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2022 Power Within Virtual Pilates Conference Recap
The 2022 Power Pilates Power Within Virtual Pilates Conference was held on May 19-22, 2022 on Pilates Live. The event featured workshops presented by anatomical and movement specialists. The workshops were designed to enhance the teaching expertise of instructors of all levels; and to help clients and Pilates lovers deepen their understanding of the moving body and Classical Pilates. The conference featured all new workshops from Amie Cunha, Anne Marie Schultz, Anmarie Touloumis, Alexis Dugda By Insights Team

2020 Power Pilates Virtual Conference
The 2020 Power Pilates Spring Classical Pilates Conference and Enhancement brought together many of the finest Classical educators in the industry. This event proved that the unprecedented challenges we have been facing are no barrier to the Power Pilates community. Pilates lovers from all over the world attended this unique event. The 5-day event addressed the changes in the way Pilates is now being taught because of the coronavirus and featured scores of workshops designed to enhance the t By Insights Team

Guidance for Operating a Pilates/Yoga Studio Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
5/20/2020 In light of the circumstances that have developed, we are sharing the guidelines for Pilates and yoga studios as life returns to some level of normalcy. The purpose of these measures are to protect employees and clients from infection, make the physical workspace safer and implement processes that lower risk of liability to our studios. We advise that studio management assumes that all people coming into the studio are immunocompromised. There is no way to know if, for example, som By Insights Team

The Four S's of Pilates
One of the interesting concepts of the Classical Pilates work that we practice and teach is something that we refer to as the 4 S's. I have found that, as instructors, we don't actually discuss these S's with our clients, but we are always thinking of them when we are working with you. These S's are: Strength, Stamina, Stretch, and Stability. We learn that the system of Pilates and all of the exercises inadvertently work all of these skills. And then, in a private session, we often think of By Cheryl Turnquist

2019 Winter Classical Pilates Conference
The 2019 Power Pilates Winter Classical Pilates Conference was held on December 6-8 in the flagship studio in New York City. The event featured workshops presented by New York area Power Pilates Teacher Trainers, and Pilates Elder Mary Bowen. The workshops were designed to enhance the teaching expertise of instructors of all levels; and to help clients and Pilates lovers deepen their understanding of Classical Pilates. The presenting teachers were Stephanie West, Jordana Herman, and Daniel Ga By Insights Team

What Are The Big Five Pilates Apparatus?
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The 2019 NYC Spring Classical Pilates Conference
The 2019 Power Pilates Spring Classical Pilates Conference and Enhancement brought together many of the finest Classical educators in the industry. Hosted in New York City, the epicenter of the Pilates world, Pilates lovers from all over the world attended this unique event. The 4-day event featured an opening cocktail party and scores of workshops designed to enhance the teaching expertise of instructors of all levels; and to help clients and Pilates lovers deepen their understanding of Clas By Insights Team

Working with Overweight Clients with Body Image Issues while Keeping a Healthy Perspective
We all have concerns about bodies not being what we wish and many of us have endeavored to rid ourselves of negative self-talk. How life would be better if only (fill in the blank) was different. This distortion coupled with media and cultural expectations can result unrealistic expectations about the investment in physical movement. Now think about walking into a Pilates studio for the first time with (horrors!) mirrors, fit ladies in black leggings who seem perfect and intimidating looking By Ellen Weaver Paquette

Benefits of a Private Session
This year I set an intention for myself to take at least one private session each week with various instructors that work at the studio and at other studios that I love to visit. As a teacher of Pilates, I often get caught up in teaching so much that I sacrifice my own workouts and well being. So, my team and I have really been stepping up our game by working together, working out, and... just doing the classical Pilates work... and we are loving every minute of it! Making this commitment has By Cheryl Turnquist

12 Common Pitfalls of Pilates Instruction
Let's face it, the Pilates method is far from just any ordinary workout. What is it? Is it like Yoga? Is it resistance training? Personal training? Is it stretching? Is it graceful and controlled like ballet? Is it physical therapy? Yes, yes and more yes. The focus however is on continual movement from the core. It is a mindful, whole body experience that balances every cell in your being! It cleanses your soul and revitalizes your body, mind, and spirit. The very mobilization of your By Lesly Levy

Congrats, You're a Pilates Teacher! Now What?
You put in all the apprentice hours at the studio. You studied, worked out every day, and taught friends, family, and complete strangers for next to nothing. You were tested, evaluated, questioned, and tested again. Now, finally, you have your teaching certificate and your long journey is over. Or is it? To keep yourself sane during this exciting transition to full-fledged teacher, here are some things to remember as you venture into the pilates world: 1.Keep the Manual Handy! What? A By Bonnie Grove

Q & A with Cheryl Turnquist
What do you remember about the first time you tried Pilates? It was in 1999 in the basement of someone's house where she had 2 reformers, one tower, and a chair. There were only 3 Pilates instructors at the time in Rhode Island, and it was hard to get sessions with any of them. It was a very strange experience for sure and we left asking each other... what was that? What is this all about? And when can we go back for more? What is a misconception about Pilates you want to clarify? By Cheryl Turnquist