Empowerment is one of our core values at Waves, for our clients as well as for fellow clinicians and health professionals. A vital part of that is education. We currently offer professional training in collaboration with Polestar Pilates Benelux, bringing world-class Pilates instructor education to Belgium and the Netherlands.
Polestar Pilates Benelux
We are proud to be the headquarter location for Polestar Pilates Benelux, an organisation impacting global well-being through education and practice. Learn from one of the most extensive and advanced Pilates instructor training programmes in the world, led by world-class educators. Join over 15,000 graduates who have chosen Polestar and become part of a truly global community.
For the full list of courses Polestar Pilates Benelux is offering, please visit their Polestar Pilates Benelux Website.
To find courses all across Europe & other parts of the world please visit the Polestar Pilates Headquarters Website.
01. Complete Pilates Courses
Mat Pilates Course
Our Mat Pilates course offers a deep journey through the Polestar Pilates method. You’ll learn the full mat repertoire, from foundational principles and anatomy to advanced movement sequencing and cueing techniques. The course blends theory and practice, helping you develop the skills to teach safely, confidently, and with precision while deepening your understanding of intelligent, mindful movement.
Comprehensive Pilates Course
This internationally renowned course will prepare you across the reformer, cadillac, wunda chair, barrels and mat to become an effective Pilates instructor in exercise prescription for a wide range of abilities. The perfect learning experience for those who have a health background, movement teachers or coming from a general background, we have options for all. It will take approximately 7 months to complete the course, with 6 two-day modules, and another 6 months to prepare for the exam.
02. Continual Education Courses
Bumps, Babies & Boobs
This 2-day continuing education course is designed to demystify working with the pregnant body and provide clear, evidence-based approaches for supporting women through the transition into motherhood and beyond. Led by Katina McCulloch, this course blends active learning, critical thinking, and open discussion. Come ready to question, explore, and evolve your practice!
Anatomy Alive
The objective of this highly practical course is to learn about humans’ biomechanics and key anatomical structures. You will be taught to find and understand these parts of the body and relate them to Pilates exercises. Myofascial structures will be linked into functional chains, giving you a sense of their functionality during Pilates movements. This is the ideal foundational course to grow your anatomical knowledge for your work as a Pilates instructor and movement specialist.
03. Observation & Apprentice Teaching System
As the home studio for Polestar Pilates Benelux, Waves offers all Polestar Comprehensive & Mat students the following: group class discounts, observation slots, studio rental for self-practice, and the opportunity to apply to become an apprentice teacher at Waves.
As a developing instructor, it’s essential to have space to grow, practise, and gain hands-on experience. Find everything you need to get started via the link below.
