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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: The Energy We Bring into the Room
Calm, present, and ready—your energy sets the tone for every Pilates session. As Pilates teachers, we spend a great deal of time...

Michael King
Apr 222 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Swan Dive on the Ladder Barrel
Full extension over the Ladder Barrel, lifting through the thoracic spine with breath and control. As Pilates teachers we are always...

Michael King
Apr 212 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: What’s the Best That Could Happen?
Start your Monday with intention. Ask yourself, what’s the best that could happen today? As we step into a new week, let us ask ourselves...

Michael King
Apr 202 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: The Science of Soreness – What’s Normal and What’s Not?
Experiencing leg discomfort, illustrating slower recovery and the effects of DOMS I’ve always loved teaching Barre class. There’s...

Michael King
Apr 182 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: How to Spot Hidden Tension in the Body
Hidden tension often shows in the shoulders before we realise it is even there One of the hallmarks of a great Pilates teacher is the...

Michael King
Apr 173 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Supporting the Lymphatic System Through Movement
A detailed illustration of the human lymphatic system highlighting pathways that benefit from Pilates movement. When we talk about...

Michael King
Apr 162 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Silver Generation Is Not Coming It Is Already Here
Graceful and empowered, the silver generation embraces strength, wellness, and beauty at every age. There is a quiet revolution...

Michael King
Apr 132 min read
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Self-Care Saturday: Embracing the Doorway Effect in Pilates Practice
Each doorway represents a chance to pause, reset, and move forward with awareness. Happy Self-Care Saturday, fellow Pilates teachers!...

Michael King
Apr 122 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Walking for Your Brain
Brisk walking outdoors supports brain health and boosts memory with every step. Incorporating regular physical activity into our routines...

Michael King
Apr 112 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Training the Mind as Well as the Body
Visualising the power of mindset—train the brain like you train the body in Pilates As Pilates teachers we are trained to look at posture...

Michael King
Apr 103 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: How to Monitor Mental Fatigue
When the body shows up but the mind checks out—time to reset and refocus. As Pilates teachers, we’re trained to notice physical...

Michael King
Apr 92 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Travel is a Battlefield
A crowded cabin mid-flight—where sneezes spark reactions and patience becomes your superpower Travel is a battlefield. Not one with...

Michael King
Apr 81 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Difference Between Method Pilates and Fitness Pilates
A visual divide between Method Pilates and Fitness Pilates—two approaches, one method What sets apart a true Pilates method teacher? It’s...

Michael King
Apr 62 min read
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Pilates Self Care Saturday: Self Spring Clean
Spring clean your habits – it’s time to toss out the winter comforts holding you back. As spring begins to bloom around us, it's not just...

Michael King
Apr 52 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: The Art of Preparations & Transitions
Pilates students prepare with focus and control before movement begins, embodying mindful transitions. When we talk about technique in...

Michael King
Apr 32 min read
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Embracing Spring: Adapting Pilates Classes to Seasonal Shifts
A burst of spring blossoms symbolises renewal, energy, and the shift to brighter evenings. As spring arrives, bringing longer days and...

Michael King
Apr 22 min read
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Pilates Training Smart: It’s Not About Working Harder, It’s About Working Wiser
Smart training means knowing when to rest, reset, and recharge for long-term progress. As Pilates teachers, we often encounter the client...

Michael King
Apr 12 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Using the Pilates Ring Supine with Knees Bent
Pilates ring work in neutral spine, focusing on pelvic floor and breath connection. The Pilates ring or magic circle, as it’s sometimes...

Michael King
Mar 313 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: Reconnecting with the 'Why'
Pausing to reflect on purpose—why we teach, and what fuels our Pilates path There’s something about a Sunday that invites reflection....

Michael King
Mar 302 min read
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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Let’s Talk Biohacking
Refreshing reset: cold water splash to calm the nervous system and sharpen mental clarity. It’s Self-Care Saturday, and today we’re...

Michael King
Mar 292 min read
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