I have had a couple of long drives recently and taken the opportunity to listen to the PMA 2012 proceedings in the car. The entire conference presentations, audio only, are there for you to listen at your pace, over and over.
Another blog that is worth a read now and then, The Sports Physio.
Here, a little on my fav topic……
To start let’s look at how the shoulder socket is ‘designed’. Continue reading…
This last weekend was a huge weekend for the Aussie Pilates Instructor with a Polestar retreat at a lush resort on the NSW coast and the APMA biannual conference in Melbourne.
For the sake of the sad ones that couldn’t make either it would be lovely to have a little summary from an attendee at each. Just a para or two on the experience as a delegate and some highlights, to rub it in a little.
“Dancer Gymnast” Sydney 3-4 November 2012
The Polestar Pilates Dancer Gymnast course addresses the needs of dancers and gymnasts from a Pilates perspective. The course includes special labs to facilitate strength, flexibility, coordination, and technique specific to the performers needs.
Further, the course covers techniques for performance enhancement, injury prevention and rehabilitation of the dancer and gymnast. Continue reading…
Last year I took a private lesson with James while he was here in Sydney, and LOVED the experience. He is gentle, knowledgeable and is so attentive in his teaching. I found him a delight and based on that personal experience offered to assist the Melbourne GARUDA team promote his next visit. So here it is.
“We are delighted to introduce you to James D’Silva’s innovative new exercise method. In Indian mythology the GARUDA is a large bird that changes its shape according to its function. Thus the name aptly describes our new exercise system, which is unique in its versatility, flexibility and precision of movement.
Encompassing the principles of Pilates, the breathwork and asana practises of yoga, the grace and athleticism of dance, Garuda is the face of 21st century fitness. Where pilates ends, Garuda begins. Holistic, organic, dynamic – Garuda is the hybrid that is revolutionising our approach to fitness. Continue reading…
With Yamunas’ schedule now confirmed for Australia though October, check in to see if there’s anything you can get to while she is here. A rare chance to expand your practice and understanding of Yamuna Body Rolling with Yamuna herself.
Share an afternoon with dancers, dance researchers and delve into improv at Bangarra Dance Theatre, Saturday October 20 at 1pm.
Fort those readers asking about the Yamuna Melbourne certification program, it’s all about the feet. Visit the Onsen Hotel in South Yarra for Foot Certification Melbourne.











