Pilates Continuing Education Workshops!
Calling All Pilates Teachers + Trainees!
Two Continuing Education Workshops - Saturday, October 25, 2025
Glen Ellyn, IL
Spend a Saturday in October with us!
We are thrilled to support the Pilates teacher community in the Chicago area and hope you will join us for a day of learning! We can’t wait to welcome Christa Gurka to Glen Ellyn! Christa is physical therapist, Pilates educator, and founder of Pilates in the Grove, one of South Florida’s leading wellness studios. She will be leading two special teachers-only workshops as well as a VIP Reformer class. This exclusive event is designed to help you sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and walk away with real-world tools you can immediately apply in your teaching. Whether you’re a new teacher, or a seasoned pro, this weekend is an opportunity to reconnect with your purpose and elevate the impact you have as a teacher with your clients.
Bonus Activity - VIP Reformer Class!
Saturday, October 25, 2025
9:30-10:15am
$50
Kick off your workshop weekend with an exclusive Pilates class led by Christa! This special session is limited to just six spots and offers a chance to move, learn, and be inspired by one of the best in the business. You will enjoy plenty of individual attention in this small group class, setting the tone for a fun and inspiring weekend.
Pilates for Special Populations:
Osteoporosis + Pre or Post Natal
Saturday, October 25, 2025
10:30am - 1:30pm
$249 - bundle both workshops for $369
This specialized three hour workshop is designed to give Pilates teachers a deep dive into two of the most common (and misunderstood) populations you will encounter in the studio: clients with osteoporosis and those in the pre- or post-natal phases. We will cover the following topics:
Foundations of Bone Health + Osteoporosis
- Understanding bone density, osteopenia vs. osteoporosis
- Movement precautions: what’s safe, what’s not
- Common myths that need busting in the studio
- Evidence-based strategies for strength training + spinal supportPre + Post Natal Pilates Essentials
- Trimester-by-trimester movement considerations
- Pelvic floor + deep core integration
- Diastasis recti and how to assess and modify
- Postpartum recovery and client readinessAssessment + Application
- Postural + movement assessment strategies
- Modifying classical + contemporary exercises for safety + effectiveness
- Case studies + real-world scenariosProgramming + Communication
- How to build trust + educate your clients (without fear tactics)
- Language, cueing, and the power of evidence-informed programming
Compensations, Corrections + Cueing
Saturday, October 25, 2025
2:30pm - 4:30pm
$159 - bundle both workshops for $369
Are you satisfied with just teaching Pilates? Or do you want to be an influencer in your clients' lives? If you seek to not just instruct, but also enlighten and empower, then this workshop is crafted just for you! During this two hour workshop, Christa will dive into compenstations + corrections, where you will focus on…
A comprehensive look into Pilates compensations — the signs, the reasons, and the resolutions.
Hands-on techniques to decode the mysteries of the body's compensatory tactics.
An extensive library of cues and corrections that you can use in your classes
Client engagement strategies that help them make corrections on their own
Meet your teacher, Christa!
Meet Christa Gurka: the embodiment of experience, knowledge, and passion in the world of Pilates.
Christa isn’t just a Pilates instructor—she’s a licensed Physical Therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience in orthopedic and women’s health. She’s worked with thousands of clients (and several professional athletes) across the spectrum of injury, rehabilitation, and performance, and has trained hundreds of instructors to understand the why behind the work.
Christa is the founder of Pilates in the Grove, one of South Florida’s leading wellness studios. She is known for merging evidence-based clinical principles with the art of mindful movement.
Christa teaches in a way that is both accessible and transformative—you’ll walk away smarter, more empowered, and ready to implement!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
9:30 - 10:15am: VIP Reformer Class. Limited to 6 spots.
10:30am - 1:30pm: Pilates for Special Populations
1:30 - 2:30pm: Lunch Break (on own)
2:30 - 4:30pm: Compensations, Corrections, + Cueing
4:30 - 5:00pm: Q+A
PRICING:
Special Populations - $249
Compensations + Corrections - $159
Both workshops - $369
VIP Reformer Class with Christa - $50
TOTAL COST FOR ALL DAY: $419
Traveling in from out of town? We are happy to provide recommendations for local accommodations! Contact us!