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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 16, 20252 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 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 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 Soulful Sunday: The Space Between Movements – Finding Magic in the Pause
A male diver stands still, preparing with focus before launching into powerful motion. In a world that constantly urges us to go faster,...

Michael King
Jun 1, 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 Movement Monday: Exploring the Double Leg Kick
Pilates Double Leg Kick shown in extension phase, activating back, glutes, and shoulder muscles. The Double Leg Kick is one of those...

Michael King
May 26, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Breath as a Mirror
A woman exhales onto a mirror, revealing how breath reflects emotion and internal tension. Breath is something we all do without...

Michael King
May 25, 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 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 Movement Monday: Exploring the Mermaid on the Chair
Teacher supports client during Mermaid on the Chair, encouraging alignment, breath, and length through the spine. The Pilates Wunda Chair...

Michael King
May 12, 20253 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 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


Technique Thursday Pilates Start with Intention
Teacher and client connecting at the start of a Pilates session to set intentions It can be easy to get swept up in the flow of...

Michael King
May 1, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Single Leg Kick
Single Leg Kick challenges trunk stability, highlighting core control while maintaining spine length in extension. Today for Movement...

Michael King
Apr 28, 20252 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 Movement Monday: Exploring the Swan Dive on the Ladder Barrel
Full extension over the Ladder Barrel, lifting through the thoracic spine with breath and control. As Pilates teachers we are always...

Michael King
Apr 21, 20252 min read
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