Tight Traps? Don’t be Tricked.
Tension of Traps often makes our clients want to stretch and get a massage. Melanie explains why a taut trap is often tight due to being too … Read more
Multi-Planar Movement | Cervical Spine
Strength and endurance of deep core muscles are key to a healthy neck especially in conjunction with arm movement. Melanie shows how you can regress and progress … Read more
Three Reasons Professional Athletes Turn to Pilates
It’s all over the news. Pro athletes have discovered what others have known for years—Pilates works. Pacific Northwest Pilates co-owner and Lead STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer, Leslie … Read more
Reclaim the Clam!
The Clam is an excellent exercise…when executed well. Here, Melanie explains why she often uses a stability ball to facilitate movement, and what to look for and … Read more
Pilates: The Secret Sauce of Active Aging
Pacific NW Pilates (PNWP) has long-term clients of all ages. Among the most committed, successful and satisfied are those who practice Pilates to stay flexible, strong, balanced … Read more
Pilates and Pregnancy
There are many benefits to staying active and exercising during pregnancy. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), 150 minutes of moderately intense weekly … Read more
Shoulder Joint Instability
Squish the what?! Melanie provides precautions, tips and her favorite exercise-of-choice to center the glenohumeral joint for clients with shoulder joint instability, a history of dislocations and/or … Read more
SC Joint & why it matters
It’s easy to get fixated on the scapulae when working with Pilates clients. Melanie advises Pilates and movement professionals to look closely at the sternoclavicular (SC) joint … Read more
Arthritis & Hands
Arthritic fingers leading to ulnar drift makes it harder to produce a powerful grasp. Melanie Byford-Young and guest client, Mary, demonstrate spine stretch forward and a series … Read more
Anterior Femoral Head Syndrome
When Anterior Femoral Head Syndrome is present, it can relate to a thoracic alignment issue or pelvis twist, or even an overworking hamstring muscle. Melanie Byford-Young focuses … Read more
A New Spin on Gluteals
Put a new spin on great pelvic control and balance with this Melanie Byford-Young tip for high level clients. Ready those deep rotators, glutes, and abdominals for … Read more
Spot the Difference | Side Kick Kneeling
Side Kick Kneeling is a challenging advanced level STOTT PILATES mat exercise that targets the hip extensors and flexors on one leg while stabilizing the trunk and … Read more
