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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 262 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: When Distance Speaks Louder Than Words
When emotions escalate, choose grace over conflict—your silence is your strength. In the world of teaching Pilates, we meet all sorts of...

Michael King
Jun 242 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Wellness Through Stillness – Why Rest is an Active Practice
Stillness brings clarity – like calm water, it reflects the strength of inner peace. In a world where being busy is often mistaken for...

Michael King
Jun 182 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 162 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 122 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 93 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Power of Hello
A vintage rotary telephone reminding us how the word hello began connecting the world. We say it every day. It opens our classes, our...

Michael King
Jun 82 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 52 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 22 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: What Are You Wearing? How Clothes Affect the Way We Move
Tight vs baggy clothing: how what we wear influences posture, breath, and movement freedom. We often think about the movements, the...

Michael King
May 292 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: The Healing Power of Sound
Vibrant soundwaves visualise the powerful effect of frequencies on cellular health and healing. Recent research from Japan has unveiled...

Michael King
May 282 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 202 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Tendon Stretch Chair Versus Reformer
A focused Pilates practitioner performs a deep Tendon Stretch variation on the Reformer. In a previous Movement Monday, we explored the...

Michael King
May 192 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: The Art of Demonstrating – How Much is Too Much?
A teacher observes while the student moves, highlighting the power of stepping back to guide. One of the most common habits Pilates...

Michael King
May 152 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Stay Kind and Stay Centred
Monday the 12th arrives—time to reset, stay kind, and move forward with purpose. As we close another week and gently open the door to a...

Michael King
May 111 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Cueing with Clarity – Saying Less, Teaching More
Less talking, more teaching: clear cueing creates focused, embodied movement in Pilates sessions. In Pilates sessions, cueing is one of...

Michael King
May 82 min read


Pilates and the Power of Intention: Embedding Change Through Repetition
Pilates group embodying intention through focused movement, repetition, and strong mind-body connection. As Pilates teachers, we often...

Michael King
May 62 min read


Pilates Movement Monday Long Back Stretch on the Reformer
Preparing for the Long Back Stretch with focus on wrist alignment and core engagement. This Movement Monday, we’re diving into a movement...

Michael King
May 52 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Your Style, Your Story
A Reformer student in Latvia wearing a sweatshirt that says “Create Your Own Story.” When we first begin our Pilates journey, whether as...

Michael King
May 43 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Swearing, Stress, and Longevity
Expressing emotions healthily, even with a swear word, can boost resilience and longevity I’ll begin with something many of you already...

Michael King
Apr 292 min read
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