Pilates Association Podcast

S6 Ep08: Pilates and Mood

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +1100

In this episode of the Pilates Association Australia Podcast, host Bruce Hildebrand sits down with PAA President Robyn Rix to explore a question every instructor has seen play out in real life: why do clients often arrive feeling “heavy” and leave looking lighter, calmer, and more confident? Robyn shares the thinking behind her recent writing on posture and mood, introducing the concept of embodied cognition—the idea that our posture, movement and sensory input don’t just reflect how we feel, they actively shape it. In other words, the body is sending the brain a constant “status update” about safety, readiness and confidence, and Pilates can meaningfully change that feedback loop.

Bruce and Robyn then unpack the evidence in a grounded, teacher-friendly way, including research showing that people who maintain an upright posture during stressful tasks report better mood and self-esteem than those who are slumped—and that a collapsed posture can bias attention toward negative self-focus and even make negative memories easier to access. Robyn offers a simple, powerful demonstration instructors can try with clients: sit slumped and attempt to think happy thoughts, then sit tall and attempt to think sad thoughts—revealing just how tightly posture and emotional state can be coupled. Importantly, they avoid hype and keep the conversation evidence-informed, noting that popular “power posing” hormone claims haven’t held up consistently, and that the more reliable mechanisms sit in nervous system and respiratory changes.

The episode closes with clear, responsible application: Pilates is not positioned as a treatment for mental illness, but as a highly accessible and low-risk method that can support emotional regulation and resilience through physiology—especially breath mechanics, ribcage mobility, and parasympathetic support. Robyn also introduces interoception (the sense of internal body signals) as a missing piece in many client conversations, and suggests ways teachers can explain it simply while staying within scope. For instructors, the takeaway is both validating and practical: what you’ve observed for years is real, and with the right language you can articulate the deeper value of Pilates as movement education that supports holistic wellbeing—without overclaiming.

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S1 Ep06 Kimberley Garlick, Committee member introduction

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +1100

This episode of the Pilates Association Australia Podcast introduces newly elected committee member Kimberley Garlick, studio owner, senior Polestar educator and long-time industry leader. In conversation with host Bruce Hildebrand, Kimberley traces her journey from ballet and human movement into Pilates, layering in decades of additional study in neurolinguistics, bioenergetics, kinesiology, massage and yoga. She speaks candidly about what motivated her to “put her hand up” for the PAA committee after nearly 30 years of teaching — a desire to stop waiting for someone else to create change, and instead step directly into the process of shaping the industry’s future.

From there, the discussion moves into Kimberley’s aspirations for her term on the committee. She identifies membership growth as a top priority — not as a vanity metric, but as the foundation for a strong, representative industry body that can advocate effectively for Pilates. She talks about engaging the younger generation of instructors (including those she mentors through Polestar and even her own daughter), lifting education standards across diverse training organisations, and working instrumentally rather than emotionally to bring coherence to a fragmented training landscape. Rather than criticising individual providers, she wants to help create clear, shared benchmarks so that all education pathways support a credible, respected profession.

Kimberley and Bruce also explore broader themes: listening deeply to clients instead of assuming based on appearance; nurturing vulnerable new teachers instead of “crushing” them; and protecting the subtle, mindful nature of Pilates in a culture addicted to intensity and quick fixes. They reflect on how the method has exploded into the mainstream — sometimes in diluted forms — and why the reinstatement of health fund rebates and clearer industry standards are such pivotal steps. Kimberley is optimistic that, with collaboration under the PAA “umbrella,” the industry can move from merely adapting to survive toward truly thriving, building an organisation and a profession designed to last not just 10 years, but the next hundred.

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PSP E04 Pilates Science Podcast: Pilates at an Angle

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +1100

In this episode of the *Pilates Science Podcast*, hosts Bruce Hildebrand and PAA President Robyn Rix explore how simply changing the **angle** of the body can dramatically alter muscle activation in familiar Pilates exercises. Robyn begins by sharing her studio experience with the Total Gym Gravity Training System—initially assuming that a slight incline would make chest lifts easier, only to discover that they actually felt more challenging through the abdominals. That curiosity leads into a discussion of research examining how working on a flat surface, an incline and a decline changes what’s really happening in the trunk muscles during key Pilates moves.

They unpack one particular study looking at the high plank and a modified teaser performed at different angles. For the plank, erector spinae activation stayed low across all conditions, while the rectus abdominis was moderately active but reached its highest activation on a **decline**, with the external obliques jumping to high activation levels in that position—valuable for anyone wanting to seriously challenge the front and sides of the core. For the modified teaser, the pattern flipped: rectus abdominis and external obliques both showed a clear increase on an **incline** and decreased on a decline, suggesting that tilting the body can be used either to ramp up difficulty or to create smart regressions that keep the exercise accessible without losing core intent.

Bruce and Robyn then bring it back to the studio floor with practical, equipment-flexible ideas: using a box under the feet for decline planks, creatively setting up on the reformer with hands on the floor and feet on the footbar, or employing push-up handles to protect the wrists in angled work. Throughout, they stress that stability and safety of any inclined surface is non-negotiable, and that the goal isn’t just to make things “harder,” but to understand how gravity and body position can be manipulated to better target specific muscles. The episode closes with an invitation for teachers and practitioners to experiment thoughtfully—try chest lifts and rotations on a slight incline, feel the difference in your own body, and use angle as another intelligent tool for refining and individualising Pilates practice.

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PSP E03 Pilates Science Podcast: Decoding Your Heart's Rhythm with Pilates

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +1100

In this episode of the Pilates Science Podcast, hosts Bruce Hildebrand and PAA President Robyn Rix explore the fascinating world of heart rate variability (HRV) and what it can tell us about our health, stress levels and resilience. They unpack what HRV actually measures—the tiny variations in time between each heartbeat—and explain how these fluctuations reflect the dynamic balance between the sympathetic “gas pedal” and the parasympathetic “brake” of the autonomic nervous system. A healthy heart isn’t a rigid metronome; it’s responsive and adaptable, and higher HRV is generally associated with better recovery, flexibility and overall system health, while lower HRV can indicate stress, overload or increased health risk.

Bruce and Robyn then walk listeners through the main ways HRV is measured in research: time-domain measures such as SDNN and RMSSD, and frequency-domain measures like HF, LF and the LF/HF ratio. They translate these technical terms into plain language, showing how each metric helps paint a picture of how well the nervous system is regulating the heart. From there, they connect the dots to Pilates, explaining why a single Pilates session might temporarily reduce HRV—because the body is being challenged, just like driving uphill—but how regular Pilates training over weeks tends to improve HRV markers and support a healthier autonomic balance.

The conversation highlights research demonstrating that Pilates, especially when combined with slow, controlled breathing, can significantly enhance HRV, making the heart and nervous system more adaptable over time in both healthy individuals and specific groups such as women and people with type 2 diabetes. Bruce and Robyn also discuss how training frequency and intelligently scaled intensity—such as practising three times per week with thoughtful progression—may further optimise these benefits. The episode closes with a clear, empowering message: by integrating consistent Pilates and mindful breathing, people can take an active role in supporting not just musculoskeletal function, but also the subtle, powerful rhythms of their cardiovascular and nervous systems.

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PSP E02 Pilates Science Podcast: The Broad Question of Pilates Benefits

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +1100

This episode of the Pilates Science Podcast tackles a big, practical question: what does the research actually say about the broad benefits of Pilates? Host Bruce Hildebrand and PAA President / PilatesScience.org curator Robyn Rix walk listeners through key systematic reviews and meta-analyses, translating academic findings into everyday language. They start with mental health, highlighting evidence that Pilates can significantly reduce anxiety, depression and fatigue while improving overall energy and mood—benefits likely linked to Pilates’ blend of mindful movement, breath and focused attention.

