Are you longing for a form of exercise that not only strengthens your body, but also brings peace and mindfulness into your everyday life? Pilates mat training offers this unique combination of physical challenge and mental relaxation. It’s far more than a sport – it’s a conscious investment in your well-being and health.
Mat training refers to a special form of Pilates in which all exercises are performed on the floor on a cushioning mat. Unlike equipment training, which takes place on machines such as the Reformer or Cadillac, Pilates on the mat primarily uses your own body weight as resistance.
Mat Pilates is the most original form of the Pilates method – the foundation on which everything else is built. Joseph Pilates developed his first exercises without equipment, using only body weight, breathing and concentration. To this day, training on the mat is considered the heart of the method: honest, clear and direct. Here you feel the power of your own body, train control and awareness and learn to stabilize yourself from the inside out.
At Pilatesbee Munich, we combine the classic principles of Joseph Pilates with the latest anatomical knowledge and modern training methods. Our trainers have in-depth experience in movement, dance and bodywork – and our trainers also include osteopaths who incorporate their knowledge of body structures, joint mechanics and fascia into their classes.
This results in lessons that are precise, safe and lively. The focus is always on the individual – with all their movement goals, possibilities and needs.
Mat Pilates is a workout for body and mind. It improves muscles, posture, balance and body awareness – and has a relaxing and balancing effect at the same time.
Each exercise is based on the classic principles:
If you internalize these principles, you will feel how your body changes – not through effort, but through mindfulness. Mat Pilates is the art of consciously creating movement.
Reformer training uses springs, rollers and straps to support or intensify movements. It provides guidance and resistance, perfect for technique, strength and mobility.
Mat Pilates, on the other hand, uses only your own body weight. Every movement is controlled by your own strength, balance and concentration take over the stabilization.
Training on the mat is direct and honest – without external help. The reformer and mat complement each other perfectly: the reformer provides structure, the mat deepens your own strength and body awareness.
Mat Pilates is a functional full-body workout. It not only strengthens individual muscles, but entire muscle chains, i.e. the connection between the abdomen, back, pelvic floor, shoulders and legs.
This integration promotes:
The result: a supple, upright body that moves more easily and consciously. Pilates doesn’t just shape muscles – it changes the way you move as a whole.
Full body workout
Gentle on the joints
Mental training
Strengthening the deep muscles
Pilates does not mean “doing a lot”, but “doing consciously”. Every movement is performed in a targeted and controlled manner.
Our Pilatesbee trainers pay attention to every detail – posture, breathing, movement control. They explain precisely, correct attentively and guide you step by step to a better understanding of your body. This quality makes all the difference. Because learning to consciously understand movement changes your body in the long term.
Mat Pilates is suitable for all age groups and training levels. It is easy on the joints, individually adaptable and therefore useful at every stage of life.
Benefit in particular:
Pilates is not a competition, but a path to inner and outer balance.
We offer three mat formats – tailored to experience, goal and energy level.
In this class you will learn the basics: posture, breathing and stability. Ideal for anyone starting out or returning after a break. You will learn the powerhouse, coordination of breathing and movement as well as the correct alignment of the spine and joints. Gentle but effective – the foundation of your Pilates practice.
Different levels train together here. The trainers offer variations so that everyone can work individually. You deepen your technique, precision and flow. Training with focus and balance – ideal for regular practice and continuous development.
This class combines Pilates with dynamic sequences and endurance. Music and rhythm are used to activate the body without losing precision. A motivating, invigorating format for anyone who wants to combine movement with energy.
Pilates trains body and mind at the same time. The focus on breathing, movement and perception promotes concentration and mindfulness. Conscious movement creates inner peace – the mind becomes clearer, the breath deeper and the body calmer.
Many people experience a feeling of lightness and balance after training. This combination of activation and relaxation is one of the reasons why Pilates has such a lasting effect.
At Pilatesbee, only experienced instructors with in-depth anatomical knowledge and many years of teaching experience teach. Some have an osteopathic background and one team member is a qualified osteopath. This knowledge enables precise, safe and individually tailored instruction.
Our trainers come from dance, sports science and bodywork backgrounds – they bring passion and expertise together. The result is teaching that is professional, mindful and human.
Pilates is more than just exercise – it is preventative health in motion. It strengthens muscles, improves posture and relieves pressure on joints.
Regular training:
Mat Pilates is gentle, effective and long-lasting.
A Pilates class at Pilatesbee is a conscious break from everyday life. You focus inwards, work on your posture, breathing and movement – and find clarity and calm.
After training, you feel grounded, upright and light – a feeling that lasts a long time.
Mat Pilates is the foundation of the Pilates method: clear, powerful, precise. At Pilatesbee Munich you will experience it in its best form – with experienced trainers, sound knowledge and a deep understanding of bodywork.
Our philosophy: movement with awareness. Power with precision. Energy with calm.
Whether you’re a beginner or a regular exerciser, you’ll find the right format for you:
Pilatesbee stands for movement that works – mindful, authentic and individual.
What is the effect of regular mat training?
Regular mat training improves posture, stability and strength of the deep muscles. Studies show that measurable improvements in posture and a reduction in chronic complaints occur after just eight weeks (when training several times a week). The targeted activation of the abdominal, back and pelvic floor muscles stabilizes the spine and supports healthy body mechanics.
How often should you practise mat training?
Experts recommend 60 minutes of Pilates on the mat two to three times a week to achieve optimum effects. This regularity helps the body to internalize new movement patterns and build strength. Shorter sessions are also helpful – the key is continuity.
Do you need special equipment for mat training?
You don’t need any special equipment for Pilatesbee mat training. We use the mat as a base and supplement the training with small equipment such as the Magic Circle, Pilates ball or small dumbbells to target specific muscle groups, add variety to the training and intensify the effect. These aids support body awareness and promote strength, balance and coordination – without losing the focus on precision and mindfulness.
