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Joseph Hubertus Pilates, born 9th December 1883, spent his entire adult life crafting a gift to us all; a present of life, movement, and health. The many divisions and turbulences that Contrology or the Pilates Method have undergone over the years have also united us universally with an undeniable passion for it. Today, his birthday, we leave the turmoil behind and remember the man, his vision, dedication, passion: His work. Today we remember Joe through the voices of those that met, studied, and worked with him. Memory is personal; an event can be perceived and affect lives differently. In preparation…

For almost ten years, I’ve been exploring and advocating the amazing combination of Pilates and strength training, even building my business’s brand around it. While Pilates teaches motor control, body awareness and mobility, strength training creates the ability to lift heavy stuff (off the ground, over head and above bars). Both modalities have amazing benefits and fill in the gaps for each other. Together they are the dream team! Functional Training Anatomy (by Kevin Carr and Mary Kate Feit, published by Human Kinetics), is of similar mind, in that it recognises the importance of mobility and movement preparation, alongside plyometrics,…

Meredith Brooks Wellcentred Pilates, North Sydney NSW Instructor Name: Meredith Brooks Studio(s) you work at: Wellcentred Pilates Location: North Sydney Instructor training: 10867NAT Diploma in Pilates Movement Therapy PAA Level: Professional Level 2 What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I started 30 years ago with Lesley Ackland London, working in the finance industry but doing classical ballet regularly. I subluxed each SIJ separately and one of my ballet friends suggested Lesley and Pilates, which was quite unknown then. It was a revelation – doing ballet in open adult classes is…

Photo credit: Blausen Medical Communications, Inc., CC BY 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Ana Carolline Pinto Souza, Lidiane da Silva Barbosa, Sheila da Cruz Nascimento Cruz, Ludmilla dos Santos Lins Souza, André Raimundo França Guimarães, Matheus Souza de Jesus, André Luiz Lisboa Cordeiro Published:September 25, 2021 Link to full article and detailed methodology/results: https://www.bodyworkmovementtherapies.com/article/S1360-8592(21)00206-0/fulltext   Abstract Introduction Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) can compromise pulmonary function and range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder and knee joints due to median sternotomy and saphenectomy, the Pilates method being a strategy for reducing loss. Objective To evaluate the effect of applying the…

A very warm welcome to the 13 new members who have joined the PAA family since our October 2021 newsletter. Congratulations to all the students (5) who graduated and to the members (4) 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 Student Members (11) Aiko Ushizuka Cindy Tagliabue Emily Saunders Hyoun-young Jung Judy Snowdon Karina Reynolds Katrina Schablon Kali Captieux Lauren Vartesi Louise Spenceley Sara Ser…

In 2007, Tim Duchesne walked past a pop-up stand in his local shopping centre. It was advertising Pilates sessions and Tim, at age 78, had been thinking he had to do more exercise than just walking. So, he signed up for a package. Tim didn’t know what to expect. His reaction after his first session was … disappointment. Coming from a navy background and used to going hard and heavy, he was unimpressed by the gentle, slow moves but wasn’t going to waste his package. By session five, he began to think there was more to this Pilates than he’d…

Beth Mueller Reformer Pilates Heathmont, VIC Emerging Instructor in Focus Instructor Name: Beth Mueller Studio(s) you work at: Reformer Pilates Heathmont Location: Heathmont, VIC Instructor training: NPT Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction PAA Level: Professional level 1 What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I first did clinical Pilates with a physiotherapist when an old shoulder injury and SIJ issues worsened. Later on, I started at Reformer Pilates Heathmont and I’ve been there ever since. During lockdown last year I did a lot of matwork classes online and my teacher, Lee…

There is a perfect pair of ELEMENTS for everyone This year, at Momentum World, was mainly about responding to our customers’ requests in the best way we could while staying true to our mission to provide a Comfortable and Functional product of great Quality to the Pilates communities around the world. The biggest project was the wipeable collection. Wipeable straps and covers became the obvious choice for many studios. But there was an additional problem with what was readily available – unsuitable material and breakage that caused even more discomfort.  Customers asked us to provide a better solution. It took…

Seeking to Recruit: Member Relations Officer (MRO) The PAA Member Relations Officer role is a dynamic and busy one: providing essential support to members, fielding phone/email enquiries from non-members, actioning items to ensure all aspects of membership are handled efficiently and accurately. Responsibilities include: First point of contact for membership enquiries Develop, implement and drive membership campaigns and initiatives for retention Contribute ideas and content for newsletters and social media Assist with event related activities Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders Maintain accurate membership records Provide administrative support to the committee Contribute towards the organisation’s strategic goals Our ideal…

Step back in time into Carola Triers New York studio! At the recent PAA conference, we all enjoyed Elaine Ewing and Sean Gallagher’s presentation of the historical Elaine Malbin photo’s in JP original New York studio. Elaine Ewing’s continuous research on Pilates history now brings us another set of fascinating vintage Pilates photos, this time from inside Carola Trier’s studio in New York City. This collection of photos dates back to the 1960’s-1970’s respectively, and includes images of Carola teaching, her students practicing, and children exercising. It’s an incredible glimpse back through time where we can see details of Carola’s…