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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: The Simple Joy of an Orange in the Shower
There’s a growing trend making waves online, and it’s a perfect blend of wellness and simplicity: eating an orange while in the shower....

Michael King
Oct 12, 20241 min read


Fitness Friday: Strength Training to Complement Pilates
As Pilates teachers, we know the value of a strong, flexible body. However, incorporating strength training into your routine can enhance...

Michael King
Oct 11, 20243 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: How to Keep the Neck in Alignment and Avoid Strain
One of the most common challenges in Pilates, particularly during flexion-based exercises, is preventing clients from straining their...

Michael King
Oct 10, 20244 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Exploring Coffee Alternatives for a Balanced Lifestyle
As Pilates teachers, we know that balance is key—not just in our bodies but in our daily routines as well. If you're like me, you might...

Michael King
Oct 9, 20243 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Supporting Mental Health Awareness Through Movement
On this Thoughtful Tuesday, we take the time to reflect on the significance of mental health awareness and the role that we, as Pilates...

Michael King
Oct 8, 20243 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Thigh Stretch on the Reformer
Today, on Movement Monday, we’re diving into one of my favourite movements: the Thigh Stretch on the Reformer. This exercise is excellent...

Michael King
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Preparing for the Winter Months
As we find ourselves well into October, there's no denying that the seasons are shifting. For those of us teaching Pilates, this seasonal...

Michael King
Oct 6, 20243 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Unlocking the Power of the Heart’s Electromagnetic Field
As Pilates teachers, we often focus on the body’s physical alignment and strength, but today I’d like to explore something deeper that...

Michael King
Oct 5, 20242 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Exploring Vibration Plates and Their Role in Fitness
As Pilates teachers, we’re constantly asked about new trends and fitness tools that are making waves in the industry. One that’s been...

Michael King
Oct 4, 20243 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Understanding the Differences Between Mental, Cognitive, and Physical Fatigue
As Pilates teachers, we often encounter clients who are dealing with various forms of fatigue, and it's important to recognise that not...

Michael King
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Embracing the October Rain – Should You Walk, Run, or Just Stay Dry?
October is here, and with it comes the inevitable deluge of rain. It’s the kind of rain that the British Isles are so famous...

Michael King
Oct 2, 20244 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Finding Your Inner Voice
As Pilates teachers, we often focus on guiding others through movement, posture, and breath. But how often do we reflect on our inner...

Michael King
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Transferring the Elephant from Reformer to Mat
One of the beautiful aspects of Pilates is how versatile the exercises are across different pieces of apparatus and the mat. Today, we’re...

Michael King
Sep 30, 20243 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: When Things Go Wrong – How to Handle Professional Conflict.
On Soulful Sunday, we take a moment to reflect. We look back at the week gone by, and we set our intentions for the week ahead. This...

Michael King
Sep 29, 20243 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Hydrating Your Body with Celtic Salt
As Pilates teachers, we often focus on guiding our clients towards optimal movement and posture, but it’s equally important to consider...

Michael King
Sep 28, 20243 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: The Role of Joint Mobility in Functional Fitness
As Pilates teachers, we understand the importance of mobility, stability, and strength in movement. But when it comes to other forms of...

Michael King
Sep 27, 20244 min read


Pilates Teachers: Why It’s About Skill, Not Aesthetics
As Pilates teachers, we often see how social media can influence perceptions of what a Pilates body "should" look like. More often than...

Michael King
Sep 26, 20243 min read


Bone Broth: A Nourishing Addition to Your Pilates Routine
As Pilates teachers, we’re always on the lookout for ways to support our clients’ health both in and outside of the studio. Nutrition...

Michael King
Sep 25, 20243 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: The Polyester Problem and Our Role in the Future of Pilates Clothing
As Pilates teachers, we often focus on the movement, the method, and the wellbeing of our clients. But have you ever stopped to think...

Michael King
Sep 24, 20243 min read


Movement Monday: Exploring Climb the Tree on the Pilates Ladder Barrel
The Climb the Tree exercise is a favourite for many Pilates practitioners, whether on the Reformer or the Ladder Barrel. While both...

Michael King
Sep 23, 20242 min read
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