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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Has the Method Lost Its Way?
When your “creative” Pilates class turns into an escape room challenge on the reformer. This past weekend, as I scrolled through social...

Michael King
Jul 22, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: The Hundred on the Foam Roller
Performing the Pilates Hundred on a foam roller to challenge balance and deep core stability. The foam roller is one of my favourite...

Michael King
Jul 21, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: A Birthday Reflection
My birthday cake from Bulgaria, perfectly capturing my love for Pilates and teaching Reformer. Today is my birthday. Another year around...

Michael King
Jul 20, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Back to Our Roots
Woman standing in perfect alignment, showcasing elegant Pilates posture and balanced body awareness. Today I want to bring us back to the...

Michael King
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Supporting the Nervous System Through Movement
Visual representation of the human nervous system highlighting brain and spinal cord connections. In our fast-paced world clients often...

Michael King
Jul 16, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: When the Method Teaches You
Michael guides a teacher through the Teaser, emphasising precision and flow in the movement. Today is the last day of our summer school...

Michael King
Jul 13, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: The Hundred and Brain Health
A vibrant brain illustration highlighting regions activated during Pilates exercises like the Hundred. The Pilates Hundred is a signature...

Michael King
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: When a Client Says You’re Too Expensive
Woman with exasperated face and raised hands, reacting to perceived high Pilates session costs. It is a comment that can catch even the...

Michael King
Jul 8, 20253 min read


Pilates Movement Monday Side Bend on the Short Box
Side Bend on the Reformer Short Box highlighting spinal mobility without shoulder loading. Side bending is often overlooked in Pilates...

Michael King
Jul 7, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: What Does Locking In Mean to You?
A brass padlock symbolising focus, discipline, and personal commitment to staying locked in. Have you ever said the words "I feel locked...

Michael King
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Rollover on the Ladder Barrel
Rollover on the Ladder Barrel showcasing full spinal articulation with controlled extension and deep core engagement. One of the many...

Michael King
Jun 30, 20253 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Why Matwork Comes Before Reformer
Reformer classes shine when taught with a strong foundation in Pilates Matwork principles. In today’s fast moving fitness world, it’s...

Michael King
Jun 26, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Kneeling Cat on the Wunda Chair
Explore spinal articulation with Kneeling Cat on the Wunda Chair – precise, breath-led movement. Today’s featured movement is the...

Michael King
Jun 23, 20251 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Elephant on the Mat: A Fascia-Friendly Focus
Practising dynamic Elephant on the mat, lengthening the spine with fascia-friendly movement. Today we’re revisiting the Elephant , not...

Michael King
Jun 16, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: What’s the Purpose of This Movement?
Pilates class focusing on controlled leg lifts to build pelvic stability and spinal awareness. It’s easy, especially when planning group...

Michael King
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Single Leg Work in the Foot Series on the Reformer
Pilates teacher guides client through single leg Reformer footwork, focusing on alignment and control. One of the most common questions I...

Michael King
Jun 9, 20253 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Eyes Lead the Spine – The Role of Gaze in Movement
The eyes lead the motion—showing how gaze direction influences posture and Pilates technique. When we talk about alignment in Pilates, we...

Michael King
Jun 5, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: The Reformer Salute
A Pilates teacher demonstrates the Reformer Salute, building shoulder stability with mindful breathwork. This Movement Monday we’re...

Michael King
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Space Between Movements – Finding Magic in the Pause
A male diver stands still, preparing with focus before launching into powerful motion. In a world that constantly urges us to go faster,...

Michael King
Jun 1, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: What Is Mentorship in Pilates?
Pilates teachers sharing ideas and feedback — mentorship begins with open conversation and shared experience. Recently someone asked me,...

Michael King
May 20, 20252 min read
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