Name: The Pilates Summit
Start: 2026-01-18T14:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-01-18T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Chicago History Museum, North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois

Chicago

### **The Pilates Summit**

**Move at your core. Grow in your practice. Advance your career.**

Join us for **The Pilates Summit,** a transformative experience designed for professional and aspiring Pilates instructors, fitness leaders, and Pilates enthusiasts ready to deepen their practice and expand their opportunities in the new year.

This immersive two-day event blends education, movement, and community connection through a curated lineup of workshops, certifications, and classes led by top instructors in the industry.

### **What to Expect**

* **12-Hour Mat Pilates Certification:**
  Earn your official mat certification through an intensive, hands-on training designed to equip you with the fundamentals and teaching techniques needed to launch or elevate your Pilates career. Find [full certification expectation in this document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fRd80qIsgXq3mAzPBE5s4d1bIurzjDsf5MOXVRjcCL4/edit?tab=t.0).
* **Continuing Education Workshops:**
  Stay inspired and certified with workshops that cover anatomy, sequencing, cueing, mobility, and modern Pilates methods for every body type and fitness level.
* **Pilates Class Experiences:**
  Experience a full day of diverse Pilates styles,  from classical to contemporary, reformer + chair pilates, mobility and flow, designed to challenge and recharge your body and mind.
* **Community & Connection:**
  Meet like-minded instructors, movers, and brand leaders shaping the future of Pilates and holistic wellness.

### **Who It’s For**

* Certified and aspiring Pilates instructors
* Fitness professionals seeking continuing education
* Pilates lovers ready to deepen their personal practice

### **Why Attend**

Start your year centered, strong, and certified. Whether you’re advancing your career or beginning your Pilates journey, **The Pilates Summit** will help you connect, grow, and move with purpose.

### **Reserve Your Spot**

Spaces are limited, secure your spot now to become part of this powerful movement experience.

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Includes access to workshops, pilates classes and wellness vendors

This is for the 2 day 12 hour Mat Pilates Certification Course led by Erin Schirack

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