Polestar Pilates
Teacher Training & Education
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HOW TO EXPAND – OR START – YOUR CAREER AS A WORLD-CLASS PILATES TEACHER
Find out how to start or expand a rewarding career as a skilled and respected Pilates teacher – or if you are a physiotherapist, learn how Polestar provides rigorous, evidence-based methods and skills necessary for clinical integration to enhance client recovery.
Our focus is on whole body wellness, healing through movement, and the mind-body connection. We are best-known for our holistic and science-based approach to functional movement that leads to complete mastery of body and mind.
We accommodate your busy schedule by offering a combination of in-person and online learning experiences. You can participate in live training sessions, access online resources, and engage in interactive discussions. CLICK HERE or on the picture to view the recording.
Accredited Courses to Become a Pilates Teacher
Start your career as a top-level Pilates instructor
Don’t settle for simply learning and memorising exercises. What makes our Pilates teacher training unique is that we ensure you find your own voice as a Pilates and movement professional.
You will develop skills that truly impact your career, such as the ability to analyse, reason, plan, and apply exercises and variations appropriately. Our International Certification is much more than a diploma – it is proof that you have acquired the key competencies needed to stand among the best Pilates instructors.
Accredited Courses for Physiotherapists
Train in Pilates with courses designed specifically for Physiotherapists
Pilates has become an essential tool for physiotherapists because of its significant impact on patients’ quality of life. Polestar training provides a progressive and adaptable framework for reintroducing and restoring movement in people suffering from chronic pain, injury, or musculoskeletal conditions.
In addition, moderate-intensity, highly cognitive exercise has been shown to deliver powerful psychological and emotional benefits – reducing anxiety and promoting overall wellbeing alongside physical recovery.
A Key Tool for Patient Rehabilitation and Recovery
As a physiotherapist, you already know that movement is medicine. Pilates gives you a proven method to:
- Support rehabilitation after injury or surgery
- Restore functionality and mobility
- Manage and reduce chronic pain
- Enhance long-term quality of life for your patients
For more than 30 years, Polestar has been a leader in combining Pilates and movement science, offering courses for physiotherapists that are tailored as tools for the prevention, management, and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
Listen to this webinar for New Zealand Physiotherapists with Dr Brent Anderson
Want to find out about innovative and evidence-based approaches to enhance your rehabilitation and movement therapy skills?
Check out this 1-hour webinar which we ran exclusively for New Zealand-based physiotherapists. Led by the internationally renowned Dr. Brent Anderson PhD, PT, OCS, founder of Polestar Pilates, this session promises to transform your approach to rehabilitation and movement therapy.
To busy to listen to this 1-hour webinar? Access a PDF form summary: click here to access and download
Why Choose Polestar?
Polestar goes beyond conventional Pilates training. We understand physiotherapy curricula worldwide and know exactly which areas of knowledge you need to complement in order to become a professional with valuable, in-demand competencies.
With over 30 years of experience training movement professionals in more than 50 countries, Polestar stands as one of the most respected schools globally. We’re also a vibrant community of practitioners who continuously explore the latest advances in movement science, integrating them into our programmes whilst preserving the essence of the method.
With Polestar, you gain:
- Internationally recognised certification respected across 50+ countries
- Evidence-based training integrating the latest movement science with the essence of Pilates
- Practical clinical application for rehabilitation and patient care
- Skills that set you apart in both healthcare and wellness sectors
- Access to a global community of Pilates professionals and mentors
Our training prepares you with competencies that will enhance your clinical practice and expand your career opportunities across healthcare, rehabilitation, and wellness settings.
Our international reach gives us a global perspective that fosters innovation, creativity, and effectiveness in the way we teach Pilates and movement.
Ready to build your expertise? Explore our comprehensive course offerings and join our global community of movement professionals.
IF YOU NEED TO OBTAIN A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, COMPLETE THE POLESTAR ANATOMY COURSE
Polestar Anatomy is one of our most requested courses by our graduates and students. This 8-hour course is specifically designed as an introduction to muscle skeleton anatomy for movers and movement teachers and will prepare you for any of the Polestar certification courses. The Polestar online Anatomy course is the perfect course to prepare you for any of the Polestar curriculum, or to refresh your knowledge of the body and how it moves.
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REFORMER COURSE
The Polestar Pilates Reformer Teacher training course is a comprehensive certification program designed to elevate your teaching skills and enable you to effectively utilise the Pilates Reformer apparatus.
