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    Free “Pilates For Dancers” Workshop

    by pnwp on April 9, 2013

    Leslie Dance

    Are you a dancer who has been sidelined and frustrated by injuries? Do you wonder what your next career will be when dance is no longer a physically viable livelihood?

    Leslie Braverman, our own Co-Founder and Co-Owner,  and Lead Instructor Trainer, STOTT PILATES, is the lovely ballerina in the photo. She was led to pilates because of an injury and credits it with prolonging her career.

    Teaching pilates was a natural transition for Leslie because it used skills she already had:

    • a keen body awareness and understanding about physical fitness and movement
    • the ability to explain movement and teach it to another person
    • the strength and stamina to have a physical job

    Leslie and Holly Shaw (current BODYVOX dancer and Pacific NW Pilates instructor) will lead a FREE workshop:
    “Pilates: Stabilize Your Dancing and Your Future”
    Monday, April 29, 2013
    BODYVOX Dance Center
    1201 NW 17th Ave.
    Portland, OR 97209
    6:00pm-7:30pm – lecture & demonstration
    7:30pm-9:00pm – cocktails & nibbles
    Cost: FREE

    Anyone with a background in dance, professional dancers and dance students are welcome.

    The evening presentation will include:

    • Introduction of Pacific NW Pilates
    • STOTT PILATES, the contemporary approach to the original method founded by former dancer, Moira Merrithew
    • Why Pilates is good for you today and tomorrow
    • STOTT PILATES, the cross-training benefits for dancers
    • A half-hour mat class to demonstrate how pilates can help to strengthen opposing muscles, balance asymmetrical patterns, aid in injury prevention and recovery.
    • What injuries are specific to dancers?
    • What it’s like to be both a teacher and a dancer
    • Post-presentation social with cocktails & nibbles

    Please RSVP to Tracy O’Hagan via email or by calling the studio at  503.292.4409

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    Pilates Week 2013

    by pnwp on April 9, 2013

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    It’s here again! Pilates Week will take place at our studio April 29 – May 3, 2013, when we extend national Pilates Day into a whole week of FREE classes, private sessions,  demos, prizes and more.

    This is a GREAT opportunity to learn about the benefits of Pilates, as both a fitness practice AND a career choice!

    If you are a local business and would like to partner on sponsorship opportunities, see how here.

    Pilates Week will celebrate:

    • Our clients and students – thank you!
    • Pacific NW Pilates’ continued commitment to EXCELLENCE.
    • STOTT PILATES® as a career and our Certification program.
    • ZEN•GA™, the latest new fusion of exercise and mindful movement.
    • Masters Week with Master Instructor trainer guests John Garey and PJ O’Clair, and Pacific NW Pilates own Melanie Byford-Young and Leslie Braverman teaching both courses and workshops!
    • Giving back with a donation of a healthy canned/dry good for Oregon Food Bank!
    • A PARTY! Because all good things end with a PARTY!

    For every class you take, you will be entered into a daily raffle of great prizes!

    If you currently have an account with us, classes can be reserved online, set up your account or call the studio to hold your space! 503-292-4409

    Daily Schedule – WITH FREE CLASSES & PRIVATE LESSONS – Sign up as classes will fill soon!

    Day Event Time
    Monday, April 29th
    EnCORE
    		 FREE Reformer Plus    with Lu 7:00AM-8:00AM

