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Pilates and Longevity: A Wellness Trend for 2025
Discover how longevity-focused Pilates is shaping the future of wellness in 2025. Learn how to integrate Pilates principles for a healthier,

Michael King
Jan 8, 20253 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: A New Year, A New Beginning
A sunrise through a window symbolising new beginnings, positivity, and fresh opportunities in January. January marks the start of a new...

Michael King
Jan 7, 20252 min read


Movement Monday: Pilates Mountain Climbing on the Wunda Chair
Controlled standing lunges on the Wunda Chair showcase strength, balance, and full-body engagement When teaching Pilates on the Wunda...

Michael King
Jan 6, 20253 min read


Pilates and the Spirit of Christmas
Celebrate Christmas with warmth, joy, and connection in the spirit of Pilates and mindfulness As we have arrived at Christmas, it's a...

Michael King
Dec 24, 20242 min read


Welcome to Pilates Movement Monday! & the Spine Corrector
Graceful spinal extension on the spine corrector, promoting length, control, and alignment. Welcome to Movement Monday! Today, let's...

Michael King
Dec 23, 20242 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Exploring the Debate of Neutral Versus Moving Out of Neutral
The pelvis in Nuetral, creating stability and core engagement When teaching Pilates, the concept of a neutral pelvis is often considered...

Michael King
Dec 19, 20244 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Using the Pilates Ring for Lower Body Engagement
Side-Lying Pilates with a ring, focusing on lower body aligment and adductor engagement Today’s Pilates Movement Monday focuses on the...

Michael King
Dec 16, 20243 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: What Makes You a Method Teacher?
A dedicated teacher provides hands on guidance, ensuring proper alignment during a group class When we talk about being a Pilates method...

Michael King
Dec 12, 20242 min read


Wellness Wednesday: Pilates and the Social Dimension of Health
Pilates Group Classes: where movement meets meaningful interaction As Pilates teachers, we often focus on the physical and mental...

Michael King
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Movement Monday: Pilates and the Magic of the Spread Eagle
After wrapping up the second weekend of apparatus training in Athens, I’ve noticed something fascinating. Every time I turned my back,...

Michael King
Dec 9, 20243 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Has the Reformer Turned into the New Step?
Ah, the good old days of step training! Some of you may remember it (and others might be googling it as we speak). Picture this: three...

Michael King
Dec 6, 20243 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: The Art of Transitions
When teaching Pilates, one of the most overlooked but vital aspects is the transition between movements. Transitions can make or break...

Michael King
Dec 5, 20243 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: It's Okay Not to Be Okay
In the world of Pilates teaching, we often find ourselves in a deeply giving role. Clients come to us not only for movement but often...

Michael King
Dec 4, 20243 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: The Benefits of Forest Bathing
Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku , is a Japanese practice that invites you to immerse yourself in a forest environment, not merely walking...

Michael King
Nov 30, 20243 min read


Fitness Friday: Exploring Kettlebell Training – Strength, Mobility, and Progression
Kettlebells have become a prominent fixture in fitness routines across the UK, celebrated for their versatility and effectiveness. For...

Michael King
Nov 29, 20243 min read


Technique Thursday: Handling Clients Who Don’t "Get" Pilates
As Pilates teachers, we’ve all encountered clients who don’t quite “get” the method. They might say it’s “too slow” or “too easy,” or...

Michael King
Nov 28, 20243 min read


Pilates and Mindfulness: Are You a "Be Here Now" Teacher?
In the world of mindfulness, much emphasis is placed on being present in stillness and quiet moments of meditation or reflective pauses....

Michael King
Nov 26, 20243 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Arabesque
As Pilates teachers, we're always looking for ways to guide our clients through movements that not only enhance their strength and...

Michael King
Nov 25, 20243 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Pilates Versus the Megaformer – Understanding the Comparison
The Megaformer has become a fitness buzzword, often stealing the spotlight in discussions about low-impact, resistance-based exercise....

Michael King
Nov 21, 20243 min read


Thoughtful Tuesday: Pilates Through the Generations
As Pilates teachers, we work with people of all ages, from the young and agile to those who might be rediscovering movement later in...

Michael King
Nov 19, 20243 min read
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