BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eventin//Event Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:76c9aea21aebf00ef415ba9a6c2c4832@authenticpilateseducation.com SUMMARY:APEI Classic Pilates Conference DESCRIPTION:Conference Info\nAPEI Classical Pilates Conference\nJoin us for 3 days of fabulous workshops with renowned international Pilates instructo rs and presenters Gloria Gasperi\, Joel Crosby and Katie Agnew join Olga Ta mara in Australia for the APEI Conference October 2026.\nGuest national tea chers include\, Eve-Marie Ward and Helen Stamatakos.Be prepared to learn so me wonderful archival work\, workshops on pathologies and Pilates teaching techniques etc.\nEvent Details\nStart Date\n11 September 2026\nEnd Date\n13 September 2026\nEvent Type\nAll-day event\nLocation\nSydney NSW\n\nGloria Gasperi\nGloria began her Pilates journey in Boston in 1999. After explorin g many courses\, she discovered the depth of true Classical Pilates in the United States and went on to complete her comprehensive teacher training wi th Clare Dunphy Hemani.\n\nRead More\nWith a lifelong background in sports and fitness\, Gloria is now fully dedicated to Pilates\, teaching from her own studio in Sarzana\, a charming seaside town in Italy. She has also furt hered her studies through the Vintage Pilates Master’s Program with Jay G rimes\, Sandy Shimoda\, and Karen Frischmann.\nGloria’s mission is simple yet profound: to keep growing in her own Pilates practice while contributi ng to the development of Classical Pilates across the globe. You can train with Gloria at Studio Pilates di Gloria Gasperi in Italy or follow her jour ney on Instagram @glopilatesmotion.\n\nWith a lifelong background in sports and fitness\, Gloria is now fully dedicated to Pilates\, teaching from her own studio in Sarzana\, a charming seaside town in Italy. She has also fur thered her studies through the Vintage Pilates Master’s Program with Jay Grimes\, Sandy Shimoda\, and Karen Frischmann.\nGloria’s mission is simpl e yet profound: to keep growing in her own Pilates practice while contribut ing to the development of Classical Pilates across the globe. You can train with Gloria at Studio Pilates di Gloria Gasperi in Italy or follow her jou rney on Instagram @glopilatesmotion.\n\nJoel Crosby\nJoel brings over 30 ye ars of experience as a fitness trainer and more than 25 years as a dedicate d Pilates teacher. Frustrated by the limitations of traditional fitness app roaches\, he is passionate about re-educating people in how to move and exe rcise with efficiency\, strength\, and joy.\n\nRead More\nAt his Vitality M ethod studio\, Joel teaches with precision and enthusiasm\, showing clients how to move dynamically and powerfully while minimizing risk of injury.\nH is work spans a wide range of individuals—from professional athletes and Olympians to people with special needs—and he consistently finds that the original Pilates method enables them all to achieve greater functionality\ , resilience\, and power. He also conducts yearly Contrology teacher traini ng certification programs and provides continuing education to instructors internationally.\nFor Joel\, the greatest reward is helping people unlock t heir potential and inspiring them to achieve more with their bodies—a mis sion that makes every day in the studio deeply fulfilling.\n\nAt his Vitali ty Method studio\, Joel teaches with precision and enthusiasm\, showing cli ents how to move dynamically and powerfully while minimizing risk of injury .\nHis work spans a wide range of individuals—from professional athletes and Olympians to people with special needs—and he consistently finds that the original Pilates method enables them all to achieve greater functional ity\, resilience\, and power. He also conducts yearly Contrology teacher tr aining certification programs and provides continuing education to instruct ors internationally.\nFor Joel\, the greatest reward is helping people unlo ck their potential and inspiring them to achieve more with their bodies—a mission that makes every day in the studio deeply fulfilling.\n\nKatie Agn ew\nKatie has owned and operated Authentic Pilates & Physiotherapy since 20 02.\nA former elite athlete\, Katie represented New Zealand in Rhythmic Gym nastics from 1986 to 1991\, competing in multiple international competition s. \n\nRead More\nShe held multiple national titles during her 11-year gym nastics career\, which ignited her deep interest in movement and body mecha nics. Katie went on to study physiotherapy\, qualifying in 1994.\nWhile liv ing in America\, Katie studied under Romana Kryzanowska and received her Pi lates Inc. certification in 2001. Katie spent 7 years in Florida\, where sh e worked as a physiotherapist at a leading sports clinic and Cirque du Sole il\, and teaching Pilates to everyone from professional athletes to those r ecovering from injuries.\nReturning to New Zealand in 2002\, Katie founded Authentic Pilates in Mairangi Bay Physiotherapy\, combining her two passion s—Pilates and physiotherapy.