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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


Pilates Technique Thursday: Understanding the Quality of Movement
As Pilates teachers, we often talk about the elusive "quality of movement." But what exactly does that mean when we dig deeper into...

Michael King
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring Jumping on the Reformer
When it comes to incorporating dynamic movement into Pilates, jumping on the Reformer is a fantastic way to build strength, coordination,...

Michael King
Oct 14, 20243 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: How to Keep the Neck in Alignment and Avoid Strain
One of the most common challenges in Pilates, particularly during flexion-based exercises, is preventing clients from straining their...

Michael King
Oct 10, 20244 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Thigh Stretch on the Reformer
Today, on Movement Monday, we’re diving into one of my favourite movements: the Thigh Stretch on the Reformer. This exercise is excellent...

Michael King
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Understanding the Differences Between Mental, Cognitive, and Physical Fatigue
As Pilates teachers, we often encounter clients who are dealing with various forms of fatigue, and it's important to recognise that not...

Michael King
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Transferring the Elephant from Reformer to Mat
One of the beautiful aspects of Pilates is how versatile the exercises are across different pieces of apparatus and the mat. Today, we’re...

Michael King
Sep 30, 20243 min read


Pilates Teachers: Why It’s About Skill, Not Aesthetics
As Pilates teachers, we often see how social media can influence perceptions of what a Pilates body "should" look like. More often than...

Michael King
Sep 26, 20243 min read


If You Can Hear Your Pilates Breathing, It's Too Loud
When we think about Pilates, breath and movement are intrinsically linked. The connection between the two is fundamental to the method,...

Michael King
Sep 19, 20243 min read


Pilates and the Brain: How Dancing Enhances Cognitive and Physical Function
As Pilates teachers, we often focus on the body’s alignment, strength, and mobility. However, the connection between movement and the...

Michael King
Sep 17, 20243 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Bridge on the Tower for Lordotic Clients
In today’s Pilates Movement Monday, we’re diving into the bridge on the Tower or Cadillac. This classic Pilates exercise is excellent for...

Michael King
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Finding Balance as a Pilates Teacher: Letting Go of Perfection and Embracing the Process
As Pilates teachers, we often strive to achieve the highest level of technical precision, both in our personal practice and in our...

Michael King
Sep 15, 20242 min read


Technique Thursday: Exploring the Difference Between Method Pilates Teachers and Fitness Pilates Teachers
In recent years, the conversation around Pilates teaching has evolved, with increasing discussion about the distinction between a method...

Michael King
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Movement Monday: Exploring the Parakeet in Pilates
Welcome to this week's Movement Monday , where we dive into the fundamentals of a Pilates classic, the Parakeet . This exercise,...

Michael King
Sep 9, 20243 min read


Soulful Sunday: Pilates and the Power of Being Yourself
As Pilates teachers, we often find ourselves guiding our clients not only through movement but also through a journey of self-discovery....

Michael King
Sep 8, 20243 min read
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