Feel stronger, calmer, and more connected to your body, one step at a time.

INTRO OFFER 3 CLASSES FOR $39
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Mindful Mat Pilates in the Dandenong Ranges

People practicing mat Pilates in a community centre with large windows, using Pilates mats with moon patterns & a yoga block in their hand. In a modified side lying pose, all facing the window.

You’re in the right place if…

  • You’ve been wanting to move, but don’t know where to start

  • You feel tight, weak, or disconnected from your body

  • You don’t enjoy fast-paced or high-intensity workouts

  • You’re looking for something supportive, not overwhelming

  • You want to feel stronger and calmer over time

People participating in a mat Pilates class in a bright, spacious room with large windows and wooden flooring, all completing a side lunge series at their own pace.

Core Movement Society is a gentle invitation
to arrive as you are,
release the noise of the outside world,
and reconnect with your body.

To move with intention.
To build strength and softness in equal measure.
To feel supported — by both your body and your environment.

Move in a way that suits you

IN-HOME 1:1’s

Personalised strength and movement sessions
in the comfort of your own space.
Tailored to your body, your pace, and your needs.
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COMMUNITY CLASSES

A calm, supportive space to build strength
and move alongside others.
Small, intimate classes designed for all levels.
See weekly schedule

GROUP BOOKINGS

Move together, your way.
Perfect for small groups, special occasions
or simply creating a shared space to move and connect.
Sessions are tailored to suit your group,
with all bodies and levels welcomed.
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Reserve your mat

Classes are kept small and intimate.
Book ahead to secure your spot. 
INTRO OFFER - Any 3 classes for $39
$18 Single Class
$75 for a 5 class pack

Core Movement Society was created from a belief that movement should feel supportive, not intimidating.

Like many women, I know what it feels like to feel disconnected from your body.
To feel stressed, overwhelmed, tight, exhausted, or unsure where to begin again.

So often, movement spaces can feel loud, fast, or focused on pushing harder.
But I wanted to create something different.

A space where you can arrive exactly as you are.
Where movement becomes a way to reconnect with yourself, not punish yourself.

Through supportive movement, breath, and nervous system-focused practices, my goal is to help women feel stronger, calmer, and more at home in their bodies over time.

Whether you join a group class or a 1:1 session, this space is about moving gently, building trust in your body again, and creating consistency without pressure.

With gratitude,
Ayla xo

Founder of Core Movement Society and your Pilates instructor, Ayla with wavy hair smiling, sitting outdoors at a table with an umbrella, in black and white.
Founder of Core Movement Society and your Pilates instructor, Ayla (when she pregnant) and partner Stu, in an outdoor setting, smiling and embracing. The man is kissing the woman's head, and she is holding her pregnant belly.
Founder of Core Movement Society and your Pilates instructor, Ayla, in sunglasses and athletic gear at the start line to the 100km Oxfam event in 2025, standing in front of a crowd gathered near a start arch on a grassy field.