Drexel Pilates offers the DPTD graduates and the local Pilates community opportunities to advance their knowledge and practice through weekly small group training, instructor support groups, and specialty workshops.

Graduate Small Group Training:
Training program graduates are encouraged to join our graduate small group training, a weekly class specifically for fellow instructors and movement professionals. Continuing Education Small Groups allow graduates to deepen their understanding of the Pilates Method by reconnecting with program material and applying concepts to real world experiences.

Contact Pilates@drexel.edu to join the email list for scheduling.

Continuing Education

Training program graduates are encouraged to join a DPTP Leadership Team member for a weekly class with fellow instructors and movement professionals. Continuing Ed Small Groups follow along with the training program, reviewing and embodying the material, and deepening core theory concepts. We are currently holding continuing education small groups in-person at the Drexel Pilates Studio and virtual via Zoom.

If you are interested in joining a virtual small group email pilates@drexel.edu.

Workshop Series 24/25

Saturday, 12/7/24
9am-4pm
Pre and Postnatal Pilates with Jessica

Join Senior Instructor and Pre- and Postnatal Pilates Specialist, Jessica Kroboth, in a day-long workshop about movement best practices during the four trimesters of pregnancy. In this workshop, expect to cover the anatomy and physiology of the changing body and how that affects our pre and postnatal clients mentally and physically. Attendees will learn myofascial release techniques, Pilates mat, and equipment exercises to support clients during pregnancy and help rehab/rebuild clients during the postpartum period.

9-10am Myofascial Release Class
10-11:15am Pre- and Postnatal Anatomy and Physiology
11:15- 12pm Breaking down the Fundamentals  
12-1pm Lunch
1- 2pm Prenatal Mat Class
2pm –3pm Prenatal Equipment Circuit
3- 4pm Postpartum Rebuild. Week by week program design to include C-section and Diastasis Recti recovery


Saturday, 3/15/25
9am-12pm
Rolling on the Ball with Kalila

Join Senior Pilates Instructor, Kalila Kingsford Smith, in Rolling on the Ball, a three-hour workshop designed to integrate ball work into regular mat and tower Pilates classes to support clients’ experiences of pain relief and articulation. Focusing on common pain points like lower back, hips, shoulders and neck, we will experience options for fascial release using small balls and incorporate them into Pilates flows. We will also work with different sized balls as structures to support spinal articulation. This workshop will be supportive for both clients and instructors alike, particularly those who don’t have regular access to a barrel in their Pilates work.


Saturday, 6/14/25
9am-12pm
Foot and Ankle Workshop with Theresa

Kick off your shoes and join senior instructor, Theresa Schweingruber, for a 3-hour workshop all about your foot health and how it impacts your Pilates, exercise, and general living.  
This workshop will look at how the function of our feet connects to the rest of our movement. We will look at foot anatomy and move through foot opening and strengthening exercises, consider how movement feels different with feet as the initiator, and play with trying on different Pilates and functional movement vocabulary. Attendees can expect both isolated and full body movement and to geek about feet.

Saturday, 9/13/25
9am-12pm
Building Balance through Pilates with Ali

Join Senior Pilates Instructor and Doctor of Physical Therapy, Ali Lodise, for a 3-hour workshop about the balance and Pilates. What do we mean when we say "balance?" The three main systems that contribute to balance are the visual system, vestibular system and proprioceptive system. In this workshop participants will learn about these systems and how to address balance in Pilates sessions.  The workshop will begin with a group mat Pilates class followed by an interactive lecture and small group circuits on the Pilates equipment. Reach out to Ali at akl87@drexel.edu to discuss questions or concerns.

Follow this link to register for workshops.

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