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PAA Benchmarks for Education and Training  Following recent discussions on social media forums, we wish to reaffirm We set standards for all of our member levels We see a government accredited diploma as the gold standard for Pilates Just because a training provider is accredited by the government, this does not mean that we accept their training as meeting our standards. For example, some RTOs do not meet our criteria for repertoire or on-the-job experience We have expanded our membership levels in order to draw in Pilates instructors who do not yet meet our gold standard so they can see…

First shared on Pilates Anytime, August 2019. Link to original article. Men often shy away from Pilates because it seems like a female-dominated practice. But in reality, many professional athletes use it as a form of cross-training to improve their overall performance. Not a pro football or basketball player? Pilates can still be a vital component to your exercise routine and serve as a fountain of youth for your overall physical well-being. Balance the body: Pilates works both sides the same way. This draws attention to any of your imbalances. If you favor one side of your body over the…

Scoliosis – what to look for in the studio June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month so what better time to discuss a condition that affects 3% of the population!  If you haven’t yet encountered a client with this condition, chances are you will eventually! So what do you need to look out for? Head off centre Uneven shoulders Rib prominence Uneven shoulder blades Hips not level Hip glide to left or right Uneven space between the waist and arms Tess standing relaxed Emma standing relaxed Tess roll down The Adams Test (or Roll down in the Pilates world) is an…

Announcing our final three international presenters Following our announcement that Cara Reeser, Jeremy Laverdure and Elaine Ewing will be joining us 3 – 5 September, we are excited to announce another three international presenters. Please join us in welcoming Benjamin Degenhardt, Sean Gallagher and Fran Hoyte to the line up of the 2021 PAA Conference. Read their biographies below and check the links to their online presence. Then check out which of our amazing Australian presenters will be joining them! Conference registration will open very soon, so keep your membership number handy for a limited number of ‘members only’ early…

Alicia Low Level 1 Professional Instructor member, Alicia Pilates, Newport, Avalon & Freshwater NSW Instructor Name: Alicia Low Studio(s) you work at: Alicia Pilates Location: Newport, Freshwater, Avalon NSW Instructor training: Diploma in Pilates Instruction PAA level: Professional Instructor Level 1 What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I was a dancer and dance instructor and a friend of mine recommended I try it and I have never looked back! What did you eat for breakfast? Oats In one word, describe your first Pilates experience? Hard What’s the best thing about…

The Effects of 8 Weeks Pilates, Walking, and Combined Pilates and Walking on Heart Arrhythmia Shahla Hoseini Niya, Majid Vahidian-Rezazadeh, and Hadi Heidari Mokarrar Published online 2019 December 11. Link to original article. Abstract Background: Heart is one of the essential body organs whose deviation from its normal function leads to abnormal heart rate, including bradycardia and tachycardia and may cause cardiac Arrhythmia. Objectives: The purpose of the present study is to examine the effects of 8 weeks Pilates, walking, and combined Pilates and walking exercise on heart Arrhythmia. Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 30 female patients with tachycardia aging…

The dates are set for the PAA Conference 2021 and we’re going virtual! We’re excited to welcome you to our first ever virtual conference featuring an impressive line up of international and national presenters. Introducing the first of our international presenters The PAA is excited to announce confirmation of our first three international guests to be presenting at the PAA Conference in September 2021:  Cara Reeser,  Jeremy Laverdure and Elaine Ewing. Click through, read their full biographies and check the links to their online presence. Watch this space to see who will be joining them! Cara Reeser Jeremy Laverdure Elaine…

Announcing the first of our international presenters The PAA is excited to announce confirmation of the first three of our international presenters for the PAA Conference, 3-5 September 2021:  Cara Reeser,  Jeremy Laverdure and Elaine Ewing. Read their biographies below and check the links to their online presence – And watch this space to see who will be joining them! The entire line up and conference schedule will be announced very soon! Cara Reeser Facebook: @cara.reeser.5 Instagram: @cprpilates Cara Reeser is a continuing education provider for Pilates instructors with over 26 years of teaching experience as a Pilates instructor. She…

Carla Mullins Level 4 Professional Instructor member, Body Organics, Brisbane QLD Instructor Name: Carla Mullins Studio(s) you work at: Body Organics Location: Brisbane Instructor training: PITC, Polestar, APMA PAA Level: Level 4 Professional Instructor What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I was working as a lawyer in Sydney when in 1993 started to suffer from neurological problems. I was having seizures and progressive weakness. My neurologist suggested I try something to strengthen myself and calm my mind. I found Megan Williams in Double Bay and started Pilates. Three classes a…

Introduction Mental health amongst new mums is an area of concern in the community, as Pilates teachers we often see the challenges facing new mums first hand in the studio. In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, which was last week (3 – 9 May 2021), Louise Taube looks at 3 research studies below to guide teachers with post partum clients. What is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week? Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is a week-long campaign dedicated to talking about mental health problems during and after pregnancy. It’s all about raising public and professional awareness of perinatal mental…