We are excited to relaunch a one-of-a-kind intensive for passionate practitioners, prospective teachers, and current teachers alike. 

This special program will provide affordable and time-efficient training where you will gain a deeper understanding of how Pilates was taught as a cohesive system by Joseph Pilates himself.

Here's what the intensive offers:

• For Passionate Practitioners: Build confidence and independence in your practice by developing a profound understanding of Pilates.

• For Prospective Teachers: Kick-start your teaching career with essential preparation and a solid foundation for success.

• For Current Teachers: Gain a deeper understanding of the Pilates method, enabling you to assist clients in reaching their personal goals with confidence. You will learn how to effectively advance your clients, ensuring a seamless and purposeful journey toward their specific needs and objectives.

The program is thoughtfully structured into five-weekend modules, all led by Westwood Pilates owner and senior instructor Daniela Escobar.

Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge, enhance your skills, and elevate your Pilates journey!

Where: Westwood Pilates - Westwood location

Investment: $370 per module

- SAVE THE DATES -

Get ready to head back to school and discover how to effectively utilize the Contrology system to enhance your workout. Join Nathalie Gonthier-Thomas and Francine Rodrigues, instructors at Westwood Pilates, for a tailored 2-hour workshop designed for Pilates practitioners and teachers. During the workshop, participants will start with the basics, covering Mat and Reformer exercises and transitions to promote independence. Additionally, attendees will explore various equipment to enhance specific exercises by identifying similar movements in the studio and maintaining a seamless flow on equipment without a specific order.

If you struggle to determine whether your clients need to work with their feet in parallel or turned out, this workshop is for you. Presented by Daniela Escobar, Senior Pilates instructor and owner of Westwood Pilates, this workshop will help teachers make informed decisions about foot positioning, understand the benefits and applications of having feet in parallel versus turned out, and how these choices can optimize alignment and performance.

* Workshop will be held both in person and virtually via Zoom.

Help your clients progress through the Pilates repertoire by building a strong foundation in this fun, informative movement workshop. Noted instructor and Contrology® Authorized Demo Center owner Daniela Escobar of Westwood Pilates will lead viewers through a step-by-step demonstration of how various Pilates apparatuses can prepare your clients for Snake and Twist! Pilates legend and Contrology apparatus collaborator Jay Grimes and Balanced Body founder Ken Endelman will join Daniela for an informative discussion and Q&A following the movement demos.

We hope you'll join us on Friday, March 29! We'll be live on Zoom for FREE at 1 pm Pacific Time.

Can't join us live? Register and receive a link to view the recording after the event.

A week of learning, exploration and community with workshops, classes and private lessons with renowned teachers: Karen Frischmann, Andrea Maida, Ken Krech, Daniela Escobar, Debbie Young and Christina Pierson. 

• Only 10 spots available

• 5 days

• 5 2 hour workshops that will address your needs

• 5 Contrology Classes

• Privates

• Observation

Schedule

INVESTMENT:

• Package for all 5 classes and 5 workshops: $990 ($190 discount)

• Private lessons sold separately

• Classes and workshops also available a la carte

Classes and Workshops

Privates

*privates with Ken Krech and Daniela Escobar under “Private with Senior Teacher”

Join us at the end of the month as we celebrate our Mar Vista studio Grand Opening Weekend and don’t forget to spread the word to your friends and family. We would love to see everyone there to wish us good luck in our new adventure! New clients who buy an Intro package during our Grand Opening Weekend will receive a special discount.

Schedule:

• Thursday, May 19th from 5-7pm

• Friday, May 20th from 10am-2pm

• Saturday, May 21st from 10am-2pm

Join us to celebrate the worldwide event March MATness. Workout, sweat and do good! Invite your friends and family, people from all over the world can participate. It’s a 45 minute Mat Pilates class via Zoom with the BEST Pilates instructors in Los Angeles. All you need is a mat, a phone, computer or tablet. All proceeds to this event will benefit The People Concern, a non-profit organization that provides integrated services to the most vulnerable and traumatized members of the community who are in need of assistance, including individuals who are chronically homeless, victims of domestic violence, and challenged youth. For more information on their cause, you can visit www.thepeopleconcern.org. 

