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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday The AI Retina Test and What It Can See That a Quick Look Cannot
Vivid close up of a human iris showing striking blue orange and golden patterns. If you have ever had a doctor shine a light into your...

Michael King
2 days ago3 min read
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Pilates Self Care Saturday: Rethinking RICE in 2025
A close-up of an ice pack applied to an ankle to reduce pain. For years in Pilates and Fitness many of us were taught to manage sprains...

Michael King
5 days ago3 min read
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Pilates Movement of the Day: Deep Squat on a Yoga Block
Focused and balanced, he holds a deep squat, raising one foot on a block to open the hips. If you want to improve your Pilates practice,...

Michael King
Aug 112 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Is Water the Missing Link in Movement?
A figure in motion emerges from waves, embodying the essence of structured water in action. This week’s Thoughtful Tuesday takes us deep...

Michael King
Aug 52 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Stability Without Rigidity
Back view showing optimal scapular alignment and soft V shoulder placement for stability without tension When we talk about shoulder...

Michael King
Jul 312 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: Embracing the Body’s Journey
A syringe and capsules rest calmly against a teal medical curtain, symbolising health and prevention. Last Thursday I had the shingles...

Michael King
Jul 273 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Finding the Purpose in Every Breath
Exhaling with focus engages the centre and brings intention to every Pilates movement. Breath in Pilates is much more than inhale and...

Michael King
Jul 242 min read
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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Gut Health and the Promise of Cleanses
Close-up of hands resting on the belly, reflecting natural approaches to digestive wellness and balance. There is no shortage of gut...

Michael King
Jul 192 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Supporting the Nervous System Through Movement
Visual representation of the human nervous system highlighting brain and spinal cord connections. In our fast-paced world clients often...

Michael King
Jul 162 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: The Hundred and Brain Health
A vibrant brain illustration highlighting regions activated during Pilates exercises like the Hundred. The Pilates Hundred is a signature...

Michael King
Jul 102 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday Side Bend on the Short Box
Side Bend on the Reformer Short Box highlighting spinal mobility without shoulder loading. Side bending is often overlooked in Pilates...

Michael King
Jul 72 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Mobility vs Flexibility – What’s the Difference?
Focused man stretching hamstring indoors, demonstrating passive flexibility with controlled posture. As Pilates teachers, we often hear...

Michael King
Jul 42 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: How Many Muscles Does It Take to Stand?
A woman demonstrates perfect standing posture with balanced alignment and engaged core stability. Standing. It seems so simple, doesn’t...

Michael King
Jul 32 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Rollover on the Ladder Barrel
Rollover on the Ladder Barrel showcasing full spinal articulation with controlled extension and deep core engagement. One of the many...

Michael King
Jun 303 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: The Power of the Nap
A peaceful daytime nap may be the secret to heart health and mental clarity We’ve talked about napping before but this Wellness Wednesday...

Michael King
Jun 252 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Kneeling Cat on the Wunda Chair
Explore spinal articulation with Kneeling Cat on the Wunda Chair – precise, breath-led movement. Today’s featured movement is the...

Michael King
Jun 231 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Elephant on the Mat: A Fascia-Friendly Focus
Practising dynamic Elephant on the mat, lengthening the spine with fascia-friendly movement. Today we’re revisiting the Elephant  , not...

Michael King
Jun 162 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Should We Use Ankle Weights in Our Practice?
Soft ankle weights add gentle resistance for targeted leg strength in Pilates sessions. Ankle weights have made something of a comeback...

Michael King
Jun 133 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Single Leg Work in the Foot Series on the Reformer
Pilates teacher guides client through single leg Reformer footwork, focusing on alignment and control. One of the most common questions I...

Michael King
Jun 93 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Bone Health and the Power of Strength Training
Building bone strength with focused shoulder presses—strength training supports healthy ageing and posture. Bone health is one of those...

Michael King
Jun 63 min read
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