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Restoring Neck Health: The Power of Counter-Rotation
By Leslie Braverman |
We’re talking about building capacity in the neck. In everyday life, our bodies constantly adapt to what’s happening ...
Helping Clients with Hand Arthritis on the Reformer
By Leslie Braverman |
https://player.vimeo.com/video/668443943?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 In the video, Melanie explains that movement professionals will almost certainly encounter clients with arthritis—ranging from those ...
Pilates That Fits Your Frame
By Leslie Braverman |
In this short clip, Melanie Byford-Young explains genu varum. Cindi is an active hiker and cyclist who has ...
Secure Your Spot Early with PNWP’s Pre-Registration Option
By Leslie Braverman |
At Pacific Northwest Pilates, we know how challenging it can be to secure a spot in popular ...
Fall Clean-Out Sale: Over 50% Off Apparel & Pilates Props!
By Leslie Braverman |
Looking for a new Pilates tee? Need a cozy hoodie or a long sleeve layer for cooler mornings? ...
How Flip Flops Affect Foot Mechanics: Pilates Exercises for Ankle, Gait, and Alignment
By Leslie Braverman |
Now that we’re deep into summer, your flip flops may be revealing more than you think. If you ...
3 Pilates Exercises Every Gardener Needs for a Pain-Free Season
By Leslie Braverman |
In the Pacific Northwest, gardening is a year-round joy. Our rich soil and mild climate produce everything from ...
Every Body Is Unique, and So Is the Path to Progress
By Leslie Braverman |
As an owner of Pacific Northwest Pilates, I’ve spent more than two decades building a studio where Pilates ...
From Surgery to Strength: How Pilates Helps Reclaim Movement and Confidence
By Leslie Braverman |
At Pacific Northwest Pilates, we see clients from all walks of life—people who are active, people in pain, ...
Free Pilates Classes & Events: Celebrate 24 Years with PNWP
By Leslie Braverman |
Portland, OR (April 30, 2025) — Pacific NW Pilates (PNWP), Portland’s premier Pilates studio and international certification center, ...
ZEN•GA 101: A Mindful Approach to Movement
By Leslie Braverman |
“There’s an exciting ZEN•GA™ hum in the studio. We’re committed to merging fascial science with movement that targets ...
Why Some Clients Struggle with Body Awareness—and How Pilates Can Help
By Leslie Braverman |
Some people struggle with body awareness, or proprioception—the ability to sense where their body is in space and ...
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