The discussion then turns to physical function, falls prevention and rehabilitation. Bruce and Robyn summarise research showing that Pilates improves balance, strength, flexibility and functional capacity in older adults, with several studies reporting reduced falls risk when Pilates is practised consistently. They explore strong evidence for Pilates as a rehabilitation tool in chronic low back and neck pain, ankylosing spondylitis, knee osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions, as well as encouraging findings for people living with multiple sclerosis—particularly in balance, gait and physical function, with emerging evidence around cognitive benefits. Women’s health research is also touched on, with early but promising data for Pilates in breast cancer recovery, obesity and low back pain.

Finally, the episode zooms out to the “big picture”: Pilates is not just for those in pain or with a diagnosis—it also offers measurable gains in flexibility, dynamic balance, muscular endurance, sleep quality, mood and overall quality of life in otherwise healthy populations. Bruce and Robyn repeatedly emphasise two messages: for the public, seek out qualified instructors who can tailor Pilates to your needs; for teachers, let this growing evidence base inform and strengthen your practice, and use it to communicate Pilates’ value with more clarity and confidence. The result is a concise tour of the science that backs up what many have long felt anecdotally—that Pilates is a versatile, evidence-supported movement method with benefits across mental health, performance, rehabilitation and healthy ageing.

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PSP E01 Pilates Science Podcast: Introduction

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +1100

The introduction episode of the Pilates Science Podcast sets the stage for a new, much-needed bridge between Pilates research and real-world practice. Hosted by Bruce Hildebrand on behalf of the Pilates Association Australia, with PAA President and PilatesScience.org curator Robyn Rix as co-host, the episode explains why this podcast exists: to make the growing body of Pilates research accessible, understandable and directly useful for teachers, students and enthusiasts. Rather than leaving valuable findings locked behind academic language and paywalls, the podcast will translate key studies into plain English and connect them to what actually happens in the studio and in people’s bodies.

Bruce and Robyn outline how each episode will either focus on a specific research paper—what it investigated, what it found, and how to apply those findings—or explore the broader evidence base around particular conditions such as chronic pain, neurological issues, mental health and post-operative recovery. They highlight the role of the PilatesScience.org library, developed in collaboration with the PAA, and note that many of the included studies contributed to the successful re-inclusion of Pilates in Australia’s Private Health Insurance rebates following the Natural Therapies Review 2024. This isn’t theory for theory’s sake; it’s research that has already influenced policy and can now inform day-to-day teaching with greater confidence.

Looking ahead, the hosts preview contributions from researchers, instructors and clinical professionals who will discuss how evidence intersects with lived experience, and tackle bigger questions such as Pilates’ role in public health, how to elevate professional standing, and what it means to teach in an evidence-informed way. At the same time, they emphasise that science doesn’t replace the art of teaching—it sharpens it, helping refine methods and open doors to broader collaboration across health and wellness. The episode closes with an invitation to instructors, students and clients alike: subscribe, share the conversation, and use this podcast as a tool to keep moving, keep learning and keep asking great questions about why Pilates works as well as it does.

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WPP Ep05 Why Pilates?: Jen Guest Expert Interview

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +1100

Jen Guest (Physiotherapist, senior Polestar educator and long-time PAA leader) joins Daniela Di Fabio to unpack the pelvic floor in practical, teacher-friendly terms. The conversation opens with clear anatomy — the pelvic floor as a diamond-shaped stack of muscles and connective tissue — and a concise breakdown of its five key functions: support of the pelvic organs, sphincteric control, sexual function, lymphatic/venous return and its role as the base of the core “cylinder” (with the diaphragm, transverse abdominis and lumbar stabilisers forming the rest). Jen emphasises how the pelvic floor’s connective tissue interconnects with the hips, lumbar fascia, inner thigh and even the shoulder via fascial lines, reinforcing why Pilates is a true whole-body system.

The episode’s most important clinical distinction is between hypotonic (weak) and hypertonic (over-tight/guarding) pelvic floors. Jen explains common causes for each — pregnancy, repetitive loading or cough for weakness; pain, nerve irritation, surgery or chronic guarding for tightness — and why symptoms like urinary leakage can appear in both cases. She walks through the primitive “pain-protection” response that drives chronic hypertonicity and stresses the risk of mis-cuing (for example, always asking clients to “lift” the pelvic floor can worsen a hypertonic state). Because presentation can be similar, Jen is clear that teachers should screen carefully and refer to pelvic-floor physiotherapists when a specialist diagnosis is needed.

Practical, studio-ready guidance closes the episode: for hypotonic clients use traditional Pilates breath, coordinated transverse abdominis engagement, glute activation and targeted loading (Pilates V, turnout cues) to encourage lift and support; for hypertonic clients prioritise relaxation, widening the pelvic outlet (foot position, external rotation), exhale-led movement and gentle stretching to invite release rather than further contraction. Throughout Jen urges teachers to know their scope of practice, use thoughtful screening questions, collaborate with allied health, and view referral as a mark of professionalism — not failure. The episode is both a clinical primer and a call to thoughtful, evidence-informed teaching practice.

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WPP Ep04 Why Pilates?: Pilates Success Stories: Donna Bridge

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +1100

In this episode Lisa Jackson sits down with Donna Bridge — a high-level rock climber, lifelong adventurer and soon-to-be 60-year-old who discovered Pilates just 18 months ago. Their conversation draws a vivid line between the demands of climbing and the principles of Pilates, showing how breath control, razor-sharp focus and embodied self-mastery translate between vertical rock faces and the studio mat. Donna’s story reframes Pilates not as a gentle add-on but as a performance-enhancing, mind-body practice that complements extreme outdoor pursuits.

Donna came to Pilates originally to address hip pain and lower-back stiffness and quickly found that the practice rebuilt a missing core connection and freed up spinal mobility—changes that improved her climbing technique and everyday movement efficiency. Beyond the physical gains, Donna describes how Pilates has become a practical tool for managing the mental and physical load of caregiving and life stress: simple breath work, rolling sequences and tailored sessions gave her measurable relief and resilience. Her experience also underscores the value of personalised instruction—teachers who listen, assess, and adapt produce the real, lasting outcomes listeners want.

The episode concludes with a clear invitation: Pilates is a lifelong ally for active people who want to keep moving well into later decades. Donna urges listeners to try different teachers and formats until they find the right match, to commit to consistency, and to prioritise depth of training over quick fixes. Her message is hopeful and practical—invest in quality instruction, trust the process, and you can preserve the joy of movement for years to come.

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WPP Ep03 Why Pilates?: Let It Breathe - Diaphragm, Pelvis & the Pilates Ribcage

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +1100

This episode delves into the often-overlooked power of breath in Pilates, focusing on diaphragmatic breathing and how it reconnects us to centre, calms the nervous system, and supports spinal function. Host Bruce Hildebrand unpacks why many people default to shallow, high chest breathing—especially under stress—and outlines the cascade of compensations that follow: tight necks and shoulders, braced abdominals, a rigid pelvis, and a pelvic floor that can’t rhythmically expand and contract. The episode reframes breath not as an accessory but as the primary driver of fluid, resilient movement.

Bruce then explains the intimate partnership between the diaphragm and the pelvic floor, presenting the “core” as an integrated system of internal pressure, breath, and subtle movement rather than a set of isolated muscles. He introduces lateral ribcage breathing as a refined Pilates cue—an extension of diaphragmatic breathing that keeps the abdominals gently engaged while allowing the ribs to expand “like an umbrella.” Practical examples show how reconnecting breath transforms familiar exercises: without it, The Hundred is mere arm-pumping; with it, exercises become energising, restorative and precise.

The episode closes with actionable guidance for teachers and practitioners: start with the diaphragm, invite downward breath, then guide expansion into the sides of the ribcage, cue softness in the upper body, and allow the pelvis and pelvic floor to respond naturally. Emphasis is placed on invitation over command—encourage awareness, use hands-on cues where helpful, and prioritise presence over perfection. Listeners are left with a clear message: breath is where Pilates becomes meaningful, and integrating it thoughtfully makes the method truly transformative.

