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ISSUE 34
Momentum. Mastery. Movement.
We kicked off 2026 with the inaugural LA Pilates Journal Expo and the energy continues in this issue. We reveal the 2025 Pilates Journal Award winners, explore the evolution of the Fletcher Method, and dive into what truly makes a great teacher with insights from Heidi Wright. Brooke Siler shares how deep listening can transform your Pilates practice, on and off the equipment. A thoughtful, grounded, and inspiring read to start your year with intention.
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Featured articles
Listening to your body isn’t about “doing it right” - it’s about noticing, feeling, and allowing intuitive awareness to guide you toward deeper connection and discovery. Learn more.
So many clients are enrolling and arriving in classes now with much more than classes on their minds. Read on.
Where classical integrity meets contemporary imagination—keeping the soul of the work alive while expanding its possibilities. Read on.
Ever wonder why your hips start pleading for mercy halfway through Single Leg Circles or Teaser?
A Neuroscience-Based Tool for Contemporary Pilates Training. Read on.
We speak with Instructor Cheryl Chee about her Pilates career to date and her teaching focus.
Discover how Pilates is emerging as a safe, evidence-backed approach for managing Fibromyalgia—and why consistency matters more than quick fixes. Learn more.
What to consider before you sign a lease, buy equipment, or open your doors.
Is Reformer footwork still essential in modern Pilates? Lisa Kaye explores its classical roots, functional relevance, and why footwork remains a powerful tool for alignment, proprioception, and whole-body integration.
The inaugural Pilates Journal Expo USA brought the industry together for a powerful weekend of connection, education, and shared vision. The event highlighted how Pilates continues to evolve as both a practice and an experience.
Explore the Top 5 Pilates articles of 2025 that captured the community’s attention. Discover the stories readers couldn’t stop talking about this year.
What’s really coming next for Pilates? We asked some of the most influential global CEOs to share their bold predictions for 2026, along with clear, actionable takeaways you can put into practice now.
The path from nervous new instructor to confident guide for athletes, shaped by nearly 20 years of learning and lineage. Read on.
Why the mat remains the crown jewel of Pilates, the foundation where control, strength, and self-awareness begin. Read on.
A few key strength training principles every Pilates teacher should know. Learn more.
A reminder that great teaching begins with a great understanding. Learn more.
Consistency in purposeful programming and intentional client experience builds trust, which turns drop-ins into devotees. Learn more.
The best teaching starts with how you grow, not just what you know. Read on.
In Pilates, self observation can be considered a form of connection. Learn more.
Your legal partner in building a confident, compliant, and thriving Pilates business. Read on.
We speak with Instructor Sarah Watson about her Pilates career to date and her teaching focus.
Your studio is booming BUT you're struggling to manage your growing team and the business plan behind the reformers. Learn more.
How Inna Essence Built an Award-Winning Studio on Merrithew Equipment. Learn more.
Finally - expert guidance that makes equipment upkeep safer, simpler, and more consistent across every studio.
We’re now shifting focus to the evidence behind Pilates for chronic pain and neurological conditions, aligned with my upcoming course and the latest edition of Pilates for Rehabilitation. Learn more.
Your all-access Pilates weekend in LA—workshops, business education, industry networking, and top global brands. Explore, compare, and get inspired to elevate your studio, teaching, and community.
The Pilates Journal Expo is a networking event designed to bring together some of the most dynamic and outstanding Pilates professionals and Studio Owners to connect, inspire and collaborate.
Elevate your Pilates practice and amplify your expertise through distinctive sessions led by renowned industry experts. Immerse yourself in unparalleled education, empowering you to grow as a Pilates instructor and enhance your impact on the dynamic world of Pilates.
Los Angeles: January 10-11, 2026.
Sydney: February 21-22, 2026.