Fitness

Pilates Fundamentals

Build a Pilates Practice from the Ground Up

12 lessons4 modules9h 0m durationbeginner level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

This course teaches the complete beginner everything needed to practise Pilates safely and effectively on a mat. You will internalise Joseph Pilates' six principles — Centering, Concentration, Control, Precision, Breath, and Flow — and apply them to 20+ classical exercises. By the end you will understand how the powerhouse (deep abdominals, pelvic floor, and lumbar stabilisers) connects to every movement, and you will have a repeatable home-practice framework that builds strength, mobility, and postural awareness over time.

Curriculum

Module 1: The Six Principles and the Powerhouse3 lessons

Joseph Pilates' Six Principles ExplainedPreview45m
Anatomy of the Powerhouse🔒45m
Neutral Spine, Imprint, and Pelvic Placement🔒45m

Module 2: Classical Mat Repertoire — Foundation Exercises3 lessons

The Hundred, Roll-Up Prep, and Rolling Like a Ball🔒45m
Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, and Spine Stretch Forward🔒45m
Bridge, Swan Prep, and Child's Rest🔒45m

Module 3: Intermediate Exercises and Building Sequences3 lessons

Crisscross, Leg Circles, and Hip Mobility Work🔒45m
Side Kick Series and Lateral Stability🔒45m
Teaser Prep, Saw, and Sequencing Your Session🔒45m

Module 4: Postural Analysis, Modifications, and Building a Sustainable Practice3 lessons

Self-Assessing Your Posture and Choosing the Right Modifications🔒45m
Progressive Overload and Tracking Progress in Pilates🔒45m
Building a Lasting Home Practice🔒45m