By: Ana Bolt Turrall Trigger Warning: domestic abuse. I was once in love with a man who became my husband, the father of my three daughters, and ultimately, my abuser. The abuse started gradually—first verbal and emotional, then escalating to physical violence. Without realizing it, I lost control of my life. I made excuses for […]Read More
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5 Ways Pilates Can Support Your Mental Health
Pilates is often promoted as being great for ‘core strength’ or ‘reducing back pain’, both of which it certainly can do. (I know, as back pain was the main reason I took up Pilates in the first place). Through personal experience and in teaching clients in private and group settings, I now know that Pilates has consistently supported me in managing my own anxiety. The practice can be instrumental in supporting the positive mental health of others.Read More
The Best Tool To Support Dancers: Pilates
Supplementary cross-training, alongside technical dance training, is essential to develop a dancer’s learning and longevity. The Pilates environment provides an opportunity to support optimal performance while reducing the risk of injury.
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A Polestar Education Made the Difference for Me
I loved what I heard from this teacher! The cues sounded clear, yet at the same time, expansive, freeing, and opening! The teacher was creative, yet clearly grounded in her understanding of proper alignment. This was the approach I was hoping for.Read More
Pilates and The Evolving Digital World
Twice a week, my 92-year-old client makes her Pilates session a priority. Knowing she can move is important to her self-esteem and overall well-being. As her instructor, I was so happy to offer a virtual movement experience to her. Read More
5 Reasons To Become a Pilates Instructor
The Polestar teacher training gives you a chance to delve deeper into not only movement itself, but also the philosophy of movement, the interplay between movement and the mind and the power of language, touch and self-practice.Read More
