Body Scan Meditation The body scan is a piece of mindfulness meditation. It is a practice in awareness and attention. It is a time to just be with yourself. Whenever you are in need of some “me” time, try starting this body scan and experience the benefits of increased relaxation, focus and attention. Find a […]Read More
The Swing of Things – Pilates & Rotational Sports
Golf, tennis, and baseball are just a few sports that demand mobility, stability, coordination, balance, and alignment for efficient movement. Athletes who participate in these rotational sports are excellent candidates for Pilates. If we take a moment to think about the demand placed on the body when playing any of these sports, we can quickly see that […]Read More
Pilates on the Water
At Polestar, we encourage you to apply your Pilates knowledge to every discipline of movement you can find. Stand up paddling or “SUP” is a good way to add a new dimension of awareness to your routine, as long as you don’t slip into the water! Stand up paddle boarding is one of the fastest […]Read More
Educator Highlight: Dr. Diedra Manns
Polestar Educator Dr. Diedra Manns of Monarch Wellness in Santa Monica CA shares her musings on Pilates, the Butterfly Effect and the “End of the World”. My Hometown / About Me Although I live near Santa Monica, CA now I was born and raised in Montclair, New Jersey. Go Mounties! Woman of a certain age, physical therapist, […]Read More
Unplug & Live in the Moment
A funny thing happened to me this week – I was overjoyed to receive my brand new iPhone Plus to replace my “tiny” and outdated iPhone. As a tech lover, it has always been tricky to balance the desire to be plugged into the world as it relates to all the things that interest me […]Read More
Wellness in the Workplace: 5 Simple Steps
5 Simple Practices to Bring Wellness into the Workplace 1. Take Breaks and Move! Set an alarm to incorporate movement every hour. Bring your own lunch and eat in the office as a group – then utilize your lunch break for an hour long walk – this will increase your daily steps and you will […]Read More