\nAs New Zealand’s most experienced classic al Pilates teacher\, Katie also lectures and presents internationally\, sha ring her wealth of knowledge. She continually improves her skills with ongo ing Continuing Professional Education (CPE)\, working with top internationa l teachers because she believes in the importance of lifelong learning.\nIn 2016\, Katie opened the NZ National Training Centre for Authentic Pilates Education International (APEI)\, an internationally respected teacher train ing programme. She is New Zealand’s principal teacher of teachers\, mento ring APEI apprentices.\n\nShe held multiple national titles during her 11-y ear gymnastics career\, which ignited her deep interest in movement and bod y mechanics. Katie went on to study physiotherapy\, qualifying in 1994.\nWh ile living in America\, Katie studied under Romana Kryzanowska and received her Pilates Inc. certification in 2001. Katie spent 7 years in Florida\, w here she worked as a physiotherapist at a leading sports clinic and Cirque du Soleil\, and teaching Pilates to everyone from professional athletes to those recovering from injuries.\nReturning to New Zealand in 2002\, Katie f ounded Authentic Pilates in Mairangi Bay Physiotherapy\, combining her two passions—Pilates and physiotherapy.\nAs New Zealand’s most experienced classical Pilates teacher\, Katie also lectures and presents internationall y\, sharing her wealth of knowledge. She continually improves her skills wi th ongoing Continuing Professional Education (CPE)\, working with top inter national teachers because she believes in the importance of lifelong learni ng.\nIn 2016\, Katie opened the NZ National Training Centre for Authentic P ilates Education International (APEI)\, an internationally respected teache r training programme. She is New Zealand’s principal teacher of teachers\ , mentoring APEI apprentices.\n\nOlga Tamara\nOlga Tamara is founder and Pr incipal Trainer of Authentic Pilates Education International (APEI) teacher training program and the director of Authentic Pilates Studio.\n\nRead Mor e\nOlga first experienced Pilates during her years as a professional classi cal dancer with the Australian Ballet Company from 1971 to 1976.After retir ing from the Ballet Company\, Olga went on to be a certified personal train er / fitness instructor in 1980. In 1986 she opened “Designing Moves” t eaching body-conditioning classes and managed the corporate gymnasium at “Carlton United”.\nShe also taught movement classes to aspiring young a ctors as well as freelancing as dance coach at McDonald School of Performin g Arts.\nOlga trained in several Pilates studios over the years however it was when she experienced “classical / authentic Pilates” at the “Pila tes Method Studio”\, that she found the true essence of the method as dev eloped by Joseph Pilates. Impressed by the authenticity\, quality and integ rity of the Pilates Method of Body conditioning (“Contrology” as Joe ca lled it)\, Olga was motivated to undertake a fully comprehensive Pilates te acher training course and became a certified instructor of “The NY Pilate s Method” and “Romana’s Pilates” (True Pilates).\nOlga manages her own studio in Lilyfield NSW Australia as well as facilitating teacher train ing seminars in APEI Teacher Training Courses in Australia\, New Zealand an d Korea. She also presents workshops nationally and internationally and pro duces the APEI Pilates Conference biennially.\n\nOlga first experienced Pil ates during her years as a professional classical dancer with the Australia n Ballet Company from 1971 to 1976.After retiring from the Ballet Company\, Olga went on to be a certified personal trainer / fitness instructor in 19 80. In 1986 she opened “Designing Moves” teaching body-conditioning cla sses and managed the corporate gymnasium at “Carlton United”.\nShe also taught movement classes to aspiring young actors as well as freelancing as dance coach at McDonald School of Performing Arts.\nOlga trained in severa l Pilates studios over the years however it was when she experienced “cla ssical / authentic Pilates” at the “Pilates Method Studio”\, that she found the true essence of the method as developed by Joseph Pilates. Impre ssed by the authenticity\, quality and integrity of the Pilates Method of B ody conditioning (“Contrology” as Joe called it)\, Olga was motivated t o undertake a fully comprehensive Pilates teacher training course and becam e a certified instructor of “The NY Pilates Method” and “Romana’s P ilates” (True Pilates).\nOlga manages her own studio in Lilyfield NSW Aus tralia as well as facilitating teacher training seminars in APEI Teacher Tr aining Courses in Australia\, New Zealand and Korea. She also presents work shops nationally and internationally and produces the APEI Pilates Conferen ce biennially.\n\nHelen Stamatako\nHelen Stamatakos is the founder of Pilat es Insync in Sydney and a highly experienced Pilates educator with over 25 years in the industry.\n\nRead More\nShe is a Principal Trainer with the Pi lates Association Australia and a former board member\, recognised for her contribution to Pilates education and standards\nHelen specialises in worki ng with elite athletes across a wide range of sports\, combining strong tec hnical foundations with a creative\, movement-focused approach. Her work br idges the gap between rehabilitation\, performance\, and functional movemen t.