By Aspasia P. Simeone Gazing upon the modern Pilates Trapeze with its open canopy frame design, keep in mind what is known of Joseph Pilates’ early chronicle years performing as a circus acrobat and bear witness to transformation. Still the fascinating truth inspiring these accomplishments is reflected in the simplicity of the earlier prototypes and […]
View PostThe Art of Juggling: Running a Boutique Pilates Studio

By Dena Lombardo of Love Pilates Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? Being in charge, calling the shots, and having the final say in everything? Well, that was exactly my dream too. But owning a Pilates studio is not just about teaching clients, it’s about juggling multiple responsibilities, managing staff, marketing the […]
View Post5 Reasons You Need to Have Your Pilates Private Training Clients on Membership

By Allison Zang I just said something really scary right? This feels scary if you are a studio owner or teacher. You are thinking memberships for private training will never work. This 100% will work and clients, teachers, and studios all win! I promise It is one of the things that was a game-changer in […]
View PostPilates Jumpboard Jumping Defies Vertical Jumping & Gravity

By Aspasia P. Simeone(A Speculative Analysis) It would be difficult to describe Reformer jumpboard jumping to those that are unfamiliar with this activity, without a comparison first to a more common form, say various types of vertical high jumping. Even so, from the perspective of Pilates teachers or students that do participate, it would be […]
View PostThe Significance of Mat Work: How it Complements all Apparatus Work

By Aspasia P. Simeone I have studied and taught Pilates for over 20 years. I began as a certified fitness instructor when ‘strength training’ and ‘high impact aerobics’ cornered the market in the fitness arenas. Pilates did occupy a small corner so to speak in some of the popular fitness centers, but only on Mat […]
View PostHow to Break through the Pay Ceiling for Movement Service Providers

Interview with the founders of the Embodied Course Creation Program “It is to make the switch from selling your soul per hour to leveraging your knowledge and passion using the new knowledge economy model.” This is the quote that grabbed my attention right away when I took a first glance at the free blueprint created […]
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