The Authentic Pilates Education Australia Teacher Training Program

CLASSICAL PILATES BRIDGING COURSES
Join us in 2012 for the Authentic Pilates Education Teacher Training and Teacher Bridging Courses.

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24 new Pilates events added today

Time to start planning your professional development calendar for the year, and considering where you need to spend your money and energy in developing your skills. There are many, many opportunities now available and this calendar is here to have them all in one place for you to peruse.

Please add your own event via the Events calendar.

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Never be without a Pilates workout

I remember this time last year blogging about Pilates Anytime, here we are a short year later with its competitor now waving it’s hand around for our attention. Try for yourself with the 10 day free trial.

Pilatesology is the new kid on the block.

Pilates Anytime is still going strong and has oodles of some content plus extra education workshops you need to pay more for.

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Guest Post – Exercising Promotes Healing for Cancer Patients

We all get to work with a client who is on or has been on chemotherapy, read on and book mark this article for the day that client comes your way.

Exercising Promotes Healing for Cancer Patients
Jackie Clark

Sourced from Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance blog at mesothelioma.com

Author Bio:
Jackie joined the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance in 2009 as research assistant after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in fitness and nutrition. Jackie’s experience in technical and medical research has allowed her to assist in the development of medical content and outreach efforts, with specializations in alternative care, cancer support programs, and social media campaigns.

The health benefits of aerobic and strength exercises are well known. Slightly less known, however, is the potential benefits of exercise for cancer patients before, during, and after chemotherapy treatment. Light exercises can often reduce symptoms associated with cancer treatment. Continue reading…

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New teaching opportunities springing up

If you are near to Fairfield or Camberwell in Vic or Rose Bay and Hornsby in NSW, there may be a new 2012 opportunity lurking.

A recent addition to the blog is Pilates job opportunities so check them out if you are in the market.

Similarly, if you are an employer looking for that special someone the blog is freely available to you to promote.

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Nearly everything you ever needed to know about the ITB

Hip weakness, stretching and foam rollers receive a mention in this article on the myths of the ITB.

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Pilates Equipment Update

Two major changes to the distribution of Pilates equipment have taken place in 2011.

Peak Pilates now distributed by Blue Fitness New Zealand. DAP Pilates are no longer the guys to contact, a shame really as Tony and Fofie are a great couple and worked in really well with the Pilates industry.


My only interaction with the very new kids on the block was to request a quote for my home studio, and the response back did not attempt to determine what my needs were. Continue reading…

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The skill of being a teacher

We aren’t all born teachers, it is a skill that can develop over time and needs constant refinement and rethinking on our part. What you call a good teacher may be different from me. The experience of being taught is so variable and we all value different skills in our teachers. I like what this article has to say on the topic.

Creating an authentic experience COREterly 2011

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Piriformis Syndrome, or is it Sciatica?

We are not to diagnose piriformis sydnrome, but can do a lot to help from that point onward. I can think of a few better glute strengthening exercises than the one identified here, as will you no doubt.

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