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WPP Ep02 Why Pilates?: Robyn Rix Expert Interview

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +1100

Robyn Rix, President of the Pilates Association Australia, joins Daniela DeFabio to trace Pilates back to Joseph Pilates and his early work in “Contrology,” then translates that history into clear, usable principles for listeners. Robyn explains the six commonly taught Pilates principles — Concentration, Control, Centering (the “powerhouse”), Precision, Breath and Flow — and shows how they interrelate: control and precision enable flow, while breath underpins stability and movement quality. Her framing helps demystify the method, positioning Pilates as a holistic system that trains muscular control, spinal mobility and mindful movement rather than a single “core” exercise or trendy workout.

The conversation then moves through practical studio realities: the difference between Mat, Reformer and full studio apparatus, the distinctions between Classical and Contemporary approaches, and why mat work is often best earned later in a progression. Robyn emphasises the value of hands-on teaching, the 3D view instructors use when coaching clients, and the subtleties of tactile cueing and breath coaching that simply don’t translate well to low-quality online or large-group formats. She also outlines what a proper Pilates qualification entails (extensive contact hours, observed teaching and progression/regression skills) and why collaboration with allied health professionals strengthens client outcomes.

Finally, Robyn offers a listener’s checklist for choosing the right Pilates experience: start with an initial health assessment, prioritise studios where instructors circulate and individualise cueing, expect breath to be cued and safety to be explained, and favour small or private formats for those with pathology. She warns of red flags — loud, dominant music, no initial assessment, scripted front-of-room demonstration without individual correction — and closes with an encouraging message: commit to consistent, well-guided practice, seek qualified teachers, and view Pilates as a progressive pathway toward better movement and long-term resilience.

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WPP Ep01 Why Pilates? Intro Episode

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +1100

Welcome to the first episode of the Why Pilates Podcast — a clear, practical introduction to the Pilates method with Lisa Jackson (PAA Education Officer). Learn what Pilates really is (and isn’t), discover the six core principles that make it powerful, and get simple, real-world tips to start moving smarter — not harder.

In this introductory episode Lisa Jackson explains the true spirit of Pilates — a century-old movement system created by Joseph Pilates that combines breath, alignment and mindful control to restore resilient, functional movement. Lisa busts common myths (social-media Pilates vs the method), walks listeners through the six core principles — concentration, control, centering, precision, breath and flow — and gives practical guidance for getting the best results: work with a qualified teacher, start small, be consistent, and listen to your body. This episode closes with what to expect from the series and a preview that Robyn Rix, PAA President, will join in the next episode.

Key takeaways

Pilates is a whole-body movement method rooted in breath, alignment and control — not just flashy Reformer moves or fitness trends.

The six core Pilates principles: Concentration, Control, Centering, Precision, Breath, Flow — master these and the exercises deliver real, lasting results.

Quality over quantity: precision and intent trump speed and repetition — “start small and start smart.”

Recovery and variety matter — training every day at high intensity is not the answer; listen to your body.

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S6 Ep07: The Corruption of Contrology

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +1000

In this episode we dive head first into a thought-provoking article (compiled with the help of a range of AI tools) titled The Corruption of Contrology: How Egocentric Capitalism is Ripping the Heart Out of the Pilates Industry.

As the PAA, we know that this article may strike a chord with our listeners, as the article paints a stark picture of how commercial pressures are impacting the integrity of Joseph Pilates' original method, which he called "Contrology".

The article this podcast episode is based on argues that the focus of Pilates has shifted from the profound principles of movement efficiency, longevity, and holistic well-being to a more profit-driven approach.

One of the many points the article raises is "The Mass Production of 'Pilates' – Quantity Over Quality" and discusses how major fitness chains and boutique studios are churning out instructors through weekend certifications, leading to a market flooded with underqualified teachers who lack a true understanding of the system of the Pilates method.

Should you be concerned? Rather we encourage you to be discerning!

The article highlights that in the pursuit of market dominance, Pilates has been reduced to a " fast-food version of itself—cheap, mass-produced, and devoid of substance". This obsession with volume means that precision and individualised movement coaching are often sacrificed for the sake of packing more bodies into a room. The article also notes the burnout experienced by instructors trying to manage these overcrowded classes.

Enjoy this episode - and we encourage you to voice your opinion on the PAA members forum from what you take from this episode.

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S9 Ep17 PAA Conference 2025, Kath Banks

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +1000

Hello and welcome to this Presenter Introduction series of the Pilates Association Australia Podcast. I’m your host Bruce Hildebrand and I’m privileged to bring you this series in the lead-up to the biggest event on the Australian Pilates calendar — the 2025 PAA International Conference, taking place in Sydney this September.

From September 12th to the 14th the Pilates world will gather under one roof for three incredible days of connection, education, inspiration—and movement. And as always, it’s not just about the classes or the workshops—it’s about the people.

In this podcast series, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible presenters who will be leading sessions at the at the conference from across Australia around the world. These are the voices and minds shaping the future of Pilates, and we want you to get to know them before you step into the room with them in September.

Across this series, you’ll hear from master teachers, innovators, educators, researchers, and movement pioneers. We’ll be sitting down with each of them to explore the themes they’ll be presenting, what’s lighting them up about the industry right now, and why they believe this year’s conference is going to be a turning point for the Pilates community in Australia.

Whether you’re a studio owner, a new graduate, a teacher trainer, a passionate practitioner, this series is your chance to meet the people behind the program—to understand the “why” behind their work, and to feel more connected to the experience that’s waiting for you this September.

So consider this your official invitation to step inside the stories and ideas that will be unfolding across the conference weekend. It’s more than just a teaser—it’s a warm-up for your mind, your practice, and your professional growth.

If you haven’t already registered for the conference, you’ll find all the details at pilates.org.au. And be sure to follow along as we release each new interview—we’ve got some incredible conversations! This is a moment come together to reconnect, to be inspired and to remember what makes Pilates such a powerful and enduring force Let’s get started with this episode's conversation.

This episode introduces Kath Banks who will be presenting the workshop: "Centered to the Core: Enhancing Pelvic and Spinal Control".

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S9 Ep16 PAA Conference 2025, Stephanie Sibel

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +1000

This episode introduces Stephanie Sibel who will be presenting the workshop: "Thoracic Mobility Turbo-Charged".

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S9 Ep15 PAA Conference 2025, Renae Stevens

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +1000

This episode introduces Renae Stevens who will be presenting the workshop: "Taking flight on the Cadillac with Aerial Therapeutics".

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S9 Ep14 PAA Conference 2025, Joanna Littlewood-Johnson

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +1000

This episode introduces Joanna Littlewood-Johnson who will be presenting the workshop: "Shoulder Strength & Stability: Mastering Overhead & Hanging Movements".

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S9 Ep13 PAA Conference 2025, Katie Crane

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +1000

This episode introduces Katie Crane who will be presenting the workshop: "Pilates for Mental Health".

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S9 Ep12 PAA Conference 2025, Carrie Guest

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +1000

This episode introduces Carrie Guest who will be presenting the workshop: "An Oov and a Wunda Chair Walked Into a Bar...".

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S9 Ep11 PAA Conference 2025, Catherine Giannitto

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +1000

This episode introduces Catherine Giannitto who will be presenting the workshop: "Mobilise Your Pilates Sessions With the Spinefitter by SISSEL".

