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Pilates Technique Thursday: Why Parallel versus Rotation on the Reformer Foot Series
Two pairs of feet side by side, one parallel, one rotated, showing alignment differences. Joseph Pilates allegedly worked on the reformer...

Michael King
Sep 18, 20252 min read


Wellness Wednesday: Barefoot vs Cushion
Bare foot beside trainer, a simple cue to balance barefoot skill with cushioned recovery. Your feet thrive on smart work and thoughtful...

Michael King
Sep 17, 20253 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Posture and Your Tongue
Head upright, shoulders wide, tongue extended to show posture influencing tongue reach. Your tongue stops short when you stick it out....

Michael King
Sep 16, 20253 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Swan Dive on the Stability Ball
Swan Dive on a fully inflated stability ball builds thoracic strength, control, and balance. The Pilates Swan Dive is a powerful...

Michael King
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Choosing the Present Over Fear
A calm breath in the forest, reminding us the present moment is precious. Lately I’ve been thinking about how much energy we waste...

Michael King
Sep 14, 20251 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: The Goldilocks Zone of Exercise
Three shoes symbolise exercise extremes, with the middle pair representing the balanced Goldilocks zone. In fitness, more is not always...

Michael King
Sep 12, 20251 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: The Law of Compensation in Your Teaching
Two hands exchange crisp £50 notes, symbolising value, effort, and fair compensation. People often say money is hard to earn. In reality,...

Michael King
Sep 11, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Building Resilience in Teaching and Practice
A Pilates teacher demonstrates resilience in practice, using mindful control on the Reformer. Neuroscientists are now showing us what...

Michael King
Sep 9, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Elephant on the Reformer
Pilates group performing Elephant on the Reformer, lengthening hamstrings and strengthening core stability. The Pilates Elephant is a...

Michael King
Sep 8, 20251 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: We Are One with Nature
An artist’s palette transforms into a living landscape, symbolising nature’s gift of colours. Have you ever paused beneath a tree and...

Michael King
Sep 7, 20253 min read


Pilates Self Care Saturday: Managing Stress with Modern Tools
Bright colours contrast her mood, as overwhelming stress and anxiety take centre stage. Stress is something we all recognise, yet it is...

Michael King
Sep 6, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Super Slow Strength
A Pilates teacher guides precise Reformer leg work, focusing on control, strength, and alignment. One of the most overlooked ways to...

Michael King
Sep 4, 20251 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: New Paths to Rejuvenation
A person relaxes in silence, bathed in the glow of a rejuvenating red mask. The wellness world is constantly buzzing with new...

Michael King
Sep 3, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Loneliness, Community, and Health
Dusk falls over an empty park as one hooded figure remains in silence. We know that movement, nutrition, and recovery are vital for good...

Michael King
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Returning to the Reformer Foot Series
Bare feet pressing firmly on the Reformer footbar, building alignment and balanced pelvic connection. The more I teach, the more I come...

Michael King
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Healthy Feet and Shoes
A woman relaxes on a sofa, feet in focus, enjoying a peaceful moment. This week I want to take a moment to talk about our feet. They are...

Michael King
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: The Jaw and Pelvis Connection
Anatomical illustration showing the hidden fascial relationship between the jaw and the pelvis. When we think about alignment in Pilates,...

Michael King
Aug 28, 20252 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Beetroot Burger with Healthy Bread
Vibrant beetroot patty stacked with avocado tomato rocket and creamy hummus. Healthy eating is more than just following a diet, it is...

Michael King
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Thanks Mum, It’s All in the Genes
A mother lovingly cradles her baby, sharing a serene and tender moment. We all know that mums love to remind us of everything they have...

Michael King
Aug 26, 20253 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Cadillac Arm Springs Thigh Stretch
Cadillac arm springs thigh stretch into swan, opening hips and organising shoulders with breath. Big backbends look glorious. They sell...

Michael King
Aug 25, 20253 min read
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