Some days you don’t need to push harder. You need to restore.
Zen Mat Pilates at Active Fitness Medowie is a calming, low-impact class built around deep stretching, mindful breathing, and targeted muscle release. Using foam rollers, massage balls, and supportive bolsters, each session works through areas where tension builds up most: hips, lower back, shoulders, and the spine.
This isn’t a high-intensity workout. It’s intentional, restorative movement that helps your body recover, move better, and feel genuinely good. Whether you’re easing back into exercise, managing ongoing tightness, or simply need an hour to decompress, Zen Mat Pilates gives you exactly that.
Our instructors guide you through every movement clearly and at a pace that lets you check in with your body throughout the session.
Classes are designed to leave you feeling lighter and more mobile, not worn out. The focus is on quality of movement, not intensity.
Foam rollers, massage balls, and bolsters aren't just accessories. They let you access muscle groups that standard stretching can't reach, making each session more effective.
Breath work and body awareness are built into every part of the class. You'll leave feeling calmer and more centred, not just more flexible.
Whether you're new to Pilates, recovering from an injury, or an experienced mover looking for balance in your training, Zen Mat Pilates works for you.
Start on your mat with guided breathing to settle your focus and prepare your body for movement. This sets the tone for the whole session.
Using foam rollers, massage balls, and bolsters, you'll move through targeted stretches and releases. Props provide support and allow you to ease into positions that deliver a genuine, restorative stretch rather than a forced one.
The final phase brings everything together with longer-held positions focused on full-body relaxation. You'll finish the class feeling settled, open, and ready to take on the rest of your day. Everyone moves at their own pace. Instructors offer modifications so the class works for wherever you're at today. Want to see when sessions are scheduled? Check our Group Fitness Timetable for current class times.
Not at all. Zen Mat Pilates is beginner friendly. Instructors explain each movement and offer modifications, so you’ll feel comfortable from your very first class.
Comfortable, stretchy workout clothes, a water bottle, and a towel. All props are provided in class: foam rollers, massage balls, and bolsters.
Zen Mat Pilates is gentle and low-impact, making it a popular choice for people managing chronic tightness or returning from injury. We always recommend letting your instructor know about any specific concerns before class so they can offer appropriate modifications.
Traditional Pilates often emphasises core strengthening and controlled resistance work. Zen Mat Pilates puts the emphasis on deep stretching, tension release, and mindful recovery using props. Think of it as Pilates with a restorative focus.
Ready to move with intention and feel the difference a restorative class can make?
Join Zen Mat Pilates at Active Fitness Medowie and give your body the recovery it deserves.