\nWith a background in education and a passion for mentoring\, Helen also teaches and develops future instructors\, sharing her expertise both natio nally and internationally.\n\nShe is a Principal Trainer with the Pilates A ssociation Australia and a former board member\, recognised for her contrib ution to Pilates education and standards\nHelen specialises in working with elite athletes across a wide range of sports\, combining strong technical foundations with a creative\, movement-focused approach. Her work bridges t he gap between rehabilitation\, performance\, and functional movement.\nWit h a background in education and a passion for mentoring\, Helen also teache s and develops future instructors\, sharing her expertise both nationally a nd internationally.\n\nMarie-Eve Ward\nMarie-Eve Ward is a classical Pilate s teacher\, teacher trainer\, and movement specialist with over a decade of experience teaching the method as a system.\n\nRead More\nOriginally from Québec City\, Canada\, her background in Graham Modern and Simonson jazz d ance\, along with experience as a ski instructor\, shaped her understanding of movement\, precision\, and progression early on.\nShe is the owner of M E Pilates Studio in Melbourne\, where she teaches and mentors within the tr aditional Pilates method\, guided by its lineage and integrity.\nEve works closely with teachers to develop clarity in their teaching\, with a focus o n order\, transitions\, and the ability to teach the body in front of you.\ nShe continues to study\, staying curious and refining her approach through ongoing education\, including DNS and foot training\, to support efficient and connected\nmovement. She looks forward to sharing her experience and p erspective with the Pilates community.\n\nOriginally from Québec City\, Ca nada\, her background in Graham Modern and Simonson jazz dance\, along with experience as a ski instructor\, shaped her understanding of movement\, pr ecision\, and progression early on.\nShe is the owner of ME Pilates Studio in Melbourne\, where she teaches and mentors within the traditional Pilates method\, guided by its lineage and integrity.\nEve works closely with teac hers to develop clarity in their teaching\, with a focus on order\, transit ions\, and the ability to teach the body in front of you.\nShe continues to study\, staying curious and refining her approach through ongoing educatio n\, including DNS and foot training\, to support efficient and connected\nm ovement. She looks forward to sharing her experience and perspective with t he Pilates community.\nCost\nFull 3 day conference $985 (plus transaction f ee) – PAA Approved 15 PDP’s.\nClick to book below and pay in full or em ail info@authenticpilates.com.au to get details to pay you deposit of $450 to secure your place.\nBy booking for the conference\, we understand that y ou have read and agreed to the apei conference terms and conditions. Terms & Conditions \nAPEI Conference 2026 Workshop Descriptions\nUpgrade Your Pi lates Teaching Technique - Joel Crosby\nWhat makes some clients progress fa ster and move with greater precision and control? In this insightful worksh op\, Joel Crosby shares the principles and teaching strategies that help st udents master Classical Pilates efficiently and effectively.\nYou’ll expl ore how the brain learns movement\, discovering techniques that improve bot h learning speed and movement retention.\n \nThrough practice and discussi on\, you’ll learn Joel’s seven key elements of Contrology—a framework that refines teaching clarity\, enhances client comprehension\, and accele rates results.\nThis workshop will empower you to teach with greater purpos e\, adaptability\, and confidence—helping your clients experience faster progress and deeper understanding in every session.\nHyperextension In The Upper Limb — Katie Agnew\nHyperextension in the upper limb often reflects a loss of connection between the arms\, the shoulder girdle\, and the powe rhouse.\nIn the Classical Pilates system\, the arms do not work independent ly\; they are supported by the back\, stabilized by the shoulders\, and con trolled by the center.\nThis 2-hour workshop examines upper-limb hyperexten sion through the lens of Classical Pilates. We will explore the anatomy of the shoulder girdle\, how over-locking at the elbows disrupts shoulder stab ility\, weight bearing\, and transmission of force through the body—parti cularly in exercises requiring support on the arms.\nLets Get On The Mat - Gloria Gasperi\nThe Mat is the heart of the entire Method of Joe Pilates. J oin Gloria in this workshop to dive deeply into the full session of the 34 Mat exercises as presented in Return to Life Through Contrology.\n \nYou w ill feel each exercise in your own body — and study the order\, the rhyth m\, and the energy that gives each movement its purpose. Beyond biomechanic s — you will uncover the true meaning and intention behind this powerful workout.Bring your questions\, your doubts\, your curiosity — and get rea dy to “squeeze the juice out” of your body!