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Pilates Movement Monday: Long Spine on the Reformer
Long Spine on the Reformer—focus on spinal articulation, core control, and breath coordination. On this Pilates Movement Monday, we are...

Michael King
Feb 173 min read
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Pilates and the Power of Hope Molecules
Visual representation of hope molecules—myokines released through muscle contraction, boosting mental resilience naturally Recent...

Michael King
Feb 162 min read
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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Lentils or Beans? Which is Better for You?
A perfect balance of lentils and beans, showcasing healthy winter meal options. As winter settles in, there’s something undeniably...

Michael King
Feb 152 min read
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Fitness Friday: The 'Movement Snack' Method
Wall sit for strength and stability, perfect for building endurance in your legs and core Finding creative ways to stay active throughout...

Michael King
Feb 143 min read
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Technique Thursday: Pilates and the Problem of Fake Flexibility
Pilates teacher correcting alignment during a roll-down, promoting authentic movement and preventing compensations As Pilates teachers,...

Michael King
Feb 133 min read
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Pilates Wednesday Wellness: Amish Amoxicillin What Is It?
Garlic bulb resting on a wooden table symbolising natural health and wellness When we think about wellness in Pilates we often focus on...

Michael King
Feb 122 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday:The True Art of Innovation in Teaching
Innovative Pilates teaching: guide clients through fundamentals before exploring advanced movement variations When we think about...

Michael King
Feb 113 min read
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Movement Monday: Pilates Reformer Grasshopper
Advanced Grasshopper on the Reformer enhances spinal extension, hip mobility, and shoulder stability The Grasshopper on the Reformer is a...

Michael King
Feb 103 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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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: The Cost and Ritual of a Cup of Tea
The perfect tea moment—freshly boiled water, a waiting cup, and a teabag ready to steep. Making a cup of tea used to be so simple. As...

Michael King
Feb 83 min read
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Fitness Friday: Are You an Integrated Pilates Educator?
Wearing many hats—Pilates, strength, mobility, and wellness—guiding clients beyond one method As teachers, we often see clients who need...

Michael King
Feb 73 min read
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Pilates Breathing: When (and Where) Should You Use Pursed-Lip Exhalation?
Softly pursed lips releasing a steady breath, highlighting the importance of breath control in Pilates. Breathing is one of the...

Michael King
Feb 63 min read
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Pilates and Creating a Calm Space for Teaching
A serene Pilates studio with soft lighting, floor mats, lush plants, and a calming waterfall A well-designed Pilates space can transform...

Michael King
Feb 52 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Labels, Names, and the Marketing Trap
A medical professional in a clinical setting, representing the true definition of Clinical Pilates. In the world of Pilates, words...

Michael King
Feb 42 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday The Semicircle on the Reformer
A Pilates practitioner performing the semicircle on a Reformer, demonstrating spinal articulation and core control. The semicircle is a...

Michael King
Feb 33 min read
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Soulful Sunday: Pilates and the Kindest Person in the Room
A woman in a beige top smiles warmly while engaging in conversation at a lively venue Today, I want to talk about the best way to spot...

Michael King
Feb 22 min read
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Pilates SelfCare Saturday The Struggle of Getting Out of Bed and How Pilates Can Help
Struggling to wake up? Morning grogginess and Dysania make getting out of bed a challenge. We have all had those mornings when the...

Michael King
Feb 14 min read
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Fitness Friday Your Squats and Your Stance
Strong squat stance with perfect alignment, feet parallel, knees tracking, building lower body strength. Squats are a fundamental...

Michael King
Jan 312 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Starting Your Pilates Session with Purpose
A Pilates teacher sets the tone, guiding students with clarity, purpose, and mindful movement focus. The way you begin a Pilates session...

Michael King
Jan 303 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Mullein Tea Leaves and Their Benefits
A calming cup of mullein tea, perfect for supporting respiratory health and relaxation As Pilates teachers, we often find ourselves...

Michael King
Jan 293 min read
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