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BOB LIEKENS
Conference
Helsingborg Sweden 2027
Bob Liekens — a legacy we share, a joy we spread.
Founded in 2019 to honor Bob Liekens, our conference welcomes every Pilates tradition to share knowledge, preserve the legacy, and keep the method alive.
BL Conference 2027 – Helsingborg, Sweden
March 20-21, 2027
Join us for the Bob Liekens Conference 2027, set in sunny Athens, Greece, on May 9–10, 2026.
Experience two days of learning, inspiration, and connection in one of Europe’s most historic and vibrant cities.
The conference will be held at Studiopilates in Helsingborg.
Tecnopilates – Technical Sponsor of the Event
We are proud to announce that Tecnopilates will be present as a technical sponsor during the event.
Under the direction of Paolo Piccolo, Tecnopilates will provide and showcase a full range of professional Pilates apparatus for participants to experience throughout the conference.
All equipment presented during the event will be available for purchase at an exclusive 20% discount.
If you are interested in Tecnopilates equipment or would like more information,
👉 visit Tecnopilates or meet Paolo and the team during the event. 
Schedule for the conference 2027 – Will be updated
Presenters 2026
Alexandra Edwards
California, USA
Certified in 1996 under Romana Kryzanowska, she has taught in New York, Los Angeles, and now Carmel, California, where she runs her own studio, Monterey Bay Contrology.
Bernd Wohlfarth
Hamburg, Germany
He discovered the Pilates method during an extended stay in Australia and has been active as a presenter and educator since 2001 — first for The Pilates Coach, then Power Pilates, and now The Pilates Standard.
Bonnie Grove
Virginia, USA
Bonnie Grove is an NCPT® Certified Pilates Teacher and a Teacher Trainer for The Pilates Standard (TPS).Formerly a Senior Teacher certified by Power Pilates, Bonnie has over a decade of experience teaching and mentoring instructors across the East Coast and internationally, including in Seoul, South Korea.
Evgenia Papadopoulou
Athen, Greece
With a background in classical ballet and modern dance, she discovered Pilates in 1990 and later trained under Romana Kryzanowska and Bob Liekens at the original Pilates Studio in New York, completing her certification in 1993.
Gina Papalia
New York, USA
Gina Papalia is a Second Generation Pilates Teacher, owner of Grasshopper Pilates in New York City (est. 2000), and a Teacher Trainer for The Pilates Standard (TPS). After earning a BFA in Fine Arts & Dance, she began her Pilates training in 1995 at SUNY Purchase, studying with Romana Kryzanowska and Bob Liekens.
Malene Pedersen
Helsingör, Denmark
Malene became a Classical Comprehensive Pilates Teacher in 2009 and a Physical Therapist in 2014. She combines her two professions to teach Pilates to a wide range of clients — from rehabilitation patients to professional athletes.
Nora Machione-Weiss
Rifton, USA
Nora Machione Weiss is the owner of Pilates of Kingston in New York and a dedicated advocate of the classical Pilates method. A former corporate segment producer in New York City, Nora discovered Pilates in 1990 as part of her knee injury rehabilitation.
Sandra Käfer
Mattersburg, Austria
With a background in ballet and fitness, she has been teaching classical Pilates since 2000 and educating instructors across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Sandra continues to inspire the Pilates community while running her studio in Mattersburg and balancing her passion for teaching with family life.
Pictures from last conference in Athens, Greece.
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Reformer training can be a great introduction to Pilates teaching.
But if your goal is to truly understand Pilates and become a versatile teacher, comprehensive education takes you much further.
At The Pilates Standard, you don’t just learn a repertoire. You study the complete system, teaching methodology, anatomy, observation and apprenticeship.
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Every client walks into the studio with their own experiences, beliefs, motivations, and challenges. The movement you see is often only the surface.
The most impactful teachers look beyond the exercise. They create an environment where clients feel seen, heard, and supported.
When you understand the person behind the movement, your teaching becomes more than instruction. It becomes connection.
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Over 9 to 18 months, you`ll work with every piece of studio equipment, learn to adapt your teaching for clients of all ages and abilities, and develop the observation and teaching skills that set exceptional instructors apart.
If you`re looking for an education that challenges you, supports you, and helps you build a long-lasting career in Pilates, this is where it starts.
Start your teaching journey now:
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Finding that balance is a skill, and like any skill, it can be developed.
If you`ve ever struggled with giving feedback, setting boundaries, or communicating with confidence, this workshop is for you.
18 October 2026
Hamburg, Germany
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The trainer education makes the difference.
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Comprehensive education is the foundation.
Continued education is the journey.
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Start your Pilates teaching journey with a strong foundation.
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starting September 19, 2026, Helsingborg, Sweden
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Your voice, your hands, and your eyes are your most valuable teaching tools. In this immersive workshop, you`ll learn how to use each of them with greater intention to improve communication, enhance movement quality, and support every client`s individual goals.
Through a live Masterclass and practical sessions, you`ll also explore Romana`s 4 S`s: Strength, Stretch, Stamina, and Stability, a simple framework that helps you identify what your clients need most and adapt your teaching with confidence.
Join September 26, Helsingborg, Sweden & online
https://thepilatesstandard.com/events/294-sharpen-your-teaching-tools
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Resilience isn`t something you`re born with. It`s something you develop through awareness, reflection, and practice.
The stronger your resilience, the more confidently you can support your clients through challenges while continuing to grow yourself.
Join us for The Resilience Booster and discover practical strategies that will strengthen both your teaching and your own wellbeing.
September 20, 2026
Hamburg, Germany
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