25th and 26th September 2026
    Stirling, Scotland
    We gather under the Monument to Freedom, The Wallace Monument, with Stirling Castle just across the river. An inspiring place with a mission. We are offering an extraordinary selection of sessions, over two days, with international presenters who have an ethos of sharing their Pilates knowledge, passion and experience. We have selected presenters who not only bring an abundance of energy and enthusiasm, but will inspire confidence in you, giving you the freedom to develop your own unique teaching skills and path. Once again we have plenty of Reformers, Chairs, and Matwork sessions. We also welcome SpineFitter to our event with a fun Saturday morning Matwork class for all. Whether you are new or familiar to the apparatus, our sessions will offer something for everyone.

    This is your chance to take some time for yourself, with likeminded individuals who share your passion. We cannot wait to connect with you. Our mission is to create a global community of teachers who support one another; learning, laughing and growing together. For further information, please click here to contact us.

THE PILATES GATHERING

    AND
    Join our Friday evening Ceilidh. Social interaction, fun Scottish and other dances to let your hair down with your fellow attendees. Guests are welcome. Always a favourite and memory maker!

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Our Mission & Vision

Mission

Vision

    To create a global community of Pilates teachers who support one another, learning, laughing, and growing together.
    The event provides a space to enhance education, celebrate shared practice, and inspire authentic teaching.

Presenters

    International presenters selected for their energy, enthusiasm, and ability to inspire confidence in developing unique teaching skills. Confirmed presenters include

Joakim Valsinger

Cameron Angus

    2nd Generation Pilates Teacher
    Clinical Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist /Pilates Teacher & Mentor
    Joakim is an award-winning NCPT-certified Pilates instructor and sports therapist based in Perth, Scotland. He runs Bälans Studio, trained under Lolita San Miguel, and now mentors future teachers through Lolita’s Legacy, specializing in back pain and physical activity promotion.
    Cameron is a Clinical Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with 40+ years’ experience and a passion for Pilates. A former military physio, he’s taught globally—including Iraq and Afghanistan—and now leads The Pilates Gathering, promoting education, authenticity, and shared practice in the Pilates community.

Suus Janssen

    Founder of Pilates United
    Suus is the founder of Pilates United, Venray, the Netherlands.Pilates journey started in the late 1990's and she has been intrigued by this movement method ever since. Suus is a 2nd generation Pilates Teacher through Lolita San Miguel and a faculty-trainer and her studio is a host-site for Balanced Body as well as her Kathy Corey Pilates Teacher Training (KCP).Suus is one of our original Pilates Gathering presenters and we are delighted to welcome her back with her entertaining and informative style of teaching.

Candace Bertram

    3rd Generation Pilates TeacherStudio88 Founder
    Candace Bertram is the founder of studio88, a Pilates community with two studios in Birmingham. A 3rd Generation comprehensive Pilates Teacher through Lolita's Legacy, she is passionate about helping people discover what movement can do for them. Before Pilates, Candace worked in education and special educational needs, and that experience shapes the way she teaches today. She believes great teaching starts with the person in front of you and that Pilates should be accessible, challenging and enjoyable for everybody. Known for her warm and down-to-earth approach, Candace loves creating spaces where people feel welcome, supported and inspired to move.

Eva Rincke

    Eva is a German historian, writer and copy editor. Her biography of Joseph Pilates was published by Herder in 2015. Eva has presented her book at Pilates studios, bookshops, conferences and education centres around the world, and worked with the German Pilates Association to promote factual knowledge about Joseph Pilates' life and work. She has written articles on him and appears in the documentary "Tribute to Joseph Pilates"

Claire

    Claire is a 2nd Generation Pilates Teacher, Polestar Educator, and International Presenter who serves her local community at her studio, Chapel Allerton Pilates, in the heart of Leeds. Whether she's teaching in front of the famous window at Pilates Anytime or guiding an individual through their personal challenges, she creates a calm, supportive, and wholesome experience. Blending classical Pilates principles with contemporary movement science, Claire is passionate about helping fellow Teachers thrive in the profession — with curiosity, confidence, and self-respect.
    German Historian, Author, and Copy Editor
    2nd Generation Pilates Teacher, Polestar Educator, and International Presenter
    Caterina runs a creative marketing studio in Dundee, helping brands communicate authentically. Though new to Pilates, she’s an expert in business promotion, offering practical digital marketing tips to boost online presence, save time, and grow your brand with clarity and purpose.
    Founder of Beautysnap | Marketing & Communication Specialist

Caterina Romano

Ceilidh Social

£15

    Choose this if you HAVE BOOKED accommodation and meals at the event venue
    A social event on Friday, September 26, featuring traditional Scottish dances and networking opportunities. Booking options include

September Ceilidh Only

    Choose this if you HAVE NOT BOOKED accommodation and meals at the event venue

£45

September Ceilidh & Meal

    A beautiful location surrounded by castles and rich in history, near The Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle.

Location

    Stirling Court Hotel, Stirling, Scotland
    Travel Information
    Airports: Edinburgh (closest, with direct bus links) or Glasgow
    Trains: Stirling train station, 10 minutes from the venue, with bus services every 10 minutes

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