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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: A Country of Characters
Celebrating individuality at a UK train station with bold colours, tattoos, and self-expression Yesterday on the train journey home after...

Michael King
Jun 10, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Single Leg Work in the Foot Series on the Reformer
Pilates teacher guides client through single leg Reformer footwork, focusing on alignment and control. One of the most common questions I...

Michael King
Jun 9, 20253 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Power of Hello
A vintage rotary telephone reminding us how the word hello began connecting the world. We say it every day. It opens our classes, our...

Michael King
Jun 8, 20252 min read


Pilates Self Care Saturday: Your Nature Prescription
Embrace outdoor self care with this calming countryside view of grass, flowers, and blue sky. This weekend, instead of pushing through...

Michael King
Jun 7, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Eyes Lead the Spine – The Role of Gaze in Movement
The eyes lead the motion—showing how gaze direction influences posture and Pilates technique. When we talk about alignment in Pilates, we...

Michael King
Jun 5, 20252 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Should We Really Eat Broccoli Every Day?
A fresh plate of steamed broccoli in a bright kitchen highlights simple daily wellness choices. I recently read that we should be eating...

Michael King
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: How We Speak to Ourselves
That quiet moment when you catch your inner voice and choose kindness instead. If we spoke to our friends the way we speak to ourselves,...

Michael King
Jun 3, 20251 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: The Reformer Salute
A Pilates teacher demonstrates the Reformer Salute, building shoulder stability with mindful breathwork. This Movement Monday we’re...

Michael King
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Pilates Self Care Saturday: The Sleep Shift – Power Naps or Early Nights?
Power nap in progress: restoring energy, resetting focus, and embracing the art of rest. When it comes to self care, sleep is often the...

Michael King
May 31, 20252 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: The Power of Walking for Body Change
Walking on a treadmill—simple, consistent movement that transforms posture, mood, and body shape When we talk about fitness, especially...

Michael King
May 30, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: What Are You Wearing? How Clothes Affect the Way We Move
Tight vs baggy clothing: how what we wear influences posture, breath, and movement freedom. We often think about the movements, the...

Michael King
May 29, 20252 min read


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 28, 20252 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 27, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Double Leg Kick
Pilates Double Leg Kick shown in extension phase, activating back, glutes, and shoulder muscles. The Double Leg Kick is one of those...

Michael King
May 26, 20252 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 25, 20252 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Pets, Pilates and the Pursuit of Peace
When your studio buddies have fur and remind you to stay present and playful. When we talk about self care, the usual go tos often...

Michael King
May 24, 20252 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: The 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Challenge
An hourglass on a chair symbolises time passing — test your functional age today. This week’s Pilates Fitness Friday is a bit different....

Michael King
May 23, 20252 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 22, 20252 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Supporting Clients with Your Digital Assets
Staying connected: digital support tools help clients continue their Pilates journey from anywhere In today’s world, supporting our...

Michael King
May 21, 20252 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 20, 20252 min read
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