Core Pilates

Cathy Strack (USA) — Live Online

From April 5 to July 3, 2026, we meet every Tuesday and Friday from 7:30–8:00 AM (CEST / Berlin) to go through all 18 chapters of Cathy Strack’s *Get To Know Joe Pilates* — together. You read the chapter beforehand, then we meet to reflect, question, and exchange. Simple, focused, real.

This Book Club is part of our Mentorship-Based Teacher Training Program— and at the same time open to anyone curious about the roots of Joseph H. Pilates and the Pilates method. It’s a chance to experience how we work: through dialogue, observation, and shared understanding. If you’ve been thinking about joining the program, this is a natural entry point — you can step in at any time.

On August 1 at 12:30 PM (CEST), (USA) joins us live for a 90-minute Q&A / lecture to explore open questions and deepen the conversation around the legacy of Romana Kryzanowska and .

18 sessions Book Club
+ live talk with Cathy— €80
Held in English · open worldwide

Get the book via: cathystrack.com
Join the event via link in bio
or corepilates.de/events

For those who want to understand the roots.

I’m very happy to welcome my dear mentor Sandy Shimoda from back to Core Pilates as a guest teacher on May 2nd.

I’m especially happy to introduce her to those who may know her only from or from her online sessions—and haven’t yet experienced her work live.

In these 90 minutes live-online, we’ll work together through the Contrology method—rooted in the work of Joseph Pilates and carried forward through the lineage of .

Sandy teaches with clarity and precision, always close to the movement. She has a rare ability to notice the small details that change everything—and to make them immediately usable.

What truly sets her apart is how she combines deep, embodied experience with a thoughtful way of breaking down the method and the lifestyle around it. She makes Contrology accessible without diluting it—so both experienced teachers and those newer to the work can find a real, practical entry point.

€80 · Link in bio
Eligible for “Teacher of the Contrology Method” training

Traditional Pilates — as it was passed on to me

From January 23–25, 2026, we meet in studio in Berlin-Kreuzberg or live online for a 17-hour workshop (including breaks) for certified Pilates teachers.

This workshop is rooted in , as it was passed on to me by .
We’ll work in an format, guided by your questions and practical experience.

This weekend is intended as a meeting of people who are friendly and collegial in spirit. Everyone is welcome who would like to be part of this and brings a genuine interest in the work, exchange, and . It’s about shared practice, respectful dialogue, and learning from one another.

You’ll have the opportunity to
– take part in a free Contrology workout,
– teach within the open studio setting,
– explore selected traditional Pushes & Pulls,
– and work with topics such as levels and the systematic development of the exercises.

Some questions don’t have fixed answers — they are explored through practice, observation, and dialogue.

Workshop fee: €650 for the full weekend (including taxes).

Some participants are arriving already on Thursday. We are considering an informal community dinner on one of the evenings (Thursday, Friday, or Saturday). Participation would be optional and at individual expense.

Accommodation prices in Berlin are generally quite reasonable at this time of year.
Feel free to reach out if you’d like more information about the workshop or support with planning and organization.

📍 Berlin-Kreuzberg or online
📅 January 23–25, 2026

👉 Details & registration: link in bio