Melanie Byford-Young debunks the tight hamstring myth and shares Andry Vleeming’s work on forces in fascial transmission of the back line. Feel the differences of tension in your own body … Read more
Leslie Braverman
The science of Pilates is learned in the classroom, but the art of teaching is revealed only when you receive the opportunity to teach. Every student training to become a … Read more
Slowly and progressively retrain the motor control of altered shoulder mechanics and the eccentric winging of the scapulae. Master Instructor, Melanie Byford-Young looks closely at what causes scapular winging and … Read more
Tricks for Surviving an 18-inch Airline Seat After a year of being cooped-up, I dream about travel to faraway places, meeting new people and soaking up exotic colors, … Read more
Below are our guidelines required for an individual to remove their mask in the studio: 1. Show proof vaccination. a. Bring a copy of your vaccination card to the studio. … Read more
Pacific Northwest Pilates (PNWP) is Portland’s premier Pilates studio and licensed STOTT PILATES® education center for top-level fitness training. We have immediate openings for qualified Pilates Instructors. Requirements/qualifications: +Mat … Read more
Give it up for the clavicle, the beautiful S-shaped bone that mirrors the ribcage and allows for a large range of motion upper thoracic motion. Melanie Byford-Young focuses on the … Read more
PNWP Owner Melanie Byford-Young brings the Merrithew™Fascial Movement Foundation Course, Level 1 to Pacific NW Pilates. Designed especially for fitness, medical and therapy professionals, the course is informed by the … Read more