Counter Rotation is a Must for Good Motion
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 … Read more
A Pilates Throw for Shoulder Control
Summer is nearly here, and for many Pilates clients that means its time to start playing sports and being able to throw or control a racquet or … Read more
Three Things You Won’t Hear Here
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 … Read more
Come Celebrate with Us!
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 & … Read more
Key Assessments May Prevent Ballet Injuries
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, … Read more
Pilates Pros: Spotlight on the Piriformis
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 … Read more
IQ of Movement 2023 | Annual Conference
Pacific Northwest Pilates’ IQ of Movement Conference happens only one time a year. Don’t miss your opportunity to train with one of the best STOTT PILATES® Instructor … Read more
Eyes Wide Open: Observation is a Pilates Art
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. … Read more
“Un-Stick” the Scapulae to Stabilize
Learn a series of exercise progressions on the Pilates Reformer to help the scapulae glide and slide along the ribcage and develop dynamic mobility and stability. … Read more
What’s Your Pilates Reset Exercise?
Ever do too much and wish you could hit the reset button? Well, you can. A Pilates reset exercise is defined as any exercise that helps you … Read more
Personalize Pilates Programs for Low Back Pain
One person is not like the other and this is true with lower back pain, as well. In this clip Melanie explains why program choices must be … Read more
Get Dynamic Hips to Prevent Trips
Using the Pilates Stability Chair as a tool to retrain, re-balance and coordinate the muscles around the hip and trunk, Melanie advises to add lateral hip exercises … Read more
