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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Travel is a Battlefield
A crowded cabin mid-flight—where sneezes spark reactions and patience becomes your superpower Travel is a battlefield. Not one with...
Michael King
10 hours ago1 min read
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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
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: Are You a Marmite Teacher?
Today, on this Soulful Sunday, let's take a moment to pause, breathe, and reflect. Someone recently described one of the teachers in...
Michael King
Oct 20, 20242 min read
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Pilates and Our Fur Babies: Guardians of the Soul
As Pilates teachers, many of us are not just guardians of movement and health but also of our beloved fur babies. Whether it's a cat...
Michael King
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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Technique Thursday: Exploring the Different Styles of Pilates
Hello Pilates teachers, Today is Technique Thursday, and I want to delve into the fascinating world of different Pilates styles. Having...
Michael King
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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A Week of Reflections and Connections: The Power of Pilates and Positivity
Greetings from London! As I settle back into the rhythm of the city after spending a delightful week staying with a dear friend in...
Michael King
May 12, 20243 min read
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A Pilates Teacher Time Traveler's Guide to the Waistline: The Curious Case of the Disappearing Beach Bod
Hey there, Michael here, your Pilates teacher and unofficial time traveler through the realms of health and fitness. Recently, I've been...
Michael King
Apr 6, 20243 min read
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Balancing Empathy and Authority: A Guide for Pilates Teachers
As a Pilates teacher, striking the right balance between being approachable and maintaining professional authority is essential. It’s...
Michael King
Apr 4, 20242 min read
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Easter Delights: A Pilates Teacher's Guide to Choosing the Best Chocolate Egg
Happy Fitness Friday to all my fellow Pilates teachers across the UK! Today is not just any Fitness Friday; it's Easter Friday, a time...
Michael King
Mar 29, 20242 min read
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Starting Strong: 10 Creative Ways to Kick Off Your Pilates Class
Ever find yourself hitting the play button on the same class introduction, day in, day out? If you’re nodding along, thinking, “Yep,...
Michael King
Mar 7, 20243 min read
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The Sweet Truth: Chocolate and Wellness – A Valentine’s Day Reflection
As we embrace the spirit of Valentine's Day, a time when the giving of chocolates is as customary as the exchange of heartfelt words, it...
Michael King
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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Wellness Wednesday: Pilates Teachers' Guide to Combatting the Effects of Insufficient Sleep
Hello Fabulous Pilates Warriors! Michael here, with your Wellness Wednesday wisdom – or at least some mildly entertaining advice on how...
Michael King
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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Technique Thursday: Honing the Teacher’s Sixth Sense in Pilates
It's a comment we've often heard from our clients in jest – "You must have eyes in the back of your head!" And each time, it brings a...
Michael King
Jan 25, 20242 min read
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Laughter in Pilates: A Personal Journey Through Joy, Breath, and Universal Connection
Embracing Laughter: Lessons from India and Beyond Hello to all my Pilates colleagues! It's Michael here on this Thoughtful Tuesday,...
Michael King
Jan 23, 20242 min read
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Pilates - The Smoke and Mirrors of Pilates Marketing
I normally smile when someone brings up the word "Classical Pilates." The last time I mentioned this, I said I have the greatest respect...
Michael King
Nov 9, 20233 min read
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The Spooktacular Origins of Halloween: A Treat for Pilates Teachers
Hello, dear Pilates teachers! As we're all gearing up for our special Halloween barre classes and decorating our studios with pumpkins...
Michael King
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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16 Astonishing Facts That Will Leave You Awestruck (Bonus Question for Geniuses Only!)
Are you ready for a rollercoaster ride through some of the most astonishing facts ever? If the fact that laughing burns 3.5 calories...
Michael King
Sep 3, 20232 min read
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