We're pleased to present world renowned, BodyMind fitness innovator Kim Kraushar to Pacific Northwest Pilates this fall. Kim brings over 20 years experience as a program creator, fitness trainer and presenter for a global Mindful Movement company called Merrithew Health & Fitness. She is the … Read more about PNWP Presents “Breath By Design” with Kim Kraushar
Dearest PNWP Community, Beginning Monday, July 4, clients and instructors will be able to enter the studio without a mask. Please note that masks will NO LONGER be required for the following: Entering the studio Sitting in the waiting area Leaving the studio To attend all … Read more about PNWP COVID-19 | July 2022 Updates
Tension of Traps often makes our clients want to stretch and get a massage. Melanie explains why a taut trap is often tight due to being too lengthened. Instead of stretching an-already-lengthend-trap, she shows us how to offload and return the tissue back to its appropriate length before it can … Read more about Tight Traps? Don’t be Tricked.
Strength and endurance of deep core muscles are key to a healthy neck especially in conjunction with arm movement. Melanie shows how you can regress and progress prone extension exercises for the cervical … Read more about Multi-Planar Movement | Cervical Spine
The Clam is an excellent exercise...when executed well. Here, Melanie explains why she often uses a stability ball to facilitate movement, and what to look for and … Read more about Reclaim the Clam!
Squish the what?! Melanie provides precautions, tips and her favorite exercise-of-choice to center the glenohumeral joint for clients with shoulder joint instability, a history of dislocations and/or pain, clicking and popping in the … Read more about Shoulder Joint Instability
It's easy to get fixated on the scapulae when working with Pilates clients. Melanie advises Pilates and movement professionals to look closely at the sternoclavicular (SC) joint … Read more about SC Joint & why it matters
Arthritic fingers leading to ulnar drift makes it harder to produce a powerful grasp. Melanie Byford-Young and guest client, Mary, demonstrate spine stretch forward and a series to address varied angles and challenge for the shoulders and forearms while protecting the joints of the … Read more about Arthritis & Hands