By Amy Kellow, 2nd Generation Master Trainer, Everybody Pilates
At Everybody Pilates, we love staying grounded in the classical method—but we’re also here for anything that brings more people to mindful movement. Lately, Wall Pilates has been making waves. And while it might look like a modern trend, we can assure you: it has classical roots.
So why is everyone talking about Wall Pilates?
1. It Makes Pilates More Accessible
Wall Pilates is a brilliant way to reintroduce people to movement—especially if they’re new, returning after injury, or easing back in after a break. The wall provides a sense of structure and safety, giving you feedback as you move and helping you find proper alignment. That’s a huge win for confidence and control.
2. It Reinforces Classical Principles
Used with intention, the wall becomes an incredible teaching tool. It offers immediate feedback that helps activate the powerhouse (your deep core), glutes, and back body—areas we love to target in classical Pilates. It sharpens your awareness and encourages precision, which are cornerstones of the method.
3. It’s Equipment-Free and Home-Friendly
Let’s be honest—Reformers aren’t the easiest things to fit into a home setup. Wall Pilates gives you a chance to feel many of the benefits of studio equipment without needing anything more than a mat and a clear bit of wall. It’s a great way to stay connected to your Pilates practice between classes.
4. It Encourages Control, Not Speed
We live in a fast-paced world full of high-intensity workouts. Wall Pilates brings the focus back to slow, controlled, purposeful movement. Every exercise requires concentration and precision—qualities that elevate your practice and help you move through life with strength and ease.
5. It’s a Gateway to Deeper Practice
If Wall Pilates is your first step into Pilates, welcome! We hope it inspires you to explore the full classical system. Once people start to feel stronger, more aligned, and more aware in their bodies, it’s only natural to want more—and that’s where the magic of classical Pilates truly unfolds.
As instructors, our job is to meet people where they are. Wall Pilates might not be in Joseph Pilates’ original studio, but the intention behind it absolutely is. It’s not just a trend—it’s a tool. And when used with precision and presence, it can become a powerful part of any Pilates journey.
Want to see one of the world’s best Classical Pilates teachers in action? Check out Kathi Ross Nash’s Foundational Wall Workouts – Part 1 and Part 2. She’s a master of honouring the method while meeting modern movers where they are.
📰 As Seen in Marie Claire
We’re proud to share that Everybody Pilates was recently featured in Marie Claire‘s roundup of the best Wall Pilates workouts for core strength. It’s always lovely to see classical work getting the recognition it deserves.
