More on the backlash to PMA certification

If you are interested to keep in touch with the current commentary regarding the PMA certification process and how it is percieved by one group representing the Authentic Pilates lineage, read through the recent response the PMA made to a ‘former’ member.

Personally, I support professional certification processes in order to establish some consistency of standards and regulation, in an otherwise very unregulated arena. Clearly, establishing full support of such an industry wide certification standard is a long way off.

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GARUDA comes to town, do tell….

GARUDA Matwork comes to Sydney and Melbourne

We are delighted to announce that Garuda Masterteacher James D’Silva will be teaching a series of special Garuda workshops in Sydney & Melbourne, Australia in June 2011. This will be a unique opportunity to experience this new intelligent exercise system taught by its creator. Continue reading…

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He-man Pilates

Way too much hip flexor action here…

Oblique hell, or heaven…

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The Pilates breath

In. Out. Oomph.
More Energy is a Breath Away

By Linda Knittel
Sourced from Pilates Style.

To breathe is to live, but to breathe consciously is to live well–or at least with more awareness. Certain disciplines such as yoga and meditation often use breath work to relax the body and calm the mind. Continue reading…

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Shoulders and hamstrings, a double whammy

Nice cues and information provided during this video.

Pilates for Athletes : S2E09: Exercises for Shoulder Rehab and Hamstring Strains from Balanced Body Inc. on Vimeo.

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Pelvic floor, pre and post partum and the big M

Pilates Applications for the pelvic floor
Carolyn Anthony brings her six hour workshop to Sydney.
* This course is compulsory for anyone doing the pre or post natal courses.*


Continue reading…

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“Great class…can’t wait till next week!”

You hear your Pilates client yelling this out as they leave your studio and you smile to yourself. But then you think, “yes, it was a good class, but why aren’t all my Pilates classes fully booked?” Continue reading…

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Ooooh sand in the reformer…

Pilates of the Caribbean

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Clams hit the big time

In a recent blog post Mike talks about his ‘must include’ exercises for all clients.

One of my favourite shoulder exercises rates as a mention, as do our beloved clams. Continue reading…

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