Gary Fok
Program educator · Founder of Motion Vitality Pilates
A Polestar Educator, Mentor, and Ambassador who brings a collaborative, movement-first approach to the cohort.
New for September 2026
Become a certified Polestar Pilates teacher
Canada’s first-ever Polestar Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training — hosted at Motion Vitality Pilates in Markham / Toronto, September 2026 through July 2027. Master the full method and earn an internationally recognized certification.
Dates
Sep 2026 – Jul 2027
Training hours
450 hours
Exercises
130+
Format
Mat + full apparatus
Framework
5 Principles
Your teaching team
Meet your educators
Learn in person with educators who pair Polestar's international method with close, local mentorship.
Maureen Shea, NCPT
Program educator · Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher
Maureen joins Gary in guiding students through the comprehensive program's movement and teaching curriculum.
A note from Gary
Enter your Pilates era
Choosing a Pilates teacher-training program can feel overwhelming. The right path should align with how you want to move, teach, and grow.
What makes Polestar meaningful to me is its strong community and mentorship — a global network built on collaboration, apprenticeship, and lifelong learning. Whether you are deepening your practice, changing careers, or expanding your movement education, we would be honoured to support your journey here at Motion Vitality Pilates.
Gary FokFounder of Motion Vitality Pilates
Who it’s for
Future instructors
Begin a new career with a comprehensive teaching foundation.
Movement professionals
Expand your scope with Pilates assessment and programming skills.
Physio + rehab practitioners
Bring adaptable Pilates principles into movement-based care.
Dedicated practitioners
Deepen your practice and learn to teach what you love.
Your training experience
What you'll learn — and how
Curriculum
Movement foundations
Five Principles of Movement, anatomy, and biomechanics.
Mat + full apparatus
Mat, Reformer, Trapeze Table, barrels, Chair, and Spine Corrector.
Assessment + programming
Assessment, exercise selection, progressions, and adaptations.
Teaching practice
Cueing, sequencing, supervised practice, and mentorship.
How you’ll learn
- 01
In-person labs
Hands-on practice with faculty.
- 02
Live virtual sessions
Live support between modules.
- 03
Case studies + workshops
Apply concepts to real-world scenarios.
- 04
Guided independent study
Homework and Virtual Pilates Studio access.
Important dates
Course schedule 2026 – 2027
In-person sessions
Saturdays 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sundays 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
- Principles of MovementSep 19 – 20, 2026
- Module 1Oct 17 – 18, 2026
- Module 2Nov 14 – 15, 2026
- Module 3Jan 9 – 10, 2027
- Module 4 (Midterm)Feb 13 – 14, 2027
- Module 5Mar 20 – 21, 2027
- Module 6Apr 24 – 25, 2027
- Module 7Jun 5 – 6, 2027
- Final Written ExamJul 10 – 12, 2027
- Final In-Person ExamJul 17, 2027
Live online sessions
Rolling sessions · 12:00 – 1:00 PM CST
- Every 1st SaturdayCase Study
- Every 2nd SaturdayMovement Workshop
- Every 3rd SundayCase Study
- Every 4th SundayMovement Workshop
Students must attend a minimum of 6 Case Study sessions and 6 Movement Workshops over the entirety of the course.
Program requirements
25 hours
Pre-Curriculum
40 hours
Observation
100 hours
Practice Exercise / Self-Mastery
100 hours
Practice Teaching
Tuition
Pricing & payment options
Three ways to enroll. Installment plans make the program accessible across the year.
Option 1 — Full Payment
$6,913.00 USD
Paid in full at registration.
Option 2 — 6-Month Plan
$7,262.73 total
$1,866.51 down, followed by $899.42 for six months.
Includes a $350 processing fee.
Option 3 — 2-Payment Plan
$7,263.00 total
$800.00 down, followed by $3,231.50 for two payments.
Includes a $350 processing fee.
Pricing is shown in USD and set by Polestar. Confirm current figures on the official registration page.
Ready to begin your Polestar journey?
Spaces in the inaugural Canadian cohort are limited. Register through Polestar, or reach out and we’ll walk you through everything.
The outcome
Polestar certification
Complete the program requirements to earn a Polestar Pilates diploma and join its global education community.
Credential recognition and teaching requirements vary by jurisdiction; confirm current details with Polestar.