Pilates Association Australia

The 2025 PAA Conference was an inspiring, wholesome and fulfilling weekend — filled with knowledge-sharing, laughter, and connection. From the opening mat class, where hundreds of Pilates professionals moved together, to the many workshops and practical sessions, it was an event that truly showcased the strength and spirit of our community.

This year’s conference featured 44 workshops and 13 classes, giving attendees the chance to learn directly from leading presenters, connect with peers, and take away skills and insights to bring back to their own studios and clients.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our equipment partners — Chris, Anne and John from HF Industries, Paul from PilatesEquip, and Avalanche who kindly supplied their equipment during the Conference so we were able to host interactive, hands-on sessions, ensuring participants experience the work as well as the theory. We’d also like to thank all our sponsors and exhibitors.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed — PAA members, presenters, sponsors, exhibitors, and the ICC Sydney team. We can’t wait to do it all again next time. Until then, we hope the knowledge you’ve gained continues to inspire your practice, teaching, and business.

The home of professional Pilates teachers and instructors in Australia.

Who are we?

The PAA is an independent not-for-profit organisation run by Pilates teachers for Pilates teachers.

We play a critical role as an advisory body for the regulation of quality Pilates instruction and by supporting qualified Pilates teachers to develop their craft.

We continue to strive for the Pilates Method to be a recognised, professional and valued health care and fitness discipline (About the PAA).

Join us – we’re stronger together!

All suitably qualified Pilates teachers, specialist Pilates studios and eligible students are invited to join us as members. We welcome and support well-trained members from many different approaches to the Pilates Method (Information about joining).

The PAA is united with our worldwide community in welcoming and encouraging everyone, regardless of their background or identity, to teach and practise Pilates.  We are committed to a skilled and compassionate industry offering a safe and inclusive space for all.

 “Change happens through movement and movement heals.” – Joseph Pilates.

Invitation to members and non-members to contact us with issues

If you have a concern about any practices in the Pilates industry in Australia, please contact us at info@pilates.org.au

While we would encourage you to become a member of the PAA, we are passionately committed to the integrity of the Pilates industry and will work with and support you, without judgement and with respect for your privacy.

We can explore options with you, including taking direct action ourselves where appropriate.

We are more powerful together.