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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


Pilates Fitness Friday: The Best Time to Do a Cardio Workout
As Pilates teachers, we understand the importance of a well-rounded fitness routine that includes strength training, flexibility, and...

Michael King
Aug 9, 20243 min read


Technique Thursday: The Art of Asking Open-Ended Questions in Pilates
As Pilates teachers, one of our core responsibilities is to understand our clients' needs, limitations, and goals. This understanding...

Michael King
Aug 8, 20243 min read


Pilates and EMDR: Unlocking the Power of Neuroplasticity
As Pilates teachers, we understand the profound connection between the mind and body. Recently, I discovered a therapeutic technique that...

Michael King
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Lengthening the Psoas - A Journey
As Pilates teachers, we often encounter tight muscles, and for me, the psoas has always been a particularly persistent issue. My journey...

Michael King
Aug 6, 20242 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Mastering the Long Back Stretch on the Reformer
Welcome to another Movement Monday! Today, we delve into the intricacies of the Long Back Stretch, a vital component of the Long Stretch...

Michael King
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Understanding the Power of Thoughts: A Soulful Sunday Reflection for Pilates Teachers
One of the most vital lessons we can learn in life is that the primary cause of unhappiness is not the situation itself, but rather our...

Michael King
Aug 4, 20242 min read


Fitness Friday: Walking for Cardio with Pilates Principles
As Pilates teachers, we know that the Pilates method goes beyond the studio, extending its benefits to our everyday movements. Walking is...

Michael King
Aug 2, 20242 min read


Technique Thursday: Promoting the Full Traditional Pilates Studio Experience
Hello Pilates teachers, Today on Technique Thursday, I want to address a topic that has been coming up quite frequently in my...

Michael King
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: The Surprising Benefits of Cheese for Mental Health and Aging
Recent research has brought to light a surprising discovery: eating cheese may play a crucial role in promoting healthy aging and mental...

Michael King
Jul 31, 20242 min read


Thoughtful Tuesday: Embrace Diversity and Expand Your Horizons in Pilates
Today, as the world watches the political rivalry unfolding in the US, I find myself reflecting on the parallels within our own Pilates...

Michael King
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Movement Monday: Mastering the Climb-a-Tree in Pilates
Welcome to another edition of Movement Monday! Today, we're diving into a classic Pilates exercise that exemplifies the full-body...

Michael King
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Let Go of Your Bag of Rocks
As we reflect on the week that's passed and look ahead to the week that’s about to begin, it’s a perfect moment to remind ourselves about...

Michael King
Jul 28, 20243 min read


Self-Care Saturday: Castor Oil Challenge for Pilates Teachers!
Hello, lovely Pilates teachers! Welcome to another edition of Self-Care Saturday. Today, I want to share something new we're trying out...

Michael King
Jul 27, 20242 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Why Leucine is Absolutely Essential for Muscle Growth
Welcome to Fitness Friday! Today, we're diving into the world of amino acids and highlighting one that's crucial for muscle...

Michael King
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Technique Thursday: Evolving Qualifications in Pilates Teaching
Welcome to another Technique Thursday! Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to many Pilates teachers' hearts: qualifications....

Michael King
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Sip Your Way to Better Health with Green Tea
Hello Pilates community! For today’s Wellness Wednesday, let's chat about a delightful beverage that can do wonders for your health—green...

Michael King
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Thoughtful Tuesday: Navigating Personalities in the Pilates Studio
Hello Pilates Teachers, As we reflect on this Thoughtful Tuesday, I find myself thinking about the diverse tapestry of personalities we...

Michael King
Jul 23, 20243 min read


Movement Monday: Pilates in the Time of Pulling Straps
Welcome to another Movement Monday, Pilates teachers! Today, we’re diving into the Pulling Straps exercise, also known as Side Pull,...

Michael King
Jul 22, 20242 min read


Soulful Sunday: Unveiling the Secret to Motivation in Pilates
Hello everyone, Today's Soulful Sunday delves into the often elusive realm of motivation, especially pertinent to our Pilates practice...

Michael King
Jul 21, 20242 min read
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