Every year, something magical happens on the shores of Banderas Bay on the first weekend in May. The ocean breeze rolls in, mats line the sand, and a vibrant community of movers gathers to celebrate the power of Pilates.
Pilates Day Banderas Bay isn’t just an event. It’s an experience.
And if you missed last year… you missed something special.
A Look Back: Pilates Day Banderas Bay 2025
Last year’s event brought together instructors, movement professionals, and passionate students from across Mexico, the U.S., and beyond for a weekend of connection, education, pure joy, and celebration in the beautiful Banderas Bay.
Highlights included:
- Sunrise mat Pilates overlooking the Pacific
- Educational workshops focused on biomechanics, gait, and intelligent programming
- Meaningful conversations between studio owners, educators, and movement therapists
- A community celebration that blended culture and learning with laughter and deeply rooted connections.
The energy was electric — but grounded. The setting was stunning — but it was the people who made it unforgettable.
As one attendee shared:
“I came for the education. I left with a deeper connection to my body and a new circle of colleagues I now call friends.”
Why Pilates Day Matters
Pilates Day is a global celebration of the method, honoring the legacy of Joseph Pilates while embracing its evolution in modern movement science. Why it matters to the producers of this event is that it showcases Pilates is for everybody!
At PDBB, we take that mission to heart.
This event bridges classical foundations with contemporary biomechanics. It invites both instructors and dedicated practitioners to explore Pilates not just as exercise — but as intelligent, purposeful movement, with therapeutics and healing at its core.
For those who teach, it’s a chance to refine your eye and deepen your understanding.
For those who practice, it’s an opportunity to move with intention in a truly inspiring setting.
What to Expect This Year
This year’s Pilates Day Banderas Bay promises to be even more dynamic and full of surprises.
Attendees can expect:
- Expanded and varied workshop offerings
- Expert-led sessions rooted in biomechanics and functional movement
- Community-building experiences designed to foster collaboration and most importantly fun!
- Opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals in an intimate, beautiful and tranquil setting
Whether your focus is performance, rehabilitation, or teaching excellence, this event is designed to elevate your work and foster a wider network of like-minded practitioners, passionate about the power of Pilates.
And of course — there’s the magic of Banderas Bay itself. Where the ocean, mountains, and movement meet, elevating your practice one teaser at a time.
Why You Should Join Us
In a world of fast-paced certifications and online content, in-person gatherings matter more than ever.
Pilates Day Banderas Bay offers:
• Real conversations with top industry professionals
• Specialized movement explorations in a stunning setting
• Meaningful connections within a global community
• Rooted in movement. Elevated by fun.
It’s not just about earning continuing education hours.
It’s about remembering why you fell in love with Pilates in the first place.
If you’re ready to refine your craft, reconnect with your purpose, and experience Pilates in one of the most beautiful settings in the world — Pilates Day Banderas Bay is calling.
We can’t wait to move with you.
Save the Date. Pack your bags. Meet us by the ocean.
Pilates Day Banderas Bay
May 1st – 3rd, 2026, Puerto Vallarta Mexico
Info and Registration: www.pilatesdaybanderasbay.com
Contact: info@pilatesdaybanderasbay.com +1(415) 994- 8927
@pilatesdaybanderasbay
EHS Pilates, Balanced Body Master Instructor
Nancy Myers is the Co-owner and CEO of EHS Pilates, Inc. in San Francisco, CA. She is a Certified Senior Pilates Trainer with special focus on Gait Therapy. Nancy is also a faculty member of EHS Pilates Institute, Balanced Body, MBT Trainer/ Educator, and Director of EHS Pilates Institute’s International Teacher Training Program and Retreats. Specialties: » Postural alignment » Essential Posture and Gait patterning » Common foot problems with corrective protocols » Pilates-based rehabilitation » Author of “Fabulous Feet” and Walkilates. History of Pilates Experience: Nancy was introduced to Pilates at St. Francis Dance Medicine Center by Elizabeth Larkam in 1989 after injuring both knees from years of teaching dance and running. In 2000, she certified with Ellie Herman Studios in San Francisco. Nancy has extensive knowledge in anatomy and kinesiology. She has dedicated her Pilates career to an emphasis on posture and gait analysis and how it applies to the Pilates work. Nancy has experience teaching all types of fitness populations including dancers, professional athletes, pre and post natal, senior citizens, and clients with injuries and special issues. Nancy is also a certified personal trainer and group exercise director. She has a BS in International Business and is currently working on her masters in Holistic Nutrition.
