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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Are You Watching the Right Things?
Observing subtle imbalances helps us retrain movement patterns, not just strengthen muscles. When a client moves, what are you really...

Michael King
Jul 29, 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 Thoughtful Tuesday: Has the Method Lost Its Way?
When your “creative” Pilates class turns into an escape room challenge on the reformer. This past weekend, as I scrolled through social...

Michael King
Jul 22, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: The Hundred on the Foam Roller
Performing the Pilates Hundred on a foam roller to challenge balance and deep core stability. The foam roller is one of my favourite...

Michael King
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: A Birthday Reflection
My birthday cake from Bulgaria, perfectly capturing my love for Pilates and teaching Reformer. Today is my birthday. Another year around...

Michael King
Jul 20, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Back to Our Roots
Woman standing in perfect alignment, showcasing elegant Pilates posture and balanced body awareness. Today I want to bring us back to the...

Michael King
Jul 17, 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 Thoughtful Tuesday: Turning Doubt into Your Strength
Silhouette of a person removing a dark mask, representing identity, doubt, and personal growth. There are days and we all have them when...

Michael King
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: When the Method Teaches You
Michael guides a teacher through the Teaser, emphasising precision and flow in the movement. Today is the last day of our summer school...

Michael King
Jul 13, 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 Thoughtful Tuesday: When a Client Says You’re Too Expensive
Woman with exasperated face and raised hands, reacting to perceived high Pilates session costs. It is a comment that can catch even the...

Michael King
Jul 8, 20253 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 Thoughtful Tuesday: What Does Locking In Mean to You?
A brass padlock symbolising focus, discipline, and personal commitment to staying locked in. Have you ever said the words "I feel locked...

Michael King
Jul 1, 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 Soulful Sunday: Long Days of Summer
A peaceful countryside sunset, inviting reflection during the lingering light of a soulful summer evening There’s something about the...

Michael King
Jun 29, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Why Matwork Comes Before Reformer
Reformer classes shine when taught with a strong foundation in Pilates Matwork principles. In today’s fast moving fitness world, it’s...

Michael King
Jun 26, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: When Distance Speaks Louder Than Words
When emotions escalate, choose grace over conflict—your silence is your strength. In the world of teaching Pilates, we meet all sorts of...

Michael King
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: A or B – Which Would You Choose?
A or B: Who you are in the room shapes how far you grow. This Pilates Soulful Sunday, let’s pause for a moment of honest reflection....

Michael King
Jun 22, 20252 min read
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