Pilates Owner Networking Event Fosters Smiles and Learning; Approximately 20 Studio Owners Participate; Jointly Hosted by Lotus Flower, IEDESTA, and JUNO PILATES - Networking Through BBQ and Studio Tours

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, we jointly hosted a networking event for Pilates studio owners.

Pilates Studio Owner Networking Event Held

Lotus Flower, a Pilates studio; IEDESTA, which supports studio openings; and JUNO PILATES, a specialized Pilates machine sales company, jointly hosted a networking event for Pilates studio owners on Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Approximately 20 Pilates studio owners participated on the day. Through a BBQ networking session, games, studio tours, machine experiences, and interaction among owners, it was a time filled with smiles.

It was a day where owners, who usually focus on their own studio operations, connected across different positions and regions, fostering new relationships.

Building Connections Among Owners Spreads Through the Pilates Industry

As the opening of Pilates studios expands, there are still few places where owners can easily share concerns and ideas about studio management.

There are things that only studio owners, who face various challenges daily such as customer acquisition, pricing, staff training, and store operations, can talk about because they are in the same position.

This event was held with the desire to create a space where colleagues working in the same Pilates industry can interact and share their experiences and knowledge.

Deepening Natural Connections Through BBQ and Games

The event began with owners gathered around a hearty BBQ meal. Networking among owners from all over the country commenced. In a relaxed atmosphere, active exchanges of opinions took place.

The first half of the event featured a BBQ networking session to deepen camaraderie among participants.

Even though many participants were meeting for the first time, conversations flowed while enjoying the meat, and information exchange naturally began regarding studio operation strategies and daily efforts.

Furthermore, a game tournament was held as a networking activity.

Participants, who usually operate their studios seriously as business owners, let go of their titles for the day and enjoyed themselves wholeheartedly. Laughter and cheers filled the venue, instantly bridging the distance between participants.

As they deepened their connections while having fun, a consistently friendly atmosphere continued during the subsequent studio tours and opinion exchanges.

Participants quickly bonded despite being strangers. A smiling toast scene. Say cheese during a break in the networking!

Conversations flowed, naturally bringing smiles. Networking spread throughout the venue.

Studio Tours and JUNO PILATES Machine Experience

Participants touring the Lotus Flower studio. Studio tours and JUNO PILATES machine experience conducted.

After deepening their connections, a studio tour of Lotus Flower was conducted.

Participants observed the actual studio space, layout, and machine placement, and shared operational strategies and ideas among themselves.

Additionally, the JUNO PILATES machine experience provided an opportunity to get a feel for the machines firsthand, confirming their usability and deepening their vision for introducing them into their own studios.

Many questions were asked by participants about the features and usage of the machines, leading to active exchanges.

A Time for Honest Conversations Only Owners Can Have

Sharing management challenges in small groups. Exchanging opinions on daily concerns and success stories. A time for honest conversations only owners can have.

In the latter half of the event, participants were divided into small groups to discuss studio management.

It was not a one-sided learning session, but a time to bring together individual experiences, sharing success stories and exchanging opinions on daily challenges.

"There are colleagues working hard in the same industry."

It was a valuable networking opportunity that led to a sense of security and new insights.

To Build the Future of the Pilates Industry Together

A day where new connections were born across industry boundaries.

Through this event, new connections were formed among participants.

Lotus Flower, IEDESTA, and JUNO PILATES will continue to strive to create spaces where everyone involved in the Pilates industry can interact, learn from each other, and grow.

Information regarding the next event will be announced on the official websites and social media of each company as soon as it is decided.

Lotus Flower

Lotus Flower is a Pilates studio that values "human connection" as much as "aligning the body."

Representative Hitomi Kaikawa emphasizes not only technique and knowledge but also the attitude of "how to convey to people" and "how to be supportive," and has operated the studio while building trusting relationships with each member.

This philosophy is reflected in the studio's creation, and through a warm and comfortable space, it has garnered support from many members. This networking event is one of the initiatives realized from the desire to "create a place where colleagues working hard in the same industry can learn from and support each other."

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IEDESTA

IEDESTA is a professional specializing in supporting the opening and management of Pilates studios.

Representative Teppei Matsuzawa has been involved in the launch and operational support of numerous studios, facing various on-site challenges such as customer acquisition, pricing, and operational structure.

Based on experience gained in actual operations, they provide practical advice that goes beyond theoretical knowledge, supporting the growth of many studio owners.

They participated in the joint hosting of this networking event with the desire to "create a place where owners can learn from and support each other."

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JUNO PILATES

JUNO PILATES is a specialized Pilates machine brand trusted by a wide range of users, from professionals to individual instructors.

It features the industry's largest lineup of machines and showrooms where you can "see, touch, and try" them. They achieve "zero anxiety" in studio operations by providing integrated support from introduction to installation and after-sales service.

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4-14-26 Sakuragawa, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 556-0022 1F Warehouse, 2F Office, 3F Showroom