ASEAN Contrology Convention 2026
Bangkok, Thailand | December 10–13, 2026
Hosted in Bangkok, Thailand, this four-day convention brings together world-renowned teachers, dedicated practitioners, and emerging voices in the Classical Pilates community for an immersive experience rooted in the original work. Designed as both an educational and cultural exchange, the event offers a rare opportunity to deepen understanding of the method while building meaningful global connections.
A Global Gathering for Classical Pilates
The ASEAN Contrology Convention serves as a platform for instructors, studio owners, and enthusiasts to come together around a shared purpose: to study, preserve, and advance the principles of Contrology.
Over four days, attendees will engage in:
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Classical Pilates workshops rooted in the original system
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Lectures and discussions led by internationally respected teachers
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Collaborative learning experiences across schools and backgrounds
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A growing network of professionals shaping the future of the work
With 8 international presenters and a curriculum centered on the six foundational principles: Center, Concentration, Control, Precision, Breath, and Flow—the convention emphasizes both depth of practice and clarity of understanding.
The Classical Pilates Presenters
At the heart of the ASEAN Contrology Convention is an exceptional lineup of internationally respected teachers, each bringing a distinct perspective shaped by years of dedication to the original work.
The convention features eight global instructors, including:
The founder of Classical Pilates Inc. and a prominent figure dedicated to the preservation of the method. Peter began practicing in 1988 and was certified by Romana Kryzanowska in 1998, with further studies under master teachers like Jay Grimes and Kathy Grant. He is the producer of the award-winning Classical Pilates Technique DVD series and the author of Discovering Pure Classical Pilates, traveling globally to teach seminars and workshops.
A dedicated advocate for the Authentic Classical Pilates Method, Jerome is recognized within the Contrology community for upholding the traditional exercises and philosophies of Joseph Pilates. His sessions are typically focused on maintaining the integrity of the original system and providing deep, foundational strength and understanding.
The owner of The Art of Control® and Educational Director of The Art and Science of Contrology® Pilates Training Program. Simona is a highly respected Second-Generation Pilates Instructor who studied extensively with Romana Kryzanowska and became certified in the Authentic Pilates Method in 1993. She is also trained in the Feldenkrais Method, combining movement therapies with science to create a safe and effective path to movement mastery.
An influential Classical Pilates Teacher and founder of Flex Studios in Hong Kong and Singapore. Heather has dedicated over two decades to teaching Pilates, with a foundation rooted in classical ballet and yoga. She is a Lead Educator for REAL Pilates (a 3rd Generation Classical Pilates certification program in the lineage of Romana Kryzanowska) and hosts trainings and workshops across Asia. Her expertise spans comprehensive studio work, traditional Contrology, and pre/post-natal conditioning.
Chaz Knight is a passionate educator and mentor based in Los Angeles, California. His educational foundation is deeply rooted in the lineages of Ron Fletcher and Romana Kryzanowska. Chaz is well-regarded for teaching the “why” behind the work and is committed to preserving the integrity of the Pilates system. As a representative of a new generation of Pilates educators, he shares his expertise globally through platforms like Instagram and Pilatesology, in addition to writing articles for various Pilates publications. Chaz teaches and mentors in Los Angeles while also traveling worldwide to expand access to lineage work for teachers from diverse backgrounds.
Haeng Yul Kim majored in Physical Education and studied Manual & Massage Therapy, which deepened his understanding of the human body and movement. Trained in Classical Pilates under Nan Young Kim, a disciple of Jay Grimes’, he continues his journey to embody and share Jay Grimes’ philosophy. As the founder of Urban Classic Pilates, he leads teacher training programs and helps people find balance in mind, body, and spirit. For him, Pilates is life itself.
Su Jin Park is a Classical Pilates instructor and a founder of Urban Classic Pilates in South Korea, where she also runs a comprehensive teacher training program to educate and mentor new instructors. She has been moving all of her life as she majored in dance from a young age through graduate school and has always been exploring how the body expresses and heals through movement. After a dance-related injury in 2010, she was introduced to Pilates as part of her recovery — and it completely changed her life. She fell in love with the depth and intelligence of the method and soon made the decision to shift her entire career into Pilates. In her teaching, she values the original system that Joseph Pilates created. Rather than seeking to change or modify it, she strives to find answers within the system — because when we truly move inside the structure Joseph Pilates built, the body naturally transforms. And in that process of discovery, we find real joy in movement.
Yung-Li is a Third Generation Pilates Instructor with an extensive background in dance. She recently completed her third Instructor training program with Simona Cipriani, a second-generation master teacher, at The Art of Control in Connecticut, USA. She holds an MFA in Choreography from the Conservatory of Dance at Purchase College/SUNY, as well as certifications from the Equinox Pilates Comprehensive Bridge Program, Balanced Pilates 500 Hour Comprehensive Course, Exhale Spa (Barre), OM (Yoga), and Pilates 949 (TRX).
Honoring the Classical Work, Expanding the Reach
Each speaker brings a deep, lived understanding of Contrology, shaped through direct lineage, decades of teaching, and a commitment to preserving the integrity of the method. From long-standing educators to influential voices shaping the next generation, this group reflects both the history and the future of Classical Pilates.
Attendees will have the opportunity to study the same work through different teaching lenses, deepening their understanding of the system’s structure, progression, and application across a wide range of bodies and practices.
This event is not only about education, but also about impact. A portion of the proceeds will go toward supporting and expanding Contrology education in Myanmar, reinforcing the convention’s commitment to accessibility and global growth of the method.
At its core, the mission of the convention is to educate, inspire, and expand the practice of Contrology across ASEAN and beyond, bringing together a diverse community united by the work.
ASEAN Contrology Convention Details
Location
U Chu Liang Seminar Center
2 Soi Sueksa Witthaya, Si Lom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Bangkok, Thailand
How to Register:
For registration, please visit the link here.
WhatsApp: +66 81 696 0993