The Pilates Center Story
In 1990, sisters Amy Taylor Alpers and Rachel Taylor Segel founded The Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado. They had studied Pilates exclusively under Joseph Pilates’ protégée and inheritor of his studio, Romana Kryzanowska, at The Pilates Studio in New York City. One...
The Complementary Power of Pilates and Yoga
By: Karolina Schmid NCPT, YA E-RYT500 It might surprise many to know that Joseph Pilates was a yoga practitioner. He was greatly influenced by the Pawanmutka Series of yoga. In fact, the moves Pilates laid down in his book, Return to Life Through Contrology, look...
Polestar Pilates: 30 Years of Moving the World
Author: Brent Anderson PT, PhD, OCS, NCPT As we celebrate our 30th anniversary of Polestar, I find myself reflecting on how we got here. During my physical therapy studies at the University of California - San Francisco, I discovered Pilates at St. Francis Hospital....
TeamUp: The most recommended software for your Pilates studio by other business owners
Get to know the PMA's newest member TeamUp, and why they are the best software for your Pilates business. Karen Grinter, owner of Northants Pilates running an online class with TeamUp. Our number one priority has always been our customers. The ability for them to do...
Pilates & Osteopathy
By Marliese Steyn, Pilates Instructor and Manual Osteopath If you have ever considered expanding the therapeutic aspect of your current practice, an education in manual osteopathy offers Pilates practitioners a logical next step to further their careers in the...
I’m John Garey
I’m John Garey, Pilates and Fitness Master Teacher. Having just turned 60, I’ve been reflecting on my lifelong journey and particularly how Pilates has literally changed my life and has me writing this with more energy and enthusiasm than I had in my twenties and...
Power of Pilates to Support Breath
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of breath and proper breathing techniques. Breathing is intrinsically tied to all movement, so being able to do so correctly is paramount. Still, most people don’t realize they aren’t breathing correctly. Their...
Digital Marketing For Your Pilates Business
In this age of marketing, no business is exempt from the need for a strong digital strategy. This includes the fitness industry. If your Pilates business could use a boost in clientele and online engagement, it may be time to amp up your digital marketing game. Here...
State of the PMA & Board Vision
During the PMA 2021 Virtual Conference, Carla Harris, PMA Executive Director, shared the state of the PMA today and our plans for the future. Board president, Stella Hull-Lampkin, also shared the vision of the new Board of Directors. Watch both videos below. State of...
Balanced Body | Diversity In Pilates
Joseph Pilates dreamed of his method of exercise being taught in schools, the military, and everywhere people wanted to feel and move their best. At Balanced Body, we know Pilates is a powerful tool for helping clients of every kind: young, old, injured, athletic,...