Wanda was introduced to Pilates through her education to become a dance teacher. Whilst it was a confronting experience for her, with practice she found new strength and resilience. Having completed her mat training in 2019 and shortly after that the Comprehensive training, she is now mentoring current students.

‘Change happens through movement and movement heals. For me this quote represents my journey trough life and finding Pilates to bring the energy that was needed to empower myself. This quote refers refers to moments in life where I needed to make changes for the better and it is something I reflect on regularly, because I believe it's fundamental in life to find happiness during your journey to grow.’

Wanda is a wonderful Pilates Instructor, you can find her at Waves Leuven!

‘I started with Pilates at a very young age when I was dealing with hypermobility during my dance career. Soon after I started taking Pilates classes I barely got injured. It was only after a couple of years that I realised teaching could complement my dancing career and that’s how I became a Pilates teacher.’

Marina’s first Pilates education was in New York, where she lived for a couple of years. Returning to Amsterdam she discovered Polestar Pilates under the direction of the first educator in the Netherlands, Leila Kester.

For classes with Marina, you can find her at her wonderful studio Marina Moves in Breda.

“My first Pilates class was in Amsterdam in 2013. I certified from Polestar Pilates in Mat in 2018, Comprehensive Studio in 2019. I opened balans.balans in Roeselare (Belgium) the following year. I have been a Polestar Pilates Mentor since 2024 and train with my own mentor every other week. “

Donui loved her career in Finance over 2 decades and 3 countries, but Pilates is her thing.

“The rigour, the precision, combined with a breadth and a depth to meet virtually any body where they are at and take them where they want to go fills me with wonder. Ultimately though, what we do in the studio really takes its full meaning when it shines through outside the studio.”

You can reach out to Donui if you would like to meet up in her studio, Balans Balans, in Roeselare!

Wanda was introduced to Pilates through her education to become a dance teacher. Whilst it was a confronting experience for her, with practice she found new strength and resilience. Having completed her mat training in 2019 and shortly after that the Comprehensive training, she is now mentoring current students.

‘Change happens through movement and movement heals. For me this quote represents my journey trough life and finding Pilates to bring the energy that was needed to empower myself. This quote refers refers to moments in life where I needed to make changes for the better and it is something I reflect on regularly, because I believe it's fundamental in life to find happiness during your journey to grow.’

Wanda is a wonderful Pilates Instructor, you can find her at Waves Leuven!

Turid danced many years in West-Africa and studied International Politics in Amsterdam, she encountered the Pilates Method due to her many hernia’s and 15 year of back pain. Due to training Pilates 3 times per week, she recovered completely and became certified by Polestar Pilates as Pilates teacher more than 10 years ago.

‘To quote Joe Pilates: “Change happens through movement and movement heals.” And adding on, moving with a smile and having fun whilst doing it. If people enjoy a class they will come back.’

Turid is mentor for the Mat Course and mentor in training for the Comprehensive Course. She is also a teacher for several workshops.

You can contact Turid for privates through the studio, Bodyvita in Amsterdam.

Turid danced many years in West-Africa and studied International Politics in Amsterdam, she encountered the Pilates Method due to her many hernia’s and 15 year of back pain. Due to training Pilates 3 times per week, she recovered completely and became certified by Polestar Pilates as Pilates teacher more than 10 years ago.

‘To quote Joe Pilates: “Change happens through movement and movement heals.” And adding on, moving with a smile and having fun whilst doing it. If people enjoy a class they will come back.’

You can contact Turid for privates through the studio, Bodyvita in Amsterdam.

Lynn grew up on the Belgian coast, she went from a 9-to-5 job to ‘loving the Pilates life’. She started crossfit in her twenties and truly believed (and still believes) that weight training is beneficial. The lack of body awareness in combination with crossfit gave her severe hip pain so she started doing Pilates. Seeing the change in her own body made her fall in love with Pilates and it gave her a hunger to help people in a way that Pilates has helped her too.

You can also find Lynn in her beautiful studio in Veurne, House of Pi! She teaches group classes, duo classes and privates.

Brooklyn was first introduced to Pilates as a young ballet dancer navigating the challenges of hypermobility and injury. Pilates became a turning point in her dance journey, unlocking a deeper awareness of her body and harnessing more power through control. What began as a rehabilitation tool quickly grew into a lifelong passion.

Polestar Pilates soon became her passport to the world, allowing her to travel, teach, and connect with movement communities across the globe. With a background rooted in dance and a deep appreciation for movement mechanics, Brooklyn brings creativity, clarity, and empathy to her teaching.

Now, as a Polestar Mentor in Training, Brooklyn is passionate about sharing her love for quality teaching with the next generation of instructors. She is especially interested in deepening the connection between Pilates and its application across all sports and skill levels.

You can reach out to Brooklyn for privates or join her group classes through Waves Leuven.

Robin Rosa is a physiotherapist who discovered Pilates while working alongside educator Leila Kester. She completed her Polestar Comprehensive Program for Rehabilitation in 2023 and has been integrating Pilates into her patients’ rehabilitation ever since.

She treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and, with a background in dance, Robin specializes in working with performing artists. And works with the Ballet Academy, the Academy for Theater & Dance, and several musical theatre companies. 

Her personal practice has empowered her as a mover, and helped her overcome chronic back pain. She believes that you’re never too old to learn something new and loves encouraging her students to push beyond their perceived limits, helping them discover just how strong and resilient their bodies can be.

You can find Robin at studio Leila’s Pilates Amsterdam and host studio Pilates Studio Utrecht. To get in touch for classes or consultation email: robinfysio.pilates@gmail.com