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S9 Ep10 PAA Conference 2025, Karen Frischmann

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +1000

This episode introduces Karen Frischmann who will be presenting the workshops: “It's All About the Hundred”, “On the Road to Fancy: Progressions into Snake & Twist”, “Building Inversions”, "Teasers Around the Room”, "Knee Stretch Series & Progressions” and “Nuts & Bolts”

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S9 Ep09 PAA Conference 2025, Kim Paxton

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +1000

This episode introduces Kim Paxton who will be presenting the workshop: “Attract and Retain Your Ideal Client“

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S9 Ep08 PAA Conference 2025, Helen Stamatakos

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +1000

This episode introduces Helen Stamatakos who will be presenting the workshop: “Pilates for Athletes - the Winning Formula“

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S9 Ep07 PAA Conference 2025, Olga Tamara

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +1000

This episode introduces Olga Tamara who will be presenting the workshop: “Let Your Body Sing with the Springs!“

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S9 Ep06 PAA Conference 2025, Paola Raffinetti

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000

This episode introduces Paola Raffinetti who will be presenting the workshop: “Elasticising the Body!“

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S9 Ep05 PAA Conference 2025, Katie Agnew

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1000

This episode introduces Katie Agnew who will be presenting the workshop: “Mobility & Stability Workshop – Mastering Control“

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S9 Ep04 PAA Conference 2025, Rob Carruthers

Thu, 22 May 2025 13:00:00 +1000

This episode introduces Rob Carruthers who will be presenting the workshop: “ Bottom Up or Top Down?“

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S9 Ep03 PAA Conference 2025, Kimberley Garlick

Thu, 22 May 2025 13:00:00 +1000

This episode introduces Kimberley Garlick who will be presenting the workshop: “Pilates Balance Lab“.

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S9 Ep02 PAA Conference 2025, Sharon Michau

Thu, 22 May 2025 13:00:00 +1000

This episode introduces Sharon Michau who will be presenting the workshop: “The Three Keys “.

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S9 Ep01 PAA Conference 2025, Lisa Simpkinson

Thu, 22 May 2025 13:00:00 +1000

This episode introduces Lisa Simpkinson who will be presenting the workshop: “ A Cocktail of Personalities - The Personality Playbook for Instructors “.

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S6 Ep06 PAA 2025 Natural Therapies Review Announcement

Thu, 08 May 2025 10:00:00 +1000

In this episode of the podcast we're speaking with PAA President Robyn Rix to dive into the report from the Natural Therapies Review, specifically as it relates to Pilates. This review came with a recommendation that Pilates, along with six other natural therapies, should again be eligible for health fund rebates, as was the case prior to April 2019.

This review has been keenly anticipated by PAA members, and we know there's a lot of interest in understanding its outcomes. It's crucial for the PAA as an Association and for individual practitioners to grasp what the latest evidence suggests about the effectiveness of Pilates.

One of the goals of this podcast is to expand the conversation around the contribution the PAA aims to make to the Pilates industry, so this episode exemplifies the committee's commitment in working towards seeing the Pilates industry improve as a professional, cohesive, and supportive community that brings the joys and benefits of Pilates to as many people as possible.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

If there's a topic or a conversation you would love to share on the podcast, we'd love to hear from you. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Pilates Association Australia podcast. Please leave your comments in the PAA Member Forum Facebook page and remember, for anyone who's yet to become a member, we'd love to have you put your voice forward for the benefit of progressing Pilates here in Australia.

There is a membership category for every Pilates enthusiast, where the PAA provides a wide range of information, resources, and support for everything you want to know more of with Pilates. Help us expand the message of the PAA by sharing with your network of friends and colleagues today so that the Pilates community can continue to be a vibrant and inspiring network for everyone's benefit. You can become a member today by visiting the links in the show notes.

For existing members, Join us on the PAA member forum Facebook page, where you'll find an ongoing supply of resources and conversations to continue supporting you and your participation and involvement with the many levels of Pilates here in Australia. The Pilates Association Australia only exists because of the contributions of the Pilates community.

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S8 Ep01 PAA in the Media: Tom Elliot interviews Robyn Rix on 3AW - March 2025

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +1100

In March 2025 Robyn Rix, PAA President was interviewed by Tom Elliot on 3AW. He wished to see if she could convince him to try a Pilates class. He asked questions about the cardiovascular benefits (of course), how Pilates works and whether he should give up other exercise and only do Pilates.

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S1 Ep05 Susie Bond, Vice President, Pilates Association Australia

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +1000

In this episode of the podcast we're speaking with newly elected Vice President of the PAA, Susie Bond. One of the goals of this podcast is to expand the conversation around the contribution the PAA aims to make to the Pilates industry, so I'm looking forward to discussing with Susie her aspirations in her role as the Vice President in working towards seeing the Pilates industry improve as a professional, cohesive, and supportive community that brings the joys and benefits of Pilates to as many people as possible.

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S4 Ep04 PAA Affiliated Training Provider: Body Organics Education

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +1100

This season of the PAA podcast is focused on promoting the PAA Training Providers. By setting education benchmarks for Pilates training in Australia, the PAA enables prospective students to make the most informed decisions on their most suited training pathways. Each episode in the season gives the spotlight to the current Pilates Training Providers associated with the PAA.

We'll be discussing important issues around training standards because at this point, Pilates in Australia is an unregulated industry- so education is key. This episode, along with other seasons of the podcast can be found on the PAA website at www.pilates.org.au.

On this episode, we have Body Organics Education Director Carla Mullins

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S7 Ep22 PAA Conference 2023, Stephanie Sibel Introduction

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Stephanie Sibel.

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S7 Ep21 PAA Conference 2023, Susan Cottrell Introduction

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Susan Cottrell.

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S7 Ep20 PAA Conference 2023, Carla Mullins Introduction

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Carla Mullins.

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S7 Ep19 PAA Conference 2023, Richard Toutounji Introduction

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Richard Toutounji.

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S7 Ep12 PAA Conference 2023, Kobi Jack Introduction

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Kobi Jack.

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S7 Ep18 PAA Conference 2023, Luisa Saiter Lins and Camila Galvão Introduction

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Luisa Saiter Lins and Camila Galvão.

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S7 Ep17 PAA Conference 2023, Jakki Tobin Introduction

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Jakki Tobin.

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S7 Ep16 PAA Conference 2023, Melissa Mazzarino Introduction

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Melissa Mazzarino.

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S7 Ep15 PAA Conference 2023, Alice Evans Introduction

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Alice Evans.

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S7 Ep14 PAA Conference 2023, Cynthia Lochard Introduction

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Cynthia Lochard.

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S7 Ep13 PAA Conference 2023, Alexandra Bohlinger Introduction

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Alexandra Bohlinger.

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S7 Ep11 PAA Conference 2023, Lexi Garland Introduction

Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Lexi Garland.

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S7 Ep10 PAA Conference 2023, Julia Frankish Introduction

Sat, 27 May 2023 11:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Julia Frankish.

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S7 Ep09 PAA Conference 2023, Benjamin Rashleigh Introduction

Thu, 25 May 2023 21:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Benjamin Rashleigh.

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S7 Ep08 PAA Conference 2023, Ash Berry and Kimi Broadbent Introduction

Thu, 25 May 2023 17:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Ash Berry and Kimi Broadbent.

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S7 Ep07 PAA Conference 2023, Renae Blackmore Introduction

Tue, 23 May 2023 13:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Renae Blackmore.

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S7 Ep06 PAA Conference 2023, Katie Crane Introduction

Thu, 18 May 2023 20:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Katie Crane.

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S7 Ep05 PAA Conference 2023, Robert Carruthers Introduction

Thu, 18 May 2023 19:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Robert Carruthers.

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S7 Ep04 PAA Conference 2023, Louise Taube Introduction

Thu, 18 May 2023 18:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Louise Taube.

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S7 Ep03 PAA Conference 2023, Jenni Guest Introduction

Thu, 18 May 2023 17:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Jenni Guest.

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S7 Ep02 PAA Conference 2023, Catherine Wilks Introduction

Thu, 18 May 2023 16:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Catherine Wilks.

