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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: It's Okay Not to Be Okay
In the world of Pilates teaching, we often find ourselves in a deeply giving role. Clients come to us not only for movement but often...

Michael King
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Movement Monday: Exploring Joseph Pilates' Toe Separator and Its Role in Foot Health
Joseph Pilates was not only a pioneer in the development of the Pilates method but also an innovator who created various pieces of...

Michael King
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Technique Thursday: Handling Clients Who Don’t "Get" Pilates
As Pilates teachers, we’ve all encountered clients who don’t quite “get” the method. They might say it’s “too slow” or “too easy,” or...

Michael King
Nov 28, 20243 min read


Pilates and Mindfulness: Are You a "Be Here Now" Teacher?
In the world of mindfulness, much emphasis is placed on being present in stillness and quiet moments of meditation or reflective pauses....

Michael King
Nov 26, 20243 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Arabesque
As Pilates teachers, we're always looking for ways to guide our clients through movements that not only enhance their strength and...

Michael King
Nov 25, 20243 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Pilates Versus the Megaformer – Understanding the Comparison
The Megaformer has become a fitness buzzword, often stealing the spotlight in discussions about low-impact, resistance-based exercise....

Michael King
Nov 21, 20243 min read


Thoughtful Tuesday: Pilates Through the Generations
As Pilates teachers, we work with people of all ages, from the young and agile to those who might be rediscovering movement later in...

Michael King
Nov 19, 20243 min read


Movement Monday: Thread the Needle for Pilates Teachers
This week’s Movement Monday features Thread the Needle , a dynamic rotational exercise that develops thoracic mobility, shoulder...

Michael King
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Reflecting on the Past to Shape Your Future
As Pilates teachers, we often focus on the here and now, on helping our clients connect with their bodies and minds in the present...

Michael King
Nov 17, 20242 min read


Technique Thursday: The Art of Observation in Pilates Teaching
In Pilates teaching, there's an essential skill that often goes beyond demonstrating the movements, it's the ability to observe, assess,...

Michael King
Nov 14, 20244 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Cueing the Centre with Subtlety and Precision
In today’s world of Pilates teaching, the understanding of core engagement has evolved significantly. Gone are the days when we’d ask...

Michael King
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Mastering the Teaser with Resistance Bands: Benefits and Insights for Pilates Teachers
As Pilates teachers, we’re all familiar with the classical movement, the Teaser . An iconic exercise in the Pilates repertoire, the...

Michael King
Nov 11, 20246 min read


Fitness Friday: Preparing Our Clients for Pilates After a Day of Sitting
For Pilates teachers, the end-of-day classes bring in clients who've often spent long hours at desks or behind screens. Many arrive with...

Michael King
Nov 8, 20243 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: The Art of Class Planning
In a recent discussion in a social media group, a pilates teacher asked if there was an app capable of designing Pilates classes. It’s an...

Michael King
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Pilates and Breath: Exploring the Essence of Qi in Movement
Being part of the Chinese experience was enlightening on so many levels. I wasn’t there just to teach; I also had the opportunity to...

Michael King
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Reflections on a Blossoming Pilates World in China
As I sit here, preparing to leave the southern shores of China, reflecting on the past few days feels nothing short of inspiring. Here,...

Michael King
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Movement Monday: The Rolling Jackknife – A Pilates Preparation for Mastering the Jackknife
In this week’s Movement Monday, we’re diving into a unique approach to mastering one of Pilates’ most challenging movements—the...

Michael King
Nov 4, 20242 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Encouraging Consistency Through the Basics
One of the greatest gifts we can give our clients is the understanding that consistency is more powerful than intensity. When we teach...

Michael King
Oct 31, 20243 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Bringing the Reformer Elephant to Matwork
For this Movement Monday, we’re exploring the Elephant , a well-loved Reformer exercise, and how to bring it into your matwork classes....

Michael King
Oct 21, 20243 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Are You a Marmite Teacher?
Today, on this Soulful Sunday, let's take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect. Someone recently described one of the teachers in...

Michael King
Oct 20, 20242 min read
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