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First posted on January 11, 2021 by Lesley Logan Link to original article When you hear about social media strategy does it make you want to curl up in a ball, throw your phone, and wish things could just be easier? Yeah, I hear you. But, before we all Roll like a Ball into our corners and miss out on teaching those clients who need us, let’s take moment to consider a world where social media marketing works for you. First, I don’t believe that social media is THE ONLY way to get clients. Nor is it THE WAY to…

Happy New Year! I hope you had a restful holiday period and were able to spend time with family and friends despite the many restrictions across the country. After a challenging and exhausting 2020, the quieter holiday break has provided the perfect opportunity to recharge our batteries and reset for an exciting year ahead. Our focus is on growing membership, promotion of Pilates and expanding services to members.   It’s a Conference year! PAA committee and sub committees are gearing up for a big year in 2021. It’s a Conference year again for PAA and with the uncertainty of travel…

by Carrasco-Poyatos M, Ramos-Campo DJ, Rubio-Arias JA. PeerJ. 2019 Nov 14;7:e7948. doi: 10.7717/peerj.7948. PMID: 31741786; PMCID: PMC6859004. Link to original full text article: https://peerj.com/articles/7948/ Abstract Background: The neuromuscular decline impact in the functional independence of older women is determining the necessity of implementing new strategies focused on core strength training and postural stability maintenance to promote healthy aging. Objectives: To define whether Pilates or resistance training is better at improving (a) core isometric and isokinetic muscular strength, and (b) static and dynamic balance, in older women. Methods: This was a cluster randomized controlled trial. Physically independent older women (60-80 years)…

The damage caused to small businesses by COVID-19 and the recent bushfires have brought home to many the cost of sudden and unexpected disruptions. A new guide Prepare for the unexpected- Build a Business Continuity Plan helps small businesses prepare for disruption so they can get back on their feet quickly. Developed in partnership with Resilience NSW, the guide provides practical, expert advice and easy to use templates so small businesses owners can develop their own comprehensive Business Continuity Plan. The guide is part of the NSW SMall Business Commissioner’s Get Ready Toolkit to help small businesses build resilience. Excerpt…

Eve Fairbairn Level 1 Member, ME Pilates & Trinity Pilates, Hampton VIC, Instructor Name: Eve Fairbairn Studio(s) you work at: ME Pilates & Trinity Pilates Location: Hampton, Victoria Instructor training: Authentic Pilates Education International & Peak Pilates PAA Level: Full membership level 1 What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I was introduced to Pilates as a child in my dance classes. When I moved to Melbourne, my Pilates instructors suggested that I should become an instructor. I guess they saw something in me that I had not discovered yet. It…

A very warm welcome to the new members who have joined the PAA family since our last update in the November 2020 newsletter. Congratulations also to the students who graduated and to the 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 (3) Charleigh Lawrence Keri Gran Natasha Pidgeon New Group Instructor – Matwork Members (1) Katalin Dusaucy-Rapp (Ainslie, ACT) Congratulations to PAA…

Reposted from Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Small Business Information Network Link to original (30 November 2020): http://eepurl.com/hkfEX1 Electricity prices fell between 2018 and 2019 for many small businesses in New South Wales, South Australia, South East Queensland and Victoria. But not all small businesses are taking advantage of potential cost savings that are available. Fifteen per cent of SME customers in New South Wales, South Australia, South East Queensland and Victoria were still on standing offers in 2019. A small business that uses a median amount of electricity can save about $424 a year by switching to a…

A few lesser known and fun facts about Joseph Pilates to celebrate 9th December, the anniversary of his birth – Happy Birthday, Joe! At five years of age, Joseph lost the sight of his left eye, apparently due to bullies wielding stones at him. As a young adult in during World War I, Joseph Pilates was living in England and making a living as a professional boxer, personal trainer, and even as a human statue in the circus. In 1914, the British authorities eventually brought him to an internment camp, along with other German citizens, for the remainder of the…

Wow what a year this has been!! Where to start?? This has been a huge year for the PAA, Conference, Natural Therapies Review and then COVID-19. Our committee and staff have been really busy advocating to government, working on projects to support members and businesses, navigating the ever-evolving restrictions and keeping members and the community up to date.   PAA conference 13-15 Sept 2019 After much planning the year got off to an amazing start with the Conference at the ICC Sydney (that seems such a long time ago and in another time). This was our largest ever conference and…

Keely Mancini Level 1 Member, The Pilates Box Wooloowin, Brisbane QLD Instructor Name: Keely Mancini Studio(s) you work at: The Pilates Box Wooloowin Location: Brisbane Instructor training: Polestar Pilates AU and Body Control Pilates UK PAA Level: Level 1 (I need to update this) What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? Way back in 1987, I had applied to The Laban Centre which is a contemporary dance/theatre school in London, for a place on their dance theatre performance course. Unfortunately I was declined a place and advised to work on my…