Learn Pilates Reformer Fundamentals in 8 Weeks!
Practice & Perfect the Essentials of Pilates in 16 sessions The Pilates Fundamentals Series at Pacific Northwest Pilates (PNWP) provides clients an opportunity to learn the fundamentals… Read more about Learn Pilates Reformer Fundamentals in 8 Weeks!
Spotlight on a Pilates Pro — Sue Brantley
PNWP, on a sylvan hill 700 feet above downtown, is unlike any other Portland studio. We’re 22 fully certified, instructors who specialize in personalized Pilates. People of… Read more about Spotlight on a Pilates Pro — Sue Brantley
Train the Brain to Improve Balance
When you have good balance, you have a better ability to quickly adapt to changes in the body position and react to unexpected variations. In this video,… Read more about Train the Brain to Improve Balance
Spotlight on a Pilates Pro — Elle Sevi
PNWP, on a sylvan hill 700 feet above downtown, is unlike any other Portland studio. We’re 22 fully certified, instructors who specialize in personalized Pilates. People of… Read more about Spotlight on a Pilates Pro — Elle Sevi
Find & Unwind Thoracic Asymmetries
Even if your client is not experiencing pain in the thoracic, frequently there is compression, restriction or asymmetry in the upper ribcage that can leads to persistent… Read more about Find & Unwind Thoracic Asymmetries
Heal Well: Exercise Post Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast Cancer Awareness month is a reminder for each of us to make healthy living choices for prevention, get regular mammograms and breast examinations. Breast cancer—being a… Read more about Heal Well: Exercise Post Breast Cancer Surgery
News Flash! The Synergy Series 2024
We’re thrilled to announce The Synergy Series—a new collaboration between Pacific Northwest Pilates Education (PNWPE), Merrithew™ Licensed Training Center in Portland, Oregon and Melanie Byford-Young Education (MBY… Read more about News Flash! The Synergy Series 2024
Kick-Start your Pilates Career | Exam Guidance is Here
Ready to get back on your Pilates career track? Join us for a one-hour session with a PNWP Instructor Trainer to kick-start your Pilates path, reset your… Read more about Kick-Start your Pilates Career | Exam Guidance is Here
How to Assist | Shifts & Twists
Melanie has a few tricks up her Pilates sleeve to help you assist those clients with persistent shifts and twists of of the thoracic spine and pelvis.
PNWP Spotlight: Road to Becoming a Pilates Pro
PNWP Students clear certification hurdles and acquire deep experience to become certified STOTT PILATES® instructors. Here’s what it takes to become an excellent instructor: Pacific NW… Read more about PNWP Spotlight: Road to Becoming a Pilates Pro
Improve Body Awareness? Steady your Sleeper.
Improve body awareness (proprioception) and help a client learn to control their foot and simultaneously flex their hip using the unstable foam roller in a side-lying (a.k.a.… Read more about Improve Body Awareness? Steady your Sleeper.
Counter Rotation is a Must for Good Motion
Counter rotation of the upper thoracic from the middle and lower thoracic is a key movement required for walking, running or throwing. Here, Melanie provides a few… Read more about Counter Rotation is a Must for Good Motion
