Course Reading List — Polestar Pilates Programs
SUMMARY
This article lists the required and suggested reading for Polestar Pilates Mat, Reformer, and Comprehensive certification programs. All course materials are the student's responsibility to source and purchase independently — in print or digital format — and are not included in course fees. Although we strongly suggest you purchase your own copies, these books may be borrowed or checked out of a library.
WHERE TO PURCHASE YOUR COURSE BOOKS
All titles are available to purchase online in print or digital format. Use the guidance below to find the right source for your location.
| Title | Where to Purchase |
|---|---|
| Principles of Movement — Dr. Brent Anderson | principlesofmovementbook.com |
| Return to Life Through Contrology — Joseph H. Pilates | Amazon (outside China) · Tmall (inside China) · Kindle / Google Play Books (digital) |
| All other titles | Amazon (outside China) · Tmall (inside China) · Kindle / Google Play Books (digital) |
⚠️ IMPORTANT Course materials are not included in your course fees. All books must be sourced and purchased independently before or alongside your course modules. If you cannot locate a title or need a local language edition, contact your course host for guidance.
LANGUAGE AVAILABILITY KEY
EN = English · ZH-S = Simplified Chinese · ZH-T = Traditional Chinese · JA = Japanese · KO = Korean
MAT PROGRAM — READING LIST
Required Reading
Principles of Movement Dr. Brent Anderson Available in: EN · ZH-S · JA · KO Purchase at: principlesofmovementbook.com
Suggested Reading
The following titles are not required but are strongly recommended to support your learning and deepen your understanding of movement and Pilates philosophy.
- Return to Life Through Contrology — Joseph H. Pilates (PMA Publication, digitally remastered)
- Your Health — Joseph H. Pilates
- Complementary Therapies in Rehabilitation — Carol M. Davis, DPT, EdD, MS, FAPTA (Recommended chapters: Psychoneuroimmunology Ch.1/2nd ed · Ch.2/3rd ed; Quantum Physics and Systems Theory Ch.2/2nd ed · Ch.3/3rd ed; Pilates Rehabilitation by Brent Anderson Ch.13/2nd ed · Ch.15/3rd ed)
- Anatomy of Movement (Revised Edition) — Blandine Calais-Germain, Eastland Press
- Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery — Eric Franklin
- Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis — James L. Oschman, PhD (Chapters 1–4 and 15)
Most titles are available on Amazon or Tmall. Contact your course host for local language alternatives.
REFORMER PROGRAM — READING LIST
Required Reading
Principles of Movement Dr. Brent Anderson Available in: EN · ZH-S · JA · KO Purchase at: principlesofmovementbook.com
Suggested Reading
The following titles are not required but are strongly recommended to support your learning and deepen your understanding of movement and Pilates philosophy.
- Return to Life Through Contrology — Joseph H. Pilates (PMA Publication, digitally remastered)
- Your Health — Joseph H. Pilates
- Complementary Therapies in Rehabilitation — Carol M. Davis, DPT, EdD, MS, FAPTA (Recommended chapters: Psychoneuroimmunology Ch.1/2nd ed · Ch.2/3rd ed; Quantum Physics and Systems Theory Ch.2/2nd ed · Ch.3/3rd ed; Pilates Rehabilitation by Brent Anderson Ch.13/2nd ed · Ch.15/3rd ed)
- Anatomy of Movement (Revised Edition) — Blandine Calais-Germain, Eastland Press
- Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery — Eric Franklin
- Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis — James L. Oschman, PhD (Chapters 1–4 and 15)
Most titles are available on Amazon or Tmall. Contact your course host for local language alternatives.
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM — READING LIST
Required Reading (7 titles)
| Title | Author | Available In | Purchase / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principles of Movement | Dr. Brent Anderson | EN · ZH-S · JA · KO | principlesofmovementbook.com |
| Return to Life Through Contrology | Joseph H. Pilates | EN · ZH-S · ZH-T · JA · KO | pilatesmethodalliance.org · PMA digitally enhanced edition |
| Your Health | Joseph H. Pilates | EN · ZH-S · ZH-T · JA · KO | — |
| Complementary Therapies in Rehabilitation | Carol M. Davis, DPT, EdD, MS, FAPTA | EN only | See required chapters below |
| Anatomy of Movement (Revised Edition) | Blandine Calais-Germain, Eastland Press | EN · ZH-S · ZH-T · JA · KO | — |
| Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery | Eric Franklin | EN · ZH-S · ZH-T · JA · KO | — |
| Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis | James L. Oschman, PhD | EN · ZH-S · ZH-T · JA · KO | Chapters 1–4 and 15 only |
Required chapters — Complementary Therapies in Rehabilitation:
- Psychoneuroimmunology: The Bridge to the Coexistence of Two Paradigms — Ch.1 (2nd ed) · Ch.2 (3rd ed)
- Quantum Physics and Systems Theory — Ch.2 (2nd ed) · Ch.3 (3rd ed)
- Pilates Rehabilitation (Brent Anderson PhD, PT, OCS) — Ch.13 (2nd ed) · Ch.15 (3rd ed)
Suggested Reading
The following titles are not required but are strongly recommended to deepen your understanding of movement, mind-body medicine, and the broader philosophy underpinning Polestar Pilates.
- Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System (3rd Ed.) — Margareta Nordin & Victor H. Frankel
- Quantum Healing — Deepak Chopra, MD
- Psychobiology of Mind-Body Healing — Ernest Lawrence Rossi, PhD
- Molecules of Emotion — Candace B. Pert, PhD
- Power of Intention — Wayne W. Dyer, PhD
- How to Know God — Deepak Chopra, MD
- Unlimited Power — Anthony Robbins
- Anatomy of the Spirit — Caroline Myss, PhD
- Functional Movement in Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy — Bruce Brownstein MBA PT & Shaw Bronner PT MHS OCS
- FLOW: The Psychology of Optimal Experience — Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
- The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire — Deepak Chopra, MD
- Emotional Anatomy: The Structure of Experience — Stanley Keleman
- Sensing, Feeling, and Action — Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen
- The Thinking Body — Mabel Elsworth Todd
- Companion of God — Dadi Janki
- The Celestine Prophecy — James Redfield
Most titles are available on Amazon or Tmall. Contact your course host for local language alternatives.
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