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A dense 6mm mat built for lifetime durability, per Manduka. The reliable foundation of any home practice.

Full-toe coverage, seamless construction. Non-negotiable for reformer work — keeps you connected to the foot bar.

The original Pilates prop. Firm but flexible resistance, dual foam handles. Essential for inner thigh and arm work.

A full 36 x 6 inch roller for spinal work along the whole back. Doubles as a myofascial release tool and balance prop.

Firm cork support for seated modifications, spinal extension work, and elevated footwork. More stable than foam, better grip under load.

A pair of grippy therapy balls in a tote, for targeted myofascial release on the feet, glutes and upper back between sessions.

The 9-inch ball transforms mat work entirely. Adds tactile feedback, precise cueing, and progressive resistance to dozens of exercises.

Fabric-wrapped loops in three resistance levels. Versatile, portable, and far more useful than basic latex therabands.

1 lb each. Adds load to the leg circle series, standing footwork, and arabesque variations.

For practitioners 5'1" to 5'7". Ideal for spinal rolling, seated balance work, and open-chain leg exercises.

For grip strength and wrist rehabilitation. Increasingly used in Pilates for hand and forearm conditioning in reformer prep work.

Slanted foam support for wrist protection during planks and push-ups. Reduces extension load — essential for practitioners with wrist sensitivity.

2-metre looped band in light, medium, and heavy. Essential for the arm series, footwork variations, and full-body stretching sequences.

Weighted soft-grip balls (1 lb each) for arm, shoulder, and standing balance work. Adds meaningful load without disrupting the Pilates flow.

AeroPilates' compact home reformer with cord resistance, a padded footbar and an adjustable headrest. An accessible entry point to home reformer work.

The ladder barrel is the gateway to spinal articulation work that can't be replicated on a mat. A considered home studio investment.

A foldable spine corrector for spinal extension and chest opening, compact enough for most home spaces.

Joseph Pilates' most underrated invention. Challenges every plane of movement in a compact footprint — ideal for a serious home practice.

The arc is the most compact barrel available — ideal for spinal extension, hip flexor opening, and side-lying work in smaller spaces.

Balanced Body's padded jumpboard for the Allegro 2 reformer. Adds low-impact jumping sequences for cardio.

The CoreAlign targets functional upright movement — standing balance, gait, and dynamic core stability — in ways the reformer alone cannot replicate. Not sold on Amazon: this link goes to Balanced Body's own site.

The full Cadillac apparatus — or a reformer tower conversion — opens the complete classical repertoire. The most comprehensive piece of Pilates equipment available.

Balanced Body's lightweight sitting box for long box and short box work, the accessory that expands the reformer repertoire most.

High-rise leggings with a flat waistband and a hidden key pocket. A reformer-studio favourite. Sold on Amazon by a reseller, not by Lululemon.

Medium-support bra with removable pads in Beyond Yoga's soft Spacedye fabric. Keeps the instructor's sightlines clear.

5–6 inch inseam biker shorts let instructors see your knee tracking clearly. The Lululemon Align Short and Alo Airbrush are the studio standards.

Bala Bangles (1 lb each) are a boutique studio favourite that wrap on at the wrist or ankle.

The professional studio standard used in accredited training centres worldwide. Full 5-spring system, 97-inch rail, 350 lb capacity. The entry point to serious home practice. Not sold on Amazon: this link goes to Merrithew's own site.

The long version of Balanced Body's aluminium Allegro: a wider, longer carriage and an 18-inch-longer frame for taller users, with five Signature Springs. Made to order.

Merrithew's raised-frame reformer for clinics and serious home studios, with the Vertical Frame for tower-style work. Made to order.

The original. Built since 1965 under Joseph Pilates' direction, handmade in New York. Four springs, 3-gear bar, unchanged in six decades. $4,590–$5,295.