Want to Present a Workshop or teach a Mat Class at the 2009 Conference? You can now apply ONLINE!

PMA Certification Handbook & Application EN ESPAÑOL!

The combined Candidate Handbook AND Application to become PMA Pilates Certified is now available IN SPANISH (En Español)! Download it here.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join us for The 8th International Educational Conference of the Pilates Method Alliance!

November 6-9, 2008
Hyatt Regency Phoenix and
Phoenix Convention Center
Phoenix, AZ

We now have our CONFERENCE WORKSHOP PRESENTER AND MAT CLASS TEACHER BIOGRAPHIES ONLINE! You can download a PDF of these bios and learn all about our conference presenters and mat teachers.

Join us this year for a truly stellar Pilates educational event at the spectacular Hyatt Regency and state of the art Phoenix Convention Center in Downtown Phoenix, AZ. CONFERENCE ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE 16 PMA CECs JUST FOR ATTENDING THE CONFERENCE!

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This is the Pilates Educational Event of the Year - unique workshop presentations, special pre-Conference line up featuring some of the most current innovations in fitness and movement education.

Don't miss four days of informative sessions, cutting-edge workshops, mat classes, plenty of exhibits featuring the latest Pilates products and services, pre-conference sessions, delicious food functions, and great opportunities for networking!

AND - you will not want to miss the return of our Opening Night Celebration - 'The Age of Aquarius'.

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Conference 2008 Presenter Application

ONLINE Membership and Renewals NOW!

We are now able to offer Memberships and Renewals online! Just go to our Membership page and follow the instructions.

The PMA would like to thank the following companies for their support of the PMA's Fostering Future Professionals Program (TM):

Core Dynamics - Santa Fe, New Mexico
Pilates Center of Boulder - Boulder, Colorado
Power Pilates - New York, New York
Pilates Wellness & Energy - Madrid, Spain

We appreciate their support with bringing new Pilates teacher-trainees into the PMA community. Thank you!

For information on Fostering Future Professionals, please email Denise Dixon, Membership Coordinator, at denised@pilatesmethodalliance.org

Liability Insurance forms - click here!

Studio Insurance NOW AVAILABLE! For overview and forms, click here! Please contact Trish Beyer at 800-342-4371, X111 or via email at: tbeyer@bbatlanta.com for more information on the program.

Want to make a donation to our new initiative, Pilates in the Schools?

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Audio tapes and CDs are NOW AVAILABLE from the 7th International Educational Conference in Orlando, FL. >>>more

The PMA Store is now open ONLINE! You can purchase Return to Life and the PMA Certification Exam Study Guide (in both English AND Spanish!)

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Welcome to The Official Web Site of
the Pilates Method Alliance®

This site is intended to assist all those interested in the study, teaching and training of the Pilates exercise method.

The Pilates Method Alliance® (PMA®) is the international, not–for–profit, professional association dedicated to the teachings of Joseph H. and Clara Pilates. The PMA's mission is to protect the public by establishing certification and continuing education standards for Pilates professionals.

Our goals are:

1. To unite the Pilates community.
2. Create an organization of qualified, dedicated professionals who share in Joseph H. Pilates' vision.
3. To maintain the highest standards for Pilates education and information.
4. To support research on Pilates exercise.

We invite you to share with us in our organization. The alliance has been created as a nonprofit organization dedicated to unity, professionalism and to advocating educational standards.

Site Guide

You will find below a guide to the different sections of our site. Please feel free to browse our offerings and also to let our Web Master know if you have any problems with the site. Thank you.

What is Pilates? Information on the Pilates Method, its history, and Joseph H. and Clara Pilates

What is the Pilates Method Alliance? Information on the nation's premier Pilates organization!

Looking for a Pilates Instructor? Information on finding a qualified Pilates teacher.

Want to learn how to teach Pilates? Information on finding an appropriate training program.

Membership Information on becoming a member: Training program guidelines, fees, applications

Current Members Current listing of registered Instructors, Studios and Training Organizations.

Corporate Members Current listing of Equipment, Corporate and Sustaining Members.

The Hundred! Our newsletter.

What's New? Up to Date News from the Pilates Community.

PMA forms and pdfs CEC provider information.

Contact Us Send us an e-mail or call to find out more