Despite being fit, healthy and an experienced Pilates instructor, having a baby challenged my body much more than I had expected. A tough delivery led to me being unable to walk unassisted and unable to contain my bladder. I struggled to recover normal function and have been inspired to learn more about these all too […]
I had the pleasure of spending time with Andreas Reyneke in his Body Conditioning Pilates studio in Notting Hill Gate London recently. I had heard about Dreas (as he is affectionately called) from my dear friend Abby Ward who has a Pilates studio in London. Abby was taught be Dreas many years ago and spoke […]
Happy New Financial Year to you all and I hope that everyone is surviving the winter. I do know that it is colder for some members compared to others, but thought what a fantastic opportunity to promote your studio. It is common for all to feel a little lazier in the winter months. It is […]
The Pilates Association Australia encourages professional development for its members. The PAA advertises approved workshops to ensure its members receive updated education and information relevant to the Pilates Method in accordance with our mission statement and codes. Courses, seminars and workshops that have been assessed by the PAA are published on our web site. Members […]
Pilates – wasn’t that the celebrity exercise fad from the early 2000s, or maybe exercise for ballet dancers or was it for pregnant ladies? Pilates, or Contrology as it was originally known, is an exercise form that was developed in the early 1900s by a German, Joseph Hubertus Pilates, based on his self educated knowledge […]
POSTURAL ASSESSMENT by JANE JOHNSON ISBN – 13: 978-1-4504-0096-1 HUMAN KINETICS Postural Assessment is part of the series hands-on guides for therapists, published by Human Kinetics. The author is UK Physiotherapist/Sports Massage Therapist Jane Johnson. A member of the Institute of Anatomical Sciences, Jane also acts as an educator for the Federation of Holistic Therapies. […]
This year I decided to take some big steps that have brought both myself and Aligned for Life Pilates closer to the community, our clients and many unknown people with generous hearts. When I say some steps it is probably more like tens of thousands, as this June I am participating in ‘Steps Towards a […]
When I was a young dancer with the Australian Ballet Company back in the early ‘70s (yes over 40 years ago!), I was introduced to floor (mat) Pilates. I was touring in London at the time and initially I asked, ‘why do I need this? I do barre work and classes every day so why […]
Hello and welcome to our second edition Newsletter for 2014. Over the past few months the committee has been working tirelessly with contracted IT companies in streamlining the membership online system and interactive website. We thank you for your patience through this time as the new system evolves and deals with a few practical teething […]
The PAA committee has recently re-assessed the membership term for students and after careful consideration is delighted to confirm a decision to grant a six month extension for student membership. Effective immediately, all new and existing student members will enjoy an eighteen month membership term. It is envisaged that this extension will be beneficial to […]
