The Core Pilates

The Core Pilates Mat based pilates
Located in SW London
Core with Alice
Breath • Flow • Control

Mirror selfie obsessed
15/09/2026

Mirror selfie obsessed

Hands-on corrections Sometimes the smallest adjustment can completely change how an exercise feels.Hands-on corrections ...
11/09/2026

Hands-on corrections

Sometimes the smallest adjustment can completely change how an exercise feels.

Hands-on corrections are something we use in our Pilates classes to help guide your positioning, improve alignment and help you better understand where your body should be during an exercise.

It might be a gentle adjustment of your shoulders, pelvis, ribcage or legs, or simply helping you find the right muscle connection.

✨ Improve alignment and technique
✨ Build better body awareness
✨ Find deeper muscle connection
✨ Reduce unnecessary tension
✨ Get more from each movement

Every correction is individual to you and your body — because Pilates isn’t about everyone looking exactly the same, it’s about helping you move well and with control.

Small corrections. Big difference.

Such a fun morning yesterday with The Core community Pulse Club Three rounds of 10–15 minutes in the sauna, followed by ...
05/09/2026

Such a fun morning yesterday with The Core community Pulse Club

Three rounds of 10–15 minutes in the sauna, followed by a dip in the 3°C ice bath! Some of us even managed an incredible 2½ minutes!

So proud of everyone for giving it a go—we’ll definitely be doing this again!

05/09/2026

Day in the life of a Pilates instructor

END OF SUMMER SALE!! Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at The Core Pilates!✨ 20% off all Mat Pilates sessions✨ 20% off all Reformer...
03/09/2026

END OF SUMMER SALE!!

Get 20% OFF EVERYTHING at The Core Pilates!

✨ 20% off all Mat Pilates sessions
✨ 20% off all Reformer Pilates sessions
✨ 20% off Private sessions
✨ 20% off Core Collective merch

Use code SEPTEMBER20 at checkout

Offer ends this Sunday — don’t miss out!

The perfect excuse to get back into your Pilates routine after summer

Pilates Education: Lateral Thoracic BreathingWhat is lateral thoracic breathing?Lateral thoracic breathing is the breath...
03/09/2026

Pilates Education: Lateral Thoracic Breathing

What is lateral thoracic breathing?

Lateral thoracic breathing is the breathing technique used in Pilates. Rather than breathing into your belly, you direct your breath into the sides and back of your rib cage, allowing your core muscles to stay gently engaged while you move.

✨ How it works:

Inhale

Breathe in through your nose.
Feel your ribs expand sideways and into your back.
Imagine your rib cage opening like an umbrella.

Exhale

Breathe out slowly through your mouth.
Feel your ribs gently close together.
Your deep core (including your transverse abdominis and pelvic floor) naturally engages to support your spine.

Why do we use it in Pilates?

- Maintains core stability during movement
- Supports the spine and pelvis
- Improves posture and alignment
- Helps reduce unnecessary tension in the neck and shoulders
- Encourages controlled, efficient movement
- Creates a stronger mind-body connection

A common misconception

Many people think they should let their stomach rise and fall with every breath. While diaphragmatic breathing is fantastic for relaxation, during Pilates we often use lateral thoracic breathing so we can continue to support the core while still breathing fully.

Try it now

Place your hands around the sides of your lower ribs.

🫁 Inhale through your nose and feel your hands gently move apart.

🌬️ Exhale through your mouth and feel your ribs soften back together while keeping your posture tall.

It may feel unusual at first, but with practice it becomes second nature—and you’ll notice your movements feel stronger, more controlled and more connected.

At The Core Pilates, breathing isn’t just something that happens in the background—it’s one of the key principles that helps every movement become more effective.

SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE IS HERE Here’s your September schedule at The Core Pilates! Get yourself booked in and ready for anot...
01/09/2026

SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE IS HERE

Here’s your September schedule at The Core Pilates! Get yourself booked in and ready for another month of movement with us.

Classes are now LIVE to book up until 20th September — so make sure you secure your spaces in advance, especially for your favourite classes!

We can’t wait to see you in the studio

New photosInga Franlund · Maternity, Newborn & Family Photographer London
31/08/2026

New photos

Inga Franlund · Maternity, Newborn & Family Photographer London

28/08/2026

What a summer we’ve had at The Core Pilates!

From an exclusive Pilates & Brunch with our lovely members, to celebrating The Core turning TWO with drinks, lots of fun photoshoots, bringing Mat Pilates into the studio, launching two brand-new Core At Home videos, and so much more… 🥂🧘🏼‍♀️📸

It’s been an absolutely jam-packed summer filled with Pilates, celebrations, new ideas, photoshoots, lots of laughs and the BEST community.

We’ve been busier than ever, and I genuinely wouldn’t have had it any other way. So grateful to everyone who has come to a class, joined an event, supported The Core or simply been part of our little community this summer. 🫶🏼

And we’re only just getting started… 👀

Here’s to an exciting September and everything still to come at The Core Pilates

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