Pacific NW Pilates (portland, OR)

Pilates is an exercise system that was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s. Placed under forced internment along with other German nationals during World War I, Pilates spent this time teaching other camp members the concepts and exercises he had learned through yoga, Zen and ancient Greek and Roman physical regimens. Considered revolutionary by many, Pilates incorporated important principles of breath, control, fluidity and accuracy of movement. During this time, he also began devising specialized equipment by attaching springs to hospital beds to create resistance exercises for bedridden patients. In 1920, Pilates moved to New York City and opened his own studio that was widely used by dancers, boxers and other professional