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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 272 min read
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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 262 min read
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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 252 min read
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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 243 min read
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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 232 min read
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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 202 min read
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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 193 min read
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Pilates and Natural Cleaning: Striking the Right Balance in Your Studio
Maintaining a fresh Pilates studio—cleaning a Reformer with a natural spray and cloth. As Pilates teachers, we aim to create an...

Michael King
Mar 182 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Revisiting the Original Side Bend
Explore the original Pilates Side Bend and its evolution. Learn how modifications enhance your Pilates practice while staying true to its ro

Michael King
Mar 172 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: Reflecting on Our Value as Pilates Teachers
Pilates payment made easy, does your pricing reflect your worth in today’s economy? As we take this Soulful Sunday to reflect on the...

Michael King
Mar 163 min read
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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Creating a Self-Care Evening Ritual
Unwind after a long day with a warm, bubble-filled bath—pure Pilates self-care. As Pilates teachers, we give so much of our energy to...

Michael King
Mar 153 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday Fasted Cardio Should You Do It?
Morning fasted cardio on a treadmill, highlighting movement, endurance, and Pilates-inspired fitness routines. The concept of performing...

Michael King
Mar 142 min read
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Technique Thursday: Integrating Laban Movement Analysis into Chair-Based Pilates
Blending movement and structure  – A chair at the centre, surrounded by flowing Laban-inspired motion. As Pilates teachers, we...

Michael King
Mar 132 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: The Benefits of Arnica for Movement and Recovery
Natural healing with Arnica  – a flower, cream, and homeopathic tablets on a sunlit kitchen table. As Pilates teachers, we’re always...

Michael King
Mar 123 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Revisiting the Roll-Up
A Pilates practitioner demonstrating the full Roll-Up, reaching forward with controlled spinal articulation Matwork is at the heart of...

Michael King
Mar 102 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday Music and the Sounds of Silence
A pulsing music rhythm emerges from an earbud, representing the power of sound and stillness As we come to the end of one week and...

Michael King
Mar 92 min read
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Thoughtful Tuesday – Supporting Ukraine, Supporting My Russian Pilates Friends, and Hoping for Peace
A fiery divide between Russia and Ukraine, symbolising the conflict that separates nations and lives When I posted that I support...

Michael King
Mar 43 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday The Tendon Stretch on the Wunda Chair
Focused and poised, a pilates practitioner executes a challenging Pilates movement on the Wunda Chair. The Wunda Chair is a unique and...

Michael King
Mar 32 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: Overcoming Fear and Finding Growth in Teaching
Breaking through fear  – Moving beyond limitations to challenge and grow in Pilates. As we step into the first week of March, it is...

Michael King
Mar 22 min read
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Pilates Self Care Saturday: Don’t Throw Away Coffee Grounds – They’re a Hidden Treasure for Your Home and Garden
Sustainable living starts with coffee grounds  – a natural fertiliser, odour absorber, and household essential. For many of us, coffee is...

Michael King
Mar 12 min read
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