I can’t believe I am writing a blog! I have always been reading blogs but never ever written one. A techno flob like me is finally on the road to be IT savy! 
The reason for starting this blog is simple – to make Pilates more personalized and definitely to share my thoughts on what I love to do most; teach and learn Pilates! And to keep doing it ever. To make this blog an interactive place where all can have a place to share and learn.
It has been a most astounding 2008 for Pilates Central – the new name of our Pilates Studio. Why Pilates Central? Simply because we are centrally located in the Central Business District. It will be hard to miss us with our prominent stick man logo all over our front façade. We now boost a new and bigger cozy lounge area with throw cushions. We even redo a layout to separate private training away from group classes with new reformers.
New Facade of Pilates Central
The purpose of these new machines is to facilitate our “Intro 3” program – a 3 private one on one session for beginners new to Pilates and to facilitate our students taking PMI’s Pilates Teacher Certification Program. We also started offering remedial massage and discover it is fast picking up pace as one of the most popular. Most of our clients feel it is a brilliant way to compliment their Pilates training with remedial massage (not to be confused with standard massage)as it helps to release tight joint capsules and re-align tight ligaments, tendons and muscles. They can feel the difference!
New Reformers for Group Classes
As we are the only certifying studio in Singapore for PhysicalMind Instititue’s (NYC) Pilates Teacher Training Program since 2004, our first group of students had just completed the Concentration 101 – Pilates full equipment & apparatus course. This program is an intensive but a straightforward way to be a Pilates Instructor in machine work. It comes fully supported with in- house apprenticeship and mentoring programs. Hence if you have been in the studio you would have seen our new trainees observing classes and doing case studies with their clients.Moving forward into 2009, PMI’s latest teacher’s program “Initiation 301” – Circular Pilates will be added in later part of 2009; the final stage to the full Pilates Mat Work Certification. If you want a career switch to become a Pilates instructor like me, subscribe to our mailing list or better yet email me at jo@pilatescentral.com.sg so we can send you the details.
To kick start 2009, “Standing Pilates” – the NEW 2nd level of Pilates Matwork workshop is now open for registration. To end 2008 on a high note, we have lined up a series of promotions for this holiday season.
With this year almost gone and next year upon us, it’s the time of the year to make resolutions! My hopes for next year will be to create more fun and exciting programs and workshops. Stay tuned for more excitement here!
And here’s wishing all a Merry Xmas & a fabulous New Year!