Pilatay brings the international Pilates community is coming together in support of Australia’s brushfire emergency response and recovery efforts.

Throughout January, Pilatay invites Pilates studios and individual teachers will host fundraisers in their communities including online classes, special events, in-studio donation drives, and more. See the current list of classes and events below (regularly updated).

If you can’t attend an event, you can still support the cause by donating to the #pilatesforaustralia donation button. Funds raised through this page will benefit The World Wildlife Fund Australia (WWF) with their response and recovery efforts including: 

• Wildlife response - including partnering with wildlife response organizations, communities and scientists nationally for a swift and effective response and recovery at scale.

• Habitat restoration for people and nature - including restoring forests and damaged wildlife habitat, stopping deforestation, including cultivating habitat connectivity, core habitat and Indigenous and rural fire management.

• Future proofing Australia - including driving innovative solutions to help mitigate climate change, driving climate preparedness, species adaptation and long-term wildlife and nature conservation efforts towards securing Australia’s natural resources for people and nature.

No Pilates fundraiser, or donation amount is too small. To participate in “Pilates For Australia,” check out the list of Pilates fundraisers and events below.

For more information, see below or contact hello@pilatay.com.

Pilates for Australia fundraisers (to date - we want to add you to the list, so join us!):

• Grace Rose Pilates in Petts Wood is Pilataying for Australia on Saturday, February 1 at 10am Enjoy tea, cake and of course Pilates at the Royal British Legion in Petts Wood. Free and fun pilates all morning with Grace Rose Pilates. Contact @gracerosepilates and Grace Rose Pilates on facebook and instagram.

• Momentum Fest moves for Australia! Join Momentum Fest and Jessica Valant in this 30 minute IGTV Pilates workout, Tuesday, January 28 at 1pm. @momentumfest Instagram account - IG live.

• Boditree Pilates and Healing in Vancouver BC will host a Pilates mat class on Sunday, February 2 at 1pm. Email boditree@telus.net.

• Jenna Zaffino, Pilates teacher, entrepreneurial coach, and Pilates Unfiltered podcast host, will host a live online online reformer class on Wednesday, January 29th at 7pm CST. To join, here are the steps: * Visit pilatay.com/pilatesforaustralia * Make a donation * Send a screenshot of the receipt to team@jennazaffino.com * We'll send you a link to join * Can't make it live? We'll send a replay out to all donations on Thursday.⠀

• Lisa Hubbard of Rhythm Pilates is fundraising via her social media, and an online e-marketing effort - check her out at @lisahubbardpilates

• Veronica Ruiz in Valencia, Spain, will offer donation classes in January and take donations in the studio. Follow her at @pilatesambassador_veronicaruiz - classes will be announced in stories.

• Pilates in the Grove will donate the proceeds from January’s community classes, Thursdays at 1pm at their South Miami location. Schedule at Pilatesinthegrove.com.

• Polestar Pilates Biscayne in Miami, FL will donate proceeds from a class on Saturday, January 25. Contact biscayne@polestarstudio.com or DM @polestarpilatesbiscayne

• Movement Source Pilates in Philadelphia, PA will donate the proceeds from all group classes during the week of 1/26. Pre-registration is required/12 hr cancellation policy. Contact https://www.movementsource.com/ @MovementSourcePilates

• M Pilates and Yoga in Garwood, NJ will host “A Day of Pilates For Australia” on Sunday, January 26. Join instructors for a day of donation-based classes (2:30pm Chair with Nicole; 3pm Mat with Kate; 3:30pm Reformer with Leann). $20 suggested donation. Email info@mpilatesandyoganj.com to reserve your spot.

• Pilatay will host a Pilates mat class at Wharf Miami led by Tracy Belcher, Kenlie Reed and Paul Richardson on Sunday, January 26 at 9am. For entry, show your donation receipt (suggested $20 donation) at the door. To donate, go to Pilatay.com or click here.

• Karen Kelly in Greenogue Equestrian in Ireland, is hosting Equipilates Ireland Taster Class, a mat-based class for Equestrian’s with rider focused exercises on January 27 at 7pm. For more information contact karen@rideralign.com.

