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
Yes! Strengthen the neck.
Melanie provides great tips, cues and insight as to how to strengthen the torso and cervical spine in multi-planar and multi-loaded ways using the Split Pedal Stability … Read more
No Proprioception? Reframe the Aim.
Movement instructors are often vexed when teaching a client who has poor proprioception (a.k.a. low body awareness) and/or by someone who claims that they “don’t feel anything.” … Read more
Bone Up With Pilates
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) declares that 54 million U.S. adults age 50 and older are affected by osteoporosis and low bone mass. To Pilates teachers these … Read more
PNWP Presents “Breath By Design” with Kim Kraushar
We’re pleased to present world renowned, BodyMind fitness innovator Kim Kraushar to Pacific Northwest Pilates this fall. Kim brings over 20 years experience as a program creator, … Read more
PNWP COVID-19 | July 2022 Updates
Dearest PNWP Community, Beginning Monday, July 4, clients and instructors will be able to enter the studio without a mask. Please note that masks will NO LONGER … Read more
Tight Traps? Don’t be Tricked.
Tension of Traps often makes our clients want to stretch and get a massage. Melanie explains why a taut trap is often tight due to being too … Read more
Multi-Planar Movement | Cervical Spine
Strength and endurance of deep core muscles are key to a healthy neck especially in conjunction with arm movement. Melanie shows how you can regress and progress … Read more
Three Reasons Professional Athletes Turn to Pilates
It’s all over the news. Pro athletes have discovered what others have known for years—Pilates works. Pacific Northwest Pilates co-owner and Lead STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer, Leslie … Read more
Reclaim the Clam!
The Clam is an excellent exercise…when executed well. Here, Melanie explains why she often uses a stability ball to facilitate movement, and what to look for and … Read more
Pilates: The Secret Sauce of Active Aging
Pacific NW Pilates (PNWP) has long-term clients of all ages. Among the most committed, successful and satisfied are those who practice Pilates to stay flexible, strong, balanced … Read more
Pilates and Pregnancy
There are many benefits to staying active and exercising during pregnancy. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), 150 minutes of moderately intense weekly … Read more