Virtual Workshop and Masterclass Extravaganza

The world is turning virtual! While we work in an industry that relies on physical presence, there is no doubt that the world is heading in a direction that will rely more and more on virtual products. Learn from Akin, an expert in Social media and virtual products. A former professional athlete, Akin has more than 100,000 subscribers on YouTube and more than 41.000 Followers on Instagram and has mastered the art of offering content virtually.

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Presenter: Akin Saatci
Price: USD30 (HKD235) (all profits will go to charity)
Polestar CECs: 0.5
Suited for: Movement teacher or anybody interested in the topic! Pilates/sports instructors who wants to organize online courses or online mat/reformer (Privates or Group) classes.
Pre-req: Check Akin’s instagram videos and youtube page. Instagram @akin.saatci Youtube: Akın Saatci
Date: Thursday, 14 May 2020 (HK)
Location: Virtual
Time: 15:00-16:30
Delivery: Live Stream
Language: English (no translation)

Promotion Code:

• Second Workshop – 10% – polestarvirtual10
• Third Workshop – 15% – polestarvirtual15

Take your Mat class to another level of enjoyment as Catherine shows us how this simply tool can help create space in the body, challenge your proprioceptors and add dimension to your favorite mat exercises.

Presenter: Catherine Giannitto
Price: Contact Host to Register
Polestar CECs: 0.5
Suited for: Pilates enthusiasts, students and graduates who love Pilates Mat.
Pre-req: Chi ball (Small Pialtes Ball) required
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020
Time: 12:00-13:00 (Japan Time)
Location: Virtual
Delivery: Live Stream (GoToMeeting)
Language: English (with Japanese Translation) 言語 : 英語 (日本語翻訳あり)

The foundations of your house, if you don’t look after them your building blocks begin to tumble. A class to nurture the feet and lower limb to bring symmetry back into your body. If you have a ball of any sort, a rolling pin, thero band and a roller that would be great…… however?? if not that is ok you can learn and make do with what ever you do have or have not. You will do a workout as we chat along the way to discover how versatile your feet are.

Presenter: Kimberley Garlick
Price: USD40 (HKD315) (all profits will go to charity)
Polestar CECs: 1
Suited for: From the practitioner to the participant you can enjoy and benefit from this workshop.
Pre-req: None
Date: Thurs, 21 May 2020
Time: 10:00-12:00 (HK)
Location: Virtual
Delivery: Live Stream
Language: English (no translation)

Promotion Code:

• Second Workshop – 10% – polestarvirtual10
• Third Workshop – 15% – polestarvirtual15

Explore how you can use the Theraband for support in this Mat workout with Joanne Bezzina, winner of the Pilates Anytime Next Teacher Contest! She uses the Theraband for every exercise, encouraging you to experiment with different tensions so you can feel a deeper connection to your body. She includes creative variations to movements like Teaser, Double Leg Stretch, and so much more!

** please use a longer length of medium intensity resistance band (not a loop). ** This class will include standing balance work so please ensure that space is free of trip hazards.

Presenter: Joanne Bezzina
Price: USD20 (HKD155) (all profits will go to charity)
Polestar CECs: 0.5
Suited for: Movement teacher or enthusiast
Pre-req: Movement teacher or enthusiast
Date: Fri, 22 May 2020
Time: 14:00-15:00 (HK)
Location: Virtual
Delivery: Live Stream (Zoom)
Language: English (no translation)

Promotion Code:

• Second Workshop – 10% – polestarvirtual10
• Third Workshop – 15% – polestarvirtual15

Pilates for Athletes! Learn from Akin, a former elite athlete as past of Turkeys national rowing team! Discover secrets from somebody that won the Turkey championship ten times, as well as ranking first and second in World Cup competition, and second in the Balkans. He will take give you immediate takeaways on how to improve the athletic performance of you and your clients! A great 90 minute workshop – not to be missed! 30 Min of Introduction of the class and anatomy videos of the exercises from “Muscle and Motion” application. 60 Min Mat class plus 15 min Reformer exercises and 15 min conclusion and Q&A

