Pilates Mat
Build core strength, improve posture and move with greater precision and control.
Is this for you?
Pilates Mat is a focused strengthening class built around alignment, control and precision. Designed to improve posture, stability and overall movement quality, it creates a strong foundation for everything else you do.
This class is ideal if you:
want to strengthen your core and improve your posture
are looking for a low impact class that still offers a challenge
want to move with greater strength, control and awareness
are focusing on injury prevention, mobility and long term movement health
Suitable for everyone from beginners through to experienced movers. Exercises can be modified or progressed to support your body, experience level and stage of movement, with guidance offered throughout class.
For women in the early postpartum period, we recommend beginning with our specialised Postnatal Pilates classes before transitioning into Pilates Mat.
What to expect
Arrive a few minutes early. Your teacher will introduce themselves, ask if you have any injuries or concerns, and help you get set up with a mat and any props you need.
The class runs for about an hour. You'll start with breath work and gentle activation to find your alignment. From there you'll work through a series of mat-based exercises focused on your deep stabilising muscles, building core strength, pelvic stability and spinal control. Every exercise gets clear cues and hands-on corrections so you know you're doing it right.
The focus is always on quality over quantity. You won't rush through anything. The class finishes with stretching and a few minutes to reset.
Most people find that what they learn here carries into everything else they do, whether that's running, lifting or just picking up the kids.
Inside the studio
Meet your teacher
Tatiana
Pilates Instructor & Studio Owner
Tatiana founded Evolvere and has been teaching yoga, Pilates and barre in Sydney for over 14 years. Her approach is calm, practical and hands-on. She teaches most Pilates Mat sessions during the week.
Cassandra
Pilates Instructor
Cassandra has been practising Pilates for over 20 years and has a particular interest in functional movement, core strength and healthy ageing. Her approach is practical, supportive and focused on helping people move well in everyday life. She teaches Pilates Mat on Saturday mornings and Pilates Sculpt on Thursday evenings.
What our members say
After two children (now grown up), too much eating and not enough exercise, my abs were begging for me to rediscover them! I love this class as it's challenging and I can actually feel my muscles switch on.
“Highly recommend the Pilates Mat classes at Evolvere. They are always different and are a fantastic and fun workout. Tatiana is so caring and she knows how to progress the class or make specific suggestions if you have chronic pain injury. Best class I have been to in Lane Cove.”
“Classes are fantastic and Tatiana is an amazing teacher who always keeps an eye on the individual needs and abilities. Thanks to her personalised approach I could keep going with yoga, pilates and power circuit even with an injured ankle.”
Common questions
Absolutely. Pilates Mat is suitable for beginners through to experienced movers, with exercises able to be modified or progressed to match your level. Your teacher will guide you through each movement with clear instruction and support throughout class.
You can also visit our New Students page for everything you need to know before your first visit.
Bring a mat (mats are available to hire for $2), a water bottle and comfortable clothing you can move in. Grip socks are also recommended for comfort, stability and hygiene.
Please reach out before your first class so we can guide you toward the most suitable options for your body and stage of recovery. In many cases, exercises can be adjusted safely.
Pilates Mat includes more traditional abdominal exercises such as roll ups and teaser variations, making it better suited as a progression from our specialised Postnatal Pilates classes for new mums returning to general movement.
Classes are intentionally kept smaller so teachers can provide individual guidance, alignment support and a more personalised experience throughout class.
There is limited street parking available on Austin Street. Lane Cove Market Square offers 2 hours free parking, and The Canopy car park is only a short walk away.
Pilates Mat focuses on controlled, mat based movement with an emphasis on alignment, core strength and precision.
Pilates Sculpt builds on those foundations using weights and resistance tools to create a stronger full body workout, while still maintaining the control and movement quality Pilates is known for.
Build strength from inside out
Join us at Evolvere for focused Pilates Mat classes in Lane Cove.
Where to next?
Pilates Sculpt
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