 Schedule:

• March 5th 10-10:45AM: The "Wow Did I Need That" Mat to start your weekend with Ali Bragard

• March 12th 10-10:45AM: Return to Life Mat with Ken Krech

• March 19th 10-10:45AM: Weights on the Mat with Regina Santos

• March 26th 10-10:45AM: The Mat Flow with Nathalie Gonthier-Thomas

Donation: $25

* If you wish to donate to the event without participating in the classes, click on the link below > choose tickets (donate whatever amount you want - anything helps!)

Wednesday, December 1st, 2021
7:00 am to 8:30 am PST
$35

Contrology Lab is a place for Pilates enthusiasts (both dedicated students and teachers) to put your workout under the microscope and dig deeper into your practice and understanding of the system Joe left us.

Sign up soon! Space is limited. A recording will be available on our “on-demand” channel if you can’t join us at the time of the event.

Wednesday, October 27th, 2021
7:00 am to 8:30 am PST
$35

Contrology Lab is a place for Pilates enthusiasts (both dedicated students and teachers) to put your workout under the microscope and dig deeper into your practice and understanding of the system Joe left us.

Sign up soon! Space is limited. A recording will be available on our “on-demand” channel if you can’t join us at the time of the event.

Wednesday, September 29th, 2021
7:00 am to 8:30 am PST
$35

Contrology Lab is a place for Pilates enthusiasts (both dedicated students and teachers) to put your workout under the microscope and dig deeper into your practice and understanding of the system Joe left us.

Sign up soon! Space is limited. A recording will be available on our “on-demand” channel if you can’t join us at the time of the event.

Wednesday, August 25th, 2021
7:00 am to 8:30 am PST
$35

Contrology Lab is a place for Pilates enthusiasts (both dedicated students and teachers) to put your workout under the microscope and dig deeper into your practice and understanding of the system Joe left us.

Sign up soon! Space is limited. Recording will be available on our “on demand” channel if you can’t join us at the time of the event.

Wednesday, July 28th, 2021
7:00 am to 8:30 am PST
$35

Contrology Lab is a place for Pilates enthusiasts (both dedicated students and teachers) to put your workout under the microscope and dig deeper into your practice and understanding of the system Joe left us.

Sign up soon! Space is limited. Recording will be available on our “on demand” channel if you can’t join us at the time of the event.

Wednesday, June 30th, 2021
7:00 am to 8:30 am PST
$35

Our June Contrology Lab with Ken Krech is all about Rhythm!

Contrology Lab is a place for Pilates enthusiasts (both dedicated students and teachers) to put your workout under the microscope and dig deeper into your practice and understanding of the system Joe left us.

Sign up soon! Space is limited. Recording will be available if you can’t join us at the time of the event

Wednesday, May 26th, 2021
7:00 am to 8:30 am PST
$35

Last month’s Contrology Lab with Ken was such a huge success that we are having part 2!

Sign up soon! Space is limited. Recording will be available if you can’t join us at the time of the event.

Wednesday, April 28th, 2021
7:00 am to 8:30 am PST
$35

Contrology Lab is a place for Pilates enthusiasts (both dedicated students and teachers) to put your workout under the microscope and dig deeper into your practice and understanding of the system Joe left us.

Sign up soon! Space is limited. Recording will be available if you can’t join us at the time of the event.

VIRTUAL March MATness fundraiser event

Join us to celebrate the worldwide event March MATness, workout, sweat and do good! Invite your friends and family, people from all over the world can participate. It’s a 35 minute Mat Pilates class via Zoom and all you need is a mat, a phone, computer or Ipad. All proceeds to this event will benefit The People Concern, a non-profit organization that provides integrated services to the most vulnerable and traumatized members of the community who are in need of assistance, including individuals who are chronically homeless, victims of domestic violence, and challenged youth. For more information on their cause, you can visit www.thepeopleconcern.org.