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S7 Ep01 PAA Conference 2023, Dr. Marie-Louise Bird Introduction

Thu, 18 May 2023 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Dr. Marie-Louise Bird.

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S6 Ep05 PAA 2022 Pilates Industry Content: Vicki Attard

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +1000

Many Pilates instructors come from movement based backgrounds, such as sport, fitness, yoga, and dance. In this episode we welcome Vicki Attard - the creator of the My Pointe training method designed to help ballet dancers improve their pointe work technique. Vicki is internationally recognized for her many achievements and contributions to the field of dance. A professional ballet dancer, most notably revered for her career as a former Principal Artist of the Australian Ballet Vicki Attard has worked with the world's leading choreographers, dancers and dance companies and received numerous scholarships and awards. She was interim director of the Houston Ballet Academy and has assisted in the staging of many ballets and dance productions.

Vicki is currently based in Sydney, where she teaches ballet to pre-professional and professional students. She regularly collaborates with dance schools and organizations as an adjudicator and guest teacher. In addition to her successful dance career and the creation of My Pointe, Vicki also co-produced My Beginner Point with Physiotherapist Lisa Howe. The focus of each of these programs is a safe dance practice approach to the instruction of pointe work that assists teachers in preparing both students who are yet to be en-pointe and those who already are to keep their feet well conditioned. This podcast episode host Daniela Di Fabio will explore the relationship between the feet and the lower limbs and the effects these have on the alignment of the body. Albeit from a ballet perspective, there are many correlations between foot conditioning for dances and foot conditioning in the Pilates Method and are transferable to the instruction of Pilates to serve as food for thought for those of us interested in foot alignment, strength and control.

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S6 Ep04 PAA 2022 Pilates Industry Content: Kathi Ross-Nash

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 13:00:00 +1000

To most in the Pilates industry, Kathi Ross-Nash is an indisputable expert of Romana's lineage. Although it is true that Romana Kryzanowska was Kathi's first Pilates teacher over 40 years ago and that she studied and worked with Romana for two decades, Kathi's influence in the Pilates world is much greater. Her dedication to the work is admirable. She is, just to name a few, the creator of the Red Thread Method and the Pilates app KRN Pilates in collaboration with Balanced Body, the author of the Red Thread book series and The Little White Mat book. A mentor to many, she embraced learning from several first generation teacher and more recently completed Lolita San Miguel PMMP program. The list of her accomplishments is extensive and not just in Pilates and her passion for the Pilates Method and a deep desire to keep the legacy alive is palpable.

Speaking with Kathi Ross Nash from the U.S. this interview was conducted by PAA committee member Eve Fairbairn.

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S6 Ep03 PAA 2022 Mens Health Week: Benjamin Rashleigh

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +1000

This episode is dedicated to Men's Health Week and our guest is Pilates teacher Benjamin Rashleigh. Ben discusses the various benefits of Men's Health for Pilates participants.

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S6 Ep02 PAA 2022 Pilates Industry Content: Nick Formichella

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +1000

Many Pilates business owners confess that the financial aspect of running their business is often the most challenging. Their forte lies in engaging in and teaching a movement based practice that focuses on human movement, bodily kinesthetic intelligence, and interpersonal skills. It is a far cry from number crunching and although some may be fortunate enough to be skilled in this field, others find the financial side of business operations daunting to say the least. For instructors who do not have backgrounds in business, finance or accounting, the thought of developing a business mindset and the skills needed to create and maintain a viable business can be overwhelming, especially if they have not been business owners previously. In this podcast episode we address this issue by exploring the things that should be considered when opening a Pilates studio, namely the financial considerations.

Our guest on this episode is Nick Formichella, a chartered accountant based in Adelaide, who has been running his own practice BCFR Chartered Accountants for 30 years. Nick's clients have ranged from those who simply require individual tax returns to publicly listed companies. He has also worked with small to medium sized businesses.

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S6 Ep01 PAA 2022 Pilates Industry Content: Benjamin Degenhardt

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 20:00:00 +1000

On today's call, we have Benjamin Degenhardt. Benjamin is the founder of 360 Pilates, has been involved in Pilates and movement education for 20 years and if you've been anywhere on social media, you will have seen Benjamin's creation - the annual viral posts hashtag March MATness.

In this episode we talk about the 2022 March MATness, and another creation - the Decoding Pilates workshop - since we last spoke with Benjamin on the PAA platform.

This interview was delivered by a fellow PAA committee member Eve Fairbairn.

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S1 Ep04 Robyn Rix, President, Pilates Alliance of Australiasia

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +1100

In the early stages of the podcast for the Pilates Alliance of Australasia, we wanted to lay down some foundation information. So to do that, we've a special guest today- Robyn Rix, the recently elected President of the Pilates Alliance of Australiasia. There's a lot happening in the Pilates industry and as the President of the PAA we thought there's no better person to talk through some of these key issues that the PAA is addressing at the moment.

Robyn has been involved on the committee of the PAA for the past three years in her role as Treasurer on the back of their career previous to Pilates in the financial services industry, as an Actuary and involved in a range of areas of business management. Robyn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture alongside her Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction from here in Australia and is a second generation Pilates Instructor and Trainer from the Pilates Master Mentor program with Lolita San Miguel out of Florida.

Robyn owns and teachers from her studio Pilates Works on the lower north shore of Sydney. One of the goals of this podcast is to expand the conversation around the contribution the PAA aims to make to the Pilates industry. So I'm very much looking forward to discussing with Robyn her aspirations in her role as President in working towards seeing the Pilates industry improve as a professional, cohesive and supportive community, that brings the joys and benefits of Pilates to as many people as possible.

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S4 Ep03 PAA Professional Training Provider Polestar Pilates Australia

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +1100

This season of the PAA podcast is focused on promoting the PAA Professional Training Providers. By setting education benchmarks for Pilates training in Australia, the PAA enables prospective students to make the most informed decisions on their most suited training pathways. Each episode in the season gives the spotlight to the current four Professional Pilates Training Providers associated with the PAA.

We'll be discussing important issues around training standards because at this point, Pilates in Australia is an unregulated industry- so education is key. This episode, along with other seasons of the podcast can be found on the PAA website at www.pilates.org.au.

On this episode, we have Licensee of Polestar Pilates Australia Catherine Giannitto

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S3 Ep06 PAA Pilates Business Assets: Attending First Sessions

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +1100

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As long as in the previous four steps we've looked after our assets & our client's journey they will get to that point of attending the initial sessions.
But if we perform the initial sale incorrectly or if the presentation wasn't reflecting what's going to happen in the studio, or if we didn't get them to inquire in the first place, then we will not have those initial sessions.
You don't get a second chance to make your first impression.
Shouldn't be assuming that attending is the same as booking.
Dealing with the no show and late cancel.
Although you've done a lot of work to get the client to this stage, they're still just a prospect.
This is where your cancellation policy really comes into play.
Prospective client might be paying you $5,000 over the next year and $50,000 over the next 10 years
We'll just rebook that for you and we move along.
You might be managing them out of being a client with you because perhaps they're not ready
Cancellation policy is very well communicated
The process from "hello" to "money in your pocket".
The main asset is your instructors and the experience that the client will have in your studio, needs to reflect very accurately “the promise”.
Promising a life-changing experience, so that needs to be reflected
Is your instructor is already smiling as this prospective client first comes through your studio doors?
Exceeding expectations of the client with your cancellation policy
Make a fantastic connection via the instructors “area of genius”
Most customer service “sucks”. Make yours better by providing: Superior, Unexpected Customer Service,
Very personalized service and expectations.
It's very friendly. It's very happy. It's very positive.
Help educate our clientele that it's a group environment often
What type of sessions do you provide for the new clients initially?
Privates to semi's with a plan… and the plan is their program.
Let's talk about mat work!
Encourage new mat clients to go into a beginner mat course.
“That conversation” with clients who have told us that they've got a healthy body, and when they get into that beginner mat work course, they don’t.
But ideally if we can get them to a beginner mat and then it's not only that introduction to Pilates that specifically for them [00:13:00] in either the privates or in the beginning sessions, it means there's only really two choices, so it's , pretty simple. And there's not much of an outlay of either time or money for the clients.
How you deal with beginners will determine their experience, so that
Being a group environment, makes it also a team environment. And if someone's coming in and affecting the culture negatively, then that's something that needs to change in some way.
It becomes a process of educational or management and usually the education wins out because if you have a strong culture.
If you've built a strong cult

