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Pilates Technique Thursday: The 30 Second Conversation Strategy
Precise and timeless, this stopwatch captures the essence of effective 30 second conversations. As Pilates teachers we often focus on...

Michael King
Jun 19, 20251 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Wellness Through Stillness – Why Rest is an Active Practice
Stillness brings clarity – like calm water, it reflects the strength of inner peace. In a world where being busy is often mistaken for...

Michael King
Jun 18, 20252 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 Technique Thursday: What’s the Purpose of This Movement?
Pilates class focusing on controlled leg lifts to build pelvic stability and spinal awareness. It’s easy, especially when planning group...

Michael King
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Power of Hello
A vintage rotary telephone reminding us how the word hello began connecting the world. We say it every day. It opens our classes, our...

Michael King
Jun 8, 20252 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 Thoughtful Tuesday: How We Speak to Ourselves
That quiet moment when you catch your inner voice and choose kindness instead. If we spoke to our friends the way we speak to ourselves,...

Michael King
Jun 3, 20251 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Space Between Movements – Finding Magic in the Pause
A male diver stands still, preparing with focus before launching into powerful motion. In a world that constantly urges us to go faster,...

Michael King
Jun 1, 20252 min read


Pilates Self Care Saturday: The Sleep Shift – Power Naps or Early Nights?
Power nap in progress: restoring energy, resetting focus, and embracing the art of rest. When it comes to self care, sleep is often the...

Michael King
May 31, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: What Are You Wearing? How Clothes Affect the Way We Move
Tight vs baggy clothing: how what we wear influences posture, breath, and movement freedom. We often think about the movements, the...

Michael King
May 29, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Seeing the Beauty We Often Miss
A butterfly reveals its hidden beauty, unaware of the admiration it inspires in others. Ever think about how butterflies can’t see their...

Michael King
May 27, 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


Pilates Technique Thursday: Supporting a Return to Running with FAI and Menopausal Hip Pain
Post-menopausal hip discomfort can affect daily mobility and return to activities like running. As Pilates teachers, we often find...

Michael King
May 22, 20252 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Supporting Clients with Your Digital Assets
Staying connected: digital support tools help clients continue their Pilates journey from anywhere In today’s world, supporting our...

Michael King
May 21, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: What Is Mentorship in Pilates?
Pilates teachers sharing ideas and feedback — mentorship begins with open conversation and shared experience. Recently someone asked me,...

Michael King
May 20, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: The Art of Demonstrating – How Much is Too Much?
A teacher observes while the student moves, highlighting the power of stepping back to guide. One of the most common habits Pilates...

Michael King
May 15, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Stay Kind and Stay Centred
Monday the 12th arrives—time to reset, stay kind, and move forward with purpose. As we close another week and gently open the door to a...

Michael King
May 11, 20251 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Your Style, Your Story
A Reformer student in Latvia wearing a sweatshirt that says “Create Your Own Story.” When we first begin our Pilates journey, whether as...

Michael King
May 4, 20253 min read
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