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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Hydrating Your Body with Celtic Salt
As Pilates teachers, we often focus on guiding our clients towards optimal movement and posture, but it’s equally important to consider...

Michael King
Sep 28, 20243 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: The Role of Joint Mobility in Functional Fitness
As Pilates teachers, we understand the importance of mobility, stability, and strength in movement. But when it comes to other forms of...

Michael King
Sep 27, 20244 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


Bone Broth: A Nourishing Addition to Your Pilates Routine
As Pilates teachers, we’re always on the lookout for ways to support our clients’ health both in and outside of the studio. Nutrition...

Michael King
Sep 25, 20243 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: The Polyester Problem and Our Role in the Future of Pilates Clothing
As Pilates teachers, we often focus on the movement, the method, and the wellbeing of our clients. But have you ever stopped to think...

Michael King
Sep 24, 20243 min read


Movement Monday: Exploring Climb the Tree on the Pilates Ladder Barrel
The Climb the Tree exercise is a favourite for many Pilates practitioners, whether on the Reformer or the Ladder Barrel. While both...

Michael King
Sep 23, 20242 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Are We Too Set in Our Ways?
As we get older, we often find ourselves settling into familiar patterns. We know what we like, what we enjoy doing, and even what we...

Michael King
Sep 22, 20242 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Foot Cleansing Pads and Their Benefits
Foot cleansing pads, often referred to as detox foot pads, are adhesive patches that you apply to the soles of your feet before going to...

Michael King
Sep 21, 20243 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: It's Never Too Late to Start Building Muscle
As Pilates teachers, we know that our focus is often on mobility, flexibility, and posture, but there’s another key element of health...

Michael King
Sep 20, 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


Wellness Wednesday: Understanding the Role of Medication and Exploring Functional Health in Pilates
After reflecting on my recent experience in the US for our event in New Orleans, I was struck by the way medication is marketed on TV ...

Michael King
Sep 18, 20242 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


Pilates, Vitamin D, and Magnesium: A Personal Journey
As Pilates teachers, we spend much of our time guiding others on their journey to better health, but we sometimes forget to prioritise...

Michael King
Sep 14, 20243 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Understanding Squat Positioning for Pilates Teachers
Squats are an essential part of many fitness and Pilates routines, offering a wealth of benefits from building strength to improving...

Michael King
Sep 13, 20245 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


Guide to Understanding and Addressing Chronic Fatigue for Pilates Teachers
As Pilates teachers, we're often attuned to the physical and mental states of our clients. One of the most common issues that both...

Michael King
Sep 11, 20242 min read


Thoughtful Tuesday: Manspreading and Its Impact on Posture in Pilates
As Pilates teachers, we often deal with various postural habits and tendencies that our clients bring into the studio. One common posture...

Michael King
Sep 10, 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
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