There are as many Pilates as there are people. It started withe the different styles of ghe first generation teachers. They were all right as Mr Pilates had it taylormade for each person!!!!!
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Wanda Bouvier
12 years ago
I have been teaching Pilates since 1971. There are a list of reasons why NO ONE PILATES METHOD is the One
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Keith
12 years ago
I teach and will continue to teach. No single group or association will dictate my freedom to share my knowledge.
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Vered hofton
12 years ago
No one should own the pilates methods if you follow the work and experience the value of what Joseph pilates creat then you own it for yourself if you are a teacher then you own it for your student
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sarah hirsk
12 years ago
no single governing body should regulate Pilates-either existing or future instructors
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Sue Austin
12 years ago
pilates has helped me so very much this over regulation is completely unneccesary.
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Sean Gallagher
12 years ago
In Joe Pilates studio there was a order that was followed and next to every apparatus was a set of pictures of Joe demonstrating his exercises and they were numbered and were expected to be followed. So every did do their own workout but they followed his system. And since the mat (most of which was published by others before Joe published his book) makes up a small percentage of his system and it was very rarely taught by itself, usually to those who would be traveling or moving away and could not afford to purchase equipment to practice on. So there is one pilates method and it was set and yes individuals with injuries (most of the 1st generation teachers were dancers with injuries that's how they got to Joe) were given specific exercises to address their injuries but they and the majority of people who worked out in the studio on an ongoing basis followed the program Joe had developed. So there is one pilates method and it should be preserved and there are those who have changed it and that is pilates based. Now that the name is generic they both exists and there needs to be clear definitions as to what they are. The standards for training and education in Joe's method have been delineated and passed down and are clear. The Pilates based schools should be able and need to do the same. Then there should be clear definitions and differentiations so that the students and enthusiast can make an educated choice as to the style and school that they want to study and be assured that these teacher have met a basic standard that is safe and will provide them with the ability to positively change their life.
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Bridgit Gilmore
12 years ago
As a chiropractor who refers patients to Pilates class and an avid student of Pilates I think you have to be assured that you are being taught by a well-qualified instructor of whatever type of exercise you choose to do. I have been to 'pilates' classes where the 'instructor' had no clue what they were actually doing and found out later that I was paying for 'PILATES' got 'pilates' with someone who had taken a weekend of mat classes and then called themselves qualified. If it takes legislation, certification, and/or registration to insure I attend and send my patients to someone who actually knows what they are doing, then bring on the legislation. So no, I will not be supporting your petition.
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Elizabeth Courtice ( nee Tuvey)
12 years ago
Every individual should have the freedom of choice when it involves their education be it physical or academic.
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Amit Younger
12 years ago
It is easy to agree with such a bold statement...Of course no one wants to be "controlled" by anyone else... and getting scared that someone is trying to rob you of your income is the "easy way out"... But the reality is that we are all "controlled" or governed by official bodies that have been and will keep dictating how we operate. The current regulation is not sufficient and will INEVITABLY lead to changes in the future. There is no regulation or guidelines re Pilates Comprehensive (Equipment) training and the Level 3 credentials allows anyone with weekend online training to call themselves a Pilates teacher and possibly give Pilates a bad reputation. This affects all of us. The real question is whether instead of "burying our heads in the sand" or focusing on our differences and disagreements we can unite together behind an association that will lead the discussion on what standards we want in the industry and how we can all benefit from it for many years to come. Changes will happen one way or another (look at France, Italy and other countries with draconian legislation). It would be in our best interest if those changes where shaped by our community. The other option is that they will take place while we are busy bickering and fighting among ourselves. Pity. Visit http://pilatesteacherassociation.org/ for more information and to join the discussion. Amit
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Cherry Baker
12 years ago
Yoga has many different "types" we evolve . One size never fits all . Traditional Pilates with several injuries will help others it would not . Folks can try different types and choose for themselves . Surely saying there is only one way would be a monopoly! If Mr Pilates was alive he would have evolved as our lives n daily activities are not now the same .
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Jill May
12 years ago
I was quality assurance inspector for Skills Active when they regulated the first pilates training programmes in the UK - it would be a mistake to deregulate this facet of the fitness industry after all the efforts made to establish proper standards.
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Carole Amend
12 years ago
As a teacher (since 1986), studio owner (since 1992), employer, and curriculum innovator, I have been active in the pilates professionalization effort since 1991. I was a founding member of the Institute for the Pilates Method (now PMI, 1992-98) and the PMA (2000-08). In 2001, I began a grass roots cooperative called AIM Academy for Somatic Integration, offering Free Gatherings and information designed to create community and excellence in teaching and cooperative networking. I am wholeheartedly interested in supporting the pilates community towards preserving the full scope of Contrology and evolving its teaching techniques. Therefore, I am committed to providing information through AASI's website and events in order to be ready to respond to policy issues that may affect our community values. www.aim-academy.org
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Amit Younger
12 years ago
Hi Michael
Thanks for your comment!
I am not sure what "draconian" measures you are referring to but I would be very happy to hear your opinion and to have an open discussion about it.
As you probably know, the PTA was only established in Dec 2013 and the process of consultation with the industry is only just starting now. NOTHING official has taken place yet and the guidelines suggested on the PTA website are simply the PMA guidelines, adopted to accommodate for the UK market that has SO many Mat teachers and that has to deal with the Level 3 situation.
