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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Simple Hydration Rituals to Support Fascia and Focus
Fresh cucumber, melon, tomatoes, and leafy greens highlight simple, hydrating foods that support fascia health. Hydration is not only...

Michael King
Oct 11, 20252 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: The Link Between Breath and Nervous System Balance
Detailed visual of the human nervous system showing the brain, spinal cord, and neural pathways. Breath is both automatic and voluntary,...

Michael King
Oct 8, 20253 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: The Semaphore on the Reformer
Controlled shoulder strength and balance in the traditional Semaphore Reformer exercise with smooth precision. The Semaphore is one of...

Michael King
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Leg Circles on the Reformer
Maintaining neutral spine and pelvis, the legs circle to challenge pelvic stability. Leg Circles on the Reformer look simple, but the...

Michael King
Sep 29, 20251 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Wellness, and Hearing Loss
An woman struggles to hear, highlighting the silent challenges of hearing loss. Hearing loss often creeps in without notice. It is not...

Michael King
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Leg Springs on the Cadillac
A Pilates practitioner performs controlled leg springs on the Cadillac, focusing on pelvic stability. I spent the weekend with a group of...

Michael King
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Why Parallel versus Rotation on the Reformer Foot Series
Two pairs of feet side by side, one parallel, one rotated, showing alignment differences. Joseph Pilates allegedly worked on the reformer...

Michael King
Sep 18, 20252 min read


Wellness Wednesday: Barefoot vs Cushion
Bare foot beside trainer, a simple cue to balance barefoot skill with cushioned recovery. Your feet thrive on smart work and thoughtful...

Michael King
Sep 17, 20253 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Posture and Your Tongue
Head upright, shoulders wide, tongue extended to show posture influencing tongue reach. Your tongue stops short when you stick it out....

Michael King
Sep 16, 20253 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Swan Dive on the Stability Ball
Swan Dive on a fully inflated stability ball builds thoracic strength, control, and balance. The Pilates Swan Dive is a powerful...

Michael King
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Elephant on the Reformer
Pilates group performing Elephant on the Reformer, lengthening hamstrings and strengthening core stability. The Pilates Elephant is a...

Michael King
Sep 8, 20251 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Walking Backwards for Better Fitness
A man walks backwards on a track, strengthening muscles and improving balance naturally. Walking is one of the most natural forms of...

Michael King
Sep 5, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Super Slow Strength
A Pilates teacher guides precise Reformer leg work, focusing on control, strength, and alignment. One of the most overlooked ways to...

Michael King
Sep 4, 20251 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Healthy Feet and Shoes
A woman relaxes on a sofa, feet in focus, enjoying a peaceful moment. This week I want to take a moment to talk about our feet. They are...

Michael King
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: The Jaw and Pelvis Connection
Anatomical illustration showing the hidden fascial relationship between the jaw and the pelvis. When we think about alignment in Pilates,...

Michael King
Aug 28, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Thanks Mum, It’s All in the Genes
A mother lovingly cradles her baby, sharing a serene and tender moment. We all know that mums love to remind us of everything they have...

Michael King
Aug 26, 20253 min read


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
Aug 19, 20253 min read


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
Aug 16, 20253 min read


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 11, 20252 min read


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 5, 20252 min read
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