    		FREE Beg/Int Group Reformer with Sada 11:00AM-12:00PM
    Learn About What it Takes to Get Certified to teach STOTT PILATES. 12:00PM-12:30PM
    FREE 30 Minute Intro Privates Call the studio to book yours today!
    We offer privates at half price every Mon. & Wed. Take a free half hour to learn more! 5:30PM-7:30PM
    FREE Event at BODYVOX for Dancers: Stabilize your Dancing & Your Future 6:00PM-9:00PM
    FREE Beg/Int Group Reformer with Sada 6:30PM-7:30PM
    Tuesday, April 30th
    Finding Flexibility
    		  FREE 30 Minute Intro Privates Call the studio to book yours today!
    FREE MELT with Reformer Class with Jean 10:30AM-11:30AM
    Learn About What it Takes to Get Certified to teach STOTT PILATES. 1:30PM-2:00PM
    FREE Mat Class with Holly: Pilates for Balance & Power 5:30PM-6:30PM
    FREE Franklin Method Workshop 6:45PM-7:45PM
    Wednesday, May 1st
    Got Your Back
    		  FREE 30 Minute Intro Privates Call the studio to book yours today!
    Learn About What it Takes to Get Certified to teach STOTT PILATES. 1:00PM-1:30PM
    Back Care class with Melanie 1:30PM-2:15PM
    FREE Reformer Class for Teens with Nina 4:30PM-5:30PM
    FREE Mat Class for Parents with Lu 4:30PM-5:30PM
    We offer privates at half price every Mon. & Wed. Take a free half hour to learn more! 5:30PM-7:30PM
    FREE Reformer Class  with Lu 6:30PM-7:30PM
    Thursday, May 2nd
    Strength & Sports
    		  FREE 30 Minute Intro Privates Call the studio to book yours today!
    Learn About What it Takes to Get Certified to teach STOTT PILATES. 11:00AM-11:30AM

    Friday, May 3rd Celebrate!

    		John Garey
    Certification workshops    		 8:15AM-3:45PM
    PJ O’Clair
    Certification course
    ZENGA    		 10:15AM-6:15PM
    Cocktail Party Open to all Clients & Students! 6:00PM-9:00PM

     

    We love to help our community while we promote health, so participants in Pilates Week are asked to bring a can of healthy food for the Oregon Food Bank. A collection bin will be in the studio all week!

    Oregon Food Bank needs these nutritious foods:
    * canned meats (i.e., tuna, chicken, salmon)
    * canned and boxed meals (i.e., soup, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese)
    * peanut butter and other nut butters
    * canned or dried beans and peas (i.e., black, pinto, lentils)
    * pasta, rice, cereal
    * canned fruits and vegetables
    * 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice (canned, plastic or boxed)
    * cooking oil
    * shelf-stable milk
    * consider donating healthy, low-fat and low-sugar product

    Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors!

     

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    2nd Annual Pilates for Pink in the Park!

    by pnwp on August 14, 2012

    Sunday, September 30th

    We are so proud to announce the 2nd Annual Pilates for Pink in the Park! This was amazing last year and we couldn’t have done it without you! Watch our video.
    View our 2nd Annual poster here!

    Pilates for Pink

    This annual national breast cancer awareness initiative started seven years ago by SHAPE Magazine and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Pilates studios across the country host special classes in October where 100% of the proceeds are donated to breast cancer research and to date, over $800,000 has been raised.

    Pacific Northwest Pilates has been a proud participant of this campaign since the beginning and now for our 2nd year,  we want to host a whole morning in Washington Park with classes, crafts, massage and more – all to support this great cause!

    Register NOW!

    Call the studio at 503.292.4409 or click here to register online.

    The Event:

    • Sunday, September 30th, starting at 9am in Washington Park in the Stevens Pavilion at the Arboretum.
    • Event will include 2 Pilates group classes hosted by PNWP owners, Melanie & Leslie: standing Pilates classes using both the resistance bands and weighted balls
    • $25 registration will include a “Pilates Angels for Pink” t-shirt – all proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
    • Refreshments served, free massage, crafts & vendor tables

    “Link For Pink” Tribute!

    Do you want to honor someone who’s had breast cancer? Donate to our “Link For Pink” and 100% of this will go to the BCRF – where $.91 of every dollar goes to breast cancer research!

    This year’s special honoree is Martha Lundberg,  a very special PNWP client – read her story here.

    Special Jewelry Piece Created!

    Our very good friend at AmberPDX is an amazing local jewelry designer and crafted these gorgeous earrings just for Pilates For Pink!

    They measure about 2.25″ in length and are Sterling French earwire with hand-forged silver-fill wire formed into a “ribbon” and wrapped with 14k gold-fill rose wire. Super lightweight and versatile. $32 cost and $5 donated per pair to Breast Cancer Research Foundation!

    You click here to order online, or stop by the studio to see them on display and even purchase. Additionally, you can also call to place your order, 503.292.4409.


