Recent research has provided support for Pilates providing health benefits for the general population. Exercise confers numerous health benefits during pregnancy and Pilates has become an increasingly popular form of exercise for pregnant women. However, evidence on Pilates practice during pregnancy and the benefits for childbearing women and their babies remains limited. This study aims […]
– The etymology of “business” stems from the state of being busy, and implies commercially viable and profitable work – Wikipedia It is a natural progression for many Pilates teachers and anyone who is driven and has great skills to start running a small business, sometimes at the expense of our families and our personal […]
What is Pilates Day? Pilates Day has become an annual, international, community event initiated by the PMA (Pilates Method Alliance) in the USA. It is celebrated on the first Saturday of May every year. The Pilates Day mission is to foster the public’s appreciation and awareness of Pilates to the broader community. Why should you […]
The weather is warming up and the Christmas puddings are hanging in the showers. Another year is upon us and it’s my first festive season as PAA President. It is so lovely to write about the wonderful achievements made by Pilates Alliance Australasia this year. Lead by Lanette Gavran for the bulk of the year, […]
Member Login Passwords A number of members have encountered some technical problems recently with their member login passwords. However, these problems have been resolved and we apologise for the inconvenience this has caused. If you are currently experiencing problems with your Member Login, please email member support: Support@pilatesalliance.net You will then be issued with a new […]
If you have a query or a problem which specifically relates to the Member Log In menu and/or your Member Summary: New or renewal Membership applications Member Upgrade applications Studio registrations and renewals Member Login and Passwords Display and applications available to you from your Member Summary (profile) Document Uploads then please click on support@pilatesalliance.net and […]
The criteria regarding eligibility of PAA full members, with respect to client health fund insurance claims is as follows: Active and currently financial Evidence of current Indemnity Insurance Evidence of current First Aid The PAA emails health funds a report of its eligible members in the first week of each month. The reports are automatically generated and based on current […]
Burning out is a topic of conversation I often have with teachers. Staying healthy and applying balance to your life can help you avoid a burn out. The symptoms of a burn out are same whether you have been teaching for 20 years or 2. Identifying some of these symptoms early can remind you to […]
In 2008 I was blessed to welcome a new client into my studio wanting to start Pilates. Her name was Jenny and she was almost 75yrs old. Jenny had never done Pilates or much else for that matter, apart from the odd yoga class. Why now I asked? “Its now or never”, was her reply. […]
Education in the Pilates industry is primarily vocational rather than research focused at present. Our Elders learnt from Joseph Pilates in an informal ‘apprentice’ style and many of their pupils that became teachers learnt in a similar way. New students currently gain certificates and diplomas through Vocational Education Training (VET) centres. However, as Pilates continues […]
