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Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Rollover on the Ladder Barrel
Rollover on the Ladder Barrel showcasing full spinal articulation with controlled extension and deep core engagement. One of the many...

Michael King
Jun 30, 20253 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: What Is Functional Strength?
Older woman practicing functional strength with rotation using a soft ball in a studio. When we talk about strength in Pilates, we are...

Michael King
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Why Matwork Comes Before Reformer
Reformer classes shine when taught with a strong foundation in Pilates Matwork principles. In today’s fast moving fitness world, it’s...

Michael King
Jun 26, 20252 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: The Power of the Nap
A peaceful daytime nap may be the secret to heart health and mental clarity We’ve talked about napping before but this Wellness Wednesday...

Michael King
Jun 25, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: When Distance Speaks Louder Than Words
When emotions escalate, choose grace over conflict—your silence is your strength. In the world of teaching Pilates, we meet all sorts of...

Michael King
Jun 24, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Kneeling Cat on the Wunda Chair
Explore spinal articulation with Kneeling Cat on the Wunda Chair – precise, breath-led movement. Today’s featured movement is the...

Michael King
Jun 23, 20251 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: The Light of the Summer Solstice
Golden sunlight glistens over the Solway Coast’s rocks and sea, capturing the essence of summer. Today is 21 June, the Summer Solstice,...

Michael King
Jun 21, 20252 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Discover Japanese Interval Walking
Brisk walking among cherry blossoms blends tradition, fitness, and well-being for body and spirit. If you’ve been walking daily but not...

Michael King
Jun 20, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: The 30 Second Conversation Strategy
Precise and timeless, this stopwatch captures the essence of effective 30 second conversations. As Pilates teachers we often focus on...

Michael King
Jun 19, 20251 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Wellness Through Stillness – Why Rest is an Active Practice
Stillness brings clarity – like calm water, it reflects the strength of inner peace. In a world where being busy is often mistaken for...

Michael King
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: The Shamans Living Among Us
Coco and Bella, our intuitive healers, resting in quiet harmony at the farmhouse. We often talk about energy in Pilates. The energy we...

Michael King
Jun 17, 20252 min read


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 Soulful Sunday: Feeding the Brain — Is Our Diet the Missing Link?
Discover how pilates and diet can enhance brain health. Explore the link between pilates, seafood, and mental wellness on our blog.

Michael King
Jun 15, 20252 min read


Pilates Self Care Saturday: Are Your Dishes Harming Your Gut Health?
A dishwasher filled with dirty plates and utensils, highlighting hidden chemical residues post-wash. Since moving back to the UK and into...

Michael King
Jun 14, 20252 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Should We Use Ankle Weights in Our Practice?
Soft ankle weights add gentle resistance for targeted leg strength in Pilates sessions. Ankle weights have made something of a comeback...

Michael King
Jun 13, 20253 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 Wellness Wednesday: Water and Wellness – The Hidden Link Between Hydration and Movement Efficiency
A clear glass of water sits calmly on a wooden kitchen table in soft morning light. When we think about wellness, hydration might not be...

Michael King
Jun 11, 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 Self Care Saturday: Your Nature Prescription
Embrace outdoor self care with this calming countryside view of grass, flowers, and blue sky. This weekend, instead of pushing through...

Michael King
Jun 7, 20252 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Bone Health and the Power of Strength Training
Building bone strength with focused shoulder presses—strength training supports healthy ageing and posture. Bone health is one of those...

Michael King
Jun 6, 20253 min read
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