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Return to Life — International Pilates Conference

International Pilates Conference

28–30 May 2027Athens, Greece

Three days of classical Pilates education, connection
and practice in Athens.

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28–30 May 2027Athens, GreeceCentral Events
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Featuring
Verónica Ruiz Valencia, SpainFernando Sadir São Paulo, BrazilAlana Wilbur San Diego, California
Meet the faculty
The conference

A return to what
moves us.

Return to Life is an international classical Pilates conference taking place from 28–30 May 2027 at Central Events in Athens, Greece. The program is designed for Pilates educators, practitioners, studio owners, students and movement enthusiasts, featuring Verónica Ruiz, Fernando Sadir and Alana Wilbur.

RETURN TO LIFE brings together the Pilates community for three days of learning, exchange, and inspiration.

Rooted in the method. Open to the future. Guided by the belief that movement can be a generous way back to ourselves and to one another.

International faculty

People who
move the work forward.

Meet our faculty of internationally respected teachers and movement thinkers.

Valencia, Spain

Verónica Ruiz

@pilatesambassador_veronicaruiz

Founder of Pilates Ambassador Studio, internationally recognized Classical Pilates educator, psychologist, and former elite rhythmic gymnast. Her teaching combines technical precision with a deep understanding of movement, body awareness, and personal development.

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São Paulo, Brazil

Fernando Sadir

@fernandosadir_pilates

A leading international voice in Classical Pilates, licensed Physical Therapist, Kinesiologist, and Physical Education professional. He teaches Joseph Pilates’ original method through a lifelong commitment to the work.

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San Diego, California

Alana Wilbur

@alana.moves

An internationally respected movement educator known for her fresh approach to Pilates and mindful movement, inviting practitioners to explore strength, mobility, coordination, and sustainable movement with curiosity.

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Three-day schedule

Practice.
Exchange. Return.

Workshops and conversations designed to inform, challenge, and elevate your practice.

DAY ONE

Friday, 28 May

  • 08:00–08:30Registration & welcome
  • 08:30–09:15Group Mat Class · Verónica
  • 09:30–11:30The Wunda Chair · Verónica
  • 11:45–13:453D Reformer · Fernando
  • 14:00–15:00Privates
  • 15:15–17:15Cadillac Building Blocks · Alana
  • 17:30–19:30Privates
Registration rates

Choose your
moment to return.

Choose the rate that suits your plans. Registration rates increase progressively as the conference approaches.

Regular ticket

€770

Available from 1 November 2026,
subject to availability

Athens / Central Events

A setting for
attention.

Light, texture, and space create the backdrop for a conference that asks us to slow down enough to notice more.

In partnership with

To Return to Life is to return to the part of practice that is curious, mindful and fully human.

— RETURN TO LIFE, Athens 2027

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Practical information

Questions,
answered.

Everything you need to prepare for your three days in Athens.

RETURN TO LIFE will take place at Central Events in Athens, Greece. Venue details and arrival notes will be shared with registered guests.

Return to life

Three days.
A lasting return.

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Return to Life 2027 | Classical Pilates Conference in Athens