Fall at TMS

There’s so much to look forward to at TMS this fall. We’re kicking things off with our one-year anniversary party on September 19th, and we’d love for you to celebrate with us. Our fall education series begins with community favorite Nadine Hildebrand, who’s bringing back her strength-focused pop-up class to energize your practice on September 10th. In October, Jane Olson will lead a Study Session on Enhancing Hip Integrity, and in November we’re honored to host Leila Kester for a special workshop on the Thoracic Spine.

Looking ahead, our Pilates Equipment Training begins January2026—fill out the form below to share your interest and get more details.

Keep reading for all the highlights and how to get involved. Together, we remain grateful for this growing community and the spirit of collaboration that makes TMS such a special place to move and learn!

Anniversary Party Reminder

We’re throwing a party at The Movement Study to celebrate our one-year anniversary!  

As a thank you for your commitment to movement, we’d love for you to join the festivities—stop by to say hello, meet our practitioners, connect with fellow community members and enjoy light bites and drinks on us!

Our Community Has Grown So Much in Just One Year!

We’re grateful for the incredible practitioners who bring their knowledge, passion, and care to The Movement Study every day. Their dedication has been central to shaping TMS into the supportive, thriving space it is today.

If you’d like to learn more about the practitioners at TMS, or if you’re interested in becoming one yourself, we’d love to hear from you! Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and referrals among practitioners at The Movement Study are highly valued and encouraged.

EDUCATION

October Study Session

Enhancing Hip Integrity

with Jane Olson

Wednesday, October 15th 5pm-6pm  $40

Strong, pain-free hips are the foundation of efficient, confident movement. In this Study Session, Jane Olson, founder of Illuminey Body, will guide us through the essential elements of hip integrity—alignment, neuromuscular timing, and balanced recruitment—and show how they work together to create stability, ease, and long-term joint health.

Jane brings a wealth of specialized study to her teaching, including Common Hip Pathologies with Jeremy Laverdure, DPT and Cara Reeser, Neuroscience of Mindbody Therapy with Dr. Christine Caldwell, and is a certified Franklin Method Fascia Trainer for the Hip, Leg, and Foot.

You’ll then put these concepts into practice with targeted, progressiveexercises designed for both practitioners in the studio and movers at home.

This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge of hip health and walk away with practical tools you can integrate into your own movement practice or teaching right away

November Workshop

Thoracic Freedom

with Leila Kester

Sunday, November 16th

12pm-3pm  $250 Early bird pricing $220 til 10/10

promo code: thoracic25

Our November workshop at TMS is led by the amazing Leila Kester. With over 35 years of pilates teaching experience, Leila is a respected educator for Polestar Pilates and presenter at the IADMS conferences. Based in Amsterdam, she has taught dancers at the Netherlands Dance Theatre and Het Nationale Ballet for over 25 years shaping the understanding of process-driven movement and healthy body relationships. With her insightful approach to the body and warm, articulate teaching style, Leila’s workshops are essential for any Pilates practitioner.

Register today for the opportunity to learn from one of the best educators in the world!

More about Leila's Thoracic Freedom workshop...

The mobility of the thoracic spine influences posture, breath, weight distribution, head positioning, and limb movement. Conversely, common postural habits like forward head, posteriorly tilted pelvis, or hyperextended legs can limit this mobility, affecting posture, gait, and overall movement efficiency. Our ribcage houses the lungs and heart, and the way we relate to this area carries an emotional dimension that can shape how we move. It also invites the question: does the container move the content, or is it the reverse?

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

• Simple exercises on both the Mat and Equipment to increase thoracic mobility and awareness for yourself and your clients

• How Pilates can guide movement, expand range, and build strength to control it

• Techniques to refine observation and cueing, both hands-on and verbally

• Ways to integrate thoracic mobility into posture and gait patterns

Addressing thoracic mobility not only improves functional movement but also supports better breathing, alignment, and overall efficiency in daily life.

TMS Equipment Certification 2026

with Stephanie Lang Bittner & Monica Mordaunt

January 2026-March 2026

Training hours

40 workshop hours

10 mentor sessions

60 independent hour

At The Movement Study, our training invites you to experience Pilates through a holistic, brain-based, and proprioceptive lens. We go beyond choreography, exploring the why behind each exercise and guiding you in how to design personalized sessions and group classes that truly meet your clients where they are.

This program is built to challenge conventional thinking and spark creativity. You’ll use Pilates equipment not just as an apparatus, but as a tool to embody and apply the core movement principles that define The Movement Study.

Whether you’re just beginning your teaching journey or are a seasoned practitioner ready to refine your skills, this immersive training offers a fresh, integrated approach to the Pilates method—one that supports both your growth and your clients’ transformation.

Fill out the form below to share your interest and take the first step toward joining our next training.