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Pre- and Post-Natal Pilates Without Borders

By Leah Stewart I found myself getting a bit emotional during the introduction to my new BASI Pre- and Post-Natal Pilates Teacher Training Course in Tokyo recently. It was the good kind of emotional; the sort that just pops up … Continue reading

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Learning a little bit about each other

By Amit Younger I recently had the pleasure of taking part in the second Pilates on Tour conference in London, England. The event took place over five days, including a pre-conference and the conference itself. I was invited by Nora … Continue reading

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A Busy Spring Awakening

Dear Friends, If the newsletter is late in coming out this month, I must take responsibility. I seem to have been living in a vortex of “editing hell”. Normally, I like to do editing; it is similar to spring-cleaning – … Continue reading

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Advanced Education – Consolidating Your Career

By Samantha Wood So here we are, almost half way through 2012. What have you done this year to advance your Pilates career?  It’s never too late!  BASI has a superb range of courses and workshops for you through the … Continue reading

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Two Pilates instructors win scholarships for Mentor Program

By BASI Staff Alena Derby de Paz and Peter De Guzman are the recipients of the 2012 Kathy Grant Memorial Scholarship for studies in the advanced Mentor Program, awarded by BASI Pilates. Congratulations to you both! Named after the late Kathy … Continue reading

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BoneSmart – Pilates for Osteoporosis

By Teresa Maldonado Marchok  Bone health awareness is an area where we, as Pilates professionals, can have a profound impact on the lives of our clients. Did you know that one out of every two women over the age of … Continue reading

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Exploring The Perfect Set Up

By Julie Stryker In a recent conversation, during which Rael and I were discussing the importance of refining good set-up skills, he asked me to share a personal story about the very first mat class I took with him. Rael … Continue reading

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Powerhouse of the Upper Girdle Online

BASI has launched its first full-length online workshop. Powerhouse of the Upper Girdle is a new and provocative workshop from BASI founder Rael Isacowitz. In addition to exploring the mechanics of the shoulder area in depth and reviewing a wide … Continue reading

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The Boys of Beijing

By Andrea Clements I went to Beijing not knowing exactly what to expect.  Some of my friends and colleagues had given me little tidbits about their experiences there, but no one had prepared me for what I found.  The welcoming … Continue reading

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Thinking Outside the Blocks in Istanbul

By Kalie Moore Joseph Pilates believed that physical fitness was the first requisite of happiness. I wholeheartedly agree, but a close second has to be travel.  I may be one of the luckiest people in the world, because I have … Continue reading

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