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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

Polestar Graduate – Now What?

Now that you’ve completed your Pilates teacher training program, it’s time to consider in which environment or context you want to teach. There are many different ways to put your education to use!Read More

Teaching Self Monitoring in Pilates

I worry that we, as Pilates teachers, over challenge people, which can result in injury, the development of poor form, frustration, and misinformation. Are we teaching students self-monitoring so that they can make ideal choices for their body? Read More

Polestar Pilates Educator Highlight : Brad Jamieson

I want to convey the simplicity of movement. I think movement in this era is being hijacked and branded so it can be sold. Moving is just moving- arms, legs, spine. It doesn’t need to be complex, or “wrong,” as long as it’s safe and effective. We’ve been moving our human bodies for millions of years… we should innately know what we’re doing! I feel there’s more benefit in someone having a positive experience of free movement than in building fear and blocking someone from moving.Read More

Polestar Faculty Highlight : Joanne Bezzina – Sydney, Australia

In your own words – describe “the Spirit of Polestar” JB: Using Pilates as part of the tool kit- empowering our clients to connect to themselves. Creating a space where it is safe to challenge ourselves and explore our capabilities beyond our perceived limitations. What Three Words come to mind when you think of “Polestar […]Read More