Eyes Wide Open: Observation is a Pilates Art
There’s an art to observation. PNWP education students often ask how to see something that is not immediately obvious. It isn’t magic. It takes practice and experience. … Read more
“Un-Stick” the Scapulae to Stabilize
Learn a series of exercise progressions on the Pilates Reformer to help the scapulae glide and slide along the ribcage and develop dynamic mobility and stability. … Read more
What’s Your Pilates Reset Exercise?
Ever do too much and wish you could hit the reset button? Well, you can. A Pilates reset exercise is defined as any exercise that helps you … Read more
Back Pain Solutions with Melanie Byford-Young
Back pain is one of the most common physical complaints, but it’s far from simple. According to recent research, movement instructors and therapists are encouraged to rethink … Read more
Get Dynamic Hips to Prevent Trips
Using the Pilates Stability Chair as a tool to retrain, re-balance and coordinate the muscles around the hip and trunk, Melanie advises to add lateral hip exercises … Read more
Bump-Up a Pilates Workout with Jumps
Getting ready to run a marathon, purchase a ski pass for the winter season, or join in the Portland Bridge Pedal? The STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard™ is … Read more
Three More Things an Excellent Pilates Teacher Never Says
It’s true. Many experience satisfaction and results from gym and popular programs while others report injuries. Nevertheless, Pilates can serve those who wish to avoid injury or … Read more
Moving to PNWP | Gyrotonic® & Alexander Technique
This month you’ll see a new face at Pacific Northwest Pilates. We’re excited to announce Alex Ballard of Ballard Movement Arts will move to Pacific Northwest Pilates … Read more
Bend Your Pilates for a Bow-Legged Body
Bowed legs (genu verum) is and outward bowing at the knee—the lower leg is angled inward (medially) in relation to the femur’s axis, giving the limb overall … Read more
Falling Down Much? | Build Up Capacity
Slips, trips, and falls can happen to anyone. Here, Melanie explains how building better capacity in all planes may help to prevent small falls and mishaps from … Read more
Secure Your Spot Early with PNWP’s Pre-Registration Option
At Pacific Northwest Pilates, we know how challenging it can be to secure a spot in popular group reformer classes. That’s why we offer a pre-registration … Read more
Helpful Tips | Hypermobile Knees
Whether clients are born with hypermobility (greater than average range of motion in joints) or have acquired it through a condition such as MS or a stroke, … Read more