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Pilates Movement Monday: Leg Circles on the Reformer
Maintaining neutral spine and pelvis, the legs circle to challenge pelvic stability. Leg Circles on the Reformer look simple, but the...

Michael King
Sep 29, 20251 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Precision in Small Props
Using the ball to challenge control, balance, and precision while maintaining alignment. Walk into most Pilates studios today and you...

Michael King
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Leg Springs on the Cadillac
A Pilates practitioner performs controlled leg springs on the Cadillac, focusing on pelvic stability. I spent the weekend with a group of...

Michael King
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Why Parallel versus Rotation on the Reformer Foot Series
Two pairs of feet side by side, one parallel, one rotated, showing alignment differences. Joseph Pilates allegedly worked on the reformer...

Michael King
Sep 18, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Swan Dive on the Stability Ball
Swan Dive on a fully inflated stability ball builds thoracic strength, control, and balance. The Pilates Swan Dive is a powerful...

Michael King
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Building Resilience in Teaching and Practice
A Pilates teacher demonstrates resilience in practice, using mindful control on the Reformer. Neuroscientists are now showing us what...

Michael King
Sep 9, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Elephant on the Reformer
Pilates group performing Elephant on the Reformer, lengthening hamstrings and strengthening core stability. The Pilates Elephant is a...

Michael King
Sep 8, 20251 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Super Slow Strength
A Pilates teacher guides precise Reformer leg work, focusing on control, strength, and alignment. One of the most overlooked ways to...

Michael King
Sep 4, 20251 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Returning to the Reformer Foot Series
Bare feet pressing firmly on the Reformer footbar, building alignment and balanced pelvic connection. The more I teach, the more I come...

Michael King
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: The Jaw and Pelvis Connection
Anatomical illustration showing the hidden fascial relationship between the jaw and the pelvis. When we think about alignment in Pilates,...

Michael King
Aug 28, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Cadillac Arm Springs Thigh Stretch
Cadillac arm springs thigh stretch into swan, opening hips and organising shoulders with breath. Big backbends look glorious. They sell...

Michael King
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Posture Versus Cellular Alignment
A glowing human figure filled with luminous cellular light, symbolising posture and alignment. We talk a lot about posture in the pilates...

Michael King
Aug 21, 20254 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Tradition With Heart, Evolution With Care
Bridging classical Pilates heritage with modern adaptations for today’s diverse bodies and lifestyles. Some things never change. Breath...

Michael King
Aug 17, 20253 min read


Pilates Self Care Saturday: Rethinking RICE in 2025
A close-up of an ice pack applied to an ankle to reduce pain. For years in Pilates and Fitness many of us were taught to manage sprains...

Michael King
Aug 16, 20253 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: The Importance of Being Fully Present in Class
Teacher supports client’s seated stretch, focusing on alignment and safe movement technique. In a world full of notifications, to-do...

Michael King
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement of the Day: Deep Squat on a Yoga Block
Focused and balanced, he holds a deep squat, raising one foot on a block to open the hips. If you want to improve your Pilates practice,...

Michael King
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Is Water the Missing Link in Movement?
A figure in motion emerges from waves, embodying the essence of structured water in action. This week’s Thoughtful Tuesday takes us deep...

Michael King
Aug 5, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Peter Pan on the Reformer
Exploring the Peter Pan variation with asymmetrical legs in straps for control and grace. This week’s focus is a playful yet precise...

Michael King
Aug 4, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Knees Off the Reformer
Challenging core and shoulder stability with Knees Off on the Reformer using controlled breath. Knees Off is a classical Pilates Reformer...

Michael King
Jul 28, 20252 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Introducing Plyometrics for Older Adults
Strengthen your legs with this simple home step-up, building balance and plyometric power. Pilates is renowned for its control, precision...

Michael King
Jul 25, 20252 min read
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