All levels

50 min

Moderate intensity

Mat Pilates

A bodyweight Pilates class on the mat in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast. Build control with small props such as rings, balls and bands at a moderate intensity, in a class of ten or fewer. A smart way to keep your practice going at home or away.

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Teachers

Mia T.

Instructor. Leads every Mat class, with a calm pace and plenty of options for each exercise.

Timetable

Monday

12:15 pm 1:05 pm

Thursday

12:15 pm 1:05 pm

Friday

9:30 am 10:20 am

Sunday

9:30 am 10:20 am

Book in the Aero app. Cancel 12 hours ahead or the class credit is used.

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Video introduction

Inside a Mat class

Video · 2 min

What a class looks like

Fifty minutes on the mat.

Each class starts lying down with breath and a slow warm up for the spine, so you find a neutral pelvis and your deep core before anything gets harder. Without springs to support you, your own control does the work.

From there we move through the classic mat sequence: roll downs, bridging, the hundred, leg circles, a side-lying series and back extension. Rings, balls and bands come in to add a little resistance or support, depending on the exercise and the day.

Expect a steady, moderate class that leaves you warm and long through the spine. Because it needs only a mat, much of what you learn travels home with you.

Who it is for

Made for

Anyone who wants to practise without equipment

Reformer regulars adding a bodyweight class

Travellers who want a routine they can take away

Beginners who like to learn on the floor first

Check with a physio first

Mat Pilates is steady and moderate, but some situations need a plan first. Speak with your GP or physiotherapist before booking if you:

Have had surgery in the last six months

Are managing acute back, neck or joint pain

Have osteoporosis or a recent fracture

Are pregnant or have recently given birth

Book a clinical assessment

How to prepare

Bring

A water bottle. Mats, props, fresh towels and filtered water are here for you.

Wear

Fitted activewear. Bare feet or grip socks both work on the mat.

Arrive

Ten minutes early on your first visit, so we can set you up with a mat and props.

Park

Free parking out front, with showers on site after class.

Benefits

Bodyweight control

Learn to move from your centre without springs to lean on, one exercise at a time.

A practice that travels

Every exercise needs only a mat, so you can keep your routine going at home or away.

Support from small props

Rings, balls and bands add gentle resistance or support, so each exercise meets you where you are.

What members say

Member review

“I travel for work most months and Mia’s class gave me a routine I can do in a hotel room. The ring work is my favourite part of the week.”

Sophie D. · Mat member

FAQ

Is Mat Pilates easier than reformer?

Not always. Without springs for support, your own control does more of the work. Your instructor offers lighter and harder options for every exercise, so the class suits all levels.

What is the difference between reformer and mat Pilates?

Reformer classes use a sliding carriage, springs and straps for resistance and support. Mat Pilates uses your body weight and small props. Both build the same control, and the reformer makes each exercise easier to adjust.