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Thoughts and tips about the world of Pilates, from the experts at Pacific Northwest Pilates in Portland, Oregon

Q&A: Fascia and How to Change It

By Leslie Braverman | November 10, 2018

Conference participants asked us a myriad of questions following our spring conference. Melanie Byford-Young takes a moment to answer a … Read more

Q&A: Parkinson’s Tips and Resources

By Leslie Braverman | November 10, 2018

Recently, we were asked to provide tips and resources for instructors who work with clientele affected by Parkinson’s. Research shows … Read more

High and Low Spring Resistance in Sidebending

By Leslie Braverman | November 10, 2018

Time to spring ahead! Today Melanie takes a look at why you might use high or low spring resistance with … Read more

Spondylolisthesis and Using a Flexband for Input

By Leslie Braverman | November 10, 2018

When managing spondylolisthesis, it is important to protect the vulnerable segment in the spine. Melanie Byford-Young shows how to use … Read more

Scapular Response in Breaststroke Prep

By Leslie Braverman | November 10, 2018

Spotlights are on the scapulae. Should the scapulae initiate movement or follow thoracic movement during breaststroke prep? Melanie Byford-Young presents … Read more

Hand Function and Grasp Using Toning Balls

By Leslie Braverman | November 10, 2018

Can you grasp this? A good hand grip is extremely important for everyday tasks. Melanie shows a simple exercise to … Read more

Mythbuster: Core Training or Strength Training

By Leslie Braverman | November 9, 2018

Core Training or Strength Training? Melanie Byford-Young reveals the secret to focusing on both of these fitness aspects and demonstrates … Read more

Restore the Capacity to Sit: Adjust and Refine

By Leslie Braverman | November 9, 2018

Using the Haloยฎ Trainer, Melanie Byford-Young takes us through a series of small microadjustments and how to refine and tune … Read more

Restore the Capacity to Sit: Arms

By Leslie Braverman | November 9, 2018

Sitting is all about ease and this is especially true when reaching the arms away from the torso. Melanie Byford-Young … Read more

Restore the Capacity to Sit: Hips

By Leslie Braverman | November 9, 2018

Hip, Hip, Hurrah. Today is all about tips for the hips in restoring the capacity to sit well.

Restore the Capacity to Sit Intro

By Leslie Braverman | November 9, 2018

What does it take to sit well? Our new monthly series breaks down the ways we can restore the capacity … Read more

Restore the Capacity to Sit: Thoracic Control

By Leslie Braverman | November 9, 2018

Ah, that’s better. Melanie Byford-Young assists gueststar, Karen Shomaker in restoring the capacity to sit better by taking special care … Read more