hill?
 
“I come mainly to help with my strength and balance, especially as I’m getting older. Honestly, Darren, you’ve helped me a lot; that’s why I keep coming back.”
 
What do you like specifically that Pilates does for your body? How does it help you physically?
 
“Pilates has given me strength, flexibility, better posture, and balance — Those four things, all the things I need as I’m getting older. It just keeps me moving and feeling strong.”
 
Which suburb are you in?

“Everton Hills. I actually started going to the other studio location first because a friend at work told me about it. I used to come after work, I was at the hospital then — so it was close.”
 
What do you like about the Core Pilates studio in Spring Hill? 
 
“I love the social atmosphere. The people in my classes have always been so lovely and supportive. Oh yeah, fun! Especially on Saturdays. That’s what I love about the Saturday morning class, they’re all younger than I am! With Ros, she’s been coming probably not quite as long as I have, but we did Saturday mornings together for a long time, and it’s only recently that I’ve met her sister, Melissa and Bridget as well.”
 
“What I love is being in groups with people younger than I am. It keeps me connected they show me what’s going on, even just through their language and energy. “

Pilates into practice:  Margaret’s Journey
 
Margaret is working on improving her upper cross and kyphotic posture. Her sessions focus on thoracic extension, head realignment, shoulder retraction, and balance training — restoring the natural lift of her head above her spine and shoulders.
 
It’s about lengthening through the body, opening the chest, and feeling strong and aligned again. 
 
Each session embeds a sense of progress, both physical and psychological.

please get in contact with us if you fit this category and you can relate to all of the above with the wonderful Margaret we can help you.

Ready to challenge your core, enhance flexibility, and master control? The "Climb a Tree" exercise on the Reformer is an...
29/05/2025

Ready to challenge your core, enhance flexibility, and master control?

The "Climb a Tree" exercise on the Reformer is an exercise that integrates strength, stretch, and spinal articulation.

Ensure your foot is securely under the strap and focus on controlled movements. Maintain square hips and engage your core throughout the exercise. Control the rollback with your deep abdominals and use it on the rollback up.

Benefits:
Core Strength: Engages deep abdominal muscles for stability.
Hamstring Flexibility: Provides an intense stretch to the back of the leg.
Spinal Mobility: Promotes articulation and control through the spine.
Postural Alignment: Enhances awareness and alignment of the pelvis and spine.

Great For:
Intermediate to advanced practitioners seeking a comprehensive challenge.
Individuals aiming to deepen their mind-body connection.
Those looking to improve balance and coordination.

Some Cautions:
Not recommended for beginners without proper supervision.
Avoid if you have acute back or neck injuries.
Consult with a professional if you have osteoporosis or other contraindications.

💥 Let’s Get (Reverse) Split Ready! 💥 Stretch goals? We've got them. Strength goals? You’ll hit those too. Welcome to th...
26/05/2025

💥 Let’s Get (Reverse) Split Ready! 💥

Stretch goals? We've got them. Strength goals? You’ll hit those too.

Welcome to the Reverse Splits on the Reformer—one of the most challenging and empowering exercises in the Pilates repertoire!

This isn’t your high school stretching class. The Reverse Splits are a next-level combo of:
✔️ Hamstring flexibility
✔️ Hip and leg strength
✔️ Shoulder stability
✔️ And a whole lot of core control

Why is it so good for you? Because tight hamstrings, weak hips, and stiff joints can make your whole body feel off. Improving your hamstring flexibility and leg control not only supports your posture and lower back—it helps you walk, squat, and move better in everyday life.

⚠️ But here's the kicker—Reverse Splits look glamorous, but they’re not for the faint-hearted. This advanced exercise demands precision and body awareness. Without proper guidance, it’s easy to overdo it and end up overstretched or off-balance.

That's why at Core Pilates Brisbane, we keep it fun, focused, and safe with:

💪 Expert instructors (20+ years’ experience)
🧠 Government-recognised training
👥 Small class sizes tailored to your body
📍 Real-time support for YOUR ability level

We teach you how to work into the stretch, not force it. Because in Pilates, it's not about being the bendiest person in the room—it's about strength, balance, and control.

So if you’ve ever dreamed of doing the splits (or just touching your toes without crying), this is your moment.
✨ Come get your splits on—Reformer style!
📍 Core Pilates – Spring Hill, Brisbane

📅 Book a class, with us you deserve it.

Let’s Get Twisted… On the Reformer with some hands-on teaching😄Does your Pilates teacher do hands on teachings? Well we ...
24/05/2025

Let’s Get Twisted… On the Reformer with some hands-on teaching😄

Does your Pilates teacher do hands on teachings? Well we do!

Rotation, we’re not talking about a dance move. We’re talking spinal rotation—one of the most underrated superheroes in the Pilates world.

Whether you’re swiveling to grab your coffee or turning to reverse park (without your neck crying for help), your spine LOVES to rotate—and Pilates is the perfect way to train it safely and effectively.

Why rotate?
Unlocks stiffness in your upper and lower back
Improves posture and spinal alignment
Strengthens your core and obliques
Enhances functional movement and injury prevention
Keeps your discs hydrated and your spine mobile

And let’s be honest… you’re not lifting cars, but you ARE lifting shopping bags, grandkids, or maybe even your legs in Teaser—so let’s do it with grace and control.

But rotation isn't just about moving—it’s about moving well. That’s where expert guidance matters.

At Core Pilates, our experienced teachers know how to safely guide your spine through twists and turns with precision.

With over 20 years of expertise and government-recognised training, we tailor rotation work to your body—because there’s an art to doing it right.

So if you’re feeling a little rigid, let us help you spiral into strength and flexibility.

📍Spring Hill, Brisbane
📅 Book now and give your spine the rotation love it deserves.

23/05/2025

I really enjoy working with my rock climbers and cyclist they usually have great global muscles .. and often a great Core.

Check out Rudi doing the kneeling cat on the Wunda Chair on one light spring. It’s very very challenging.

Pilates is not about perfection although we do strive to get the very best out of the exercise, sometimes just completing an ending when your spent can be very challenging…

this was his first attempt at the kneeling cat on Wunda Chair and he has a bit of a Jesus Christ moment in there..

He’s also working on Back extension on the high barrel.. a super strengthening exercise for the Back muscle muscles.

Address

1 St Pauls Tce Spring Hill
Brisbane, QLD
4000

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 6am - 2am
Wednesday 6am - 8pm
Thursday 6am - 7pm
Friday 6am - 2pm
Saturday 7am - 12pm

Telephone

+61422794335

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