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Thoughts and tips about the world of Pilates, from the experts at Pacific Northwest Pilates in Portland, Oregon
Find & Unwind Thoracic Asymmetries
Even if your client is not experiencing pain in the thoracic, frequently there is compression, restriction or asymmetry in the … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
When Pilates Becomes Your Path
A Pilates studio. A Pilates school. All under one roof. At Pacific Northwest Pilates, we’re proud to be both a … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
A Pilates Throw for Shoulder Control
Summer is nearly here, and for many Pilates clients that means its time to start playing sports and being able … Read more
Three Things You Won’t Hear Here
There are many declarations heard in fitness classes that you’ll never hear in, say, our PNWP studio. Pilates is simply … Read more
Come Celebrate with Us!
Come join us to toast and boast about 22 years! Pop into the studio for a sip and sweet. Take … Read more
Key Assessments May Prevent Ballet Injuries
Research indicates that female ballet dancers are susceptible to injuries at a young age. Yet, early assessment techniques and principles—followed … Read more