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Pilates Soulful Sunday: Why Pilates Teachers Are Safe in the Age of AI
A humanoid robot assists a focused Pilates client guiding movement on a Reformer machine. As headlines shout about robots taking jobs and AI replacing humans, it is worth taking a breath and looking at where Pilates teachers stand in all of this. The good news is that we are safe. Our work depends on what AI still cannot understand, human connection. When I was in China last week, I saw incredible advances in AI. Robots were taking orders in restaurants, scanning faces for pa

Michael King
Nov 92 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Eating Seasonally for Autumn Health
Pumpkins, roots, and greens on a rustic table showing the essence of mindful autumn eating. As we move into autumn, the shift in temperature, daylight, and rhythm naturally changes what our bodies need. Pilates teaches balance, awareness, and respect for rhythm. Those same principles apply to how we eat. Choosing seasonal foods is one of the simplest ways to stay connected to your environment and support your health through the colder months. Why Seasonal Eating Matters: Whe

Michael King
Oct 152 min read
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Wellness Wednesday: Sleep Upgrades That Matter
A small bedroom with two people and pets shows how CO2 levels rise overnight. Getting good sleep isn’t about luck. It’s about creating...

Michael King
Oct 12 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Misaligned Circadian Rhythms
A countryside split in half, glowing moonlit night meets radiant golden sunrise. If you are always tired or find yourself dragging...

Michael King
Sep 302 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: We Are One with Nature
An artist’s palette transforms into a living landscape, symbolising nature’s gift of colours. Have you ever paused beneath a tree and...

Michael King
Sep 73 min read
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Self Care Saturday: Stepping into autumn with fresh air and movement
A carpet of autumn leaves in rich reds, golds, and earthy browns. This weekend feels like a gift. With a bank holiday on Monday across...

Michael King
Aug 232 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: Nature’s Timeless Lessons
Ancient yew tree with twisted trunk, enclosed by stone wall and churchyard. Yesterday, as part of our weekend Pilates event, we took a...

Michael King
Aug 102 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: August as a Gentle Turning Point
An open window with soft curtains frames a quiet summer landscape ready for reflection. August holds a quiet kind of magic. It is still...

Michael King
Aug 32 min read
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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 292 min read
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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: The Light of the Summer Solstice
Golden sunlight glistens over the Solway Coast’s rocks and sea, capturing the essence of summer. Today is 21 June, the Summer Solstice,...

Michael King
Jun 212 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: A Country of Characters
Celebrating individuality at a UK train station with bold colours, tattoos, and self-expression Yesterday on the train journey home after...

Michael King
Jun 102 min read
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Pilates Self Care Saturday: Your Nature Prescription
Embrace outdoor self care with this calming countryside view of grass, flowers, and blue sky. This weekend, instead of pushing through...

Michael King
Jun 72 min read
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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Nourish with Nettles
Fresh spring nettles blooming along a quiet countryside path, perfect for mindful foraging. Self-Care Saturday is here again, and today...

Michael King
May 102 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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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 Self-Care Saturday: Embracing the Spring Sunshine Safely
Spring sunshine boosts mood and vitamin D – enjoy it wisely for health and happiness. As we step into spring, the days are growing...

Michael King
Mar 223 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 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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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Vampire Appliances and Energy-Saving Tips
A British three-pin plug fully inserted into a wall socket with the switch turned on. In these challenging times, we are all feeling the...

Michael King
Feb 182 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: Finding Balance in a World Gone Crazy
As crocuses, daffodils, and snowdrops emerge, they remind us that balance and beauty persist As we reach another Sunday, a moment of...

Michael King
Feb 92 min read
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