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S5 Ep05 PAA Students & Graduates Series: Kaia Angele

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +1100

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S5 Ep04 PAA Students & Graduates Series: Cecily Hemphill

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +1100

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S3 Ep05 PAA Pilates Business Assets: Booking Initial Sessions

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +1100

PAA Series 3 Episode 5
Client Sales Journey
Step 4 Booking Initial Sessions

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[00:16] These steps meld together & rely on each other
[00:51] Tuning into this entire season crucial to see big picture.
[01:29] Nothing happens unless we do book those initial sessions.
[02:06] Invoices are an asset to your accounting process in your business.
[03:00] Session reminder auto emails are another important asset.
[03:48] Use welcome email templates to help clients from the very start to create that excellent Pilates exercise habit.
[05:01] A lot of technology in this episode, particularly automation.
[05:43] Variety of different systems out there.
[06:25] Yeah. Put out emails together. Yeah. Our workflows together to speak the language of those different groups that we have in the studio. And of course they're personalized with the names of the client .
[06:49] One of the fears is that you're not able to reach a person nearly as well with technology as you can with the face-to-face.
[07:09] Important to combine (appropriately) the face to face and the automated technological side. Technology can save you a lot of time on
[08:01] Need to be aware of when it's important to be connecting directly over the telephone or in the studio, and when to use automations
[10:02] We decided to give the clients three early cancels, even if they were late cancels so that we did not have to have distracting conversations.
[10:44] You've got to respect your own time, and respect that it takes some time (for your new client) to get the culture and habits going.
[12:14] Now we don't have to have that conversation …so much.
[12:41] We call it “educating the client” from the word go…
[13:25] Joseph Pilates respected his own time and that's probably the most important message for us that we must respect our own time.
[14:07] You don't want your instructors having those conversations.
[14:35] If they're “no showing” (regularly) then perhaps you're better off with helping other clients in any case.
[15:08] Striking a balance so it works for your business, clients and staff
[15:31] Will show some of those assets around the cancellation policy in the video, so people can see the sort of wording that we have with our policies and the sort of assets that we use to reinforce (the desirable actions).
[15:52] We're not perfect and neither are our clients of course, but everyone's trying to do the right thing …mostly.
[16:22] Booking of the initial sessions leads on to the next step, “attending initial sessions”. Two steps are very much interlinked, with some similar assets
[17:21] Getting this process right is really a worthwhile as it paves the way for a long lasting loyal relationship with your clients.
[18:03] We call them assets because they're things that you will use again and again, to save you time to create an excellent relationship with your clients

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S5 Ep03 PAA Students & Graduates Series: Bec Fletcher

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +1100

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S5 Ep02 PAA Students & Graduates Series: Angelina Cetin

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +1100

Pilates Alliance Podcast Season 5, Episode 02: Angelina Cetin

In this season of the Pilates Alliance Podcast series, Daniela Di Fabio from the Pilates Alliance of Australasia (PAA) is speaking with some of our student members.

Today Daniela is joined by Angelina Cetin from Melbourne. Angelina is currently studying the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction with National Pilates Training and is also a Primary School teacher.

[00:01:37] Angelina explains what drew her to the Pilates Method and that a lot of the motivation in doing the diploma was for personal growth and development to understand it from a deeper level.

[00:02:32] For Angelina some of the highlights of the course have the faculty members with their variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

[00:02:58] Daniela asks about the aspects of the study that Angelina is most drawn to.

[00:03:52] Angelina describes some of her mentors and sources of inspiration - Rael Isacowitz and the Franklin Method.

[00:04:24] Studying and practicing with the other students in the course has also been a help.

[00:04:56] Angelina relates how being a primary school teacher has influenced her Pilates teaching.

[00:05:49] Angelina’s aha moment

[00:06:31] Daniela asks Angelina for her thoughts on online education and classes versus face-to-face interaction.

[00:08:38] Angelina shares her study obstacles.

[00:10:15] Angelina talks about her opportunities to practice teaching.

[00:10:53] Daniela wonders how Angelina uses her student membership.

[00:11:56] Angelina describes two workshops from the PAA 2021 Conference that stood out for her.

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S3 Ep04 PAA Pilates Business Assets: Initial Sale

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +1000

PAA - Client Sales Journey – Ep 4
Step 3 - Initial Sale

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[00:00:33] Free videos, showing more detail of 10 step sales journey are accessible on the “Pilates Business” website www.pilatesbusiness.com.au

[00:00:57] Definitely not a sale until there's a transaction. The importance of this step is the commitment that the client makes to you the business.

[00:01:16] Because we make a huge commitment, with studio space, equipment & the instructors that are so well qualified. The client needs to say, yes, I'm ready to go. And to do that, they need to pay money.

[00:01:37] We ask for payment upfront and in advance of attending the studio.

[00:02:46] A step that many Pilates businesses do get a little bit wrong

[00:03:11] If you're not going to get the commitment that way, then you are risking losing people at that point

[00:04:39] Maybe it doesn't feed the Baby!

[00:04:56] A scripting process allows salespeople to know the order of the conversation, including where to asking for the money and how.

[00:09:05] Increasing expectations from clients to have systems in place.

[00:10:50] A trip to Melbourne or … a trip to Canberra?

[00:11:34] Sensing a bit of potential overwhelm from listeners….

[00:11:51] A step by step process to build these assets gradually over time.

[00:12:20] Start with automations that are going to save you the most time

[00:12:43] Engage with a system that follows a logical step-by-step, rather than having to dive in headfirst, not knowing where to start.

[00:13:12] Objective is to help the industry identify their most important asset needs, where they might want to put some automation in to save so much time. It doesn't happen all at once…definitely not!

[00:15:51] These assets help studio owner’s peace of mind, knowing they are building their business right

[00:16:09] We advocate that instructors spend most of their time instructing. Unfortunately, if you do own the business as an instructor, then you have taken on the responsibility to also build that business.

[00:17:27] You do need to have a client service attitude…

[00:17:49] Don't have any bumpiness with that relationship between the business and the clients or the instructors the clients.

[00:18:22] Great communication & too many emails that annoyed the clients

[00:19:52] Next episode, we'll look at booking the initial sessions and what are the special assets you should consider as a Pilates business owner.

[00:21:02] Our commitment is that great Pilates is taught more and more in Australia and around the world. And that takes good business acumen.

[00:21:59] Listeners can help by subscribing to the Pilates Alliance podcast & letting other Pilates instructors & business owners know the quality of content.

[00:22:31] We're still making mistakes. But now getting more right than we were getting wrong in the early days. We've established the things that work.

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S5 Ep01 PAA Students & Graduates Series: Clair Holmes

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000

Pilates Alliance Podcast Season 5, Episode 05: Clair Holmes

In this season of the Pilates Alliance Podcast series, Daniela Di Fabio from the Pilates Alliance of Australasia (PAA) is speaking with some of our student members.

Today Daniela is joined by Clair Holmes from Adelaide who is currently studying the Diploma of Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Instruction Method. Clair is a certified jazz and tap teacher, a certified barre instructor and previously the operations and training manager for Aleenta Barre.

[00:02:00] Clair gives some background as to why she decided to undertake professional Pilates training.

