At Formation Physiotherapy, we offer a series of Mat-Based Pilates Classes for all levels of experience in our Lisburn Road studio. 

Our physio-led classes focus on your whole body and are designed to restore your body to a more natural balance. Whether you are seeking to improve your posture, increase your strength, or see your pain alleviated through movement, you will feel the benefits of our classes.

Mat Pilates Classes

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New Customers
Please create an account with us using our booking software TeamUp, you can select ‘My Account’ to make an account or click the class you want to book and follow the instructions. 

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What is Mat Pilates and

how does it work?

  • What is Mat Pilates and how does it work?

    Pilates is a highly effective and time-efficient full body workout that will strengthen your core, improve flexibility and contribute towards long term health.

    Through low impact, body weight exercises that bring balance to our whole bodies in a relaxing environment, Pilates is a great form of exercise for everyone and for all abilities. Often we use resistance bands, weighted balls and other small equipment to build strength and stability.

  • What are the benefits of Mat Pilates?

    Research shows that Pilates can aid the management of back pain, post-surgery rehabilitation, menopause symptoms, osteoporosis, pelvic floor strength, balance, cardio-vascular health and weight management.

    As well as being a rehabilitative form of exercise, pilates can improve core strength, flexibility and posture. Through our years of experience, we often hear from our clients that they experience relief from stress and improve their body awareness.

  • Physio-led Pilates: Our Unique Approach

    At Formation Physiotherapy, we believe the best pilates classes are led by qualified physiotherapists. Through our awareness of the whole body and our expertise in rehabilitation, our clients can be assured that they are in safe hands and will receive personalised instruction in class.

    As you attend our classes, our physiotherapists will initially evaluate your needs and fitness level before tailoring your fitness journey so that they are aligned with your individual goals. Over time and through conversation, we will also monitor your progress and make adjustments based on the improvements you make along the way.

  • Who can benefit from Mat Pilates?

    We offer a variety of mat classes for different fitness and experience levels and can offer modifications within each of our classes. There is a pilates class for everyone at Formation Physiotherapy.

    We believe that mat pilates especially benefits:

    - Individuals recovering from injury or surgery

    - Those seeking a form of low-impact strength training

    - People with back, knee or joint pain

    - Athletes looking to improve flexibility and performance

Our Client Reviews

  • Katie

    My Mum and I attended Formation Physiotherapy for a Reformer Pilates evening class with Emma. The studio is intimate and inviting which created a very personalised experience. Emma is so knowledgeable and able to make tweaks and give advice to ensure we both got the best out of our class. I felt amazing afterwards and really look forward to our next session- my mum was a beginner and it was perfect for her. Couldn’t recommend Formation Physio and Emma highly enough!!

  • Clodagh

    I have attended Formation Physiotherapy for both Pilates and for physiotherapy. I have always received effective treatment and the Pilates sessions help with balance and flexibility. The class size means that you receive individual support.

  • Karen

    The pilates classes are run by physios who ensure you make the moves correctly. The whole team are very knowledgeable and really helpful.

Meet the Team

FAQs

  • Mat Pilates is done on a mat using body weight for resistance, sometimes with small props like resistance bands, Pilates rings, or light weights.

    Reformer Pilates uses a sliding carriage, springs, and straps to create resistance and assist with controlled movements.

    Whether mat Pilates or reformer Pilates is better depends on your goals, fitness level, and personal preferences — both are highly effective. Our team of physiotherapists are more than happy to chat with you and direct you towards the right kind of pilates for you.

  • Yes! It’s highly effective for strengthening your core, improving flexibility, enhancing posture, and building muscle tone. While it may not be as intense for weight loss as cardio or strength training, it delivers noticeable improvements in strength, body control, and overall fitness.

  • Yes, Mat Pilates absolutely tones your body! It’s one of the best low-impact workouts for building lean muscle definition and improving overall muscle tone without bulking up.

  • Mat Pilates offers a wide range of benefits for mental wellness. It’s not just a physical workout — it also encourages mindfulness, reduces stress, and improves overall mental clarity.

Pilates Classes Booking and Cancellation Policy

Classes are suitable for all clients and will have options that are most appropriate to your Pilates experience and level of general fitness. The Beginners class is ideal if you are a complete beginner

If you are unsure of whether or not a group class would be suitable for you, try one of our Taster classes, or speak to one of the Formation Physiotherapy team about attending an individual Pilates session first.

All classes and Pilates sessions must be booked and paid for in advance via the online booking system. Alternatively, speak to one of the Formation Physiotherapy team to book over the phone or when you are in the clinic.

Spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis.

Classes can be booked individually at the drop in rate or in a block of 7 for a discount.

Class Reminders

By registering your phone number and email address, you agree for Formation Physiotherapy to send you reminder messages ahead of your class - this will be 36 hours before (for text messages) and 48 hours before (for email messages). This still gives you time to amend your booking if you know you will not be able to attend the class.

We reserve the right to cancel a class if there are less than 2 people registered for a class 24 hours before the scheduled time. If this is the case, we will inform you 24 hours before the class, and offer you an alternative class in the block.

Block bookings

  •      must be purchased by the start of each block

  •      you are committing to attending the same weekly class for 7 weeks and a space will be reserved for you in the same class each week

  •      if you are unable to attend a class you can swap into another class in the block if

    • you amend your booking 24 hours ahead of the class starting

    • there is space in the class you wish to swap into

  •      if you cancel a class within 24 hours of the start time, these are late cancellations and can not be rescheduled

  •      it is not possible to carry on any unused classes into the next block