2025 DATES RELEASED
Pilates Journal
Expo
Sydney — Australia
22-23 FEBRUARY 2025
Program Outline
Beyond the Abdominals: Fire Up Your Front Line
Joanne Bezzina
Join Jo for a dynamic session designed to awaken and strengthen your entire front line—far beyond just the abdominals. Inspired by her work with clients seeking relief from desk-bound postures while maintaining strength and connection, this class focuses on smart activation of the anterior chain without collapsing the front of the body. You’ll explore movements that balance strength, openness, and posture, promoting whole-body integration. With creative repertoire and expert cueing, this session is ideal for anyone looking to deepen their practice and better understand how the body moves as a unified system.
In this dynamic session, Pilates professional Helen Stamatakos will share her expertise on working with elite athletes across various sports and disciplines. Learn the essential tips and non-negotiables for optimising athletic performance through Pilates, from enhancing strength and flexibility to improving recovery. Helen will guide you through the unique approaches needed for different types of athletes, offering a complete perspective on what it takes to work with these high-performing clients.
Insync with Athletes
Helen Stamatakos
Get inspired from Ben’s workshop designed to challenge your thinking about incorporating exercises that induce maximum effort. This session will delve into the benefits of integrating maximal effort into Pilates programs focused on mobility, strength, and dynamic movement. You'll explore the theory behind different techniques and their practical applications in the studio, along with the Pilates Principles. Learn what constitutes maximal effort, both physically and mentally, and understand when and why to implement these techniques for optimal results in your Pilates practice.
To the Max
Ben Rashleigh
Join Tahlia for an interactive and energising session that explores the essence of Joseph Pilates' original method, reimagined for today’s Pilates environment. Whether you specialise in group reformer classes, studio teaching or offer a blended teaching style, this session will inspire you with fun, creative ideas true to Pilates’ foundational principles. Discover dynamic ways to incorporate the original exercises, ensuring your clients get the best movement experience while making Pilates fun, engaging, and relevant today.
Making Moves: Creative Pilates Inspired by the Originals
Tahlia Grogan
Join Suzanne for a transformative workshop that explores how the feet influence the whole body. Alignment and movement efficiency can be programmed from the ground up: in this workshop Suzanne will guide you through the exercises that maximise the vital connection between the feet, hips, spinal column and more. Explore the mechanical advantages of proper foot engagement and how this promotes improved, whole body function. This workshop will equip you with dynamic tools to help optimise “the work” for your clients, and in your own practice.
Whole Body Pilates Power: From the Feet
Suzanne Newby
Join Frances and explore the principles of cueing and transformative techniques that will set you apart as a teacher. In this workshop, you will learn sophisticated verbal and tactile strategies, and unpack the nuance of client body language to elevate your craft from “good” to “exceptional”. Workshop the art of precision cueing and how to pull these tools together, with confidence, to encourage challenge and support client progression. You’ll walk away with a renewed confidence in and energy for your teaching.
The Power of Precision: Cueing for Client Success
Frances Cahill
Flow & Restore: The Active Rest Pilates Experience
Kimberley Garlick
MAT CLASS: Join Kimberley for a rejuvenating mat class that emphasises continuous movement and the power of active rest. Kimberley will guide you through rhythmic movements that enhance flexibility, strength, and mindfulness, allowing you to restore balance and energy. This class is perfect for practitioners of all levels looking to deepen their practice, find harmony in movement, and embrace the restorative benefits of Pilates.
In this engaging session, Sophie will share her unique approach to class planning that revolves around a central "Hero Exercise." You’ll learn how to build layers of movement to create a cohesive and flowing class experience, enhancing your students' understanding and engagement. This workshop will provide practical strategies for selecting and integrating the Hero Exercise into your lessons, ensuring a dynamic flow that caters to various skill levels and promotes effective learning in your Pilates sessions.