    KOMEN Expo – We’ll be there!

    Are you going to Race for the Cure? Well if you are, then come see Pacific NW Pilates at the Komen Health Expo & Packet Pick-up at the Convention Center on Saturday, September 15th! Starting at 11:50am, we will be conducting free breast cancer pilates classes on the Fitness stage. Let’s band together! And tune in this Friday at 5pm to KATU to catch us demonstrating our band class!

    Wear2 Clothing has created wonderful pieces from their clothing line – see their special “Pilates For Pink” items and read more about them here.

    We could not have done any of this without our wonderful sponsors!



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    Amazing Recognitions!

    by pnwp on June 19, 2012

    We are thrilled to share our recent awards from the  STOTT Pilates 2012 “Community of Excellence™Conference” in Toronto.

    Pacific NW Pilates was recognized for  “consistent dedication to fitness and education programs as a Licensed Training Center supporting a growing number of clients and students”.

    There are 55 LTCs in 23 countries worldwide so this was a big honor and very exciting to be nominated by our peers! We could not have done it without your support!

    The Community Achievement Award

    “Awarded to the STOTT PILATES Licensed Training Center that has made an outstanding contributions to their surrounding community and the fitness community”.

    This was specifically for our Pilates for Pink event benefiting breast cancer research, and Pilates Week, our week-long free welcome to those interested in practicing or teaching pilates.  These two events were so successful because of our dedicated staff, clients and students – so THANK YOU!

    Leadership & Mentoring Award

    Awarded to Melanie Byford-Young for “the STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer who personifies the qualities of a mentor to his / her students.”

    Melanie is Co-Founder and Co-Owner, Pacific NW Pilates and Master Instructor Trainer of Rehabilitation, STOTT PILATES.

    Huge congrats to Melanie!

    STOTT PILATES Lead Instructor Trainer

    Leslie Braverman has achieved the honor of STOTT PILATES Lead Instructor Trainer.  She now qualifies to teach other Instructor Trainers around the world!

    Leslie is also Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Pacific NW Pilates – way to go Leslie!


    Melanie & Certification Manager Tracy collect the awards in Toronto!

     

     

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    Shop-n-Spa Day! Pilates Week

    by pnwp April 17, 2012

    What a way to kick off our 2nd Annual Pilates Week – with pampering and goodies! On Monday, April 30th from 9:00am – 1:30pm, we’ll turn our Mat room into a mini boutique, welcoming our talented friends to share their creative wares and beautifying expertise! Please join us to support these local businesses and treat [...]

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    Pilates Week 2012

    by pnwp February 28, 2012

    It’s here again! Pilates Week will take place at our studios April 30 – May 4, 2012, when we extend national Pilates Day into a whole week of FREE classes, demos, promotions, refreshments, prizes and more. The week will honor both current studio clients and certification students, as well as welcome new members of the [...]

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    Pilates for Pink Video

    by pnwp October 13, 2011

    A great big THANKS to everyone who supported our fund-raising efforts for Breast Cancer Awareness. Clients and friends banded together to raise over $2k in proceeds donated to the The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Currently, over 88 cents of every dollar donated to the BCRF goes to research and awareness programs. Enjoy the video!!

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    Pilates for Pink!

    by pnwp September 13, 2011

    Around the world, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we can’t wait to do our part. We have so many great things going on with the studio and ways for you to get involved too! On Saturday, September 17th PNWP will host a free “Pilates for Breast Cancer” class at the Komen Expo at [...]

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    Pilates for Pink in the Park!

    by pnwp September 7, 2011

    Sunday, October 2nd     Pilates for Pink This annual national breast cancer awareness initiative started six years ago by SHAPE Magazine and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Pilates studios across the country host special classes in October where 100% of the proceeds are donated to breast cancer research and to date, over $800,000 has [...]

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    Pilates For Teens

    by pnwp August 3, 2011

    Teens who participate in pilates benefit from enhanced self confidence and self esteem while developing a strong core that compliments any other sport or physical activity.They will gain body awareness, develop focus, relieve stress, and elevate their mood. It will also help to avoid injury in other sports. In this fun 10-week session, instructor Nina [...]

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