Come join us in Tokyo on the 16/17 November 2019, for the Polestar Pilates Autumn Seminar featuring world renowned presenters Shelly Power, Juan Nieto and Dr. Kakuko. Make sure to register early to ensure you place in the event – more info to be found below.

You can see the schedule here

Shelly Power will be presenting:

Workshop 1: No Sitting allowed

Join Shelly Power for an exciting look at traditional and creative Chair exercises. The Chair is the ideal piece of Pilates equipment to practice functional movements for day-to-day living, improving postural awareness and having fun.

Find out how to improve your practice and teaching on the Chair and be able to apply the information learned immediately.

Workshop 2:  Stand up with Shelly Power

Workshop 1: Training smarter AND harder

During the last two decades, motor control, biomechanics and ergonomics have been considered for many as the primary source of injuries. However, recent evidence is showing that is workload the most influential variable in overuse musculoskeletal injuries. What is even more interesting, is that the very same workload that can provoke injuries, when is managed correctly, becomes our most powerful tool for prevention, rehabilitation and performance. During the workshop, you will learn how to measure and monitor load to optimize the progress of your training programs. We will also explore creative ways of adapting Pilates exercises for athletes and higher level performers.

The workshop consists in two different sessions:

• -Lecture about load management and injuries
• Demonstration of Pilates Studio exercises adapted for athletes.

Juan Nieto will be presenting:

Workshop 2: Movement Unchained

As movement professionals it’s easy to get stuck teaching certain exercises that our clients follow obediently. This is a great way to convey and learn a basic movement vocabulary, but what happens after those movement skills are developed? Are the same exercise patterns the best way to keep growing? The truth is that once you’ve already learnt something, repeating it won’t make it to improve anymore.

In this introductory workshop, instead of planned exercises we will explore task-oriented movement. Using tactical games, improvisation and partnering, you will discover different ways of using your body to solve a problem. Unchained the movement inside you and get yourself ready to expand your movement boundaries.

The workshop consists in four different sessions:

• Coordination drills
• Rolling
• Locomotion
• Partnering Games