\nRome Wasn’t Built In A D ay - Gloria Gasperi\n“Patience and persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate successful accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavor.”\n \nThe se words from Joe Pilates remind us: nothing strong can be built without so lid foundations.In this workshop\, Gloria will guide you through how to est ablish and teach from a place of strength\, clarity and intelligent progres sion.\n \nYou will explore the criteria and decision-making behind buildin g safe\, effective\, connected lessons — for yourself and your clients — with the original work as reference.\nWhen Do I Breathe? - Joel Crosby\ nJoseph Pilates stated\, “Above all else\, learn to breathe properly.”\ n \nBut what does that truly mean within the context of his original Contr ology method? Is there one correct way to breathe\, or does the breath evol ve with the movement?\nIn this workshop\, we’ll explore how breath is int egrated throughout the original Pilates work—not as a separate technique\ , but as a powerful tool to enhance connection\, control\, and flow. Throug h guided practice and discussion\, you’ll discover how breath supports al ignment\, stability\, and dynamic movement across all apparatus.\nWhat’s Your Support? - Eve Ward\nThis workshop guides participants through a compr ehensive Pilates Reformer/Mat circuit\, from basic to advanced levels.\n \ nThe sequences are designed to integrate classical Pilates principles\, bui ld strength\, flexibility\, and coordination\, and offer a full-body workou t. Participants will explore progressive Reformer and Mat sequences in thre e levels: Basic\, Intermediate\, and Advanced.\n \nEach sequence incorpora tes key exercises to enhance core stability\, posture\, control\, and flow\ , while emphasizing connections between exercises and proper biomechanics.\ nPilates Solutions For Sport-specific Lower-limb Injuries - Helen Stamatako s\nThis workshop explores practical and intelligent Pilates strategies for managing common lower-limb issues seen in athletes and active populations. Using a multi-apparatus approach.\n \nHelen demonstrates how movement scre ening\, kinetic-chain analysis and targeted exercise selection can transfor m foot\, ankle\, knee and hip mechanics for improved performance and injury resilience.\nThe Barrels: From The Basics To The Best - Joel Crosby\nThe b arrels are among the most versatile and transformative pieces of Pilates ap paratus. In this workshop\, Joel Crosbywill clarify how to use each of them —the Ladder Barrel\, Spine Corrector\, and Small Barrel—to improve mobi lity\, balance\, and alignment throughout the body.\nYou’ll learn how to apply classical sequences and techniques to unlock major joints\, restore n atural movement patterns\, and relieve discomfort. Whether working with beg inners or highly advanced clients\, you’ll discover how to adapt barrel w ork to both support and challenge the body appropriately. This workshop wil l expand your teaching repertoire and reveal how precise\, purposeful movem ent on the barrels can strengthen\, lengthen\, and reawaken the entire body .\nFind Your Flow With Transitions - Olga Tamara\nClassical Pilates transit ions are an exercise withing themselves. Theys are the "glue" that connects individual movements\, turning the entire session—whether on the mat or apparatus—into one continuous\, flowing workout.\n \nThese transitions a re as important as the exercises themselves\, designed to maintain flow\, i ncrease stamina\, and build muscle memory. There are no pauses\, adjustment s\, or breaks. They are purposeful exercises in themselves\, governed by th e same principles as the formal repertoire.\nThe body is never abandoned be tween exercises. The transition is where control\, organisation\, and intel ligence of movement are most clearly revealed. Each movement is deliberate\ , Efficient and economical. When transitions are performed with clarity and control\, the workout becomes a seamless intelligent experience revealing the true depth of the system.\nBottom’s Up! Constructing Inversions - Glo ria Gasperi\nTake a look at things from another perspective — literally!I n this workshop\, Gloria will show you how to safely and effectively constr uct and progress inversions in the Pilates system.\n \nYou will learn why they matter\, where they belong\, and how to use them with different bodies at the right time in the right way. Gloria is ready to turn your world ups ide down in the full studio setting!\nWunda Flow - Joel Crosby\nFlow is the hallmark of advanced Pilates practice—where strength\, control\, and rhy thm unite seamlessly. Once strong technique is established on individual Wu nda Chair exercises\, combining them into continuous sequences elevates bot h challenge and reward.\n \nBy linking movements together—transitioning directly from the end of one exercise into the beginning of the next—you create a complex\, logical flow that amplifies the overall training effect. \nThis dynamic workshop with Joel Crosby explores the art of sequencing cla ssical Wunda Chair exercises to build stamina\, coordination\, and mental f ocus. You’ll learn how to structure flowing routines that enhance the bod y’s responsiveness\, efficiency\, and vitality—what Joe called the “i nternal shower.” Experience the evolution from isolated exercises to inte grated\, full-body flow—and discover how to bring that sense of vitality to your teaching and practice.