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    • Reporting on BASI Pilates 25 Year Anniversary Celebration Created: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, June 18, 2013
      If you've thought about attending a Pilates conference, the BASI Pilates Learn from the Leaders conference is a great example of the elements of a successful conference. Read about it here.
    • July 12-14, 2013 - Pilates On Tour - Denver Created: Monday, June 17, 2013 Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013
      The Pilates on Tour conference stops in Denver in 2013. Get details here.
    • Sept. 28 - 30, 2013 South American Pilates Conference Created: Monday, June 03, 2013 Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013
      The South American Pilates conference features all kinds of Pilates and top instructors from many traditions. Learn more.
    • October 9 - 12, 2013 - Annual Meeting of the Pilates Method Alliance Created: Monday, June 17, 2013 Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013
      Get the details on the Pilates Method Alliance conference for 2013.
    • DVD Reviews: The Balanced Body Pilates Pro at Home Series Created: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, June 05, 2013
      There are 5 DVDs in the Balanced Body Pilates Pro at Home series featuring Pilates instructor Elizabeth Larkam. Read a review of these Pilates DVDs
    • Tips for Doing Pilates Exercise, the Roll Over Created: Thursday, February 25, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, June 05, 2013
      Pilates exercise, the roll over, is full of potential as a stretch for the back and hamstrings, a full abdominal workout, and a way to practice your Pilates principles. Get tips on how to do the Pi...
    • September 27 - 29, 2013 - Classical Pilates Convention UK Created: Sunday, May 26, 2013 Updated: Monday, June 03, 2013
      Get the details on the Classical Pilates Convention UK taking place September 27 through 29, 2013.
    • Pilates Conferences - An International Listing Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013
      Use this international listing of Pilates conferences to further your Pilates education. Pilates conferences are opportunities to learn from top Pilates instructors as well as to network, make frie...
    • Pilates Conferences - An International Listing Created: Monday, May 13, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013
      Use this international listing of Pilates conferences to further your Pilates education. Pilates conferences are opportunities to learn from top Pilates instructors as well as to network, make frie...
    • Building Strength with Pilates - an Interview with Julian Littleford Created: Monday, May 27, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013
      In this special interview with Julian Littleford he talks about building strength with Pilates and Pilates for men, as well as how to work with Pilates in recovery from illness or injury.
    • Pilates Flat Abdominals Series Created: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
      One of the benefits of Pilates is that doing the exercises correctly produces not just great core strength, but flat abs too. Include this series of free Pilates abdominal exercises in your workout...
    • Pilates Success Stories Created: Sunday, January 10, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013
      Read real-life stories about the benefits of Pilates. Readers share their stories about how Pilates helped them get in shape, lose weight, work with back pain, pregnancy, and more. Do you have a Pi...
    • Pilates Success Stories Created: Sunday, January 10, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013
      Read real-life stories about the benefits of Pilates. Readers share their stories about how Pilates helped them get in shape, lose weight, work with back pain, pregnancy, and more. Do you have a Pi...
    • Remember Your First Pilates Class? Created: Friday, July 02, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013
      Do you remember your first Pilates classes? Share you story and read others about that first Pilates class.
    • Remember Your First Pilates Class? Created: Friday, July 02, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013
      Do you remember your first Pilates classes? Share you story and read others about that first Pilates class.
    • July 31 - Aug. 3, Polestar Pilates 8th International Conference Created: Thursday, May 23, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 23, 2013
      Learn about the 8th International Polestar Pilates Conference of 2013
    • Why So Few Exercise Repetitions in The Pillates Method? Created: Monday, August 11, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
      Find out why the Pilates method does fewer exercise repetitions but still builds strength.
    • What is Pilates? Created: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
      A brief description of the Pilates method of exercise.
    • Do Pilates Exercise Control Balance Created: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
      Get free Pilates exercise instructions for control balance. This is an advanced Pilates mat exercise that builds on skills learned in the roll over, jack knife, and scissors exercises.
    • How To Do Open Leg Balance Created: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
      Open Leg Balance is one of the best Pilates mat exercises I know testing the strength of the lower abdominals. Core strength is the name of the game here as you will literally lose your balance unl...
    • Pilates Rocking Exercise Created: Monday, December 13, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
      Rocking is an advanced Pilates exercise. This unique exercise is a strong back extension. Get instructions for Pilates exercise - rocking.
    • Pilates Roll Over - Exercise Instructions Created: Monday, August 20, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
      Pilates roll over is all about control. Add roll over to you Pilates workout -- you'll get a good stretch for your back and hamstrings and work your abdominal muscles very well in the process.
    • Learn Mermaid Side Stretch Created: Monday, April 02, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
      Mermaid side stretch lengthens and opens the side body, it teaches engagement of the scapula in the back, and it connects your stretch all the way through center. Use Mermaid as a gentle warm up or...
    • Pilates Mat Exercise: Open Leg Rocker Created: Monday, October 16, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
      This Pilates mat exercise develops core strength as it challenges the strength and control of the abdominal muscles. Open leg rocker stimulates the spine and encourages full breathing. These instru...
    • Single Leg Stretch Created: Thursday, August 31, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
      Single leg stretch is one of the best Pilates mat exercises for working the abdominals. It is an especially good exercise for the lower abdominals. If flat abs is one of your goals, this exercise i...
    • Pilates Mat Exercise - Swimming Created: Friday, August 25, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
      Swimming, is a fun exercise, yet quite a workout. Swimming, like the activity it is named after, works every part of the body. This one is perfect for toning the abs, butt, back and hamstrings.
    • What are Booty Barre Workouts? Created: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
      Barre workouts are gaining popularity. Learn about Booty Barre workouts and how they fit with Pilates in this interview with Booty Barre founder Tracey Mallett.
    • How To Do Inner Thigh Lifts Created: Wednesday, January 24, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
      Inner Thigh Lifts work your legs from your core abdominals. They tone the thighs and abdominals and stretch the hips.
    • How To Do Single Straight Leg Stretch Created: Monday, December 18, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2013
      This Pilates mat exercise works the endurance of the abdominals, and gives a great stretch to the hamstrings. It can be modified for different levels. Single straight leg stretch is part of the fre...
    • The Many Kinds of Exercise Balls Created: Saturday, January 14, 2012 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
      Use the best exercise ball for your workouts. Learn about the many different types of exercise balls and the exercises they are used for.
    • June 8-9, 2013, Learn from the Leaders Created: Friday, May 17, 2013 Updated: Friday, May 17, 2013
      Get the details on the Learn from the Leaders Conference in June, 2013 -- created by BASI Pilates as part of their 25 year anniversary celebration.
    • Rasamaya Pilates Teacher Training Created: Thursday, May 16, 2013 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
      Rasamaya Pilates teacher training in New Hampshire and Massachusetts offers a 450 hour program.

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