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Fitness Friday: Preparing Our Clients for Pilates After a Day of Sitting
For Pilates teachers, the end-of-day classes bring in clients who've often spent long hours at desks or behind screens. Many arrive with...

Michael King
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: The Art of Class Planning
In a recent discussion in a social media group, a pilates teacher asked if there was an app capable of designing Pilates classes. It’s an...

Michael King
Nov 7, 20242 min read
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Pilates and Breath: Exploring the Essence of Qi in Movement
Being part of the Chinese experience was enlightening on so many levels. I wasn’t there just to teach; I also had the opportunity to...

Michael King
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Reflections on a Blossoming Pilates World in China
As I sit here, preparing to leave the southern shores of China, reflecting on the past few days feels nothing short of inspiring. Here,...

Michael King
Nov 5, 20242 min read
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Understanding the Impact of the Menstrual Cycle on Core and Joint Stability in Pilates
As Pilates teachers, it's essential to understand how the menstrual cycle can affect our clients' bodies, particularly in terms of core...

Michael King
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: The Art of Listening
In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s easy to hear, but not really listen . Today, on Wellness Wednesday, I want to explore the art of...

Michael King
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Bringing the Reformer Elephant to Matwork
For this Movement Monday, we’re exploring the Elephant , a well-loved Reformer exercise, and how to bring it into your matwork classes....

Michael King
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Understanding the Quality of Movement
As Pilates teachers, we often talk about the elusive "quality of movement." But what exactly does that mean when we dig deeper into...

Michael King
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring Jumping on the Reformer
When it comes to incorporating dynamic movement into Pilates, jumping on the Reformer is a fantastic way to build strength, coordination,...

Michael King
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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Fitness Friday: Strength Training to Complement Pilates
As Pilates teachers, we know the value of a strong, flexible body. However, incorporating strength training into your routine can enhance...

Michael King
Oct 11, 20243 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: How to Keep the Neck in Alignment and Avoid Strain
One of the most common challenges in Pilates, particularly during flexion-based exercises, is preventing clients from straining their...

Michael King
Oct 10, 20244 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Thigh Stretch on the Reformer
Today, on Movement Monday, we’re diving into one of my favourite movements: the Thigh Stretch on the Reformer. This exercise is excellent...

Michael King
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Embracing the October Rain – Should You Walk, Run, or Just Stay Dry?
October is here, and with it comes the inevitable deluge of rain. It’s the kind of rain that the British Isles are so famous...

Michael King
Oct 2, 20244 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Finding Your Inner Voice
As Pilates teachers, we often focus on guiding others through movement, posture, and breath. But how often do we reflect on our inner...

Michael King
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: When Things Go Wrong – How to Handle Professional Conflict.
On Soulful Sunday, we take a moment to reflect. We look back at the week gone by, and we set our intentions for the week ahead. This...

Michael King
Sep 29, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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