International guest workshop with Helen Stamatakos: Pilates for Athletes – The Winning Formula

Working with athletes requires more than simply making Pilates harder. It requires understanding the athlete, the demands of their sport, and how Pilates can be adapted with purpose to support performance, resilience and longevity.

Drawing on nearly 25 years of experience working with athletes across more than 30 different sports, from developing athletes throught o elite and Olympic level, Helen shares her Winning Formula.

ASSESS → TRAIN → ADAPT → OPTIMISE → ENGAGE

Part 1 – Assess and train

Movement Observation • Mat • Small Props

‍Explore a practical approach to observing how an athlete moves and identifying key movement priorities. Through selected movement screens, Mat work and small props, Helen will demonstrate how observation can guide exercise choice and help build strong Pilates foundations for athletic performance.

Part 2 – Adapt and optimise

Reformer • Tower • Sport-Specific Application

‍Take those foundations into practical apparatus programming. Using the Reformer and Tower, Helen will explore how Pilates can be adapted for different sporting demands through strength, control, load, rotation, unilateral and multi-planar movement.

Athlete and participant examples will bring the process to life, showing how the same Pilates principles can be applied differently depending on the individual and their sport.

‍What you’ll take away

‍Participants will leave with a practical and adaptable approach to observing athletic movement, connecting what they see to purposeful exercise selection, progressing from Pilates foundations to sport-specific application, and programming across Mat, small props, Reformer and Tower.

This workshop is suitable for

‍Pilates teachers and movement professionals with a strong Pilates foundation.

No previous Reformer or Tower teaching experience is required. You do not need to be Reformer- or Tower-certified to participate in Part 2 of the workshop. Helen will guide participants through the equipment, exercises and practical application, making this section accessible to Pilates professionals who primarily teach Mat as well as those already experienced with apparatus.

Date and programme

‍Sunday, 6 December 2026

09:30 – Walk-in and welcome
10:00 till 12:00 – Part 1 (Mat and Small Props)
12:00 till 13:00 – Lunch break
13:00 till 16:00 – Part 2 (Reformer and Tower)

The workshop is offered as one complete 5-hour programme. Participation in Part 1 or Part 2 separately is not possible. Registration includes and requires participation in both parts of the workshop.

Price

Early bird till 31 October: €299 (including VAT) per person (non-refundable)
Regular: €350 (including VAT) per person (non-refundable)

The workshop fee includes

-      The full 5-hour practical workshop with Helen Stamatakos
-      Lunch. Lunch options will be shared with participants in advance, allowing you to select your preferred option before the workshop
-      Water, tea and fruit throughout the day
-      Use of Pilates mats and small props
-      Use of Reformers and Towers

Practical information

‍Grip socks are mandatory when using the Reformer and Tower. You are welcome to bring your own pair or purchase a pair of Pilamé gripsocks at the studio.

All equipment required for the workshop will be provided.

About Helen Stamatakos

‍Helen Stamatakos is an Australian Pilates educator, international presenter and founder of Pilates Insync, with nearly 25 years of experience working with athletes and clients.

She has worked across more than 30 different sports, with athletes ranging from developing and recreational competitors through to elite and Olympic level. Her extensive hands-on experience across diverse sporting disciplines has shaped a highly practical approach to Pilates for athletic performance, one that considers the individual athlete, the movement demands of their sport, and how Pilates can support performance and longevity.

As a Principal Trainer with Pilates Alliance Australia, Helen combines extensive studio experience with Pilates education and professional development. She is an international presenter and has shared her athlete-focused education with Pilates professionals across Australia, Europe, Asia and the United States.

Her Pilates for Athletes – The Winning Formula brings together decades of practical experience into a clear and adaptable approach, helping Pilates professionals bridge the gap between Pilates foundations and the demands of athletic performance.