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Technique Thursday: Integrating Laban Movement Analysis into Chair-Based Pilates
Blending movement and structure  – A chair at the centre, surrounded by flowing Laban-inspired motion. As Pilates teachers, we...

Michael King
Mar 132 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday The Power of Eye Contact in Teaching
The power of eye contact in Pilates teaching enhances connection, trust, and engagement. In Pilates, communication goes beyond the words...

Michael King
Mar 112 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Honouring the Mat in March Mat Madness
Embracing March Mat Madness: Strength and control in classical Pilates single-leg stretch As we step into March, the Pilates world turns...

Michael King
Mar 62 min read
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Thoughtful Tuesday – Supporting Ukraine, Supporting My Russian Pilates Friends, and Hoping for Peace
A fiery divide between Russia and Ukraine, symbolising the conflict that separates nations and lives When I posted that I support...

Michael King
Mar 43 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: Overcoming Fear and Finding Growth in Teaching
Breaking through fear  – Moving beyond limitations to challenge and grow in Pilates. As we step into the first week of March, it is...

Michael King
Mar 22 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday Recovery Matters Just as Much as the Workout
Cold therapy boosts circulation reduces inflammation and aids recovery after intense Pilates and fitness sessions. In the world of...

Michael King
Feb 283 min read
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Technique Thursday: Should You Point or Flex Your Feet in Pilates?
Pointing the toes enhances energy flow, elongation, and muscle activation. One of the most common questions I get from clients is: Should...

Michael King
Feb 273 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Supporting Clients in Class
Neck and shoulder discomfort? Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and how Pilates can help Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a...

Michael King
Feb 252 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Maintaining Your Reformer for Longevity
Regular Reformer maintenance ensures smooth carriage movement, preventing dust buildup and wheel friction Reformer training has surged in...

Michael King
Feb 202 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening for Older Clients
An ultrasound scan checks for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a crucial screening for older adults As Pilates teachers, it's essential to...

Michael King
Feb 192 min read
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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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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 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 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 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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