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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: The Healing Power of Sound
Vibrant soundwaves visualise the powerful effect of frequencies on cellular health and healing. Recent research from Japan has unveiled...

Michael King
May 282 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Seeing the Beauty We Often Miss
A butterfly reveals its hidden beauty, unaware of the admiration it inspires in others. Ever think about how butterflies can’t see their...

Michael King
May 272 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Breath as a Mirror
A woman exhales onto a mirror, revealing how breath reflects emotion and internal tension. Breath is something we all do without...

Michael King
May 252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Supporting a Return to Running with FAI and Menopausal Hip Pain
Post-menopausal hip discomfort can affect daily mobility and return to activities like running. As Pilates teachers, we often find...

Michael King
May 222 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: What Is Mentorship in Pilates?
Pilates teachers sharing ideas and feedback — mentorship begins with open conversation and shared experience. Recently someone asked me,...

Michael King
May 202 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Tendon Stretch Chair Versus Reformer
A focused Pilates practitioner performs a deep Tendon Stretch variation on the Reformer. In a previous Movement Monday, we explored the...

Michael King
May 192 min read


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


Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Mermaid on the Chair
Teacher supports client during Mermaid on the Chair, encouraging alignment, breath, and length through the spine. The Pilates Wunda Chair...

Michael King
May 123 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Stay Kind and Stay Centred
Monday the 12th arrives—time to reset, stay kind, and move forward with purpose. As we close another week and gently open the door to a...

Michael King
May 111 min read


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


Pilates and the Power of Intention: Embedding Change Through Repetition
Pilates group embodying intention through focused movement, repetition, and strong mind-body connection. As Pilates teachers, we often...

Michael King
May 62 min read


Pilates Movement Monday Long Back Stretch on the Reformer
Preparing for the Long Back Stretch with focus on wrist alignment and core engagement. This Movement Monday, we’re diving into a movement...

Michael King
May 52 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Your Style, Your Story
A Reformer student in Latvia wearing a sweatshirt that says “Create Your Own Story.” When we first begin our Pilates journey, whether as...

Michael King
May 43 min read


Technique Thursday Pilates Start with Intention
Teacher and client connecting at the start of a Pilates session to set intentions It can be easy to get swept up in the flow of...

Michael King
May 12 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Swearing, Stress, and Longevity
Expressing emotions healthily, even with a swear word, can boost resilience and longevity I’ll begin with something many of you already...

Michael King
Apr 292 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday Making Time not Finding Time
A simple wall clock reminds us that time is made, not found, for self-care. One of the hardest things I have found both for myself and...

Michael King
Apr 273 min read


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


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


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


Pilates Self Care Saturday: No Should's No Musts
No should's, no musts, just cosy snuggles and a well-deserved rest day. Let’s be honest. We spend most of our time thinking about what we...

Michael King
Apr 192 min read
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