This course covers a wide range of exercises and variations, emphasizing proper alignment, biomechanics, cueing techniques, and progressions.
By mastering the Reformer, you will expand your ability to provide personalized and impactful training sessions to your clients.
Look no further for superior Pilates Instructor Training!
Christchurch or South Island-based?
Depending on the level of interest, we will consider running courses in Christchurch again – so click here to let us know!
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Over 30 years the Gold Standard for Pilates Instructor Qualification in more than 50 countries – all around the world.
We are a global community of scholars, changing the world of movement by producing the best Pilates instructors and setting the gold standard in Pilates instruction and Pilates Teacher Training.
PILATES HOUR
Your weekly dose of Pilates knowledge!
Check out our free webinars that incorporate case studies, practical examples, assessment techniques specific to Pilates, physiotherapy – and MUCH more!
Education
Get Polestar Pilates qualified and become an internationally recognised Pilates professional
Hear what our Graduates have to say
Here’s what our students have to say about their experience training with Polestar Pilates.
Tell us about your experience as a Polestar student!
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Reformer and Mat Polestar Training
I am currently completing the Polestar Reformer and Mat courses, and I am beyond impressed with the experience! The courses have deepened my understanding of Pilates and given me the skills to both practice and teach it effectively.
What stood out the most was the attention to understanding the anatomy and biomechanics behind the exercises, while also offering plenty of opportunities to practice teaching and receiving feedback.
The team at Polestar are knowledgeable, passionate and approachable, always ready to answer questions
I highly recommend it to anyone looking to expand their Pilates knowledge or to become a certified instructor.
Training with polestar
I have completed the Reformer and Mat Polestar Pilates courses and they were both amazing!
The in-person weekends were so well organized, covering all aspects of the material in great detail. The educators were not only incredibly knowledgeable but also friendly, supportive, and super thorough in their teaching.
Throughout my mentoring journey leading up to the exam, my mentors made me feel more than prepared for both the practical and theory exams.
Both courses have provided me with extensive knowledge of the anatomy and confidence that I can manage any body that may come into my classes.
As a graduate from a couple years ago I continue to feel supported by the ongoing education and resources we get as a Polestar graduate.
Polestar PIlates Comprehensive course is one of the best fitness training course I have ever done..
Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Course is one of the best fitness training courses I have ever done.
The format of the course caters for anybody of any learning ability. You get 6 weekends of in person training. Where you get to experience the exercises and see them in different bodies. Maree, Jo and Emily have so much knowledge and experience, it is world class and you learn so much from them.
The online platform with all the teaching and demonstration videos is amazing. I still refer back to this platform when setting up my classes.
Once the course is done it all comes together with the mentoring session. Being held accountable to get the exercise signed off, means that you can feel what each exercise is meant to feel like in your body and it ensures that you can teach the exercise to different client of different abilities. This really helps to elevate your teaching. The mentoring is truly when everything comes together. The mentors are so supportive and amazing to work with. My two mentors Mijin Jones and Karyn Mills were so nurturing, kind, caring and i could not have done it without there help and support.
I would highly recommend Polestar Pilates training to anyone wanting to invest in there future.
That's Polestar!
First of all, a huge thanks to everyone who has helped me a lot on my journey of Polestar, especially Maree, Emily, Jo, and Shanelle – our greatest educator group!
Then I would like to thank myself, I have put myself deeply diving into Polestar pilates during the past 3 years and gained a lot on a knowledge basis.
It is definitely a great choice for you if you want to know more about the body and the movement!
Mat Pilates!
Becoming a Mat Pilates instructor with Polestar Pilates has been a truly rewarding experience! The course offers in-depth learning with a strong focus on the science of movement, biomechanics, and anatomy. It’s not just about teaching exercises but understanding the why behind every movement, which has given me the confidence to guide clients effectively and safely.
Polestar’s approach is both scientific and holistic. They emphasise a client-centered method that integrates mindfulness and alignment, ensuring every session is tailored to individual needs. The educators and mentors are exceptional—passionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely supportive of your learning journey.
It took me a little time to grasp the Principles of Movement, however I now appreciate how essential that foundational knowledge is. Having completed the Mat certification, I feel it’s given me a real advantage as I continue my studies with the Comprehensive Studio course.
Overall, Polestar Pilates offers a comprehensive, inspiring, and high-quality training experience. I couldn’t recommend it more for anyone serious about becoming a Pilates instructor.
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