Presenter: Akin Saatci
Price: Contact Host to Register
Polestar CECs: 0.5
Suited for: Pilates or Movement Professionals or Enthusiasts
Pre-req: Pilates or Movement Professionals or Enthusiasts
Date: Fri, 22 May 2020
Time: 15:00-16:00 (Japan Time)
Location: Virtual
Delivery: Live Stream (Zoom)
Language: English (with Japanese Translation) 言語 : 英語 (日本語翻訳あり)

Put your notebooks away and join Jo for an energising mat class! The focus will be on you (not your clients) as we move together in readiness for the day. Jo will invigorate your mind with exercises that challenge your coordination and precision. Get ready for an hour of fun transitions and challenging exercises we don’t get to practice as often as we may like.”

Presenter: Joanne Bezzina
Price: Contact Host to Register
Polestar CECs: 0.5
Suited for: Pilates teachers or teachers in training. Intermediate to advanced level movers. No acute injuries
Pre-req: None
Date: Sat, 23 May 2020
Time: 12:00-13:00 (Japan Time)
Location: Virtual
Delivery: Live Stream (Zoom)
Language: English (with Japanese Translation) 言語 : 英語 (日本語翻訳あり)

A great workshop for Pilates instructors, movement and sports enthusiasts looking to add pilates inspired exercises to their sports specific training, specific for soccer and adaptable for any running sport

Presenter: Audrey Ng
Price: Contact Host to Register
Polestar CECs: 1.0
Suited for: Pilates instructors, movement and sports enthusiasts looking to add pilates inspired exercises to their sports specific training, specific for soccer and adaptable for any running sport
Pre-req: None! It is helpful to have some small props eg Theraband, Small ball (15cm to 20cm diameter), magic circle, or light hand weights available also
Date: Sun, 24 May 2020
Time: 15:00-17:00 (Japan Time)
Location: Virtual
Delivery: Live Stream (Zoom)
Language: English (with Japanese Translation) 言語 : 英語 (日本語翻訳あり)

Have you experienced neck pain ? tried everything ? Maybe it could be your TMJ ? whats your TMJ? in this creative and easy-to-use workshop Serafino will lead Pilates Teachers in a voyage of discovery in this interesting ‘Articulation ‘ of the jaw , called the TMJ (Temporo-Mandibula Joint) . Learn basic anatomy and biomechanics suitable for Pilates Teachers and then explore creative exercises to assist your clients to in feeling their shoulders, jaw and head lighter and more refreshed . Simple exercises which will be easy to use in your next Pilates class.will be taught so you will go away satisfied and with new and exciting ideas.

Presenter: Serafino Ambrosio
Price: Contact Host to Register
Polestar CECs: 1.0
Suited for: Everyone
Pre-req: Just a good level of willing to learn
Date: Mon, 25 May 2020
Time: 17:00-19:00 (Japan Time)
Location: Virtual
Delivery: Live Stream (Go To Meeting)
Language: English (with Japanese Translation) 言語 : 英語 (日本語翻訳あり)

Enjoy the flow of the Pilates Mat work by working through your favourite intermediate and advanced mat exercises using fun and dynamic transitions.

Presenter: Catherine Giannitto
Price: Contact Host to Register
Polestar CECs: 0.5
Suited for: Pilates enthusiasts, students and graduates who love Pilates Mat.
Pre-req: None
Date: Wed, 27 May 2020
Time: 12:00-13:00 (Japan Time)
Location: Virtual
Delivery: Live Stream (GoToMeeting)
Language: English (with Japanese Translation) 言語 : 英語 (日本語翻訳あり)

This Mat class uses a regular dowel to improve and challenge the way you move on the mat. Explore innovative ways to utilize a wooden dowel to lift your workout to a new and interesting level.

