Our Manual
The 34Moves Manual is part art object, part manifesto, part manual for living well in a complicated world. Rooted in movement but expansive in scope, the Manual brings together science, story, culture, and the body as lived experience. It’s designed to be read slowly, revisited often, and carried into real life — on the mat, off the mat, in the kitchen, on the bus, and everywhere in between.
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LITTLE TEASERS FROM THE MAGAZINE...
Some voices don’t just speak — they command attention. They invite you to pause, to listen, and to lean in. When John Rhys-Davies steps up to deliver a speech at the Knockaloe World Record Pilates event, it will be one of those moments.
Known globally for his distinguished acting career, Rhys-Davies is also proudly an Islander, calling the Isle of Man home. His connection to the Island gives his presence at Knockaloe particular resonance. This is not a celebrity passing through, but a local voice adding depth and meaning to an event rooted in Manx history.
Sign up for the magazine to find out more!If your nervous system had a favourite exercise, it might be Pilates.
Yes, it strengthens your core. Yes, it improves posture. But the real magic is subtler: Pilates can feel like a system update—breath, focus, alignment, control. The kind of movement that makes your brain go quiet in the best way.
It’s also one of the rare wellness practices where “gentle” doesn’t mean “easy.” Ten minutes in, you’re humbled. Twenty minutes in, you’re lengthened. And afterwards? You walk out like someone adjusted your crown and tightened your boundaries (in a good way).
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Let’s clear the mat.
Myth 1: Pilates is only for flexible people.
Nope. Pilates creates mobility. You show up tight; you leave with options. Every movement is designed to gently restore range of motion, not demand it upfront.
Myth 2: It’s “just for women.”
Pilates was developed by a man, originally for strength, rehabilitation, and conditioning. It’s about control, power, and efficiency — for every body.
Myth 3: If you’re not shaking, it’s not working.
Pilates doesn’t always scream. Sometimes it whispers — and your deep core answers. The work happens beneath the surface, building strength that lasts.
Myth 4: You need fancy kit.
Mat Pilates can be brutally effective with nothing but gravity, breath, and good cueing. No machines required, just mindful movement.
Myth 5: Pilates is easy.
It’s low impact, not low effort. Precision, focus, and control make it deceptively challenging — and deeply effective.
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