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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
6 hours ago2 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Power of Hello
A vintage rotary telephone reminding us how the word hello  began connecting the world. We say it every day. It opens our classes, our...

Michael King
4 days ago2 min read
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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 152 min read
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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 82 min read
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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 243 min read
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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 222 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Difference Between Method Pilates and Fitness Pilates
A visual divide between Method Pilates and Fitness Pilates—two approaches, one method What sets apart a true Pilates method teacher? It’s...

Michael King
Apr 62 min read
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Technique Thursday: Pilates and the Problem of Fake Flexibility
Pilates teacher correcting alignment during a roll-down, promoting authentic movement and preventing compensations As Pilates teachers,...

Michael King
Feb 133 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday:The True Art of Innovation in Teaching
Innovative Pilates teaching: guide clients through fundamentals before exploring advanced movement variations When we think about...

Michael King
Feb 113 min read
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Pilates Breathing: When (and Where) Should You Use Pursed-Lip Exhalation?
Softly pursed lips releasing a steady breath, highlighting the importance of breath control in Pilates. Breathing is one of the...

Michael King
Feb 63 min read
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Movement Monday: Elevating the Pilates Shoulder Bridge with the Stability Ball
As Pilates teachers, we constantly seek ways to challenge and engage our clients, whether in a group setting or during personal training...

Michael King
Aug 12, 20243 min read
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Movement Monday: A Deeper Look into Key Pilates Movements.
Welcome to Movement Monday! Today, rather than focusing on a single movement, we're going to delve into the movements of The Hundred, the...

Michael King
May 27, 20244 min read
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Bringing Pilates Principles to Life in Every Class
As Pilates teachers, we have the unique opportunity to transform our classes from mere exercises into profound experiences that deeply...

Michael King
May 9, 20242 min read
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Fitness Friday: The Evolution of Step Training and Its Parallels in Pilates
In the ever-dynamic world of fitness, evolution is inevitable, yet it always circles back to the roots of why we started. This morning, I...

Michael King
Apr 19, 20243 min read
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Movement Monday: Exploring the Evolution of the Scissors Exercise in Pilates
Welcome to another Movement Monday! Today, we're diving into the nuances of a classic Pilates exercise: the Scissors. This movement,...

Michael King
Apr 15, 20242 min read
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Balancing Empathy and Authority: A Guide for Pilates Teachers
As a Pilates teacher, striking the right balance between being approachable and maintaining professional authority is essential. It’s...

Michael King
Apr 4, 20242 min read
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Starting Strong: 10 Creative Ways to Kick Off Your Pilates Class
Ever find yourself hitting the play button on the same class introduction, day in, day out? If you’re nodding along, thinking, “Yep,...

Michael King
Mar 7, 20243 min read
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Technique Thursday: The Power of Facing Your Pilates Class
In the world of Pilates and beyond, the arrangement of the class and the positioning of the teacher can significantly impact the learning...

Michael King
Feb 29, 20242 min read
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Technique Thursday: Honing the Teacher’s Sixth Sense in Pilates
It's a comment we've often heard from our clients in jest – "You must have eyes in the back of your head!" And each time, it brings a...

Michael King
Jan 25, 20242 min read
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Laughter in Pilates: A Personal Journey Through Joy, Breath, and Universal Connection
Embracing Laughter: Lessons from India and Beyond Hello to all my Pilates colleagues! It's Michael here on this Thoughtful Tuesday,...

Michael King
Jan 23, 20242 min read
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