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Pilates Fitness Friday: Healthy Feet and Shoes
A woman relaxes on a sofa, feet in focus, enjoying a peaceful moment. This week I want to take a moment to talk about our feet. They are...

Michael King
Aug 292 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Cadillac Arm Springs Thigh Stretch
Cadillac arm springs thigh stretch into swan, opening hips and organising shoulders with breath. Big backbends look glorious. They sell...

Michael King
Aug 253 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Letting Go of Perfection
A woman’s reflection in a shard of mirror against sunlit textured wall. Perfection is a tidy picture. It looks neat on a screen or in a...

Michael King
Aug 244 min read


Self Care Saturday: Stepping into autumn with fresh air and movement
A carpet of autumn leaves in rich reds, golds, and earthy browns. This weekend feels like a gift. With a bank holiday on Monday across...

Michael King
Aug 232 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Posture Versus Cellular Alignment
A glowing human figure filled with luminous cellular light, symbolising posture and alignment. We talk a lot about posture in the pilates...

Michael King
Aug 214 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Tradition With Heart, Evolution With Care
Bridging classical Pilates heritage with modern adaptations for today’s diverse bodies and lifestyles. Some things never change. Breath...

Michael King
Aug 173 min read


Pilates Self Care Saturday: Rethinking RICE in 2025
A close-up of an ice pack applied to an ankle to reduce pain. For years in Pilates and Fitness many of us were taught to manage sprains...

Michael King
Aug 163 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: The Secret of Speaking in Threes
Pilates teacher guiding a client with clear, concise three-step verbal cues for movement. Here is a piece of advice that can instantly...

Michael King
Aug 142 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: The Importance of Being Fully Present in Class
Teacher supports client’s seated stretch, focusing on alignment and safe movement technique. In a world full of notifications, to-do...

Michael King
Aug 122 min read


Pilates Movement of the Day: Deep Squat on a Yoga Block
Focused and balanced, he holds a deep squat, raising one foot on a block to open the hips. If you want to improve your Pilates practice,...

Michael King
Aug 112 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Moringa – The Miracle Tree for Your Wellbeing
Fresh moringa leaves, pods, seeds, and powder showcasing the plant’s rich nutritional benefits. If you have ever wandered through a...

Michael King
Aug 92 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Anxiety Dreams and the Teaching Mind
Waking from a Pilates anxiety dream—wide-eyed, tangled hair, and heart racing in bed. Let’s be honest. No matter how long we’ve been...

Michael King
Aug 73 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: The Ripple Effect
A single drop creates calm ripples, just like your presence in every Pilates class. As a Pilates teacher, you have likely touched more...

Michael King
Aug 62 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Peter Pan on the Reformer
Exploring the Peter Pan variation with asymmetrical legs in straps for control and grace. This week’s focus is a playful yet precise...

Michael King
Aug 42 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Are You Watching the Right Things?
Observing subtle imbalances helps us retrain movement patterns, not just strengthen muscles. When a client moves, what are you really...

Michael King
Jul 293 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Knees Off the Reformer
Challenging core and shoulder stability with Knees Off on the Reformer using controlled breath. Knees Off is a classical Pilates Reformer...

Michael King
Jul 282 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Introducing Plyometrics for Older Adults
Strengthen your legs with this simple home step-up, building balance and plyometric power. Pilates is renowned for its control, precision...

Michael King
Jul 252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Has the Method Lost Its Way?
When your “creative” Pilates class turns into an escape room challenge on the reformer. This past weekend, as I scrolled through social...

Michael King
Jul 222 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Gut Health and the Promise of Cleanses
Close-up of hands resting on the belly, reflecting natural approaches to digestive wellness and balance. There is no shortage of gut...

Michael King
Jul 192 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Back to Our Roots
Woman standing in perfect alignment, showcasing elegant Pilates posture and balanced body awareness. Today I want to bring us back to the...

Michael King
Jul 172 min read
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