Intermediate/ Advanced Reformer class with Lisa.  Attend via ZOOM. Suitable for both students and graduates, this class can either be attended live at the studio or via zoom.  £10  

Intermediate/ Advanced Reformer class with Lisa. Attend LIVE. Maximum 6 places. Suitable for both students and graduates, this class can either be attended live at the studio or via zoom.  You can book with an instructor class pass.  These passes are £25 each or you can purchase 3 for £60.  Passes are valid for 6 months.  

Mat class with Lisa.  Attend via ZOOM. Suitable for both students and graduates, this class can either be attended live at the studio or via zoom.  £10  

Mat class with Lisa exploring the Polestar repertoire mat exercises from beginner to advanced. Attend LIVE.

An integrated approach to menopause education for Pilates teachers.  This one-day training course is designed to raise awareness, ignite questions and curiosity about the Menopause transition. The workshop teaching facilitates both theoretical evidence based learning with embodied movement practice. The result is education and empowerment for movement practitioners to embrace this often forgotten and taboo subject. Onsite at Polestar King's Cross.  £195. Click for further info and to book.

Movement Strategies for the Hypermobile Client Hypermobility can go way beyond having flexibility. When working with this population, we need to be aware of possible other symptoms and conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). This is invaluable for anyone working with clients in this specialist field. The material will be suitable for teachers, instructors, physiotherapists, osteopaths or anyone wanting a greater understanding of this condition. Through her own hypermobility/EDS and chronic pain issues, Jeannie was drawn to this client population and now has a thriving practice where she works predominantly with clients with hypermobility, EDS and chronic pain. Through spending time with the EDS community, Jeannie has heard first-hand the complex issues and difficulties often faced by these clients with exercise and Pilates. LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Review the latest research and information relating to hypermobility and EDS

• Acquire the knowledge & skills to work effectively and confidently with this population

• Examine the physical, emotional & psychological aspects of hypermobility 

• Analyse specific and foundational movements for the hypermobile client and understand the watch points.

Jeannie is a Polestar Comprehensive Studio Graduate. She is the author of the book Pilates Without Tears.  She regularly speaks for The Ehlers-Danlos Society at their European and Global Learning Conferences on the subject of movement therapy and EDS. She brings the latest research and information to all her teachings. Her articles on hypermobility and chronic pain can also be seen regularly on the Huffington Post, Thrive Global and The Mighty. She has worked in this field since 2008. 

Saturday 29 January Leeds   10 am - 5pm  £195 maximum 10 participants. This exciting workshop with pelvic floor expert and Polestar educator, Claire Sparrow, will teach you about common pelvic floor dysfunctions, why it is not actually a "floor" and what are the key imbalances.  Claire presented a workshop on this subject at the PMA in November and this is a great opportunity to attend this workshop in person at her studio in Chapel Allerton, Leeds. Using a mixture of theory and practical work on both the mat and apparatus, we will look at how to understand these concepts to work with your clients in the Pilates environment. You will come away from the workshop understanding: What are the common dysfunctions affecting women including hypertonicity and learn a new perspective on pelvic organ prolapse. How to use the Polestar screening to assess The role of mindset, imagery and empowerment How to create an environment for change Learn how to adapt exercises on the apparatus to suit the needs of the Pelvic Health client.

This 8-hour course is designed to identify special needs and interventions for individuals suffering from common pathologies of the lower extremities (hip, knee, foot and ankle). The lecture will be followed by case studies where the student will develop movement interventions in the Pilates environment based on the Polestar Pilates movement principles. A number of lower extremity pathologies will be presented and discussed; including Osteoarthritis, Labral Tears, Patello-femoral Dysfunction and Achilles and Posterior Tibial Tendinitis. This continuing education course will advance the skill set of both the novice and expert Pilates instructor. This course may also be a great Introductory Pilates course for those who have a strong understanding of the body and movement science but have had minimal or no formal training in the Pilates repertoire.

This 3 hour workshop with Osteopath Galina Bell will teach you how to design safe and effective exercise programmes for people suffering from sacroiliac joint dysfunction. We will explore the symptoms and causes of SI joint dysfunction and learn how to work safely with this population. The workshop will be a mix of theory and practical labs. It is mat based and open to students and teachers from all Pilates schools. £125.

With Polestar Educator Bethia Hope-Rollins. This 3½ hour matwork-based workshop is designed to familiarise you with the Guidelines to Antenatal Exercise as published by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG), and to inform you of exercise related pregnancy contraindications. We will explore trimester-specific indicated exercises and what special considerations are necessary when teaching pregnant clients. The workshop includes a mix of mini-lectures where the theory is introduced and experiential labs where participants will share and practice Pilates movements that are beneficial during pregnancy.

With Polestar Educator Bethia Hope-Rollins This 3½ hour matwork-based workshop is designed to introduce you to the Postnatal Client. To give insight to the journey their body has travelled, an understanding of their postpartum needs and the main considerations when working with them in the Pilates environment. Learn how to perform a Rectus Abdominus Check and get an overview of how I facilitate and restore postural alignment and core stability though the appreciation of developmental kinesiology. This workshop includes a mix of mini-lectures and experiential labs where participants will discuss, share & practice Postnatal appropriate Pilates movements. You will design programs that consider common Postnatal conditions such as Diastasis Recti & Pelvic Girdle Pain.