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Pilates Soulful Sunday Reflections on Travel and Teaching
Athens at dusk reflecting the mix of nostalgia, change, and purpose in teaching. Back in Greece for the first weekend of the Apparatus course, and Athens pulled something out of me I wasn’t expecting. It felt familiar, but it also reminded me how much life has shifted. We had a good time here, but it was a contained life. Quiet. Focused. Different from Scotland, where things feel wider and more connected. You only notice the contrast when you return. Travel itself is its own

Michael King
Nov 30, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Returning to Normal After the Extraordinary
A mischievous monkey explores an open suitcase in a Sanya hotel room, paradise outside. There is always a moment at the end of a convention when you stop and realise how much you have absorbed. This past week has been a reminder of how far the Pilates method has reached. A tropical island filled with passionate teachers and dedicated movers, a mix of languages, laughter, and learning, and even a few monkeys who decided to join the adventure. Teaching Reformer, Cadillac, Mat

Michael King
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Packing Light and Stress-Free Flying
A traveller carefully lifts a four-wheel trolley bag into an airplane’s overhead luggage compartment. As many of you know, I spend a lot...

Michael King
Jul 12, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: The Truth About Hotel Kettles: Should You Think Twice Before Making That Cuppa?
Hotel kettle misuse: socks boiled instead of tea, highlighting the shocking 'travel hack' trend. For many of us Brits, the first thing we...

Michael King
Jan 14, 20253 min read
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