About

WELCOME TO THE POLESTAR PILATES STUDIO

THE FIRST STUDIO TO OPEN IN AUCKLAND -

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS

Our studio is a small, welcoming space where classes are intentionally kept intimate. This allows your instructor to guide you with the highest level of safety, precision, and care. With small group settings in a boutique studio that opens onto a tranquil garden, every session feels personal, restorative, and deeply supportive.

The Pilates method is a movement efficiency programme that emphasises posture, core stability, strength, and mobility. At Polestar, we go further - integrating science, rehabilitation principles, and the art of mindful movement to support every body, at every stage of life.

To find out if Pilates is right for you, or to book a personal fitness assessment call (09) 303 2211, or email us by clicking here.

OUR STORY

The studio is led by Maree Seerden, who introduced Pilates to New Zealand 30 years ago. Maree began her Pilates journey in London in the late 1980s under Gordon Thomson at Body Control Studios in South Kensington. She went on to complete a five-year teacher training apprenticeship and qualified as a massage therapist, developing a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

In 1995 Maree returned to New Zealand and opened The Body Studio, the country’s first mainstream Pilates studio. She continued her professional development with Stott Pilates before completing her Polestar Pilates training in Adelaide, Australia, in 1998. By 2000, Maree and her husband Andrew became the official Licensees of Polestar Pilates in New Zealand, establishing the Polestar Studio as the training hub for all courses in Auckland and across the country.

Over the past three decades, Maree has built an outstanding team of professionals who have worked alongside her for many years.

All of our instructors are comprehensively trained with Polestar Pilates, with many also serving on the Polestar New Zealand Faculty team for more than 10 years. Each instructor continues with regular professional development, ensuring their teaching reflects the latest movement science and Pilates practice.

OUR CLIENTS

We are proud of our strong client retention, with many clients who have been with us from the very beginning. Our community spans all backgrounds and age groups, united by a shared commitment to movement and wellbeing.

One of our longest-standing clients first trained with Maree in London more than 35 years ago and still attends classes at our Ponsonby studio today - now a very fit 88 years old.

Stories like these reflect not only the lasting benefits of Pilates but also the deep trust and loyalty that clients place in our studio.

OUR APPROACH

Our team is ready to work with any body. We focus on giving each client individual attention, tailoring every session to support their goals and increase participation. We care deeply for our clients, and our philosophy is simple: the classes adapt to you, not the other way around.

With our small boutique environment, intimate group sizes, and personalised attention, you will feel safe, supported, and inspired to move well - for life.

WHY CHOOSE POLESTAR PILATES STUDIO

Trusted legacy – The pioneers of Pilates in New Zealand since 1995.
Expert faculty – All instructors are Polestar-certified, many with physiotherapy, human movement, or dance backgrounds.
Personalised approach – Small, safe, and tailored classes designed for your unique needs.
Education hub – Official Polestar Pilates training centre in New Zealand.
Client loyalty – Strong retention, with clients training with us for 30+ years.