Breast Cancer Awareness month is a reminder for each of us to make healthy living choices for prevention, get regular mammograms and breast examinations. Breast cancer—being a leading cause of … Read more
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PNWP Students clear certification hurdles and acquire deep experience to become certified STOTT PILATES® instructors. Here’s what it takes to become an excellent instructor: Pacific NW Pilates is, first … Read more
There are many declarations heard in fitness classes that you’ll never hear in, say, our PNWP studio. Pilates is simply different. Here are three things that you’ll never hear any … Read more
Research indicates that female ballet dancers are susceptible to injuries at a young age. Yet, early assessment techniques and principles—followed by Pilates exercise— may provide valuable insight, alert dance teachers … Read more
People with a history of lower back pain, SIJ instability, sciatic nerve pain or piriformis syndrome may come to Pilates to seek support. In this blog, we take a look … Read more
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. It also helps … Read more
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 must regain their … Read more
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 numbers are significant: … Read more