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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 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 8, 20252 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 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 29, 20252 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 28, 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


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 19, 20252 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 15, 20252 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 11, 20251 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 8, 20252 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 6, 20252 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 5, 20252 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 4, 20253 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 29, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday Making Time not Finding Time
A simple wall clock reminds us that time is made, not found, for self-care. One of the hardest things I have found both for myself and...

Michael King
Apr 27, 20253 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: You Are the Chef of Your Pilates Session
A Pilates-inspired kitchen scene blending the six principles with wholesome movement ingredients. One of the things I always remind...

Michael King
Apr 24, 20253 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: The Energy We Bring into the Room
Calm, present, and ready—your energy sets the tone for every Pilates session. As Pilates teachers, we spend a great deal of time...

Michael King
Apr 22, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: What’s the Best That Could Happen?
Start your Monday with intention. Ask yourself, what’s the best that could happen today? As we step into a new week, let us ask ourselves...

Michael King
Apr 20, 20252 min read
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