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If you are based in NSW and have an ABN, you may have received emails about mental health coaching being provided for free to businesses in NSW. I received a number of these and just deleted them, thinking I didn’t need coaching on mental health. Then one day, I got a call from the company providing the service, “Transitioning Well”. I thought they were a little pushy but agreed to have an initial chat. It was fairly standard fare and pretty much what I expected. They asked about any mental health issues within the business e.g. dealing with difficult clients….

The Science Behind Pilates and Osteoporosis: How Pilates can Support Bone Health Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by a loss of bone density, making bones brittle and more susceptible to fractures. Osteopenia, often a precursor to osteoporosis, indicates lower-than-normal bone density without reaching the severity of osteoporosis. With an ageing global population, the number of people affected by these conditions is on the rise, highlighting the need for proactive measures in maintaining and improving bone health. For Pilates teachers, understanding the science behind osteoporosis and how Pilates can play a key role in supporting bone health is crucial for effectively…

PAA Annual General Meeting, 20 September 2024 Welcome to the Annual General Meeting for 2024, covering the 2023-24 financial year. Apologies Lisa Jackson, Meredith Brooks and Donna Oliver.   2023 AGM Minutes Minutes of the previous AGM were accepted.   President’s Report Vision & Mission: Our vision is for the Pilates Method to be recognised as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. Our mission is to advance the interests of the Pilates Method and its member professionals. This vision has stood the test of time without significant change. There’s one minor change made to the strategy, which I…

There are lots of different insurance products out there and it can be difficult to figure out what coverage you need – and just as importantly, what coverage you don’t to protect your Pilates studio from the unexpected. In this article, BMS, the PAA’s insurance partner provides insight into the various insurance policies you might need to consider as a business owner, in addition to your individual Professional Indemnity and Public and Products Liability insurance. Business Insurance Business Insurance generally covers various elements of business risk from property, stock and contents damage to business interruption and operations. While there are several policies you might consider as a business owner, in almost all cases, you will need at…

Closing loopholes – changes to workplace laws Amendments to workplace laws come into effect on 26 August 2024. If you are an instructor who teaches in someone else’s studio or a studio owner who engages instructors to teach classes, it is crucial to understand the amendments. There are penalties associated for not complying with the amendments. Closing Loopholes legislation changes: how studios identify whether an instructor is an employee or independent contractor what happens if a contract for an independent contractor is unfair the definition for ‘casual employee’ the pathway for transitioning from casual to permanent employment the right to…

Christo Hall runs a successful global Marketing business while enjoying a healthy work-life balance, working globally, but with daily time out for surfing.  In his book ‘Beyond the Break’ he takes you through his surfing life from a 16-year-old kid from the Northern Beaches’ enjoying youthful experiences in Hawaii, to a fully sponsored successful professional surfing athlete staying in luxury accommodation in Japan with a personal guide.  But it’s not all glory, and he discusses his challenges and failures along the way, including a deeply personal insight into his depression while transitioning from professional surfing into marketing. Each chapter focuses…

Link to Original Article No matter what kind of small business you run there are Small Business Commissions (SBC) across Australia that may be able to help you. Each state-based SBC offers a range of free or low-cost services, information and resources aimed at helping your small business succeed. New South Wales Small Business Commissioner The NSW Small Business Commission assists small business through advocating for their interests. The Commission operates a subsidised mediation service to help businesses resolve disputes quickly and efficiently and works with government, industry groups and other stakeholders to reduce red tape and make it easier…

Notice of 2024 AGM The 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Pilates Association Australia will be held on: Friday 20 September 2024, 4.00pm (AEST)   The deadline for online registration to attend the AGM is: Thursday 19 September 2024 at 5pm The meeting will be conducted online via Zoom. Special Resolution The following resolution will be proposed as a special resolution: • That the deletions, insertions and changes to the current constitution as set out in Annexure A, be immediately adopted (You will need your membership number in order to register.) Agenda Welcome & apologies Confirm minutes of the previous…

Link to original article, shared with permission: Body Organics Education Introduction Facilitating quality of life is an essential component of Pilates programming and our clients’ motivation for attending classes. Quality of life could be considered the ability to function and perform our daily activities with ease. I have noticed a recent trend to say we do activities now, for example weights and strength bearing exercises, so that we can continue to do these activities when we are in our 80s. Weights and strength loading are promoted as part of that focus arguing that doing this reduces the frequency of sarcopenia…

“Change happens through movement and movement heals” Joseph Pilates Is there a role for Pilates in improving pregnancy quality of life and preventing birth trauma? Every Pilates instructor would know that Joseph Pilates was a great advocate for inspiring change in one’s lifestyle to improve one’s quality of life. He passionately affirmed that change happens through movement and that movement is important for healing. The childbearing year, is one of the most profound events of change to a woman’s physical, mental and spiritual dimensions of self. Although pregnancy is a normal physiological event, the pregnant woman may confront and navigate…