Add to your teaching skill set to keep your classes fresh and interesting creating new challenges for your current clientele. This is a 3 hour, interactive workshop focusing on the benefits and considerations when utilising the jumpboard. It will include a full masterclass showing how to integrate it into a group session as well as repertoire, theory and peer teaching.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Why we incorporate jumpboard into pilates
2. Jumping for bone density, osteoporosis and the ageing populations
3. Is jumpboard cardio?
4. Jumpboard positions and their purpose
5. How to regress and progress in each position
6. How to incorporate jumpboard into a group setting

This course will earn you 2CPD points                                Find out more and book here

The Align the World Tour with Dr. Brent Anderson is a transformative series of discourses and movement experiences aimed at Pilates teachers, movement practitioners, healthcare practitioners, movement enthusiasts, health-minded community leaders, and movement thought leaders.

Dr. Anderson will lead sessions based on his acclaimed book, “The Principles of Movement”, exploring the profound impact of physical, emotional, and spiritual alignment. He will teach you the 5 Principles of Movement while our master educators will guide you through exceptional movement experiences. Movement Science and Mental Alignment come together in this real life experience that will change your life forever.

Learning Outcomes: 
– Maximizing efficiency in movement to achieve more with less effort.
– Designing systems and processes for sustainable practice in physical wellness.
– Developing and maintaining positive habits through mindful movement.
– How alignment affects our daily lives
– The science of bio tensegrity
– The power of mental attention
– The power of proprioception and interception for joyful movement
– How to find health and joy while bringing the world physical, emotional and spiritual alignment

This course takes place on 10/05/2025 and will earn you 6 CPD points.  Find out more and book here

Dr. Brent Anderson will illuminate how the foundations of movement science and facilitation underpin the physiotherapy profession, applying to all physiotherapist specialisations. With a spotlight on Anderson’s new textbook, “Principles of Movement,” he will delve into how each principle enhances movement experiences, instructional techniques, assessment methods, therapeutic interventions and most importantly, outcomes.

Focus will be placed on ways to improve patients’ internal awareness and independence, restore function and enhance performance.
Polestar’s Introduction to Pathokinesiology is a dynamic course designed for movement practitioners and health professionals who are eager to deepen their expertise. This program bridges the gap between current understanding knowledge of human physiology and the complexities of human pathology, laying a foundation in these essential sciences.

What sets this course apart is its seamless integration of these fundamentals with the science of kinesiology, offering a holistic and practical approach. This course aims to underscore the importance of all physiotherapist becoming “movement experts”.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Following this 8-hour introductory course on Pathokinesiology, participants will:
– Gain an understanding of the complexity of the human being and the multiple factors that influence the ability to participate fully in life.
– Understand how knowledge in kinesiology, physiology and pathology combined can enhance the practitioner’s ability to assess, design, treat and modify their client’s unique program.
– Experience movement from the perspective of human physiological systems, with a focus on neuro-musculoskeletal, integumentary, respiratory, and cardiovascular.
– Be introduced to the physiological system’s ability to maintain homeostasis.
– Correlate how human movement can influence homeostatic regulation.

This course takes place on 9/05/2025 and will earn you 4 CPD points.  Find out more and book here

Detailed & comprehensive course to help existing Pilates Instructor work in the Pre & post natal space covering materials on:

-How to identify doming and abdominal separation.
-Anatomical & Physiological changes.
-Pelvic Floor Muscle Anatomy, Activation & Strengthening pre & post natal.
-Diastesis Recti management
-Contraindicated Pilates moves for all phases of pregnancy.
-Key moves to focus on in each trimesters
-How to adapt for pregnancy in a group or private class setting.
-Usage of a pregnancy barrel in third trimester
-Breakdown of 50+ Pilates Reformer Moves that are beneficial for Pregnancy & Post Natal population.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES
· Understand the anatomical and physiological changes in women pre- and post-natal.
· Comfortable identifying and adapting reformer exercises suitable for women in stages of their pregnancy or post.
· To be able to design a pre- and post-natal reformer class.
· To be able to adapt on the spot for a pregnant client in a group class setting.
· To be able to guide a client from the start of their pregnancy to post-natal safely and professionally.
· To be able to teach complex reformer exercises with the proper health & safety prevention + screenings.
· Co-caring with midwives, physiotherapists, ob/gyns and general practitioners throughout a pregnancy period.

This course is self-paced, and will earn you 5 CPD points.  Find out more and book here

Workshop teaching existing Pilates Instructors on Jumpboard (addition to the jumpboard) which includes:

– Detailed guidance on how to cue and teach jumpboard moves. 
– 4 sequences with full use of the jumpboard. 
– 2 sample class plans with downloadable PDF.
– Full beakdown on the purpose of the jumpboard. 

EXPECTED OUTCOMES
To be able to understand the specific uses and advantages of the Reformer Jumpboard.
To be able to incorporate Pilates Jumpboard into teaching routines in privates, semi-private and group.
To be able to utilise the Jumpboard efficiently to achieve the aim and purpose of the Reformer Jumpboard.
To be able to set up Jumpboard safety for a class.
To be able to teach a full Jumpboard class.
To be able to progress and regress a Jumpboard move to cater to all.

This course is self-paced, and will earn you 3 CPD points.  Find out more and book here

Inspired by Sandy Shimoda’s Contrology Handbook, and backed by learnings from Jay Grimes’ lineage and Sandy, this workshop explores the concepts of the Centre. Together, we’ll explore how the Centre is applied in Contrology to refine your practice, deepen your connection to your body, and enhance the way you move. These learnings are essential for teaching your clients.

Join this workshop to discover the power of Contrology and unlock new potential in your movement journey and the way you teach.

Mat, Reformer and Pilates Method teachers of all levels are welcome.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES
• Develop a clear understanding of the Centre in Contrology and its foundational role in all Pilates movements.
• Refine cueing techniques to guide clients towards more mindful and effective engagement of their Centre.
• Learn how to effectively teach Centre engagement to clients across all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners.
• Deepen your personal understanding and embodiment of Contrology by focusing on the Centre, enhancing your ability to inspire and empower your clients.

This course takes place on 13/03/2025 and will earn you 1 CPD point.  Find out more and book here

In this dynamic and interactive session, we will explore the foundation of our Pilates practice: the feet. As our primary point of contact with the ground, the feet play a key role in alignment, stability, and overall movement efficiency.

In classical Pilates, Footwork serves as the cornerstone for starting your Reformer workout. This session is designed for Pilates teachers and Reformer instructors eager to deepen their understanding of Footwork’s significance.

This workshop combines theory, practical exercises, and mindful movement, equipping you with insights to enhance your teaching and personal practice.
Join us to explore how a strong foundation leads to greater movement potential.

Mat, Reformer and Pilates Method teachers of all levels are welcome.
What you’ll need: Reformer, Hand Towel, 10cm firm or spiky ball, Foot Corrector (optional).

EXPECTED OUTCOMES
• Gain a deeper appreciation of the feet as the foundation for alignment, stability, and efficient movement in Pilates.
• Learn the purpose and progression of classical Footwork on the Reformer and its application to overall practice.
• Develop strategies to effectively teach and cue Footwork to students of varying abilities and needs.
• Experience Footwork in your own body to enhance your understanding and inform your teaching.

This course takes place on 10/04/2025, and will earn you 1 CPD point.  Find out more and book here