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HOW TO SET YOURSELF APART AS A PILATES TEACHER

Polestar Pilates Education Shelly

A frequent presenter at international fitness & Pilates conferences, Shelly brings a unique and fresh approach to the work of Joseph Pilates. Shelly has taught for Polestar since its inception in 1992. Since then she’s taught thousands of teachers around the world making her well positioned to share what makes the world’s best Pilates teachers.

Teaching Pilates in the Moment: How To Cultivate Presence

Polestar Pilates Education

Four years after the birth of my second child I was eventually diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Disease. It was a long journey to get the diagnosis, as although I felt very unwell, I was regularly advised that there wasn’t anything wrong with me. So, I just presumed all my symptoms were related to being a busy mum who ran a business.

Rare Interview with Joseph Pilates 1934 – Part 1

Polestar Pilates Education

An interview with Joseph Pilates, written for The National Weekly’s August edition 1934. Rare insights about the man who started the Pilates movement revolution and how much (or little) has changed when it comes to body image and the science of moving.

MOVE YOUR SPINE AND FEEL THE SMILE WITHIN

Four years after the birth of my second child I was eventually diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Disease. It was a long journey to get the diagnosis, as although I felt very unwell, I was regularly advised that there wasn’t anything wrong with me. So, I just presumed all my symptoms were related to being a busy mum who ran a business.

Hashimoto’s Disease, Hypothyroidism & Exercise

Four years after the birth of my second child I was eventually diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Disease. It was a long journey to get the diagnosis, as although I felt very unwell, I was regularly advised that there wasn’t anything wrong with me. So, I just presumed all my symptoms were related to being a busy mum who ran a business.

Pilates-based tips to improve YOUR driving posture

Simple Pilates-based tips to improve driving posture is one of my favourite take-home prescriptions, as it affects nearly everyone and it’s an easy habit to implement. Driving around the Northern Beaches, I find myself noticing drivers and their posture behind the wheel. This makes me think about how the benefits of their Pilates sessions extend […]