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Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Comfort of Cats and the Science of Sharing Your Bed
Cat rests peacefully on the bed, embodying calm, comfort, and the healing rhythm of stillness. Some people wrinkle their noses at the...

Michael King
Oct 12, 20252 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Simple Hydration Rituals to Support Fascia and Focus
Fresh cucumber, melon, tomatoes, and leafy greens highlight simple, hydrating foods that support fascia health. Hydration is not only...

Michael King
Oct 11, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Teaching Tempo and Finding Flow
Controlled Roll Up on the mat showing smooth spinal articulation and precise tempo in movement. Tempo in Pilates often gets ignored until...

Michael King
Oct 9, 20252 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: The Link Between Breath and Nervous System Balance
Detailed visual of the human nervous system showing the brain, spinal cord, and neural pathways. Breath is both automatic and voluntary,...

Michael King
Oct 8, 20253 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Gratitude for the Body
Calm focus on the Reformer, showing gratitude through controlled, mindful movement and gentle breath. Gratitude gets thrown around so...

Michael King
Oct 5, 20251 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Pilates and the Rowing Machine
Athletic alignment on rowing machine highlights Pilates principles of core strength and control. Walk into any gym and you’ll see the...

Michael King
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Wellness Wednesday: Sleep Upgrades That Matter
A small bedroom with two people and pets shows how CO2 levels rise overnight. Getting good sleep isn’t about luck. It’s about creating...

Michael King
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Misaligned Circadian Rhythms
A countryside split in half, glowing moonlit night meets radiant golden sunrise. If you are always tired or find yourself dragging...

Michael King
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: What Defines You
Three stones engraved with words reflect the essence of identity beyond material possessions. We often hear that what we wear, what we...

Michael King
Sep 28, 20251 min read


Self-Care Saturday: Choosing the Right AI for the Right Job
A modern laptop screen showing AI with a chat bubble reading ASK ME. AI is no longer something on the horizon, it’s already in your...

Michael King
Sep 27, 20252 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Boosting VO₂ Max : What You Need to Know
Brisk walking is a simple warm-up to prepare for VO₂ max interval training. We’ve talked about cardio on Fitness Fridays before. It...

Michael King
Sep 26, 20252 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Wellness, and Hearing Loss
An woman struggles to hear, highlighting the silent challenges of hearing loss. Hearing loss often creeps in without notice. It is not...

Michael King
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Earwax Friend, Foe, and Freak Show
Close-up photo of a man’s ear and side profile, showing skin and short hair. Earwax gets a bad reputation. People act like it’s toxic...

Michael King
Sep 23, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Pressing Pause
Sitting with tea, pausing to breathe, the Solway view reminds me to be present. There are times when I step away from being productive. I...

Michael King
Sep 21, 20251 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Listen to Your Body
Joyful woman dancing in her living room with headphones, moving freely and smiling brightly. There’s a difference between discipline and...

Michael King
Sep 20, 20251 min read


Wellness Wednesday: Barefoot vs Cushion
Bare foot beside trainer, a simple cue to balance barefoot skill with cushioned recovery. Your feet thrive on smart work and thoughtful...

Michael King
Sep 17, 20253 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Posture and Your Tongue
Head upright, shoulders wide, tongue extended to show posture influencing tongue reach. Your tongue stops short when you stick it out....

Michael King
Sep 16, 20253 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Swan Dive on the Stability Ball
Swan Dive on a fully inflated stability ball builds thoracic strength, control, and balance. The Pilates Swan Dive is a powerful...

Michael King
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Choosing the Present Over Fear
A calm breath in the forest, reminding us the present moment is precious. Lately I’ve been thinking about how much energy we waste...

Michael King
Sep 14, 20251 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Start the Day with Water
A woman drinks a glass of water at sunrise, rehydrating her brain and body for clarity. The first thing you put into your body each...

Michael King
Sep 13, 20251 min read
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