This summer, Polestar Pilates returns to Tokyo
Join us in Ryogoku on July 18 and 19 for a weekend built around movement, curiosity, and connection — the principles that have always sat at the heart of the Polestar method.
We are delighted to welcome Claire Sparrow, Senior Educator at Polestar Pilates UK and author of HOPE for Your Pelvic Floor, alongside three Japanese educators leading energetic matwork lessons. Whether you are a certified instructor refining your practice or a movement enthusiast taking your first workshop, there is a place for you here. You can join for both days, or apply for a single day.
Early bird — 10% off until June 6. Apply and pay within the discount window to lock in the lowest rate. See full pricing below.
📅 July 18–19, 2026
9:00–18:00, incl. breaks
🗣 Japanese interpreter on site
Interpretation available throughout
📍 KFC Hall Annex, Ryogoku
Inside Ryogoku Daiichi Hotel, Tokyo
🏅 Up to 16 CECs
16 for two days · 8 for one
Featured educator: Claire Sparrow
Workshop Instructor
Claire Sparrow
Senior Educator at Polestar Pilates UK and author of HOPE for Your Pelvic Floor. Across four workshops, Claire explores repertoire, the teacher–client relationship, and pelvic-floor health — on both the mat and the Reformer.
Lesson Instructors
Beat Eggimann
Yuko Matsumura
Noriko Suzumura
Program: two days, eight sessions
Workout 1
Ne・Ji・Ru Pilates
Plenty of rotational movement woven into basic mat exercises. By adding the connection, flow, and depth that comes from twisting, you will feel your usual movements in a refreshingly different way.
Workout 2 · 60 min
Let's Have a Ball — Play · Explore · Move
Explore the possibilities of new movement using a ball. A slight change in perspective or sensory input can transform how the body feels — a playful, insightful session that adds fresh ideas and color to your daily teaching.
Workshop 1 · 3 hours
The Whole Repertoire
As instructors gain experience, repertoire can quietly narrow toward conservative patterns; as it grows, solutions become more complex. Rather than adding more exercises, this workshop expands your repertoire by deepening understanding.
Workshop 2 · 3 hours
Start with the Person
The most powerful skill in teaching is not technical — it is the relationship. Through a clear framework of questions to ask at the beginning, middle, and end of a session, rediscover the deeper essence of teaching and help clients align long-term outcomes with their everyday choices.
Morning Workout
Fun Class with TheraBand
The TheraBand helps you feel the stretch and learn the trajectory of a movement. Often reserved for private sessions, here it powers a fun group class — and coordinating with your peers might make it harder, or easier. Try it and see.
Workshop 3 · 3 hours
Hope for Your Pelvic Floor
Drawing on her book, Claire explores pelvic-floor health through simple explanations, guided exercises, and real-life application. Through reading, discussion, and Q&A, discover how breathing, posture, and movement support pelvic-floor health — gently and effectively, over the long term.
Workshop 4 · 4 hours
Bridging the Gap
Why does the same exercise produce completely different results on the Reformer versus the mat? Explore load, support, range of motion, and coordination through the lens of whole-body and pelvic-floor health — and feel how small changes in springs, posture, and cueing make a significant difference. The central theme: comparison.
Pricing
Tax included. Course students may apply at the certified-member price — enter your student number when applying.
Option |
Certified |
General |
|---|---|---|
Two days – July 18 & 19 · 16 CECs |
¥120,000 |
¥130,000 |
One day only – July 18 or 19 · 8 CECs |
¥65,000 |
¥70,000 |
10% off — apply & pay by June 6 (Sat)
2 days · ¥108,000 certified / ¥117,000 general
1 day · ¥58,500 certified / ¥63,000 general
5% off — apply & pay by June 27 (Sat)
2 days · ¥114,000 certified / ¥123,500 general
1 day · ¥61,750 certified / ¥66,500 general
Early-bird pricing applies only when both your application and payment are completed within the discount period. The transaction statement from your bank transfer serves as your receipt.
What to bring
None of the items below are available to rent on the day — please bring your own.
✔ Both days
- Your own mat (no rentals available)
- Comfortable clothing
📅 By day
- Sat, July 18: Pilates ball (~20 cm)
- Sun, July 19: Long resistance band (2 m+) and Pilates ball (~20 cm)
How to apply
1. Submit the application form. Apply using the form linked below. You will receive an automatic confirmation email — please check for it. If it doesn’t arrive, your application may not have gone through; contact the secretariat at info@polestarjapan.org.
2. Pay the course fee. Your confirmation email includes a link to the Square payment site. Make sure your payment method matches your application details.
3. You’re confirmed. Your application is complete once payment is received. Final details for the day will be sent by the organizing committee closer to the event.
Applications open
June 1 (Mon) · 10:00
Application & payment deadline
July 3 (Fri)
Frequently asked questions
Everyone is welcome — the workshop is open to both Polestar-certified members and the public. Whether you are a certified instructor refining your practice or a movement enthusiast taking your first workshop, there is a place for you.
Yes. You can join for both days, or apply for a single day (July 18 or July 19). One day earns 8 CECs; two days earn 16. See the pricing table above for single-day rates.
Yes — a Japanese interpreter will be on site, with interpretation available throughout the sessions.
You’ll receive an automatic confirmation email after submitting the form. Your place is confirmed once payment is received. If you don’t receive the email, your application may not have gone through — contact info@polestarjapan.org.
Your confirmation email includes a link to the Square payment site. Make sure your payment method matches your application details. For bank transfers, the transaction statement from your bank serves as your receipt.
After payment: a 50% cancellation fee applies to the refund amount (course fee).
On or after July 3 (Fri): a 100% cancellation fee applies.
★ Move the world
We'll see you in Tokyo.
Two days of intelligent movement, shared practice, and community. Apply early to make the most of the discount — and bring your curiosity.
