Events

Pilates for Pink Video

by pnwp on 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 on 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 noon. If you are there to pick up your packet for the run, stop by and say hello and take the class with Leslie Braverman.
  • The week of September 26th – Oct 1st, we’ll hold special group classes where 100% of the proceeds go to the BCRF. 100% of the classes will be donated from these classes:
    Monday, Sept 26th, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Perfect Your Mat Skills w/ Leslie Braverman
    Wednesday, Sept 28th, 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Instructor Class with Melanie Byford-Young
  • On Sunday October 2nd, it’s Pilates for Pink in the Park, a morning  in Washington Park filled with informative lectures, 2 pilates classes, a tribute to breast cancer patients and a support gathering with friends and family. Join Melanie, Leslie and all the PNWP Angels!  Register now to take part and get your adorable Pilates for Pink t-shirt.
  • Wear2 fashions are now available on the PNWP website and
    In honor of “Pilates for Pink” , Wear2 and PNWP have collaborated to create an exclusive “Pilates for Pink” clothing line. A portion of the proceeds will go directly to breast cancer research.  This wonderful fitness wear  goes beyond the studio with comfortable knits that look beautiful! Shop now!
  • Donate to our “Link for Pink” – a paper honor chain that we’ll string around the studio and take with us to Pilates for Pink in the Park. Donate in someone’s name and watch the “Link For Pink” grow & grow! 100% of the proceeds will go to the BCRF.

Wear2 Girls in “Pilates for Pink” fashions!

 

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Pilates for Pink in the Park!

by pnwp on 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 been raised.

Pacific Northwest Pilates has been a proud participant of this campaign since the beginning and now for 2011, we want to kick it up a notch and host a public class in a park, just like the nationally covered event that SHAPE holds in New York City! Join Melanie, Leslie and all the PNWP Angels to make this West Coast version BIG & beautiful!

Register now!

The Event:

  • Sunday, October 2nd, starting at 9am in Washington Park in the Stevens Pavilion at the Arboretum.
  • Event will include an informative presentation on breast cancer, followed by 2 Pilates group classes all hosted by PNWP owners, Melanie & Leslie. See the full descriptions & times.
  • $25 registration which will include a “Pilates Angels for Pink” t-shirt – all proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
  • Participants will have opportunity to donate in the name of someone at the event, as we string our “Link for Pink” across the park.
  • Refreshments served.
  • View the event postcard.

Thank You to Our Wonderful Sponsors!



 





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Pilates For Teens

by pnwp on 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 Nakagawa will teach teens teens the five basic principals of STOTT PILATES and the fundamentals of mat and reformer exercises.

“Pilates for Teens” offers the added benefit of “guided journaling” that will help gain increased awareness of the relationship with the physical self,  learning how to become their own personal best! Journals will be provided.

For: teens 8th-12th grades
Time: 10 week session Wednesdays, January 11- March 21 ((No class February 1) 4:30pm-5:30pm
One make-up class is available: date to be announced
Cost: $160 for 10 classes.

Payment should be made to Nina Nakagawa by check or cash.
Contact Nina Nakagawa at Nina@irvingtonpilates.com or 503-421-8470 to register.

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John Garey Workshop in September!

by pnwp July 9, 2011

Don’t forget to sign up for these always-popular workshops coming this September. To get a sense of John’s teaching style which has made him one of the most sought-after instructors in the country, enjoy the video below!  

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Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD

by Shannon June 28, 2011

Mindful Eating Our guest lecturer for “New You Sundays” Workshop Sunday, September 25th Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD is a registered dietician and Kripalu yoga teacher with extensive experience using a motivational approach to help individuals let go of food/weight obsession to heal relationship with food and reach a natural, healthy weight. Dana works with patients [...]

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New You Sunday June 26th – Class, Workshop and Lecture!

by Shannon June 16, 2011

On Sunday, June 26th, we are opening our studio for a free Fundamentals class for new students and holding a workshop and a lecture afterwards. The fundamentals class is a great way to introduce your family and friends to Pilates, so please let them know! If you are looking to learn some new moves, or [...]

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New You Sundays! – Wendy Mitchell – M.A., C.P.C

by Shannon June 16, 2011

Be Your Own Best Coach Our guest lecturer for “New You Sundays” Workshop Sunday, June 26th Wendy Mitchell has been a leader in the health promotion field for over thirty years. She has a Master’s Degree in Education and Psychology and is a Certified Professional Coach. She brings a wealth of experience from her many [...]

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PNWP Pilates Week!

by pnwp March 24, 2011

May 7th is National Pilates Day and we are opening up our studio for a full week to celebrate! We’re celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary and want to honor current studio clients and certification students, and welcome new members of the community to learn the benefits of Pilates! It will be a week-long celebration of [...]

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Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD

by pnwp January 12, 2011

Mindful Eating Our guest lecturer for “New You Sundays” Workshop Sunday, September 25th Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD is a registered dietician and Kripalu yoga teacher with extensive experience using a motivational approach to help individuals let go of food/weight obsession to heal relationship with food and reach a natural, healthy weight. Dana works with patients [...]

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