Just as we have personal dreams, we also have professional aspirations—goals that drive, inspire and push us to grow. For Pilates instructors, these ambitions can take many forms. You might be considering gaining specialized certifications that set you apart in the industry or perhaps you’re aiming to expand your clientele by offering diverse class formats. Maybe your focus is on maintaining your CECs and staying current, ensuring you remain visible on the Merrithew® Instructor Finder—a valuable tool that helps potential clients and studios discover you.
No matter where you are in your Pilates journey, the 2025 Merrithew Mindful Movement Symposium – North America has something just for you. This year’s event is tailored to help you take the next step in your career. With sessions led by world-class Merrithew Master Instructor Trainers, you’ll have access to specialized workshops and courses that align with your professional goals.
Event Details:
Date: May 1–4, 2025
Location: LiveMetta Pilates and Yoga, Laguna Niguel, California, USA
Program: Featuring courses and workshops taught by Master Instructors PJ O’Clair, Laureen DuBeau and Kim Kraushar.
Pre-Event Course: ZEN•GA® Instructor Foundation Course, Equipment (May 1 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Find the Right Sessions Aligned with Your Career Goals
Whether you're focused on mastering high-level techniques, learning sport-specific programming or diversifying your offerings, you’ll find sessions that match your ambitions.
1. Specialize and Stand Out — Merrithew Specialty Tracks
Do you want to carve out a niche in the Pilates industry? Specializing in a specific area can set you apart! The North America Symposium features workshops from Merrithew’s Specialty Tracks. Complete eight workshops within a track to earn the “Specialist” designation. Take advantage of this opportunity to begin your journey toward becoming a specialist.
| Specialty Track |
Symposium Workshops |
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Active for Life |
Reformer for the Older Adult |
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Athletic Conditioning |
Athletic Conditioning: Performance Enhancing Progressions and Sequences on the Reformer
Dynamic Transfer: Complex and Contrast-based Training with the Halo® Trainer
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Dance |
Endurance with Props 2
Endurance 3
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Golf Conditioning |
Conditioning for Golf & Rotational Power with Weights
Conditioning for Golf & Rotational Power on the V2 Max Plus™ Reformer
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Group Equipment |
Enhanced Tone & Conditioning on the Stability Chair™ & Cross-Bow™ Handles
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Group Matwork |
Centered Strength with the Flex-Band®
Functional Flow: Integrating Soft Kettlebell with Matwork
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Interdisciplinary |
Flowing Sequences on the Vertical Frame
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Post-Rehabilitation Conditioning |
Active Aging with Stability Chair™ and Cross-Bow™ Handles: Building Strength & Flexibility for Falls Recovery
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2. Stay Updated with Industry Trends—PD Courses
Remaining current in the Pilates and fitness industry helps you stay ahead of emerging trends, understand specialized client needs and keep pace with the evolving science of mindful movement. Our Professional Development (PD) program is designed to keep you informed about the latest mind-body exercise trends, ensuring your skills remain relevant and in demand. You can participate in any of these PD Courses at the Symposium to enrich your expertise:
These PD Courses offer invaluable learning opportunities crafted to propel your career forward and empower you to deliver results-driven training for your clients.
3. Bundle Up Your Symposium Experience—Focus on Sports-Specific Training
Do you train recreational or professional athletes? Understanding the unique demands of sport-specific training is key to optimizing movement, enhancing rotational power and reducing injury risk. The Rotational Sports Bundle scheduling tool helps you participate in a series of courses and workshops that provide practical tools and insights for sports-focused programming:
Gain valuable insights that will set your practice apart, helping athletes achieve peak performance safely and effectively.
4. Earn Additional Qualifications—Expand Your Credentials
Earning additional qualifications elevates your credentials and allows you to cater to a broader range of clients. At the Symposium, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue other qualifications such as ZEN•GA, Total Barre® and Halo® Training to help you stand out in a competitive industry. These carefully selected sessions provide practical skills, fresh perspectives and specialized knowledge to enrich your professional toolkit:
Join us in sunny California for the North America Symposium and be a part of the ultimate gathering for Pilates and mindful movement professionals. Learn directly from industry experts, explore the latest research in exercise science and discover new ways to transform your practice. You’ll leave with valuable insights, practical ideas and a renewed passion to take your career to the next level.