We NOW have an opportunity to unite the community together to shape our future to everyone's benefit! Let's do it together! Divisions and fear will not lead us anywhere good.
I look fwd to hearing from you and from everyone either here or directly to my email address [email protected]
There are as many Pilates as there are people. It started withe the different styles of ghe first generation teachers. They were all right as Mr Pilates had it taylormade for each person!!!!!
I have been teaching Pilates since 1971. There are a list of reasons why NO ONE PILATES METHOD is the One
I teach and will continue to teach. No single group or association will dictate my freedom to share my knowledge.
No one should own the pilates methods if you follow the work and experience the value of what Joseph pilates creat then you own it for yourself if you are a teacher then you own it for your student
no single governing body should regulate Pilates-either existing or future instructors
pilates has helped me so very much this over regulation is completely unneccesary.
In Joe Pilates studio there was a order that was followed and next to every apparatus was a set of pictures of Joe demonstrating his exercises and they were numbered and were expected to be followed. So every did do their own workout but they followed his system. And since the mat (most of which was published by others before Joe published his book) makes up a small percentage of his system and it was very rarely taught by itself, usually to those who would be traveling or moving away and could not afford to purchase equipment to practice on. So there is one pilates method and it was set and yes individuals with injuries (most of the 1st generation teachers were dancers with injuries that's how they got to Joe) were given specific exercises to address their injuries but they and the majority of people who worked out in the studio on an ongoing basis followed the program Joe had developed. So there is one pilates method and it should be preserved and there are those who have changed it and that is pilates based. Now that the name is generic they both exists and there needs to be clear definitions as to what they are. The standards for training and education in Joe's method have been delineated and passed down and are clear. The Pilates based schools should be able and need to do the same. Then there should be clear definitions and differentiations so that the students and enthusiast can make an educated choice as to the style and school that they want to study and be assured that these teacher have met a basic standard that is safe and will provide them with the ability to positively change their life.
As a chiropractor who refers patients to Pilates class and an avid student of Pilates I think you have to be assured that you are being taught by a well-qualified instructor of whatever type of exercise you choose to do. I have been to 'pilates' classes where the 'instructor' had no clue what they were actually doing and found out later that I was paying for 'PILATES' got 'pilates' with someone who had taken a weekend of mat classes and then called themselves qualified. If it takes legislation, certification, and/or registration to insure I attend and send my patients to someone who actually knows what they are doing, then bring on the legislation. So no, I will not be supporting your petition.
Every individual should have the freedom of choice when it involves their education be it physical or academic.
It is easy to agree with such a bold statement...Of course no one wants to be "controlled" by anyone else... and getting scared that someone is trying to rob you of your income is the "easy way out"... But the reality is that we are all "controlled" or governed by official bodies that have been and will keep dictating how we operate. The current regulation is not sufficient and will INEVITABLY lead to changes in the future. There is no regulation or guidelines re Pilates Comprehensive (Equipment) training and the Level 3 credentials allows anyone with weekend online training to call themselves a Pilates teacher and possibly give Pilates a bad reputation. This affects all of us. The real question is whether instead of "burying our heads in the sand" or focusing on our differences and disagreements we can unite together behind an association that will lead the discussion on what standards we want in the industry and how we can all benefit from it for many years to come. Changes will happen one way or another (look at France, Italy and other countries with draconian legislation). It would be in our best interest if those changes where shaped by our community. The other option is that they will take place while we are busy bickering and fighting among ourselves. Pity. Visit http://pilatesteacherassociation.org/ for more information and to join the discussion. Amit
Yoga has many different "types" we evolve . One size never fits all . Traditional Pilates with several injuries will help others it would not . Folks can try different types and choose for themselves . Surely saying there is only one way would be a monopoly! If Mr Pilates was alive he would have evolved as our lives n daily activities are not now the same .
I was quality assurance inspector for Skills Active when they regulated the first pilates training programmes in the UK - it would be a mistake to deregulate this facet of the fitness industry after all the efforts made to establish proper standards.
As a teacher (since 1986), studio owner (since 1992), employer, and curriculum innovator, I have been active in the pilates professionalization effort since 1991. I was a founding member of the Institute for the Pilates Method (now PMI, 1992-98) and the PMA (2000-08). In 2001, I began a grass roots cooperative called AIM Academy for Somatic Integration, offering Free Gatherings and information designed to create community and excellence in teaching and cooperative networking. I am wholeheartedly interested in supporting the pilates community towards preserving the full scope of Contrology and evolving its teaching techniques. Therefore, I am committed to providing information through AASI's website and events in order to be ready to respond to policy issues that may affect our community values. www.aim-academy.org
Hi Michael Thanks for your comment! I am not sure what "draconian" measures you are referring to but I would be very happy to hear your opinion and to have an open discussion about it. As you probably know, the PTA was only established in Dec 2013 and the process of consultation with the industry is only just starting now. NOTHING official has taken place yet and the guidelines suggested on the PTA website are simply the PMA guidelines, adopted to accommodate for the UK market that has SO many Mat teachers and that has to deal with the Level 3 situation. We NOW have an opportunity to unite the community together to shape our future to everyone's benefit! Let's do it together! Divisions and fear will not lead us anywhere good. I look fwd to hearing from you and from everyone either here or directly to my email address [email protected]