The Classical Syllabus® Graduate Course | Part 1

September 24-27, 2026 (Part 1) | MeJo Wiggin

Developed by master instructor MeJo Wiggin and hosted at Urban Pilates in Portland, Oregon, The Classical Syllabus® Graduate Course is a two part (Part 2: November 19-22) advanced continuing education program designed for instructors who have already completed a comprehensive Pilates certification and wish to deepen their understanding of the Classical Method.

Participants will explore how to evaluate imbalances, strengths, and weaknesses, and how to use the Classical Pilates system to support meaningful, lasting improvement while honoring the principles established by Joseph Pilates.

With more than 25 years of experience teaching, training instructors, and working with diverse populations, MeJo created this program to help teachers refine their skills, clarify the exercises, and learn how to apply the Classical Method across the board.

The Seminar Series

The program consists of four seminars, each focusing on a specific level of the Classical Pilates system. Seminars may be taken individually or as a complete series.

Seminar 1 · The Beginner System

Thursday, September 24
1:00–7:30 PM

Friday, September 25
1:00–7:00 PM

Seminar 2 · The Intermediate System, Part I

Saturday, September 26
12:00–6:30 PM

Sunday, September 27
9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Each seminar includes 11 hours of instruction across two days.

Curriculum Highlights

Participants will:

• Review the details of specific exercises and their intended goals and progressions

• Understand when and why exercises should be modified or varied

• Learn how to assess a student’s body—identifying strengths, weaknesses, and imbalances

• Study fundamental principles of movement and teaching as intended by Joseph Pilates
  

• Learn how to select exercises and create individualized systems for students

• Explore the role of authentic Gratz apparatus and why it remains integral to Classical Pilates

Special Bonus: Pilates Mat Classes with MeJo

During the seminar series, MeJo Wiggin will teach three special Pilates Mat classes demonstrating classical progressions, variations, and level-specific sequencing.

Beginner–Intermediate Mat
Sunday, September 27 · 9:00 AM

Pilates Mat classes are included for participants enrolled in the full four-seminar series.

Event Location

Urban Pilates
1981 N Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR 97217

This series offers an opportunity to experience the depth, structure, and precision of the Classical Pilates Method through the lens of a master instructor.

To learn more about registration, visit Urban Pilates.