The Pilates Journal Expo

Hands-on reformer workshops, movement classes and business panels bring Pilates instructors, studio owners and educators together for a weekend of professional development in Miami Beach. The Pilates Journal Expo runs Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13 at Loews Miami Beach Hotel, beginning with Friday afternoon movement sessions and continuing with two full days of education, networking and industry exhibits. Attendees can build personalized schedules across simultaneous tracks and earn up to 17 continuing education credits.

Program highlights include Andrea Speir on athletic reformer programming, Tracey Mallett on Pilates Heat and flexion-free reformer design, Maria Leone on the evolution of the Pilates method and Christi Idavoy on teaching practice. Friday opening classes include Nicky Lal’s Dynamic Reformer Flow, Mallett’s Pilates Sculpt Fusion and Jason Williams’ ReAlign & Restore.

Business panels examine studio growth, wellness consumer expectations, teacher education and online membership models. Featured participants include Balanced Body founder Ken Endelman, Merrithew CEO Jim Heidenreich, Polestar Pilates CEO Brent Anderson, Equinox Senior Director of Pilates Education Carrie Samper and Pilates Anytime Vice President Chanda Hinman. The Expo Hall showcases equipment, technology, education providers and wellness brands, while Saturday networking drinks provide time to connect with presenters and fellow attendees.