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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 31, 20252 min read


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 27, 20253 min read


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 24, 20252 min read


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 19, 20252 min read


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 16, 20252 min read


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 10, 20252 min read


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 7, 20252 min read


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 4, 20252 min read


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 3, 20252 min read


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 30, 20253 min read


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 25, 20252 min read


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 23, 20251 min read


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 16, 20252 min read


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 13, 20253 min read


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 9, 20253 min read


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 6, 20253 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Eyes Lead the Spine – The Role of Gaze in Movement
The eyes lead the motion—showing how gaze direction influences posture and Pilates technique. When we talk about alignment in Pilates, we...

Michael King
Jun 5, 20252 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: The Healing Power of Sound
Vibrant soundwaves visualise the powerful effect of frequencies on cellular health and healing. Recent research from Japan has unveiled...

Michael King
May 28, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Double Leg Kick
Pilates Double Leg Kick shown in extension phase, activating back, glutes, and shoulder muscles. The Double Leg Kick is one of those...

Michael King
May 26, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Breath as a Mirror
A woman exhales onto a mirror, revealing how breath reflects emotion and internal tension. Breath is something we all do without...

Michael King
May 25, 20252 min read
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