Saturday, March 6 @ 10am - Virtual Mat Pilates with Ali Bragard

Saturday, March 13 @ 10am - Virtual Mat with Magic Circle with Regina Santos

Saturday, March 20 @ 10am - Virtual Mat Pilates with Nathalie Gonthier-Thomas

Saturday, March 27 @ 10am - Virtual Mat Pilates with Theraband with Daniela Escobar

Donation: $10

NEW Contrology Lab: Teaching Old People

Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM PST

In this Contrology Lab series Ken Krech will continue the theme “Teaching without Fear” by sharing his approach to teaching the older adult population. Sign up soon! Space is limited. Recording will be available if you can’t join us at the time of the event.

Changing the focus without changing the exercise

Wednesday, February 24th, 2021
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
$35

Contrology Lab is a place for Pilates enthusiasts (both dedicated students and teachers) to put your workout under the microscope and dig deeper into your practice and understanding of the system Joseph Pilates left us.

Teaching Without Fear
Virtual Contrology Lab with Ken Krech

Wednesday January 27th, 2021
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
$35

In this one hour Virtual Contrology Lab, Ken Krech will discuss themes such as, teaching other teachers, teaching exercises teachers don’t agree on, teaching a difficult client, among other things.

March Matness Mat-a-thon
with Dena Joy and Barbara Stamis

Saturday, March 14th, 2020
2 PM - 3:30 PM
$ 75

Join  the Second Annual March Matness MAT-A-THON with Dena Joy and Barbara Stamis! We will be exploring the transformative aspect of the Mat Workout again and again and again!  Honor yourselves with a robust Saturday workout on the Mat!

Pilates Junction, what’s your function?
Contrology Lab with Daniela Escobar and Regina Santos

Postponed
3PM - 4:30PM
$75

Let's connect your practice in the studio with your life outside the studio!  Space is limited. Don't miss out!

Explore: Contrology Lab with Dena Drotar and Barbara Stamis

Saturday, January 11th, 2020
3PM - 4:30PM
$75

Each of us has our own unique wisdom. Let's gently explore how our intuition and our creative energy/gifts can help us deepen our personal practice and our teaching.

Open House: DNA Pilates Teacher Training Program

Curious about our Certification Program? We'll be hosting an OPEN HOUSE on November 2nd from 4:30-6:30 pm at Westwood Pilates. Bring your questions, get to know more about the program and meet our team!

Strong Body Pilates and Westwood Pilates have teamed up to launch the Pilates DNA comprehensive teacher training program. This certification program is led by graduates of the world reknowned and highly selective Vintage Pilates program, The Work ™️, directed by Jay Grimes.

Set yourself apart – become a highly skilled Pilates teacher!

Feeling the System: Contrology Lab with Daniela Escobar and Ken Krech

Saturday, November 2nd
3PM - 4:30PM
$75
SOLD OUT

Jay Grimes says, “Think with your body, feel with your mind." We will explore what it means to “think” with your body, ultimately helping you "feel" the work within Joseph Pilates's system without using words.

“On the Road to Fancy” with Karen Frischmann

Saturday, September 7th

$250

3pm to 6pm

About Karen: In her nearly 25 years of teaching, Karen has worked with a wide range of clients including Pilates instructors, athletes, circus performers, and students recovering from injury.

Karen has dedicated the last 10 years to helping Pilates teachers refine their craft and build their businesses. First as the co-founder of Vintage Pilates and its graduate program “The Work” and now through her educational programs at Karen Frischmann Inc.

A true teacher’s teacher, she applies her extensive knowledge of the body, keen eye and sharp attention to detail in creating programs and workshops that nurture and develop teachers around the world. 

Rocking for a Cause 2019

Saturday, August 3rd

8am - 2pm

Please join us in celebrating our 6th year anniversary! This year's program will have a line-up of incredible and renowned Pilates instructors from all over the world teaching Privates and Group Classes, with all donations going to The People Concern (formerly known as OPCC). We offer classes all morning inside the studio, and outside in the parking lot we have refreshments, a trunk show with Lorna Jane, and other festivities!

* To register call 310-446-1720 or email info@westwoodpilates.com