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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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Pilates Movement Monday The Tendon Stretch on the Wunda Chair
Focused and poised, a pilates practitioner executes a challenging Pilates movement on the Wunda Chair. The Wunda Chair is a unique and...

Michael King
Mar 32 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: Overcoming Fear and Finding Growth in Teaching
Breaking through fear  – Moving beyond limitations to challenge and grow in Pilates. As we step into the first week of March, it is...

Michael King
Mar 22 min read
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Pilates Self Care Saturday: Don’t Throw Away Coffee Grounds – They’re a Hidden Treasure for Your Home and Garden
Sustainable living starts with coffee grounds  – a natural fertiliser, odour absorber, and household essential. For many of us, coffee is...

Michael King
Mar 12 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday Recovery Matters Just as Much as the Workout
Cold therapy boosts circulation reduces inflammation and aids recovery after intense Pilates and fitness sessions. In the world of...

Michael King
Feb 283 min read
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Technique Thursday: Should You Point or Flex Your Feet in Pilates?
Pointing the toes enhances energy flow, elongation, and muscle activation. One of the most common questions I get from clients is: Should...

Michael King
Feb 273 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Understanding Glycemic Load for Better Energy
A vibrant, nutrient-rich salad with low glycemic load ingredients for sustained energy and wellness. As Pilates teachers, we’re always...

Michael King
Feb 262 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Supporting Clients in Class
Neck and shoulder discomfort? Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and how Pilates can help Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a...

Michael King
Feb 252 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Side Pull Up on the Wunda Chair
Using the Pilates Wunda Chair to enhance full-body strength, core control, and balance. Welcome to Pilates Movement Monday! Today, we're...

Michael King
Feb 242 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Maintaining Your Reformer for Longevity
Regular Reformer maintenance ensures smooth carriage movement, preventing dust buildup and wheel friction Reformer training has surged in...

Michael King
Feb 202 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening for Older Clients
An ultrasound scan checks for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a crucial screening for older adults As Pilates teachers, it's essential to...

Michael King
Feb 192 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Vampire Appliances and Energy-Saving Tips
A British three-pin plug fully inserted into a wall socket with the switch turned on. In these challenging times, we are all feeling the...

Michael King
Feb 182 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Long Spine on the Reformer
Long Spine on the Reformer—focus on spinal articulation, core control, and breath coordination. On this Pilates Movement Monday, we are...

Michael King
Feb 173 min read
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Pilates and the Power of Hope Molecules
Visual representation of hope molecules—myokines released through muscle contraction, boosting mental resilience naturally Recent...

Michael King
Feb 162 min read
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Technique Thursday: Pilates and the Problem of Fake Flexibility
Pilates teacher correcting alignment during a roll-down, promoting authentic movement and preventing compensations As Pilates teachers,...

Michael King
Feb 133 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday:The True Art of Innovation in Teaching
Innovative Pilates teaching: guide clients through fundamentals before exploring advanced movement variations When we think about...

Michael King
Feb 113 min read
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Movement Monday: Pilates Reformer Grasshopper
Advanced Grasshopper on the Reformer enhances spinal extension, hip mobility, and shoulder stability The Grasshopper on the Reformer is a...

Michael King
Feb 103 min read
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Fitness Friday: Are You an Integrated Pilates Educator?
Wearing many hats—Pilates, strength, mobility, and wellness—guiding clients beyond one method As teachers, we often see clients who need...

Michael King
Feb 73 min read
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Pilates Breathing: When (and Where) Should You Use Pursed-Lip Exhalation?
Softly pursed lips releasing a steady breath, highlighting the importance of breath control in Pilates. Breathing is one of the...

Michael King
Feb 63 min read
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Pilates and Creating a Calm Space for Teaching
A serene Pilates studio with soft lighting, floor mats, lush plants, and a calming waterfall A well-designed Pilates space can transform...

Michael King
Feb 52 min read
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