Mat Classical Pilates Masterclasses with April Lu

13 & 14 November 2026
PURE Yoga Ngee Ann City

Understand the Method. Refine your practice. Discover what your body can do.

About the Programme

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The Classical Pilates Mat is a complete system of movement that develops strength, control, coordination, mobility and stamina, using only your body and gravity.

In these two-hour masterclasses, we will take the time to explore the Mat repertoire beyond what can normally be covered in a regular class. Each session combines technical breakdowns, progressive preparations and an integrated Mat practice.

Rather than simply following a sequence, you will learn why the exercises are organised in a particular order, how one movement prepares the body for the next, and how the entire repertoire works together as a system.

Choose the masterclass most appropriate for your experience—or attend both to explore the Classical Mat from its essential foundations to its more challenging expressions.

About the Teacher

April began her yoga journey in 2013 and started teaching in 2018, evolving her approach to movement through both yoga and Classical Pilates.

In 2026, she completed her comprehensive Classical Pilates certification under Real Pilates Teacher Training, rooted in the original teachings of Joseph Pilates. This deepened her understanding of the body as an integrated system, shaping a teaching style that emphasizes alignment, control, and precision.

She values discipline and consistency, and approaches movement as a tool for long-term health and well-being. Her classes focus on building strength, improving posture, and enhancing body awareness through thoughtful, structured practice.

Blending yoga and Pilates, April’s teaching balances strength and ease, helping students move with greater efficiency, clarity, and confidence.

Schedule

Friday, 13 November 2026
Classical Mat: Level Up
2pm–4pm

Strength. Control. Flow.

Move beyond the fundamentals and experience the challenge, intelligence and flow of the intermediate/advanced Classical Mat repertoire.

This masterclass explores how foundational exercises develop into more complex movement patterns involving balance, rotation, extension, weight-bearing and a changing base of support.

Refine familiar exercises, explore their more challenging progressions and learn how to maintain control and organisation as the repertoire becomes increasingly demanding.

The aim is not simply to perform harder exercises. It is to move with greater efficiency, precision and whole-body integration—and to understand how the Method prepares you for each new challenge.

In this masterclass, you will:

• Progress from foundational to intermediate/advanced Mat repertoire
• Develop greater Powerhouse strength and whole-body integration
• Improve transitions, rhythm and movement efficiency
• Explore rotation, extension, balance and weight-bearing
• Build the stamina required for a continuous Mat sequence
• Work towards more advanced exercises with appropriate preparations and progressions

Recommended experience
Participants should have a consistent Pilates practice and be familiar with fundamental Mat exercises, including the Roll Up, Single Leg Stretch, Double Leg Stretch, Spine Stretch, Shoulder Bridge and Side Kick Series.

This masterclass is not suitable for complete beginners.

Saturday, 14 November 2026
Classical Mat: Foundations
10am–12pm

Build Your Technique. Discover the System.

Suitable for beginner to intermediate practitioners, this masterclass introduces and refines the essential foundations of the Classical Pilates Mat repertoire.

Explore the principles of concentration, control, centring, precision, breath and flow. Learn how to organise the spine, pelvis and shoulders while developing the strength and coordination required for a sustainable Mat practice.

The exercises will be broken down, progressively developed and connected into a flowing sequence. More experienced practitioners will also benefit from revisiting the details and connections that can easily be missed in a regular group class.

In this masterclass, you will:

• Understand the purpose and structure of the beginner/intermediate Classical Mat sequence
• Learn how to initiate movement from the Powerhouse
• Improve spinal articulation, pelvic control and shoulder organisation
• Refine foundational exercises and transitions
• Explore preparations for intermediate repertoire
• Build strength, control and confidence in your Mat practice

Suitable for beginners, Reformer practitioners who are newer to Mat Pilates, and experienced practitioners who would like to revisit and strengthen their foundations.

Tuition

*Early bird ends on 13Oct2026

Terms and Conditions

• This event is open for registration to the public and PURE members.
• All refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.
• No refund or credit will be given for cancellations starting from 13 October 2026.
• Early-Bird prices will end on 12 October 2026.
• PURE bears no responsibility for any missed sessions. No refunds or makeup sessions will be provided.
• PURE reserves the right to modify the event schedule, content, or venue. Participants will be notified of any changes in a timely manner.
• All participants are required to complete a liability form upon registration.
• If there is any discrepancy between the printed and web versions, the web version shall prevail.

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Please send all enquiries to events.sg@pure-international.com.