Crafting Dynamic Class Flows
Sophie Moschos
Join Tracey to explore the principles of Somatics, a practice designed to enhance mind-body integration for greater ease and freedom of movement. In this workshop, Tracey will introduce somatic sensation and guide participants through assessing and somatically working with clients to help them move more consciously, optimising their Pilates practice and overall movement. She will also delve into how chronic muscle patterns are formed from past stress and trauma and explore neuromuscular responses. Participants will leave with practical somatics exercises to help clients release tension and prevent injury.
What's all the fuss about Somatics?
Tracey Nicholson
Join Ben for a masterclass focused on increasing hip motion and function through all ranges of movement. In this dynamic session on the reformer, you’ll learn techniques to isolate and efficiently load hip musculature and connective tissue. The session will promote hip movement and muscular strength while exploring the relationship between pelvic and lumbar movement. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of hip mechanics and apply practical exercise techniques to enhance the strength and mobility of the hip and its surrounding structures.
Harnessing the Hip
Ben Rashleigh
Join Kimberley for a dynamic workshop designed for practitioners eager to enhance their teaching toolkit with effective strategies for promoting joint mobility. This immersive experience empowers you to incorporate techniques that help clients move with greater ease and confidence. You will delve into the mechanics of movement, focusing on joint health, and learn to identify tactile landmarks that promote optimal movement patterns. Utilising studio equipment and small apparatus, you’ll explore the foot, pelvis, spine, and shoulder, leaving with at least three practical exercises per joint to enhance your clients' overall well-being.
Why Joint Mobility Matters
Kimberley Garlick
Join Carla and discover the untapped potential of ageing clients for your Pilates business. Older clients are often overlooked in marketing, yet they are ideally suited for the Pilates method, which promotes healthy aging, mobility, and function. In this workshop, Carla will cover the importance of aligning your business strategy with this demographic, the physical and cognitive changes of aging, and practical modifications to your repertoire. Embracing this group can drive client loyalty and sustainable business growth.
Silver Springs: Embracing the 60+ Demographic
Carla Mullins
In this session, Ash will guide you through the challenges that new instructors face in today’s evolving Pilates industry and how best to support them. This session provides actionable strategies for building confidence, finding mentorship, and managing early career obstacles. Experienced instructors will learn how to offer meaningful guidance, while studio owners will gain insights into fostering professional growth. By cultivating a supportive community, the session ensures all instructors can thrive in a nurturing environment.
Thriving as a New Pilates Instructor in 2025: Strategies for Support & Success
Ashleigh Gurnett
Muscular Slings and
Multiplanar Power
EXO Chair class
Tamara O’Reilly
Join Tamara from Pilates Education for a dynamic 45-minute class on the EXO Chair, focusing on multi-plane movements and activating muscular slings. Discover how to add complexity to familiar exercises, challenging coordination, stability, and strength in a whole new way. Perfect for instructors looking to deepen their understanding of functional movement patterns, this session will provide fresh ideas to integrate into your own practice or teaching.
Unlocking Movement: The Power of Fascia
Paola Raffinetti
Join Paola as she guides you through a Slings Myofascial Training practice developed by Karin Gurtner of art of motion. Paola will walk you through the origins of this unique method before moving into a fascia-focused movement sequence that intentionally engages and optimises the distinct qualities of fascia. In the session, slow and focused exercises alternate with rhythmic, energetic moves to optimise fascial tissue adaptability, glide, elasticity and nourishment. Grounded in contemporary scientific research, integral anatomy, and myofascial training principles, this Slings workshop will enlighten you to enhance your or your client’s movement potential.
Busting the myth that Classical Pilates is boring
Olga Tamara
Join Olga in a session to debunk myths about the Classical Pilates method. Explore the “system” and its meaning, and try familiar reformer exercises with fresh techniques, breathing, and energy.
Myth 1: Classical Pilates is BORING! The same order of exercises day in and day out! Its old and outdated.
Myth 2: The springs are too strong! The mechanics are clunky.
Myth 3: Classical Pilates teachers don’t use modifications.
Myth 4: Classical Pilates is too difficult and only for dancers or athletes
Myth 5: Classical Pilates is dangerous.
