A mischievous monkey explores an open suitcase in a Sanya hotel room, paradise outside. There is always a moment at the end of a convention when you stop and realise how much you have absorbed. This past week has been a reminder of how far the Pilates method has reached. A tropical island filled with passionate teachers and dedicated movers, a mix of languages, laughter, and learning, and even a few monkeys who decided to join the adventure.   Teaching Reformer, Cadillac, Mat

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