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 … Read more
Melanie Byford-Young
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Improve body awareness (proprioception) and help a client learn to control their foot and simultaneously flex their hip using the unstable foam roller in a side-lying (a.k.a. Sleeper) position on … Read more
Counter rotation of the upper thoracic from the middle and lower thoracic is a key movement required for walking, running or throwing. Here, Melanie provides a few insights about how … Read more
Come join us to toast and boast about 22 years! Pop into the studio for a sip and sweet. Take a free class. Join a raffle & share your stories … 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