The future of Pilates is tech led
Business Panel
Selina Bridges, CEO of KX Pilates
Justin Ashley, CEO of One Playground
Jarron Aizen, CEO of Hapana
Michael Ramsey, CEO & Co-Founder of STRONG Pilates
Technology is undeniably revolutionising the Pilates industry. Join us to explore the implications of this transformation for your business. In this session, we'll examine the primary sources of change and how to adapt to shifting customer demands for convenience, personalisation, and engagement to remain competitive. Discover how innovation is reshaping client relationships and business models, and learn how to leverage these trends to secure the future of your Pilates studio.
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FAQs
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The first event will be held at the Bondi Pavilion located on Bondi Beach.
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The Pilates Journal Expo is open to Pilates instructors, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in learning more about Pilates. All levels are welcome!
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Attendees can expect to learn new Pilates techniques, teaching methods, and insights from industry experts. There are also opportunities to network with fellow Pilates professionals.
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Yes, we often offer early bird discounts and group rates for attendees. Check our website or contact our registration team for more details. **Early bird has now ended.
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Absolutely! The expo will feature a variety of vendors showcasing the latest Pilates equipment, apparel, and accessories on the market.
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Most sessions are run like a workshop where you have the option to observe or participate in the session.
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Yes there are mat based sessions. You do not need to be an equipment certified teacher.
Got another question? Please email attendees@pilatesjournalexpo.com
The Pilates Journal Expo 2024: Win BIG Competition: Terms and Conditions
Eligibility: The Pilates Journal Expo – WIN Big Competition is a guessing game at The Pilates Journal Expo, 3-4 August at Bondi Beach for those aged 18 and over. Employees of The Pilates Journal, Leisure Concepts, Body Organics, Intu Wellness, Club Martyn and their immediate families are not eligible to participate.
WIN Period: From Saturday 3rd August 07:30AM (AEST) to 4th August 2024 12:00PM (AEST).
How to Enter: To enter the Win Big Competition, participants at The Pilates Journal Expo will need to:
Guess how many jellybeans are in the jar on the reception desk at the Expo
Entrants must share their contact details, name, business/studio name, address and contacts details to enter on the competition slip provided or write a number on their business card to enter. The winner will be drawn by a member of The Pilates Journal Expo team. By entering this competition, you agree to the collection and use of your contact information by Leisure Concepts for marketing and promotional purposes. If more than one person picks the number selected, a random draw will be undertaken by a member of The Pilates Journal Expo team.
Selection of Winners: The winners will be drawn at random The decision of The Pilates Journal team will be final and binding.
Prize: The prize for the Challenge will be:
First prize
- Leisure Concepts – Merrithew Split Pedal Stability Chair with Handles
- $3487.68 AUD
Second prize:
- Body Organics – Makarlu Peddle and Magenta Lotus $715 AUD
The prize is non-transferable and no cash alternative will be offered.
Third prize:
- Intu Wellness Gift pack, valued at $240 AUD.
Fourth prize:
- Club Martyn bag and 3 pairs of socks, valued at $110 AUD.
6. Notification: The winners will be drawn at midday on Sunday 4th August (AEST). If the winner is not onsite when the winner is announced, another winner will be drawn by 3pm on the Sunday 4th August by the event organiser and so on. The winners details will be collected at The Pilates Journal Expo and Leisure Concepts will arrange delivery post the Expo to an Australian address, all other prizes will be provided to the winners onsite at the Expo.
7. Rights: By entering the Win BIG competition, participants grant The Pilates Journal Expo the right to their name and images for promotional purposes across all media channels including The Pilates Journal and respective social media channels without further compensation.
8. General Conditions: The Pilates Journal Expo reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Challenge at any time without prior notice. By participating, entrants agree to these Terms and Conditions and to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
9. Privacy: Personal information collected from participants will be used solely for the purpose of administering The Win Big Competition and will not be shared with third parties, except as required by law.
10. Limitation of Liability: The Pilates Journal Expo shall not be responsible for any lost, late, misdirected, or incomplete entries or for any computer, online, or technical malfunctions that may occur.
11. Governing Law:
These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia and any disputes arising out of or in connection with the competition shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia.
By participating in this competition, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by these terms and conditions.
