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Katie Crane PAA Trainer Level 2, Encore Pilates and Wellness, Darwin NT Instructor Name: Katie Crane Instructor training and level: PAA Trainer Level 2 Studio(s) you work at: Encore Pilates and Wellness Location: Darwin Questions What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I had suffered back pain for as long as I can remember in my younger years and was always looking for ways to get through the week. Pilates happened upon me by chance while I was in the USA and I have never looked back. I decided to become…

A Sneak Peek at the first few questions! We received a great response to the 2020 Member Survey recently, with roughly 50% of members completing the questionnaire. Quite an achievement considering the time of year, with other news and events competing for attention – thank you to everyone who shared their views! The results are still under review, but in the meantime here is a sneak peek at some interesting facts from the first few questions. It was interesting to note… Q1.      What PAA member level are you currently? Almost 33% of all respondents are currently members at Level…

The Impact of Bushfire Activity on Regional Members We were recently contacted by PAA member Anne Heuperman whose town, Bright, has been quite severely impacted by recent bushfire activity. While they have been fortunate enough to not suffer any loss of infrastructure or lives, the town has been deserted at the time of year when it is normally heaving with tourists. Every business has been affected – from the obvious hospitality businesses, to those who experiencing the knock on effect of this economic loss to the community (Pilates instructors, hairdressers – even offices who had to close while staff were…

Special Offer To order a copy of Pilates Anatomy-2nd Edition at the Footprint Books website with a 15% discount click here or visit www.footprint.com.au Please use discount voucher code BCLUB19 at the checkout to apply the discount. Video Transcript Pilates Anatomy – 2nd Edition by Rael Isacowitz and Karen Clippinger, published by Human Kinetics. Pilates Anatomy – 2nd Edition is a comprehensive reference that comes highly recommended to help Pilates practitioners of all levels deepen their knowledge and application of anatomy in the Pilates setting. As a long-time lover and learner of anatomy and Pilates, but not yet having spent…

Introduction by Chris Lavelle, Education Chair Whoever said Pilates was non aerobic exercise? This study published in October 2019 shows you will get your cardio on in the original mat! Chris Lavelle Vice President   Acute effects of mat Pilates session on heart rate and rating of perceived exertion. Abstract: Aims The aim of this study was to analyze the acute effects of Heart Rate (HR) and Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) for 21 of 34 original Mat Pilates (MP) exercises, to estimate maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max), and energy expenditure (EE) of a MP session. Methods Ten participants volunteered (26.30 ± 3.98 yrs)…

Liane Geeves PAA Level 4 and Owner/Operator of Pilates Connection Lane Cove, Sydney NSW Instuctor Name: Liane Geeves: PAA Level: Level 4 Instructor. Studio/s where you work: Owner/Operator of Pilates Connection Location: Lane Cove, Sydney NSW   Questions What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I enjoyed a few mat Pilates classes offered by a local community group and found that Pilates was a bit like coming home. ( I had many years of dance training as a child). I stumbled upon a fully equipped classical Pilates studio while out on…

A very warm welcome to the new members who have joined the PAA family since our December 2019 newsletter, there have been 15 in total. It is great to welcome a new influx We also offer congratulations to 1 student who graduated from student to Mat member and the 3 members who have worked to achieve upgrades this period. We encourage you all to upgrade as you reach the next level, either by qualification or hours. For further information on upgrading please read about the benefits of upgrading and the upgrade process. New Associate Student Members (12) Alyce Merton Ashlee…

Hilary Opheim by Hilary Opheim Link to original article: 5 Reasons Pilates Teachers need their Pilates each week! Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash In an ideal Pilates world you the Pilates Teacher would have a scheduled Pilates workout with another Pilates Teacher to get your own Pilates practice in, just like your Pilates clients do each week with you. Sounds reasonable and why wouldn’t you? The reality is, for many Pilates teachers this is something that gets lost after entering the teaching world as they are teaching too many hours, get tired, burnt out from practicing things on their…

PAA Committee Meeting For our last message of 2019 we’d like to say a huge THANK YOU for supporting the PAA as a member this year. 2019 brought with it significant changes and challenges for the Pilates community. However, challenging situations can also create opportunities to grow and next year looks like being interesting and exciting as we strive to build a stronger, even more positive Pilates community in 2020. To close 2019, we thought it would be nice to share some of the achievements of 2019. 2019 in review PAA Advocacy and Health Rebate Journey in 2019: The campaign…

Introduction by Chris Lavelle, Education Chair “There is arguably no other muscle in the human body that is so central literally and figuratively to our physical, biochemical and emotional health as the diaphragm. From its most obvious role in respiration, to its less obvious roles in postural stability, spinal decompression, fluid dynamics, visceral health and emotional regulation, the diaphragm has a repertoire of function that is broad by any muscle’s standards.” Did you know that the diaphragm has both a respiratory and postural (stabilising) function? Apart from its role in our basic survival, the diaphragm is an integral player in…