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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Thanks Mum, It’s All in the Genes
A mother lovingly cradles her baby, sharing a serene and tender moment. We all know that mums love to remind us of everything they have...

Michael King
Aug 263 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Letting Go of Perfection
A woman’s reflection in a shard of mirror against sunlit textured wall. Perfection is a tidy picture. It looks neat on a screen or in a...

Michael King
Aug 244 min read


Self Care Saturday: Stepping into autumn with fresh air and movement
A carpet of autumn leaves in rich reds, golds, and earthy browns. This weekend feels like a gift. With a bank holiday on Monday across...

Michael King
Aug 232 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Posture Versus Cellular Alignment
A glowing human figure filled with luminous cellular light, symbolising posture and alignment. We talk a lot about posture in the pilates...

Michael King
Aug 214 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Swimming on All Fours with the Ring
Woman practising Pilates swimming variation on all fours with the Pilates ring. Swimming is a beautiful way to teach coordination,...

Michael King
Aug 184 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Tradition With Heart, Evolution With Care
Bridging classical Pilates heritage with modern adaptations for today’s diverse bodies and lifestyles. Some things never change. Breath...

Michael King
Aug 173 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: The Secret of Speaking in Threes
Pilates teacher guiding a client with clear, concise three-step verbal cues for movement. Here is a piece of advice that can instantly...

Michael King
Aug 142 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: The Importance of Being Fully Present in Class
Teacher supports client’s seated stretch, focusing on alignment and safe movement technique. In a world full of notifications, to-do...

Michael King
Aug 122 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Nature’s Timeless Lessons
Ancient yew tree with twisted trunk, enclosed by stone wall and churchyard. Yesterday, as part of our weekend Pilates event, we took a...

Michael King
Aug 102 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Anxiety Dreams and the Teaching Mind
Waking from a Pilates anxiety dream—wide-eyed, tangled hair, and heart racing in bed. Let’s be honest. No matter how long we’ve been...

Michael King
Aug 73 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: The Ripple Effect
A single drop creates calm ripples, just like your presence in every Pilates class. As a Pilates teacher, you have likely touched more...

Michael King
Aug 62 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Is Water the Missing Link in Movement?
A figure in motion emerges from waves, embodying the essence of structured water in action. This week’s Thoughtful Tuesday takes us deep...

Michael King
Aug 52 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: August as a Gentle Turning Point
An open window with soft curtains frames a quiet summer landscape ready for reflection. August holds a quiet kind of magic. It is still...

Michael King
Aug 32 min read


Pilates Self Care Saturday: Cognitive Shuffling
Struggling to sleep, he buries his head under a pillow seeking quiet and calm. Do you have a hard time getting to sleep at night? Find...

Michael King
Aug 22 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Rethinking Rest – The Power of Active Recovery
A peaceful walk through a sunlit forest captures the essence of active recovery and calm. When we talk about fitness and training, many...

Michael King
Aug 12 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Stability Without Rigidity
Back view showing optimal scapular alignment and soft V shoulder placement for stability without tension When we talk about shoulder...

Michael King
Jul 312 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Knees Off the Reformer
Challenging core and shoulder stability with Knees Off on the Reformer using controlled breath. Knees Off is a classical Pilates Reformer...

Michael King
Jul 282 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Finding the Purpose in Every Breath
Exhaling with focus engages the centre and brings intention to every Pilates movement. Breath in Pilates is much more than inhale and...

Michael King
Jul 242 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Has the Method Lost Its Way?
When your “creative” Pilates class turns into an escape room challenge on the reformer. This past weekend, as I scrolled through social...

Michael King
Jul 222 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Turning Doubt into Your Strength
Silhouette of a person removing a dark mask, representing identity, doubt, and personal growth. There are days and we all have them when...

Michael King
Jul 152 min read
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