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Thoughts and tips about the world of Pilates, from the experts at Pacific Northwest Pilates in Portland, Oregon
Heal Well: Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are often overlooked as minor injuries and are frequently left unreported when we first see a … Read more
Home Tip: Glute Progressions
Is it difficult for you to find your gluteals? Try this great progression: 1. Heel squeeze prone with a … Read more
Home Tip: Four reasons for the Flex-Band®
Like salt in soup, the flexband is essential to any studio or home-based Pilates routine. It’s light, easy to pack … Read more
Raise the Barre
Instructors who know and love STOTT PILATES® will find Total Barre® to be a refreshing way to integrate functional, dynamic … Read more
Pilates for Life | Running
The month of March in Portland—whether sunny or soaked—heralds clouds of pink-blossomed trees, flowering bulbs and budding runners. Portlanders ready … Read more
Spot the Difference | Hip Rolls
Hip Rolls on the Pilates Reformer is a favorite for promoting fluid, articulated movement of the spine, opening up the … Read more
What Melanie Loves: Spinal Rotation
Love it BUT don’t leave it. Spinal rotation in all its forms is one of Melanie’s most useful movement tools … Read more
Spot the Difference | Spine Twist Sitting
Spine Twist Sitting is an essential STOTT PILATES exercise. It teaches a client how to rotate well through the thoracic … Read more
Spot the Difference | Standing Thigh Stretch
Standing Thigh Stretch is a modification frequently used for clients to reduce pressure on the knees. This starting position—with the … Read more
What’s Pulling You Down?
What’s pulling you down? In clients with head forward posture, Melanie identifies three key areas in the body that … Read more
Ski Conditioning on Reformer
Fresh powder means it’s time to hit the slopes. Melanie Byford-Young and studio guest star, Jacquelyn Dokke demonstrate a ski … Read more
Osteoporosis Strengthening of the Hip, Leg, and Foot
Uh-oh. Avoid tripping this year. Fall prevention is crucial for clients with osteoporosis who are more susceptible to bone injury. … Read more