[00:04:20] Clair elaborates on the highlights of her course so far including her teacher, Jen Guest and the small class size.

[00:05:43] Several mentors and role models have inspired Clair along her journey: Jennifer Jones, Melissa Sue (Anderson) and Grace Hurry among them.

[00:07:10] Daniela and Clair talk about the influence her dance and barre background have on her.

[00:08:30] Clair shares some of her Pilates discovery moments.

[00:10:18] Online learning and online classes are becoming more prevalent. Clair gives her take on them and the challenges of translating tactile cues and the experience of movement to an online platform.

[00:13:39] Becoming a student again comes with challenges. Clair lets us in on some of hers and gives advice to others thinking of doing the same.

[00:15:50] Clair describes the benefits she gets from her student membership with the PAA.

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S1 Ep03 Robyn Rix. Treasurer, Pilates Alliance of Australiasia

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000

Pilates Alliance Podcast Season 1, Episode 03: Robyn Rix

In this first season of the Pilates Alliance Podcast series, Bruce Hildebrand of the Pilates Alliance of Australasia (PAA) talks to some of the committee.

Today it’s the turn of Treasurer and Public Officer of the PAA, Robyn Rix. Robyn is the founder and owner of Pilates Works on the lower North Shore of Sydney, holds a Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction, and is a second-generation Pilates instructor and trainer having graduated from the Pilates Master Mentor Program conducted by Lolita San Miguel in Florida.

Prior to becoming a Pilates instructor. Robyn worked in the financial services industry as an actuary, gaining broad experience in business management. Then, in a complete change of direction, Robyn completed a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture. From there she went on to pursue a career in Pilates.

Robyn sees her role on the PAA Executive Committee as helping to develop a professional, cohesive, and supportive community that can continue to bring the joys and benefits of Pilates to as many people as possible.

[00:01:43] Robyn summarises the background to the Natural Therapies Review that led to the removal of health fund rebates for Pilates in 2019. She is on the current Natural Therapies Review Expert Advisory Panel (NTREAP) which is part of a second review. Robyn discusses some of the challenges in finding double blinded random control trials supporting the benefits of Pilates.

[00:03:33] Robyn mentions they submitted about 420 reviews showing evidence for Pilates across a broad range of conditions.

[00:03:55] Bruce asks for some takeaways from Robyn’s research.

[00:05:57] Robyn details some of the challenges for the Pilates industry.

[00:06:35] Bruce asks for an update of where the NTREAP conversation is up to and where it is going.

[00:09:00] Robyn gives more history behind the Natural Therapies Review, why they are being so meticulous and why it has been a drawn-out process.

[00:10:33] Bruce wonders if it is better for Pilates to be grouped with Natural Therapies or with Fitness and Movement.

[00:13:35] Robyn talks about the different pulls in the Pilates industry – towards bigger classes at one end and more specialisation at the other e.g., working with people who have Arthritis or Parkinson’s.

[00:15:27] Robyn mentions that the Australian Bureau of Statistics does not have an occupation code for Pilates instructors, which is something that the PAA is lobbying for and will help define whether Pilates sits within Health or Sport and Recreation.

[00:17:03] Robyn talks about the reason behind an accreditation framework and she and Bruce discuss how different types of Pilates appeal to different people and different stages of life.

[00:20:47] Robyn highlights the importance of connecting with clients, and the importance of touch.

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S4 Ep02 PAA Professional Training Provider Tensegrity Training

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +1000

Pilates Alliance Podcast Season 4, Episode 02: Tensegrity Training

We continue our series focusing on professional Pilates Training Providers accredited with the Pilates Alliance of Australia (PAA) by speaking with Tracey Nicholson from Tensegrity Training. Tracey comes from a dance and education background and is a regular presenter on movement related topics. She founded Tensegrity Training in 2011 after seeing the need for more government accredited training in the fields of Pilates, Somatics and Movement Therapy.

Tracey’s background in education, interest in rehabilitation and experience running a Pilates studio and employing staff gave her the skillset to create nationally accredited programs that have equipped over a thousand students to date. Key to Tensegrity Training’s success is passion and integrity, being adaptable and being open to learning.

Tracey explains the demanding process required for courses to be accredited under the Registered Training Organisation banner and the benefits, for an aspiring Pilates instructor, of doing an accredited course that is also recognised by the PAA.

Bruce and Tracey talk about the necessity of professional associations and the importance of setting minimum standards for the Pilates industry so that instructors are equipped to deal with a diversity of clients.

Tensegrity Training caters for different student goals and needs by offering a variety of pathways. It offers a full Integrated Diploma; an Advanced Diploma; a Certificate IV in Mat work; and standalone specialised courses. Many of its units of competency are available as short courses.

Tracey shares common questions asked by prospective students, including ones about recognition of prior learning and then goes into more detail about the benefits of studying with Tensegrity Training. She concludes with some advice for prospective students, and some questions they might want to ask when deciding on what course to enrol in.

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S3 Ep03 PAA Pilates Business Assets: Presentation

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 15:00:00 +1000

PAA Podcast Series 3 – Ten Step Client Sales Journey
Episode 3 “Step 2 - Presentation"

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Time Stamped Edited Episode Highlights
[00:00:39] The topic of “Sales Presentation” today.
[00:01:05] A lead magnet helps “inquiries” = a “Movement Scorecard” to get a score out of 100.
[00:01:58] Speaking directly to pain points, to what prospects need from Pilates how we're going to be able to help...
[00:02:44] Providing value upfront giving prospects content that is useful
[00:03:31] In the presentation, go over same material that we have talked about in the “Movement Action Plan”
[00:04:11] Free videos of episode available on www.pilatesbusiness.com.au
[00:04:59] There's a lot of “misinformation” out there sometimes.
[00:05:51] You don't know what you don't know before you start a business
[00:06:16] Email template and workflows assets that fit around the presentation
[00:07:55] Many types of CRM platforms… we use “Active Campaign”
[00:09:05] Standardized packages features and pricing
[00:09:23] Friction points are created… if there's too many choices.
[00:10:07] A sales conversation, over the telephone with a salesperson
[00:10:15] Free Consultation…is not an instructor delivering a Pilates session
[00:11:04] Prospects needs for their body & how we can help them via Pilates
[00:12:13] Use your assets to create the expectation for the sales discussion.
[00:12:24] Confirming (in conversation) that what we've told them, in all of our collateral
[00:12:42] Really important to say the right thing, in the right way…
[00:13:06] Really, they're ready to buy and we're helping them to confirm,
[00:13:24] I thought I'd look like Michelle Bridges!
[00:13:56] In-house training for sales?
[00:15:59] Alternately not Pilates because they've got the wrong expectations…
[00:16:45] The instructors aren't really having these initial verbal conversations.
[00:17:01] Instructors should concentrate on instructing!
[00:17:32] “Inquiry Form” = physical printed asset for studio walk-in prospects
[00:18:32] Most instructors appreciate not having to do that initial sales side
[00:19:15] We decide which sort of class they go into.
[00:21:26] Don't get sold to by people out there telling you… it's easy!
[00:22:51] Should instructors start their own Pilates Business?
[00:23:58] If you're looking at replicating yourself with staff
[00:24:39] IBIS World business report 2019 that re Pilates business profitability
[00:25:36] A book by founder of MINDBODY - Rick Stollmeyer: “Building a wellness business that lasts”
[00:25:59] You don't have to make silly commitments
[00:26:11] There's fantastic o

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S3 Ep02 PAA Pilates Business Assets: Inquiry

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +1000

Pilates Client 10 Step Sales Journey – “Step 1 - Inquiry”

Episode Summary
Do you want lifelong clients who are raving referrers of your Pilates business?

Learn how you can improve your Pilates client sales journey. In this second episode of the series Bruce and David discuss step 1 of the client sales journey “Inquiry”.

