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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10 Amazing Benefits Of Leading Your Pilates Business with Purpose
You must believe in what you do, and the goal is to sell someone on becoming a member of what you do. Maybe this is buying a 10-pack of classes, or scheduling their next session with you. You can learn to look at this as giving them a gift to stay in touch and make sure they stay on track to reach their goals.Read More
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
Community Highlight: Polestar Practitioner Peter Clerkin
Movement fascinates me and Pilates is a wonderful way of moving and making shapes that is in the moment, fun, and rewarding. Pilates takes me into flow more than any other activity.Read More
Community Highlight: Grace Auble NCPT, BFA
To me, the “Spirit of Polestar” is the true joy of movement. Polestar’s spirit is a growing body of knowledge, people, and love.Read More
Community Highlight: Carlos Marin Burguillos
I believe that each person moves and understands movement in a special way, and having the opportunity to share my unique perspective makes me feel whole.Read More