Presenter: Kimberley Garlick
Price: USD20 (HKD155) (all profits will go to charity)
Polestar CECs: 0.5
Suited for: Movement teacher or enthusiast
Pre-req: Movement teacher or enthusiast
Date: Thurs, 28 May 2020
Time: 10:00-11:00 (HK)
Location: Virtual
Delivery: Live Stream
Language: English (no translation)

Promotion Code:

• Second Workshop – 10% – polestarvirtual10
• Third Workshop – 15% – polestarvirtual15

The world is turning virtual! While we work in an industry that relies on physical presence, there is no doubt that the world is heading in a direction that will rely more and more on virtual products. Learn from Akin, an expert in Social media and virtual products. A former professional athlete, Akin has more than 100,000 subscribers on YouTube and more than 41.000 Followers on Instagram and has mastered the art of offering content virtually. How to create Flyer? How to Create Video for advertisement? Camera, light, microphone suggestions, Prices alternatives. Editing Programs. Online / Live video programs/applications.

Presenter: Akin Saatci
Price: Contact Host to Register
Polestar CECs: 0.5
Suited for: Pilates or Movement Professionals. Pilates/sports instructors who wants to organize online courses or online mat/reformer (Privates or Group) classes.
Pre-req: Check my instagram videos and youtube page. Instagram @akin.saatci Youtube: Akın Saatci
Date: Fri, 29 May 2020
Time: 15:00-16:30 (Japan Time)
Location: Virtual
Delivery: Live Stream (Zoom)
Language: English (with Japanese Translation) 言語 : 英語 (日本語翻訳あり)

Bored of your usual Pilates exercises? Do you need different exercises for your next Pilates class or private? This very creative workshop will teach not only interesting ways to use the Pilates Ring and Roller in your next class, in all body positions, but will also give you the tools to mix and match various movements with others to finish with a flowing and effective workout.

Presenter: Serafino Ambrosio
Price: USD40 (HKD315) (all profits will go to charity)
Polestar CECs: 1
Suited for: Movement teacher or enthusiast
Pre-req: Movement teacher or enthusiast
Date: Sat, 30 May 2020
Time: 17:00-19:00 (HK)
Location: Virtual
Delivery: Live Stream (Youtube LIVE)
Language: English (no translation)

Promotion Code:

• Second Workshop – 10% – polestarvirtual10
• Third Workshop – 15% – polestarvirtual15

A great workshop for Pilates instructors, movement and sports enthusiasts looking to add pilates inspired exercises to their sports specific training, specific for soccer and adaptable for any running sport

Presenter: Audrey Ng
Price: USD40 (HKD315) (all profits will go to charity)
Polestar CECs: 1
Suited for: Pilates instructors, movement and sports enthusiasts looking to add pilates inspired exercises to their sports specific training, specific for soccer and adaptable for any running sport
Pre-req: None! It is helpful to have some small props eg Theraband, Small ball (15cm to 20cm diameter), magic circle, or light hand weights available also
Date: 31 May 2020
Time: 14:00-16:00 (HK)
Location: Virtual
Delivery: Live Stream (Zoom)
Language: English (no translation)

Promotion Code:

• Second Workshop – 10% – polestarvirtual10
• Third Workshop – 15% – polestarvirtual15

Pilates for Athletes! Learn from Akin, a former elite athlete as past of Turkeys national rowing team! Discover secrets from somebody that won the Turkey championship ten times, as well as ranking first and second in World Cup competition, and second in the Balkans. He will take give you immediate takeaways on how to improve the athletic performance of you and your clients! A great 90 minute workshop – not to be missed! 30 Min of Introduction of the class and anatomy videos of the exercises from “Muscle and Motion” application. 60 Min Mat class plus 15 min Reformer exercises and 15 min conclusion and Q&A

Presenter: Akin Saatci
Price: Contact Host to Register
Polestar CECs: 1
Suited for: Pilates or Movement Professionals or Enthusiasts
Pre-req: Pilates or Movement Professionals or Enthusiasts
Date: Tue, 9 June 2020
Time: 15:00-17:00 (Beijing Time)
Location: Virtual
Delivery: Live Stream (Zoom)
Language: English (with Chinese Translation) 语言：英语（中文翻译）