PMA Statement on The New York Times Article
We want to establish a clear line about where the Pilates Method Alliance stands on the issues raised in The New York Times recent article, “The Fight for the Soul of Pilates.” While the PMA respects legitimate intellectual property rights and recognizes the important...
To Touch or Not to Touch: Cueing and Correction in the Age of Boundaries
As a former sociology professor, I know there are different modes of learning: visual, auditory, and tactile. In the world of Pilates, many learn through a mixture of all three. In an age when touching can be triggering for some clients, it is up to you as the...
From Rehab Specialist to Pilates Studio Director to Teacher Trainer
Physical fitness has always been important to me. My career has always centered around helping people heal their bodies and become more fit all around. In 2001 I was working at the Orthopedic Center of the Rockies when I was offered the chance to enroll in a...
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...
A Technological Partner for Your Pilates Studio
Bewe was designed alongside industry leaders such as Brent Anderson, the founder of Polestar Pilates. The software was born to address wellness industry business needs after its creator witnessed firsthand the challenges and hurdles of owning a wellness studio. Bewe...
Getting Clients Back to the Studio
November 3, 2020 Author: Stella Hull-Lampkin, PMA Board of Directors You have received the “ok” from local health officials to re-open your Pilates studio. So, what are your next steps? In the past few months you have transitioned to a virtual studio and expanded your...
Health and Fitness Recovery Act of 2020 (H.R. 8485)
Federal legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed to aid fitness studios and facilities that have been adversely affected by COVID-19. If the bill is passed by the House of Representatives, it will then go to the Senate for approval....