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Pilates Teachers and the Lost Art of the After-Dinner Stroll
A Victorian couple enjoys a gentle evening stroll, embracing the lost tradition of post-meal walks. There was a time when a gentle walk...

Michael King
Mar 193 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 Movement Monday: Revisiting the Original Side Bend
Explore the original Pilates Side Bend and its evolution. Learn how modifications enhance your Pilates practice while staying true to its ro

Michael King
Mar 172 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 Self-Care Saturday: Creating a Self-Care Evening Ritual
Unwind after a long day with a warm, bubble-filled bath—pure Pilates self-care. As Pilates teachers, we give so much of our energy to...

Michael King
Mar 153 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday Fasted Cardio Should You Do It?
Morning fasted cardio on a treadmill, highlighting movement, endurance, and Pilates-inspired fitness routines. The concept of performing...

Michael King
Mar 142 min read
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Technique Thursday: Integrating Laban Movement Analysis into Chair-Based Pilates
Blending movement and structure  – A chair at the centre, surrounded by flowing Laban-inspired motion. As Pilates teachers, we...

Michael King
Mar 132 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: The Benefits of Arnica for Movement and Recovery
Natural healing with Arnica  – a flower, cream, and homeopathic tablets on a sunlit kitchen table. As Pilates teachers, we’re always...

Michael King
Mar 123 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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Pilates Movement Monday: Revisiting the Roll-Up
A Pilates practitioner demonstrating the full Roll-Up, reaching forward with controlled spinal articulation Matwork is at the heart of...

Michael King
Mar 102 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday Music and the Sounds of Silence
A pulsing music rhythm emerges from an earbud, representing the power of sound and stillness As we come to the end of one week and...

Michael King
Mar 92 min read
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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Staying Healthy as the Seasons Change
Seasons are changing—protect your health with rest, good nutrition, and mindful self-care. As the seasons shift, we begin to see the...

Michael King
Mar 83 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: The Effectiveness of Hula Hooping as a Workout
A playful take on hula hoop fitness—coordination, core strength, and fun in motion! Hula hooping has been making waves on social media as...

Michael King
Mar 72 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Honouring the Mat in March Mat Madness
Embracing March Mat Madness: Strength and control in classical Pilates single-leg stretch As we step into March, the Pilates world turns...

Michael King
Mar 62 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Understanding Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy lifts the fascia, promoting relaxation, mobility, and recovery for Pilates and fitness clients. As Pilates teachers, we...

Michael King
Mar 53 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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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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