Articles
Mat Is Having a Moment. But Why Now?
Tracey Mallett explains why mat Pilates is experiencing a resurgence and why its role in the industry is only growing. Learn more.
The importance of Fertility-Focused Movement
Lily Collins-Sak shares how Pilates, body awareness and intentional movement can support women as they prepare their bodies for pregnancy and motherhood.
Heated Pilates Is Booming. What Does Heat Actually Do?
Heated Pilates is booming, but what does the heat really do? Explore the science, separate fact from fiction, and discover why the Pilates method still matters most.
The 5 Pilates Teacher Archetypes™
Every Pilates teacher has a natural teaching style. You might not have a name for it yet, but your clients already feel it. Read on.
Mentor Before the Moment
Learn how award-winning Pilates educator Chaz Knight built his career, found his voice and grew into a mentor for the next generation of teachers.
I Don't Schedule Me Time. My Spine Schedules It For Me.
Learn how BALLance helps movement professionals decompress the spine, release built-up tension and reconnect with their own bodies.
You Were Trained to Look Up. Start Looking Down
Most Pilates instructors are trained to prioritise the core, but the foot meets the ground first and influences everything above it. Read on.
The Missing Link in Pilates Education — Teaching in Real Time Beyond the Repertoire.
As Pilates education continues to grow, the opportunity lies in helping instructors transform what they learn into confident, impactful teaching. Read on.
The Role of Reformer Pilates in the GLP-1 Era
As GLP-1 medications reshape health and weight management, Pilates is emerging as an important tool to support clients through these changes. Read on.
The Mentor in the Machine: AI’s role in Education
Learn about Chat EYT, a new AI-powered education platform being developed to support Pilates teachers wherever they are in their teaching journey.
Why the Australian Census Matters for Pilates
The Pilates Association Australia is encouraging Pilates professionals to complete the 2026 Census to strengthen industry recognition and data.
The Pilates Journal Launches Its Mentor Directory
The Pilates Journal Mentor Directory is now live, connecting instructors and studio owners with leading educators and mentors across the globe.
Pilates Is Becoming a Product — And the Industry Is Losing Its Educational Core
As Pilates continues to grow worldwide, questions are emerging about education, standards and what happens when a movement method becomes a product.
The Teacher I Became Before I Knew Why
After two decades of teaching Pilates, Kristen Matthews discovered that ADHD wasn't holding her back - it had quietly shaped many of her greatest strengths as an educator.
When Progress Stalls: Looking Beyond Programming
Understanding the role of the nervous system, fascia, and subconscious patterning in client outcomes. Read on.
In Our Lane: Why Pilates Doesn't Need to Compete with Fitness
Pilates doesn't compete with other movement professions—it offers a distinct approach that helps people move, function, and live better. Read on.
Pilates is Foundational Movement
From injury recovery to elite performance, Carrie Samper explains how Pilates provides the movement principles that support stronger, more efficient bodies in every discipline. Read on.
The Kore of Modern Movement
Kath Evans on Intelligent Training, Longevity and the future of functional fitness. Read on.
Pilates Is a System, Not a Machine
Pilates is not defined by one single apparatus. It is a system of exercise, one that is structured, progressive, and deeply interconnected. Read on.
The Psychotherapy in Pilates
From the therapy room to the Pilates studio, one psychotherapist explains why Pilates may be one of the most effective movement practices for supporting mental health.