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 cancer among women (less so for men) in the United States—has touched many of us at Pacific Northwest … Read more about Heal Well: Exercise Post Breast Cancer Surgery
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 and foremost, a Pilates studio. It's also a school. Each year, PNWP Education accepts … Read more about PNWP Spotlight: Road to Becoming a Pilates Pro
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 of our certified STOTT PILATES teachers say to you: "Squeeze your shoulder blades together for good posture." Have … Read more about Three Things You Won’t Hear Here
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 of non-optimal patterns and prevent injuries from happening. In 2014, Melanie … Read more about Key Assessments May Prevent Ballet Injuries
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 at the anatomy of the piriformis, common exercise misconceptions, and how to consider and develop a safe and effective Pilates … Read more about Pilates Pros: Spotlight on the Piriformis
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 to have mentorship and guidance. Here, our Instructor Trainer team provides some tips and tricks to help you … Read more about Eyes Wide Open: Observation is a Pilates Art
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 strength, flexibility and balance after sustaining an injury. Here are three more simple declarative … Read more about Three More Things an Excellent Pilates Teacher Never Says
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: It means that one of every two female clients—and one of every four male clients—who walk into a Pilates … Read more about Bone Up With Pilates