The obliques, both internal and external, are crucial for more than just movement—they're key players in stabilizing and mobilizing your body. Acting as global stabilizers, they manage the relationship between the ribcage and pelvis, often working to stop rotation or control side flexion. But they … Read more about Obliques in Action: Balance Stability & Strength for a Pilates Practice

As we dive into the heart of summer, it's time to talk about a common seasonal phenomenon: flip flop foot. What started as a fresh pair of flat flip flops now reveals much about your client's walking patterns, footwear suitability, and potential biomechanical issues. When we wear flip flops, our … Read more about Flip Flop Foot: What Your Summer Footwear Says About Your Walk

June 2024 is set to be an exhilarating month for Pilates professionals, thanks to The Synergy Series—a unique collaboration between Pacific Northwest Pilates (PNWP) and Melanie Byford-Young Education. This series is dedicated to helping movement professionals assess and work more effectively with … Read more about Pilates Synergy Series: Elevate Your Practice with Diane Lee & Melanie Byford-Young

The Synergy Series Continues this April 2024: Pacific Northwest Pilates Education and Melanie Byford-Young unite from April 5 - 7, 2024 with a focused theme: "Pilates for an Active Aging Population." Led by top experts in the field, this year's event offers tailored workshops and sessions designed … Read more about Insights on Fall Prevention: Meet Deborah Jones

Slips, trips, and falls are a pressing concern today. We understand that falls are devastating, being the leading cause of injuries and even death among seniors. Whether falling forward, backward, or to the side, each direction poses a unique risk of injury. Despite these risks, it's crucial to … Read more about Preventing Falls with Pilates: Strategies for Balance and Reflexes

April 6 - 7, 2024,  Pacific Northwest Pilates Education's IQ of Movement conference will focus workshops designed to support "Pilates for Active Aging." With the U.S. aging population increasing, effective Pilates teaching for this demographic is crucial. STOTT PILATES® workshops by PNWPE will … Read more about Mastering Pilates for Active Aging: IQ of Movement Conference Workshops

The Synergy Series joins MBY Education & PNWPE in collaboration with expert voices in the fields of Pilates, physical therapy and research. The Synergy Series 2024, a collaboration between PNWPE, a Merrithew™ Licensed Training Center in Portland, Oregon, and MBY Education, a virtual platform for … Read more about Synergy Series: Enhancing Movement Therapy with PNWPE & MBY Education