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Pilates Movement Monday: The Semaphore on the Reformer
Controlled shoulder strength and balance in the traditional Semaphore Reformer exercise with smooth precision. The Semaphore is one of...

Michael King
Oct 6, 20252 min read


Pilates SelfCare Saturday: Connection Between Teeth, Tongue, and Hormones
Close-up of teeth showing how bite alignment may influence cranial and hormonal balance. As Pilates teachers, we often remind clients...

Michael King
Oct 4, 20252 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Pilates and the Rowing Machine
Athletic alignment on rowing machine highlights Pilates principles of core strength and control. Walk into any gym and you’ll see the...

Michael King
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Wellness, and Hearing Loss
An woman struggles to hear, highlighting the silent challenges of hearing loss. Hearing loss often creeps in without notice. It is not...

Michael King
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Pilates Conditioning for Runners and Cyclists
Cyclist showing forward flexion posture that restricts breath, highlighting Pilates’ role in alignment. Runners and cyclists are experts...

Michael King
Sep 19, 20252 min read


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 18, 20252 min read


Wellness Wednesday: Barefoot vs Cushion
Bare foot beside trainer, a simple cue to balance barefoot skill with cushioned recovery. Your feet thrive on smart work and thoughtful...

Michael King
Sep 17, 20253 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Posture and Your Tongue
Head upright, shoulders wide, tongue extended to show posture influencing tongue reach. Your tongue stops short when you stick it out....

Michael King
Sep 16, 20253 min read


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 15, 20252 min read


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 21, 20254 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Stability Without Rigidity
Back view showing optimal scapular alignment and soft V shoulder placement for stability without tension When we talk about shoulder...

Michael King
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Back to Our Roots
Woman standing in perfect alignment, showcasing elegant Pilates posture and balanced body awareness. Today I want to bring us back to the...

Michael King
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Offerings on the Reformer
A Pilates class practising core stability and upper body strength with focused, controlled movements. As Pilates teachers, we are always...

Michael King
Jan 27, 20253 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Mastering Head Alignment
Head alignment is a fundamental aspect of good posture and effective movement, yet it’s one that many clients struggle with. Whether due...

Michael King
Aug 22, 20244 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Managing Headaches with an Osteopath's Insight
Headaches are an all-too-common ailment that can disrupt our daily lives and affect our ability to teach and practise Pilates...

Michael King
Aug 10, 20242 min read


Technique Thursday: Understanding and Correcting Forward Head Tilt in Pilates.
Welcome to another edition of Technique Thursday! Today, we're delving into a common postural issue that many of us encounter in our...

Michael King
Jun 20, 20243 min read
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