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Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Swan Dive on the Ladder Barrel
Full extension over the Ladder Barrel, lifting through the thoracic spine with breath and control. As Pilates teachers we are always...

Michael King
Apr 212 min read
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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Creating a Self-Care Evening Ritual
Unwind after a long day with a warm, bubble-filled bath—pure Pilates self-care. As Pilates teachers, we give so much of our energy to...

Michael King
Mar 153 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Revisiting the Roll-Up
A Pilates practitioner demonstrating the full Roll-Up, reaching forward with controlled spinal articulation Matwork is at the heart of...

Michael King
Mar 102 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Why Mobility Training is More Than Just a Warm-Up
Pilates for mobility: Engaging the core while improving hamstring flexibility and spinal articulation. In the ever-evolving fitness...

Michael King
Feb 213 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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Movement Monday: Pilates Reformer Grasshopper
Advanced Grasshopper on the Reformer enhances spinal extension, hip mobility, and shoulder stability The Grasshopper on the Reformer is a...

Michael King
Feb 103 min read
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Fitness Friday: Are You an Integrated Pilates Educator?
Wearing many hats—Pilates, strength, mobility, and wellness—guiding clients beyond one method As teachers, we often see clients who need...

Michael King
Feb 73 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Mastering Rib Cage Expansion for Better Core Engagement
Visualising rib cage expansion: A key concept in Pilates breathing and core stability As Pilates teachers, we know that proper breathing...

Michael King
Jan 93 min read
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Welcome to Pilates Movement Monday! & the Spine Corrector
Graceful spinal extension on the spine corrector, promoting length, control, and alignment. Welcome to Movement Monday! Today, let's...

Michael King
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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Movement Monday: Pilates and the Magic of the Spread Eagle
After wrapping up the second weekend of apparatus training in Athens, I’ve noticed something fascinating. Every time I turned my back,...

Michael King
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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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
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Embracing Short Bursts of Movement in Your Day
In the fast-paced world we live in, dedicating a full hour to Pilates each day can often feel unrealistic, even for the most dedicated...

Michael King
Nov 13, 20243 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Simple Fitness Hacks for Home Workouts
Staying fit doesn’t always mean going to the gym or having fancy equipment at home. You can easily incorporate effective fitness hacks...

Michael King
Oct 25, 20243 min read
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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Managing Headaches with an Osteopath's Insight
Headaches are an all-too-common ailment that can disrupt our daily lives and affect our ability to teach and practise Pilates...

Michael King
Aug 10, 20242 min read
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Technique Thursday: Evolving Qualifications in Pilates Teaching
Welcome to another Technique Thursday! Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to many Pilates teachers' hearts: qualifications....

Michael King
Jul 25, 20242 min read
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Technique Thursday: Understanding and Correcting Forward Head Tilt in Pilates.
Welcome to another edition of Technique Thursday! Today, we're delving into a common postural issue that many of us encounter in our...

Michael King
Jun 20, 20243 min read
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Managing Calf Injuries in Active Clients: Guidelines for Pilates Teachers
As Pilates teachers, we often encounter clients who are not just dedicated to their practice but are also actively engaged in other forms...

Michael King
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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Technical Thursday: Unlocking Movement Potential in Pilates - Addressing Thoracic Restrictions and Wrist & Shoulder Issues
Welcome to Technical Thursday, where we delve into the nuanced aspects of Pilates teaching to enhance our practice and enrich our...

Michael King
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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Exploring the Bowen Method: A New Member of the MindBody Family
In the realm of holistic health and well-being, the MindBody family is a vibrant tapestry woven with diverse practices like Pilates,...

Michael King
Jun 12, 20243 min read
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Fitness Friday: Exploring the HIIT Pilates Craze
Welcome to another Fitness Friday, Pilates teachers! Today, we're diving into the exciting world of HIIT (High-Intensity Interval...

Michael King
May 31, 20242 min read
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