The original 34 mat exercises were developed by Joseph Pilates as a complete, self-contained system of movement. Designed to be performed on the mat with nothing but your own body weight, the exercises follow a deliberate sequence — each movement preparing the body for the next.
Together, they form a balanced progression that builds strength, mobility, coordination, and control from the inside out. At the center of the 34 exercises is the Power House — the deep muscles of the abdomen, lower back, hips, and glutes. Every movement originates from this center, teaching the body to move with efficiency, precision, and purpose.
The mat work was never intended as casual exercise. It demands attention, breath, and full-body integration. Arms and legs move, but the work is driven from the core. The mind is not optional — it is part of the method.
Precision
Control
Flow
Breath
Centering
Concentration
34Moves Today...
We live in an age of extraordinary potential, yet in our race toward the future, we have overlooked our most vital companion: THE HUMAN BODY.
We move at the speed of light, but true velocity comes from being GROUNDED. While the modern world may feel like it is pulling us apart, we believe that HUMAN FLOURISHING is designed for integration.
We see a future where awareness is the ultimate currency and presence is our greatest POWER. The spark of connection hasn't been extinguished; it is simply waiting for a deeper breath. We are here to help our tribe develop AWE TOWARDS THEIR BODIES.
34 MOVES IS A RECLAMATION. Born on the Isle of Man, where Pilates developed his original method, we are here to restore the "complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit”.
You do not need a gym. You do not need a "perfect" body. You do not need a permission slip.
WHEREVER YOU ARE, YOU CAN!
THE TEAM
Ruby Griffiths
FOUNDER
With a background in Psychology, a Master’s degree in the Neuroscience of Mental Health, and over 600 hours of APPI equipment Pilates training, she brings a rare combination of academic rigour and embodied understanding to the 34Moves philosophy. Her approach to movement is grounded in biology rather than trends — shaped by an understanding of how the nervous system, breath, and awareness influence both physical and mental health.
Stephan Baum
FOUNDER
With a background in Psychology, a Master’s degree in the Neuroscience of Mental Health, and over 600 hours of APPI equipment Pilates training, she brings a rare combination of academic rigour and embodied understanding to the 34Moves philosophy. Her approach to movement is grounded in biology rather than trends — shaped by an understanding of how the nervous system, breath, and awareness influence both physical and mental health.
Andie James
MARKETING & DESIGN
With a background in Psychology, a Master’s degree in the Neuroscience of Mental Health, and over 600 hours of APPI equipment Pilates training, she brings a rare combination of academic rigour and embodied understanding to the 34Moves philosophy.
