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Kat Shoobridge Aligned For Life Pilates, Carlton, VIC Emerging Instructor in Focus Instructor Name: Kat Shoobridge Studio(s) you study or work at: Aligned For Life Pilates Location: Carlton Instructor training: NPT Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10838NAT) PAA Level: Professional Level 1 Membership What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I originally tried Pilates to rehabilitate a back injury and manage my scoliosis. I was impressed that I was stronger following rehab than I had been, and this motivated me to continue Pilates to remain strong and pain free. I am…

Rael Isacowitz (25 April 2022), Pilates Third Edition. Human Kinetics. “The most acclaimed, comprehensive guide for Pilates is back with all-new photos and more variations, modifications, and progressions than ever before.” – Booktopia. During December PAA Members gain an extra 20% off the already discounted price of the print edition of this book from Booktopia.com.au (log into your membership & check Resources/Member Benefits for the code).   If you’re an avid lover of learning, as most Pilates teachers are, then this beautiful book is one to keep on hand. An amazing resource that is easy to read with reference photos,…

We have heard so much recently about cyber security and hacks into corporate databases – Optus, Medibank Private and the Smith Family, to name a few. It is concerning that companies like this, that spend millions of dollars on IT, are prone to these attacks. We clearly do not have the resources, either as an Association or as small businesses, to guarantee protection of our customer data, but there are things we can do to reduce our risks. But before we get to the list, Pilates Alliance Australasia are currently in discussion with a cyber security company: to ensure the…

A very warm welcome to the new members who have joined the PAA community this month including the 3 new student members just starting out on their Pilates training. Congratulations to the students who have graduated and upgraded to a teaching membership and to those members who have upgraded their membership level. We encourage all members to upgrade your membership as you reach the next level, either by qualification or hours as it highlights your experience to clients and we love to highlight you as well. For further information on upgrading please read about the benefits of upgrading and the…

Franklin, Eric. Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery, (3rd Edition). Human Kinetics Publishers, 2022. During December PAA Members gain an extra 20% off the already discounted price of the print edition of this book from Booktopia.com.au (log into your membership & check Resources/Member Benefits for the code). As a recent Pilates graduate, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a book about imagery. In my course, we were taught about imagery cues and how useful they can be, and maybe I misinterpreted a lack of emphasis on it because in my mind it was almost the ‘back-up’ cue, when all else fails…

Jen Guest – President 2013-19 I had the pleasure of acting as PAA President from 2013 to 2019, following several years as Secretary. I had taken over from founding President, Sally Anderson and subsequent Presidents, Karen Beattie and Lanette Gavran. It was a period in Australasia, where Pilates had proven itself as an accurate movement method for both rehabilitative purposes and wellbeing and had moved from the perception of another fad to a comprehensive method of substance. Olga Tamara (Vice President) was instrumental in the rebranding of the PAA, enhancing its presence as the key Pilates industry body in both…

Florina Nero Pilates by VDS Prestons and several gyms, SW Sydney NSW Instructor Name: Florina Nero Studio(s) you work at: Pilates by VDS Prestons and several gyms Location: South West Sydney Instructor training: PITC and Authentic Pilates PAA Level: Professional Level 3 Instructor What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I started with mat at the gym, moved to equipment purely by mistake not knowing what I was getting my self in for. When the gym closed I followed the Pilates instructor to her house where upon opening the door was…

Unknown origins The origin of the word “cue” is somewhat unknown, but it is likely to come from the Latin word “quando”, which means “when”. In movement practices, such as Pilates, cueing is a way to get clients moving so they get the most out of an exercise. But have you ever felt that your words aren’t reaching your clients as intended? Ever wonder why your method of communication seems clear and precise to you but not necessarily to your audience? Cueing – A skill to master Cueing is a crucial skill for teachers; mastering its art requires the same…

Penny Hundy Pilates 44, Bathurst NSW Emerging Instructor in Focus Instructor Name: Penny Hundy Studio(s) you study or work at: Pilates 44 Location: Bathurst NSW Instructor training: Polestar Pilates – Complete Pilates Matwork and Ultimate Reformer PAA Level: Group Instructor Membership What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? After herniating my L4/L5 disc, I turned to Pilates in hope it could help me with lingering symptoms I had many years after my initial injury. Even though by this stage the acute symptoms had mostly resolved, it wouldn’t take much for me…

The PAA Annual General Meeting was held on Friday October 21, 2022. This was an opportunity to: Appoint new committee members as required. Review the 2021/2022 financial year results. These are available here: 2021/22 Financial Results Recap the projects undertaken by the PAA during the year. Committee members who had completed their terms were Karen Goh and Bruce Hildebrand. Both were reappointed to the committee with Karen Goh continuing in the role of Secretary. We welcome Simmone Czer-Pratzky as a new member of the committee. Recapping the year commenced with an update on member numbers: And a review of the…