Polestar Pilates
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If you cannot attend in-person, the launch event will also be made available live via Zoom, and a recording will be provided to those people who registered.
Session Details
📅 Date: 8 May (in-person or online via Zoom)📍Location: Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Westhaven Marina, Auckland
⏰ Time: 5 – 7 PM
💰 Registration fee: in-person $75, virtual participant $65
👥 Audience: Anyone interested in moving for cancer!
CLICK HERE or on the picture to register.
During the month of May we invite all Pilates professionals throughout New Zealand to host one or more movement-based classes in their own location to fundraise and champion this important cause. For example, donate the fees you receive for that particular class to the PINC & STEEL Foundation, but completely over to you!
Why Should You Get Involved?
Cancer rehabilitation and exercise significantly improve recovery and long-term health outcomes. Exercise post-cancer diagnosis reduces cancer-related mortality by 44% and recurrence risk by up to 35%. Rehabilitation also reduces disability and enhances quality of life.Many people affected by cancer miss out however on the rehabilitation support they need for several key reasons:
- Lack of funding and medical necessity perception: In New Zealand, while we have ACC that funds rehabilitation for accidents, this funding often does not extend to recovery from illnesses like cancer.
- Unreported and untreated side effects: Patients may not always report the various side effects they experience, such as fatigue, pain, weakness, and reduced mobility, to their medical specialists. Consequently, these issues may go undetected and untreated, contributing to a lack of rehabilitation support.
- Focus on acute care: Healthcare systems can be heavily focused on the acute treatment phase of cancer, with less structured support available for the months and years that follow, when rehabilitation is crucial for regaining function and quality of life.
- Socio-economic factors: Access to healthcare and rehabilitation services can be influenced by socio-economic factors, potentially leading to disparities in the support received by different individuals.
Your participation will help fund essential rehabilitation services for Kiwis in need. Every step, stretch, and rep will make a difference.
How Can You Join the Movement?
- Host a Class: Fitness professionals can host a movement-based fundraising event during MOC Week. This includes Pilates, yoga, spin, or any other activity.
- Click here to register if you are indeed organising one or more classes, and we will get your fundraising page set up and sent out to you soon!
- Click here to Donate: Every contribution helps PINC & STEEL support cancer patients.
- Click here to buy a ticket to the Launch Event on 8 May.
- Attend a Class: Join a local MOC event and donate to support the cause.
Let’s Move Over Cancer together, because movement is medicine and changes lives.
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!
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Over 30 years the Gold Standard for Pilates Instructor Qualification in more than 40 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.
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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.
Training with Polestar NZ
When I decided to do my reformer pilates training I chose Polestar NZ because it was recommend to me by someone whose classes I loved attending. It was the best decision I made. I originally decided to do the training for ‘fun’ – to see if it was something I wanted to pursue. After the first weekend intensive I was hooked and am now on the journey to change careers. The mentors at Polestar NZ are not only experts in what they were teaching us but they were also so incredibly kind and helpful. Studying again can be daunting but they made it feel like it was achievable and that they were there to support every step of the way. I came out of my training with Polestar with a whole new view of what Pilates is and what it can do for people. I am so grateful for the mentors at Polestar NZ and I can’t wait to continue my education with Polestar.
Training with Polestar
I have completed the Mat, Reformer, Mat and Reformer mentoring and the Comprehensive series through Polestar. I love the depth of knowledge I’ve gained about anatomy and movement. The resources and ongoing education are fantastic. I feel very well qualified to work with peoples bodies and understand different pathologies that may present. This training challenges you to go deeper and become very professional. I am very grateful.
Give the time to listen to your heartbeat and the flow of your blood, and you will discover a different side of yourself.
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Polestar Pilates in Auckland for the incredible experience I’ve had during the six-weekend- 12 days course. The dedication and expertise of our mentors—Maree, Emily, and Jo—have made all the difference. Their wealth of teaching experience and patient guidance have inspired us to become educators ourselves.
I chose Polestar Pilates because of its focus on understanding body structure and movement principles, as well as the in-depth study of anatomy. This course is not just about learning how to perform exercises; it offers over a month of reflection and understanding after each class, allowing us to truly connect with our bodies.
I know many potential students may hesitate, thinking, “I’m not flexible” or “I don’t have a rich background in this.” I want to reassure you that Polestar Pilates is a choice you will not regret.
Pilates is a journey of dialogue with your body. Among the many relationships in our lives, the one we have with our own bodies is the longest. So take a moment to pause, give yourself the time to listen to your heartbeat and the flow of your blood, and you will discover a different side of yourself.
Thank you, Polestar Pilates& mentors Maree, Emily, and Jo, for this transformative experience!
GIGI
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