Extract from The Pilates Journal By Jennifer GuestTo date in 2023, there have been 20,600 new cases of Breast Cancer recorded in Australia (20,395 females and 205 males). The average age of diagnosis is 62 years old, with one in eight being diagnosed before the age of 85 years old. The incidence of Breast Cancer is […]Read More
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The Myths of Breathing in Pilates
By: Juan NietoHow do you breathe in Pilates? Breathing in Pilates is one of the most controversial aspects of the method and generates many false beliefs. It’s not uncommon for us to receive students who have already worked with other schools and execute the exercises thinking there is a “specific Pilates breathing” that they must adhere […]Read More
How Pilates Transforms Dancers & Preserves Their Bodies
By: Ana Bolt Turrall Pilates has long been a transformative practice for dancers, and I can personally attest to its impact! This method offers a unique blend of strength, flexibility, body awareness, and an understanding of body mechanics that traditional dance training often lacks. Cross-training with Pilates not only enhances performance but also protects dancers […]Read More
Encourage your Clients to Feel and Find the Benefits of Stretching
Extract from The Pilates Journal By Kimberly Garlick How common it is to hear a non-Pilates practicing person say something like ‘Oh yes I want to start Pilates so I can have a good stretch’. Hmm, such a sentence may have grated on me a few years ago until I began to embrace that the […]Read More
Pilates for Rehabilitation: Bridging the Gap Between Fitness and Therapy
By Lynn PetersonFor physical therapists and Pilates instructors, there’s a powerful opportunity to bridge the gap between fitness and rehabilitation. Pilates offers a unique approach that can significantly enhance patient outcomes and promote a holistic recovery process. This blog delves into how Pilates principles and equipment can be leveraged in rehabilitation settings. The Foundation of Pilates […]Read More
The Real Causes of Chronic Pain
By: Juan NietoMuch has changed in the paradigm of chronic pain in recent years. It seems that the message that “pain does not always mean that there is damaged tissue” is finally beginning to permeate and it no longer seems crazy to talk about contextual, environmental, psychological and social factors as the greatest predictors of […]Read More
