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The PNWP Blog
Thoughts and tips about the world of Pilates, from the experts at Pacific Northwest Pilates in Portland, Oregon
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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 … Read more
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“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 … Read more
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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 … Read more
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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 … Read more
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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, … Read more
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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 … Read more
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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 … Read more
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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 … Read more
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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 … Read more
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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 … Read more
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Helpful Tips | Hypermobile Knees
Whether clients are born with hypermobility (greater than average range of motion in joints) or have acquired it through a … Read more
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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 … Read more
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