Pilates for Every Body: Upholding the Legacy of Inclusion and Equity

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By Cheréa “Ray” Hatcher, Peak Pilates ® Level 2 Graduate “Every person in the world should do Pilates,” said Joseph Pilates, the creator of the practice that bears his name. While mat work forms the foundation of the method, many…

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Pilates For Youth

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Pilates For Youth Virtual Workshop With Nancy Gwinnell Hurd Joseph Pilates has these words to say about Pilates for Children “First, educate the child. In childhood, habits are easily formed—good and bad. Why not, then, concentrate on the formation of…

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Help! My client can’t……..

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Pilates for Special Populations: Navigating Challenges with Expertise As Pilates instructors, we often encounter clients with specific physical limitations or conditions that require thoughtful modifications. While Classical Pilates offers a comprehensive and adaptable system, understanding how to tailor sessions for…

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An Aging Nation and Pilates

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The nation’s populace is growing older and older. This aging demographic needs to stay active, flexible and strong to live a long, full life. Master Instructor Scott Samford explains how he teaches this client base that sorely needs the benefits…

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Flexcushion = Flexible Solutions

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By Zoey Trap Years ago, I was at a convention and walked by the Flexcushion booth. My head spun round and I had to stop and “play”. Immediately, I was so excited about the possibilities of this amazing wedge and…

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Ask the Expert: Managing Stress with Pilates

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By Zoey Trap, MSc Recently, I did an informal survey of all of my Pilates students, both group and private. I asked them to list their top three goals for their Pilates practice, and I was surprised to see that…

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Pilates Can Make a Difference for Scoliosis

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By Suzanne Meledeo   As Pilates instructors, we encounter clients on a regular basis with common postural deviations. Most of these clients experience pain daily due to the misalignments of the spine and pelvis. We have the opportunity to work…

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Pilates for the Overweight Client

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By Zoey Trap, MS All of the benefits that healthy clients gain from Pilates are also available to overweight and obese students (Cakmakci, 2012). Learning how to think about larger bodies and how they relate to Pilates exercises, equipment and…

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