Restrictions in the upper rib cage can be the source of pain, discomfort and other chronic issues. Clients have a hard time perceiving this region of the body and it can be difficult to unwind. Here, Melanie suggests if you see sticky upper ribs, think slinky side lying motions to help unwind and … Read more about See Sticky? Think Slinky.
The benefits of Pilates have been cited for years—improved flexibility, increased core strength and better posture lead the list of convincing buzzwords used to get any innocent Pilates bystander to do their daily Hundreds. At Pacific Northwest Pilates (PNWP) we like to go deeper—we want … Read more about PNWP’s Top Five Reasons for STOTT PILATES®
Tricks for Surviving an 18-inch Airline Seat After a year of being cooped-up, I dream about travel to faraway places, meeting new people and soaking up exotic colors, smells and tastes. On the other hand, I dread the confinement of cramped airline seats, sleeping in strange beds … Read more about Travel Tips to Keep a Pilates Body
We’re VERY excited to announce that group virtual classes are now available at Pacific Northwest Pilates through Zoom—a video communication system that allows you to meet with a group online. Are you a new client, a current client, or a current client with a PNWP packages you wish to transfer? … Read more about How to Sign Up for Online Virtual Group Classes at PNWP
March 25, 2020 Dear Friends of PNWP, We hope you are safe and well. We look forward to seeing you in person very soon. The studio is temporarily closed for all in-person Pilates and movement classes. We are still offering exceptional Pilates, Yoga & Somatics classes … Read more about Studio Updates: We Are Live Now!!
PNWP Instructor Emma Uebele demonstrates Hip Rolls on the stability ball. Try this one today for some extra challenge to gluteals, hamstrings, gastrocnemius and spinal mobilizers and stabilizers. Place the soles of the feet hip distance apart in front of the top of the ball. The … Read more about Home Exercise: Hip Rolls on the Stability Ball
Is it difficult for you to find your gluteals? Try this great progression: 1. Heel squeeze prone with a fitness circle helps to open the front of the hips and teaches you to "wrap" the gluteals around the pelvis and sacrum instead of pushing the pubic bone too far forward. Keep your lower … Read more about Home Tip: Glute Progressions