What many physical therapy clinics have realized is that integrating Pilates into their practices serves their patient populations better and helps to generate cash revenue to offset the reductions in insurance reimbursement for their service. Read More
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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
Mentor Highlight : Christophe Blanc, Hong Kong
Our mantra should be to live a life that is pain free so we can enjoy and savor every moment. As a mentor, I love to teach students the theory and science behind Pilates and help them to understand why Pilates can change peoples’ lives. The Pilates approach to movement is unique and fascinating: it requires a methodical approach, linking the mind and body.Read More
Factors to Design the Best Pilates Session: Part II
A successful movement program based on the Pilates repertoire acknowledges the different influences that create the context of the student’s motor response. Every human being, even with the same type of training, responds differently. Therefore, we will approach our programming from multiple perspectives. Read More