Understand the range of assets, you can build, to help support this first step of a smooth sales journey for your prospective Pilates clients. Find out why these assets can make the difference for your business and what the risks are of not paying attention to this important business process.

Bruce and David share decades of their sales and marketing experience, uncovering the answers to issues related to client inquiries that you may not have previously considered properly till now. Discover practical ideas from many years of continuous improvement of Pilates business development processes.

Find out how you can implement the right valuable ideas to improve your current Pilates business model.

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Time Stamped Edited Episode Highlights
[00:01:06] Chatting with David Gunther from Pilates Can
[00:02:29] Works really well to think about the client sales journey steps along the way
[00:03:10] Dive into the 10 - step client's sales journey.
[00:03:29] Start with the inquiry. We want to drive our leads to our website.
[00:03:44] The phone is very important… it’s often what gets the sale over the line
[00:04:31] They may have seen you seven or eight times.
[00:04:49] So eight months was a bit of a, an eye opener for me in that.
[00:05:29] PDFs free downloads about Pilates exercises utilizing the Pilates principles
[00:07:08] It'll only take about 20 years ……..working continuously on improving your game
[00:07:41] We can accelerate the access to this information for the industry.
[00:08:51] There's a lot that you can do yourself. You need to start with where you're at and build up gradually, not try to get too sophisticated too quickly, because you also need to teach some Pilates and bring some money.
[00:09:12] Pilates is not owned by anyone, but as owners of high quality of Pilates business, we need to be very good at our business development, because if we're not, someone else is being good at it, even if they are not providing the quality of service that you can provide.
[00:10:00] Put these assets into place and make their business stand out in the market. Competing with some very organized franchises out there.
[00:10:45] It takes a certain person to be a studio owner. Think long and hard about whether you want to actually take on that sort of responsibility.
[00:11:04] Go into it with your eyes open. Spend some time with an actual studio owner
[00:11:24] The glossy image of the Pilates studio, looks fantastic, but underneath the legs are pumping pretty hard
[00:12:38] Providing PDFs through a workflow of emails or blog posts or email newsletters or social med

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S4 Ep01 PAA Professional Training Provider National Pilates Training

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +1000

This season of the PAA podcast is focused on promoting the PAA Professional Training Providers. By setting education benchmarks for Pilates training in Australia, the PAA enables prospective students to make the most informed decisions on their most suited training pathways. Each episode in the season gives the spotlight to the current four Professional Pilates Training Providers associated with the PAA.

We'll be discussing important issues around training standards because at this point, Pilates in Australia is an unregulated industry- so education is key. This episode, along with other seasons of the podcast can be found on the PAA website at www.pilates.org.au.

On today's episode, we have Director of Training at National Pilates Training Katrina Edwards.

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S3 Ep01 PAA Pilates Business Assets Introduction

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +1000

Season 3 of the PAA Podcast partners with co-founder of Pilates Business David Gunther in Canberra to expand on a presentation delivered at the 2019 PAA Conference in Sydney titled Pilates Business Assets. Join us in this episode as we give an overview of the series that will detail the step-by step process that has been developed by David, Claire and their team over the last 20 years.

David & Claire Gunther started their "fitness" business in 1999 - eventually specialising in Clinical and wellness Pilates to become "Pilates Can", a brand that is highly trusted and respected in their local market in Australia. David & Claire own both their studio businesses as well as the two commercial locations in Canberra. This is an unusual success for a Pilates business, and is due to their steady build of other business assets. The Pilates Can business is currently providing over 100 scheduled sessions per week and have built a Pilates instructor team with over 80,000 hours of professional Pilates delivery experience.

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Show Notes

[01:29] We've built lots of assets around each step to help the client from inquiry through the 10 steps to being raving, referring clients - they're so keen that they're bringing their friends and family and they really respect what we've been able to help them with.
[03:42] The thing about a great sales journey is that it doesn't feel like you're being sold to - it feels like it's something that you really want and you really need, and the business finding solutions to the problem - it's not about making cold calls and saying "Would you like to do Pilates?" It's about helping someone through that step-by-step journey in providing that solution.
[05:23] As the sales person, not being able to deal with the word sales, that is something you need to work out ways to get over because it's going to stop you.
[06:26] Let's dive into the key headings that you've pieced together in this process David- Ten Steps to the Sales Journey. Inquiry is where it all starts
[07:00] Presentation- this is the real sales price presentation- and one of the really important assets that we've come up with
[07:23] The initial sale and the initial sessions - you need to have automated workflows, a website that's easy to navigate, to be able to facilitate bookings and cancellations, pricing that's clear and concise
[09:24] The next step of attending the initial sessions - obviously really important- we'll get into detail about each one of these in subsequent episodes
[11:08] Orientation is about the booking process. We need to make things as easy and as clear as possible

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S2 Ep16 PAA Conference 2021, Tracey Nicholson Introduction

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Tracey Nicholson.

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S2 Ep15 PAA Conference 2021, Sayshie Poynton Introduction

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Sayshie Poynton.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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S2 Ep14 PAA Conference 2021, Fran Hoyte Introduction

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Fran Hoyte.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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S2 Ep13 PAA Conference 2021, Alex O'Neill-King Introduction

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Alex O'Neill-King.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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S2 Ep12 PAA Conference 2021, Lisa Anthony Introduction

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Lisa Anthony.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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S2 Ep11 PAA Conference 2021, Renae Blackmore Introduction

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Renae Blackmore.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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S2 Ep10 PAA Conference 2021, Victoria Becka Introduction

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Victoria Becka.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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S2 Ep09 PAA Conference 2021, Kath Banks Introduction

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Kath Banks.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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S2 Ep08 PAA Conference 2021, Wade Edwell Introduction

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Wade Edwell.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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S2 Ep07 PAA Conference 2021, Dr. Penelope Latey Introduction

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Dr. Penny Latey.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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S2 Ep06 PAA Conference 2021, Carla Mullins Introduction

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call, we have Carla Mullins.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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S2 Ep05 PAA Conference 2021, Lisa Jackson & Dr. Alison Grimaldi Introduction

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Lisa Jackson and Dr. Alison Grimaldi.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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S2 Ep04 PAA Conference 2021, Elaine Ewing Introduction

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA Conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have the privilege of introducing Elaine Ewing.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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S2 Ep03 PAA Conference 2021 Elaine Ewing & Sean Gallagher Introduction

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call it's a privilege to have Elaine Ewing and Sean Gallagher.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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S2 Ep02 PAA Conference 2021, Benjamin Degenhardt Introduction

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call, we have Benjamin Degenhardt.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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S2 Ep01 PAA Conference 2021, Cara Reeser and Jeremy Levedure Introduction

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we're privileged to speak with two of our international presenters, Cara Reeser and Jeremy Levedure.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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S1 Ep02 Sharan Simmons. Outgoing President (2021), Pilates Alliance of Australiasia

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the early stages of the podcast for the Pilates Alliance of Australasia, we wanted to lay down some foundation information. So to do that, we've a special guest today- Sharan Simmons, the President of the Pilates Alliance of Australiasia. There's a lot happening in the Pilates industry and as the President of the PAA we thought there's no better person to talk through some of these key issues that the PAA is addressing at the moment.

Sharan, in her role as President comes with the diverse background in both education and professional experience as a Pilates teacher for 18 years, a studio owner, studio manager, student, and graduate mentor, a committee member for the PAA for over nine years, including on the executive, education, and conference organizing subcommittees.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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S1 Ep01 Pilates Alliance of Australiasia Podcast Welcome Episode

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +1000

In the early stages of the podcast for the Pilates Alliance of Australasia, we wanted to lay down some foundational information. So to do that, we have three guests in this episode who are from the executive of the PAA committee in Sharan Simmons, Robyn Rix, and Chris Lavelle. We will be discussing the core values of the PAA and what it stands for in the Australasian Pilates landscape.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

PAA Course Competency Criteria standards

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