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...
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Michael King
6 days ago3 min read
Movement Monday: Thread the Needle for Pilates Teachers
This week’s Movement Monday features Thread the Needle , a dynamic rotational exercise that develops thoracic mobility, shoulder...
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Michael King
Nov 172 min read
Pilates Soulful Sunday: Reflecting on the Past to Shape Your Future
As Pilates teachers, we often focus on the here and now, on helping our clients connect with their bodies and minds in the present...
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Michael King
Nov 133 min read
Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Embracing Short Bursts of Movement in Your Day
In the fast-paced world we live in, dedicating a full hour to Pilates each day can often feel unrealistic, even for the most dedicated...
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Michael King
Nov 42 min read
Movement Monday: The Rolling Jackknife – A Pilates Preparation for Mastering the Jackknife
In this week’s Movement Monday, we’re diving into a unique approach to mastering one of Pilates’ most challenging movements—the...
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Michael King
Oct 253 min read
Pilates Fitness Friday: Simple Fitness Hacks for Home Workouts
Staying fit doesn’t always mean going to the gym or having fancy equipment at home. You can easily incorporate effective fitness hacks...
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Michael King
Oct 213 min read
Pilates Movement Monday: Bringing the Reformer Elephant to Matwork
For this Movement Monday, we’re exploring the Elephant , a well-loved Reformer exercise, and how to bring it into your matwork classes....
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Michael King
Oct 72 min read
Pilates Movement Monday: Thigh Stretch on the Reformer
Today, on Movement Monday, we’re diving into one of my favourite movements: the Thigh Stretch on the Reformer. This exercise is excellent...
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Michael King
Sep 303 min read
Pilates Movement Monday: Transferring the Elephant from Reformer to Mat
One of the beautiful aspects of Pilates is how versatile the exercises are across different pieces of apparatus and the mat. Today, we’re...
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Michael King
Sep 274 min read
Pilates Fitness Friday: The Role of Joint Mobility in Functional Fitness
As Pilates teachers, we understand the importance of mobility, stability, and strength in movement. But when it comes to other forms of...
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Michael King
Sep 232 min read
Movement Monday: Exploring Climb the Tree on the Pilates Ladder Barrel
The Climb the Tree exercise is a favourite for many Pilates practitioners, whether on the Reformer or the Ladder Barrel. While both...
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Michael King
Sep 163 min read
Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Bridge on the Tower for Lordotic Clients
In today’s Pilates Movement Monday, we’re diving into the bridge on the Tower or Cadillac. This classic Pilates exercise is excellent for...
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Michael King
Sep 23 min read
Exploring the Swan Dive on the Wunda Chair: How Pilates Equipment Transforms Movement
In the world of Pilates, we often find that performing the same movement on different pieces of equipment can lead to entirely new...
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Michael King
Aug 172 min read
Pilates Self-Care Saturday: A One-Day Reset for Mind, Body, and Spirit
As Pilates teachers, we spend much of our time guiding others towards their wellness goals, but it's essential to remember that our own...
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Michael King
Aug 102 min read
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...
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Michael King
Aug 52 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...
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Michael King
Jul 292 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...
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Michael King
Jul 222 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,...
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Michael King
Jul 83 min read
Movement Monday: Exploring the Short Spine on the Pilates Reformer
Welcome to another instalment of Movement Monday, Pilates teachers! Today, we're delving into the world of the Reformer, specifically...
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Michael King
Jul 42 min read
Pilates Technique Thursday: Focus on the Thumb
Welcome to another edition of Technique Thursday! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on an often-overlooked but incredibly important part...
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