07/01/2026
Happy Birthday to Romana Kryzanowska ✨
Today, we celebrate what would have been your 103rd birthday and honor the incredible legacy you left behind
Your passion, presence, wisdom, and unmistakable energy continue to live on through your students, who have carried your teachings forward and passed them on to generations of teachers after them
We are deeply grateful for the work you dedicated your life to and for the gift of sharing it so generously
Every lesson taught, every movement practiced, and every student inspired is a reflection of the foundation you helped preserve
Your legacy continues to shape the Classical Pilates community, and for that, we are forever grateful
Thank you, Romana 🫶🏻
06/29/2026
Get to know David Freeman!
• Has a degree in law from Georgetown Law Center (1969)
• Co-authored the Original Pilates Teacher Training Manual with Romana
• Completed 2 Hyrox Competitions and will be going to the world championship in Sweden
✨David is an invaluable part of the Classical Pilates USA family. His depth of knowledge and unwavering dedication to the work make him a truly exceptional Master Teacher. Of course, his quick wit and signature sense of humor keep every learning experience memorable. Join David this October for the opportunity to learn from one of the very best!
05/08/2026
Meet Mary Ellen!
She moved to Boston to pursue a dance career at Boston Arts Academy and The Boston Conservatory where she was first introduced to Pilates. Mary Ellen was certified through United States Pilates Association® (U.S.P.A.®), now known as U.S. Pilates™, LLC and has worked with notable educators such as David Freeman, Brett Howard, Clare Dunphy, Peter Fiasca, Iwalani Kaluhiokalani, Sheila Mello, Nora Gomez-Dears, Jennifer O’Mara and Cary Regan. She became a Teacher Trainer in 2021. Mary Ellen’s background in dance and movement inspired her seminar topic.
✨ I Can See Clearly Now: Imagery in Classical Pilates
This seminar explores the powerful role of imagery in Classical Pilates and how purposeful verbal and visual cues can deepend the mind-body connection, improve movement precision, and enhance overall understanding of the method. Participants will discover how imagery can refine technique to create more efficient movement patterns while honoring the principles of Classical Pilates.
**only registrants to the Symposium can attend pre-conference**
Not yet signed up? Go to the link in our profile or visit:
https://www.classicalpilatesusa.com/2026symposium
05/08/2026