Alexander Bohlander, PT is Polestar’s Licensee in Germany and Director of Polestar Pilates Education for Polestar Europe (including France, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Germany, Austria). Teaching for over 25 years, Alex has a concentration in “Mindfulness” and brings this unique perspective to movement education and Pilates. Alex co-authored The Pilates Teacher’s Manual (published 2013, Springer Heidelberg)and his health centers present a […]Read More
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Polestar Grads Where are they Now? Mara Sievers’ Pilates Encyclopedia
“We all know that we can choose from the following variations for Footwork on the Reformer: Heels parallel, V-position with heels on the bar, point and flex (tendon stretch), running (prancing, walking), prehensile (wrapping) and a few others. But why would you choose one over the other? Which variation is best for which type […]Read More
Graduate Highlight: Mara Sievers
“What really matters is that we feel good and that we can live our lives to the fullest. If we apply it correctly, Pilates is the tool to get there. It’s the best tool I know.” – Mara Sievers Mara Sievers is a Polestar Graduate, Practitioner and the creator of the Pilates Encyclopedia. Read our interview with Mara and […]Read More
From Pilates to Neuroscience
We interviewed Polestar Educator Kate Strozak MSc, LMT, NCPT of Chicago, Illinois. Not only is Kate a leader in Pilates education in Chicago and the Mid-West she is also a Runity coach, Oov educator and JB-MFR trained. Kate is a contributor for Polestar Life Weekly (check out her blogs on Neuroplasticity, Fascia, Healthcare and Pilates […]Read More
Polestar Community Testimonial: Love From Beijing
We love hearing from our Polestar community about their Pilates journey and training. Check out this recent testimonial from Polestar community member Gamze Gunay from Bejing! I remember the times I was working hard until the late hours at the office. No matter if it was the night or weekend, or even a holiday, I was […]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A funny thing happened to me this week – I was overjoyed to receive my brand new iPhone Plus to replace my “tiny” and outdated iPhone.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