• Loubie Core Pilates in Cranfield UK will host a Pilates mat class to benefit WWF. Details at @loubiecore

• Align Movement Design in Decatur, GA will host “Pilates and Prosecco” on Friday, January 31 - details to come

• Flying Squirrel Pilates in Milwaukee, Wisconsin will host ‘Pilates to Pinot’ class on Friday , January 31 at. 6pm. A donation-based mat class led by Jaime Hayden will be followed by wine and small bites. Contact flyingsquirrelpilates@gmail.com or DM @pilatesjaime 

• Pilates By The Bay in Tom’s River, NJ will host Pilates Then Pinot on Friday, January 31at 6pm. Schedule https://pilatesbythebaynj.com/schedule/ or through the Mind Body app. Contact admin@pilatesbythebaynj.com for more info.

• Kevin Zeller Pilates in New York, NY will host “Pilates for Australia” on Saturday, February 1 at 9am. Refreshments by Sublime Harvest, KZP T's and Tanks, Donation Based Group and Individual Lessons taught by Kevyn and KZP Team Members (held at 9, 10, 11 and 12), and more! Email info@kevynzellerpilates.com to reserve your Individual Lesson or spot in a Small Group Class or to learn more!100% of donations will go toward brushfire relief efforts. Event Info

• Tara Lyn Pilates in Pine Brook, NJ is hosting a donation-based class on Saturday, February 1, 2019. Contact http://www.taralynpilates.com/

• Empower Pilates in Colchester, VT will host a mat class on Saturday, February 1 at 10am. “As Joseph Pilates Studied the animals we will move like them with grace And flow.” Contact empowermg@gmail.com. @mpwer

• Kinetic MKE in Milwaukee will host a mat class led by Trey Fry and Amanda Kindschy-Hoffmann on Saturday, February 15 at 10am. Questions: https://kineticmke.com/ or DM @treyfry or @kinship_pilates

• Nathalie Clough Pilates in London, UK, is hosting a Pilates Brunch in Earls Court London for Australia on February 22 at 10:30am. The event will include a Pilates class, brunch and even raffle prizes. Please buy tickets here (bring a mat with you). More info nathalie@nathalieclough.com.

• The Pilates Center, Boulder, CO will host a mat class with Rachel Taylor Alpers and a chair class with Amy Taylor Alpers on February 22 at 1pm MST. HOWEVER everyone can join the fun LIVE from anywhere in the world, via zoom. Sign up through the schedule on the website at thepilatescenter.com.

• Wave Reformer Pilates in New South Wales, Australia, will donate proceeds from classes.

Join the fundraising team

Who can participate

Everyone. Pilates Studios can organize classes or events, send the donate link to their mailing lists, or collect donations at the front desk. Apprentices can teach a group of friends for a suggested donation. Independent teachers can host a mat class in the park. Even non-teachers can help by offering space to a teacher, or acting as a promotional partner.

How To Participate

• Make a donation yourself

• Organize a community class or special event for a suggested donation

• Dedicate a class or event already on the schedule

• Teach a group of friends for a suggested donation

• Collect donations from clients by keeping an iPad with the donate page at the Pilates studio’s front desk

• Send an email to your email list with a donate link and button

• Share the donate button on social media

• Get creative!

Joining The Fundraising Team:

• Once you confirm your participation, you will receive an invitation from Go Fund Me to join the fundraising team. Check your junk and spam folder if you don’t see it, or email hello@pilatay.com.

• By using the share link you get when you are signed in, you will be able to manage, thank and comment to your donors. (If they donate under the main “Pilates Community” tab, and you want to move them to your tag, just email hello@pilatay.com.)

Collecting donations:

• Have clients and participants donate directly to the Go Fund Me page to eliminate any accounting hassles. They can show you their emailed donation confirmation for registration.

• Have participants donate in person by having an iPad with the donation page ready

• Collect the contributions yourself, and donate the sum yourself to the campaign on the Go Fund Me page.

  *Check with your accountant how they prefer you participate.

Getting The Word Out About Your Event

Once you have joined the fundraising team, share the link you get when you are signed in. By using the share links on your team member page, you will be able to track donations, thank donors, and comment.

Tag #pilatesforaustralia for a repost on @pilatay and other marketing/promotions.

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