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Pilates Movement Monday: Leg Springs on the Cadillac
A Pilates practitioner performs controlled leg springs on the Cadillac, focusing on pelvic stability. I spent the weekend with a group of...

Michael King
Sep 222 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Why Parallel versus Rotation on the Reformer Foot Series
Two pairs of feet side by side, one parallel, one rotated, showing alignment differences. Joseph Pilates allegedly worked on the reformer...

Michael King
Sep 182 min read
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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 152 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: The Law of Compensation in Your Teaching
Two hands exchange crisp £50 notes, symbolising value, effort, and fair compensation. People often say money is hard to earn. In reality,...

Michael King
Sep 112 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Building Resilience in Teaching and Practice
A Pilates teacher demonstrates resilience in practice, using mindful control on the Reformer. Neuroscientists are now showing us what...

Michael King
Sep 92 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Elephant on the Reformer
Pilates group performing Elephant on the Reformer, lengthening hamstrings and strengthening core stability. The Pilates Elephant is a...

Michael King
Sep 81 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Super Slow Strength
A Pilates teacher guides precise Reformer leg work, focusing on control, strength, and alignment. One of the most overlooked ways to...

Michael King
Sep 41 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Returning to the Reformer Foot Series
Bare feet pressing firmly on the Reformer footbar, building alignment and balanced pelvic connection. The more I teach, the more I come...

Michael King
Sep 12 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: The Jaw and Pelvis Connection
Anatomical illustration showing the hidden fascial relationship between the jaw and the pelvis. When we think about alignment in Pilates,...

Michael King
Aug 282 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Plastics in our kitchens.
A black non-stick pan cooking a golden omelette on a gas stove. We talk a lot about what we put into our bodies, yet the tools we cook...

Michael King
Aug 203 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday The AI Retina Test and What It Can See That a Quick Look Cannot
Vivid close up of a human iris showing striking blue orange and golden patterns. If you have ever had a doctor shine a light into your...

Michael King
Aug 193 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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