\nThe Genius Of The Springs - Joel Crosby\nJo seph Pilates did not choose springs by accident. They are the very heart of the Classical apparatus. Unlike free weights or gravity alone\, springs pr ovide continuous\, reciprocal resistance — offering both support and chal lenge in every phase of movement.\n \nThey create feedback\, demand precis ion\, cultivate balance\, and establish a profound sense of connection to t he centre.In the Classical system\, the springs are not simply a source of resistance\; they are a teaching tool. They reveal imbalance. They expose c ompensation. They reward integration.\nIn this workshop\, Joel will explore how to truly work with the springs rather than against them. Participants will learn how spring tension influences alignment\, rhythm\, timing\, and muscular .\nBarrels! Barrels! - Gloria Gasperi\nAt the end of the workshop\ , you can go and drink a barrel of beer — but before that — stay focuse d and explore with Gloria these amazing tools of Joe’s System!\n \nLadde r Barrel\, Spine Corrector and Small Barrel: you will learn how to use them to stretch\, strengthen and revitalise your body — and how to apply that for your clients.\n \nUnderstand the purpose and differences between the three main barrel types.Explore how the barrels support spinal organisation \, opening and strength.Learn how to select which barrel is best for which body and which objective. Study how the unique shapes of the barrels suppor t “two way stretch” and whole-body connection.\nYou Wanna Stabilise? So … Move! - Gloria Gasperi\nIn Pilates every exercise is a full body exerci se! The specific biomechanics of the specific exercise allows you to work a specific part of the body but we always have to consider the body as a uni t. To be stable\, the body has to be elastic and to move as a unit.\nJoin G loria in this workshop to explore a different perspective about the idea to “stabilize” your body\, remembering the first principle of Pilates… the MOVEMENT!\nThe Lord Of The Ring - Joel Crosby\nThe Pilates Ring—also known as the Magic Circle—is one of Joseph Pilates’ most ingenious crea tions. Simple in design yet remarkably effective\, it offers resistance\, f eedback\, and precision to enhance both strength and control.\nIn this enga ging workshop with Joel Crosby\, you’ll learn how to incorporate the Ring to enrich your teaching and personal practice. Explore classical exercises in new ways\, add challenge to familiar movements\, and discover lesser-kn own variations that bring fresh vitality to your sessions.\n \nYou’ll ex perience how this small but powerful tool can engage the body from head to toe—on the mat\, in standing work\, and beyond.\nPilates Baby Chair Works hop - Katie Agnew\nThe Baby Chair tells the truth. There is nowhere to hide . Without true lift from the powerhouse and proper organisation of the shou lders\, the work simply does not happen. Its simplicity demands precision & clarity\, making it an invaluable tool for refining the work as Joseph Pil ates intended.\n \nIn this 2-hour workshop\, we will explore the Classical Baby Chair repertoire with a focus on developing lift through the centre a nd stability of the shoulder girdle. The exercises on the Baby Chair challe nge the practitioner to organise the body vertically\, requiring the powerh ouse to lift and support the spine while the shoulders remain wide\, anchor ed\, and responsive to the work of the arms.\nTeaching Outside The Frame Of The Cadillac - Joel Crosby\nTake your Cadillac teaching to the next level by exploring exercises performed outside the frame. In this hands-on worksh op\, Joel Crosby will guide you through classical standing arm and leg spri ng work\, push-through bar variations\, and innovative applications of the neck stretcher in upright positions.\n \nYou’ll also experience dynamic arm-hanging exercises designed to build upper-body strength\, mobility\, an d coordination. By combining familiar movements with new perspectives\, you ’ll gain a deeper understanding of how to challenge clients safely and ef fectively while enhancing their functional strength and control.\n \nRefin e what you already know\, learn fresh material\, and discover new ways to b ring creativity and variety to your Cadillac sessions.\nConnecting The Dots … Working The System! - Gloria Gasperi\nEvery Pilates exercise has its sp ecific goals\, but often we focus on their differences and forget that Jose ph Pilates created a System meant to work as a whole.\nJoin Gloria in this interactive workshop to explore the Pilates System from a fresh perspective . You’ll uncover connections between exercises you may never have noticed before and learn to see them as integral parts of the same amazing family. LOCATION:Sydney NSW DTSTAMP:20260610T153335Z DTSTART:20260910T220000Z DTEND:20260913T070000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR