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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 12, 20252 min read


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 11, 20252 min read


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 10, 20253 min read


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 9, 20252 min read


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 8, 20251 min read


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 6, 20252 min read


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 5, 20252 min read


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 3, 20252 min read


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 2, 20252 min read


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 1, 20252 min read


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 31, 20253 min read


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 30, 20252 min read


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 29, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Parkinson's and the Power of Movement
Gentle care and support for a Parkinson's client highlighting the importance of movement and therapy On Tuesday I returned back up to...

Michael King
Mar 27, 20252 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday How Sleep Affects Core Engagement
Poor sleep can affect focus coordination and core engagement in Pilates sessions. As Pilates teachers we often focus on alignment breath...

Michael King
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: How Much is Too Much Help?
Pilates teacher offers support, allowing the client space to explore and refine their movement. As Pilates teachers, our natural instinct...

Michael King
Mar 25, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Lower Body Lunge on the Reformer
Focused control and balance in a Reformer lunge, lengthening through the full kinetic chain. When it comes to closing a session with...

Michael King
Mar 24, 20253 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Lessons That Took Me a Lifetime to Learn
Sunrise marks a new journey, bringing fresh experiences and endless opportunities each day. I’ve always been a people pleaser. It’s in my...

Michael King
Mar 23, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday Finding Control in Fast Paced Reformer Training
Controlled effort beats speed – Just like Pilates, true strength comes from precision, not momentum. With the rise of dynamic Reformer...

Michael King
Mar 20, 20252 min read


Pilates Teachers and the Lost Art of the After-Dinner Stroll
A Victorian couple enjoys a gentle evening stroll, embracing the lost tradition of post-meal walks. There was a time when a gentle walk...

Michael King
Mar 19, 20253 min read
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