We are pleased to welcome your application to be a presenter at the annual Mind Your Body educational conference.

Mind Your Body aims to provide current and specific education to pilates industry professionals.

Please note that for 2008 we will be announcing an exciting new format for presentation of the MYB Conference. The following will still apply:

Presentation Format
Presentation applications should be defined under either of the following formats:-

Workouts and classes/sessions
These sessions will be offered in the morning timeslots and throughout the days as appropriate. These sessions should provide participants with a workout as defined by level, be aimed at exposing participants to a high quality of instruction and programming - encouraging the understanding of a varied approach, and sessions should be at 50-60 minutes duration

Workshops and lectures
Presentations of between two to three hours generally. These workshops will be scheduled throughout the days as appropriate. Focus may be within a specific pilates content or in a clinical or allied industry content that would be relevant to pilates professionals scope of practice. Content may include :- current research as relevant to modalities; new material or new approach to material; examination of principles of methodology; improving instructor skills; broadening thought process within modalities; encouraging instructor understanding and collaboration; safety and instructor awareness; programming; developing systems; business and management topics; applications of the methods for special populations, special conditions, health enhancement, various settings.

Pre-conference Events
- 3 day certificate or post certificate courses may be offered in conjunction with the conference. This will allow training bodies to access participants from other states/countries on their journey for the conference. Specific arrangements would be made with MYB regarding the location of events, co-marketing requirements and logistics. To present a pre-conference event under the umbrella of Mind Your Body please send us a proposal outlining the training program. This should include a summary of the training program, presenters, outcomes of the program, who you would market to, venue, duration of course, and any further relevant information.

Conference Facilities
Mind Your Body conference will be held in a variety of venues from year to year. Each year presentation rooms will be allocated by the conference administrators, however please indicate the amount of room you would require for your presentation. You will need to list on your application all requirements for your intended program delivery, including pilates apparatus, other equipment, audio-visual equipment and requirements, and whether you require seating.

The Exhibition
Mind Your Body will also include an exhibition featuring vendors and resources related to the modalities of the conference. These will include equipment, clothing, educational materials and more. If you or your organization are interested in exhibiting, please contact us for an information package and application to exhibit.

Presenter Application
Please download an application form in PDF format.

Application Deadline
Please send this completed application to:-
Mind Your Body - PAA,
PO Box 42
Cremorne NSW 2090
Or email admin@pilatesalliance.net