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Pilates Technique Thursday: How to Spot Hidden Tension in the Body
Hidden tension often shows in the shoulders before we realise it is even there One of the hallmarks of a great Pilates teacher is the...

Michael King
Apr 173 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Supporting the Lymphatic System Through Movement
A detailed illustration of the human lymphatic system highlighting pathways that benefit from Pilates movement. When we talk about...

Michael King
Apr 162 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Silver Generation Is Not Coming It Is Already Here
Graceful and empowered, the silver generation embraces strength, wellness, and beauty at every age. There is a quiet revolution...

Michael King
Apr 132 min read
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Self-Care Saturday: Embracing the Doorway Effect in Pilates Practice
Each doorway represents a chance to pause, reset, and move forward with awareness. Happy Self-Care Saturday, fellow Pilates teachers!...

Michael King
Apr 122 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Training the Mind as Well as the Body
Visualising the power of mindset—train the brain like you train the body in Pilates As Pilates teachers we are trained to look at posture...

Michael King
Apr 103 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Foot Series on the Wunda Chair
Activating the centre with control and alignment in the Wunda Chair footwork series. The Wunda Chair offers some of the most direct and...

Michael King
Apr 72 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Difference Between Method Pilates and Fitness Pilates
A visual divide between Method Pilates and Fitness Pilates—two approaches, one method What sets apart a true Pilates method teacher? It’s...

Michael King
Apr 62 min read
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Pilates Self Care Saturday: Self Spring Clean
Spring clean your habits – it’s time to toss out the winter comforts holding you back. As spring begins to bloom around us, it's not just...

Michael King
Apr 52 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: The Art of Preparations & Transitions
Pilates students prepare with focus and control before movement begins, embodying mindful transitions. When we talk about technique in...

Michael King
Apr 32 min read
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Pilates Training Smart: It’s Not About Working Harder, It’s About Working Wiser
Smart training means knowing when to rest, reset, and recharge for long-term progress. As Pilates teachers, we often encounter the client...

Michael King
Apr 12 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Using the Pilates Ring Supine with Knees Bent
Pilates ring work in neutral spine, focusing on pelvic floor and breath connection. The Pilates ring or magic circle, as it’s sometimes...

Michael King
Mar 313 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: Reconnecting with the 'Why'
Pausing to reflect on purpose—why we teach, and what fuels our Pilates path There’s something about a Sunday that invites reflection....

Michael King
Mar 302 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Parkinson's and the Power of Movement
Gentle care and support for a Parkinson's client highlighting the importance of movement and therapy On Tuesday I returned back up to...

Michael King
Mar 272 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: How Much is Too Much Help?
Pilates teacher offers support, allowing the client space to explore and refine their movement. As Pilates teachers, our natural instinct...

Michael King
Mar 252 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Lower Body Lunge on the Reformer
Focused control and balance in a Reformer lunge, lengthening through the full kinetic chain. When it comes to closing a session with...

Michael King
Mar 243 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday Finding Control in Fast Paced Reformer Training
Controlled effort beats speed  – Just like Pilates, true strength comes from precision, not momentum. With the rise of dynamic Reformer...

Michael King
Mar 202 min read
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Pilates and Natural Cleaning: Striking the Right Balance in Your Studio
Maintaining a fresh Pilates studio—cleaning a Reformer with a natural spray and cloth. As Pilates teachers, we aim to create an...

Michael King
Mar 182 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: Reflecting on Our Value as Pilates Teachers
Pilates payment made easy, does your pricing reflect your worth in today’s economy? As we take this Soulful Sunday to reflect on the...

Michael King
Mar 163 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday The Power of Eye Contact in Teaching
The power of eye contact in Pilates teaching enhances connection, trust, and engagement. In Pilates, communication goes beyond the words...

Michael King
Mar 112 min read
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Thoughtful Tuesday – Supporting Ukraine, Supporting My Russian Pilates Friends, and Hoping for Peace
A fiery divide between Russia and Ukraine, symbolising the conflict that separates nations and lives When I posted that I support...

Michael King
Mar 43 min read
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