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STOTT PILATES®
INTENSIVE MAT-PLUS (IMP)

The STOTT PILATES Matwork Course focuses on teaching the Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Matwork repertoire safely and effectively for a variety of clients, both in private and group settings. 
The approach is grounded in the STOTT PILATES Principles, incorporating recognized movement patterns and qualities while integrating the fascial system. 

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Recognized and practiced in over 100 countries worldwide, the course provides a globally respected certification that enhances your teaching credentials and opens up international career opportunities.

​This Course will cover
 

  • The What, How and Why of the STOTT PILATES Principles and how to apply them to all exercises

  • STOTT PILATES Supine & Standing Warm Ups

  • A complete breakdown, including goals, muscular emphasis, movement sequencing - of 63 Essential and Intermediate Matwork exercises

  • Modifications to address specific alignment issues and individual needs

  • Power workout

  • Static Postural Analysis and assessment to aid in program creation

  • Incorporating light equipment including as Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® resistance ring and Arc Barrel/Stability Barrel™ to support and intensify exercises

  • Exercise layering related to effective program design

  • Workout composition for personal and group training

  • Effective communication, observational skills, verbal cues and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation

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STOTT PILATES®
INTENSIVE REFORMER (IR)

The Intensive Reformer (IR) course is designed to teach the Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Reformer repertoire safely and effectively. Taught by Merrithew Instructor Trainer Deborah Degano, this program offers a proven, in-depth approach to Reformer Pilates, using high-quality equipment, materials, and a structured curriculum.

 

It is particularly valuable for those looking to enhance their skills and credentials for an international teaching career, with STOTT PILATES recognized and practiced in over 100 countries worldwide.

​This Course will cover
 

  • The What, How and Why of the STOTT PILATES Principles and how to apply them to all exercises

  • Anatomy, safety & care of the Reformer

  • How to safely set up the Reformer for each exercise

  • How to adjust resistance effectively in a variety of exercises

  • STOTT PILATES Warm Up on the Reformer

  • A complete breakdown, including goals, muscular emphasis and movement sequencing of 139 Essential and Intermediate Reformer exercises

  • Modifications to address specific alignment issues and individual needs

  • Power workout

  • Static Postural Analysis and assessment to aid in program creation

  • Exercise layering related to effective program design

  • Workout composition for personal and group training

  • Effective communication, observational skills, verbal cues and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation

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STOTT PILATES®
INTENSIVE CADILLAC (ICAD)

Building on your industry knowledge and the material learned in IMP or IR you learn to design and lead the Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Cadillac repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients.

​This Course will cover
 

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  • A variety of exercises performed on the Cadillac Trapeze Table through the full Essential and Intermediate repertoire.

  • To become better acquainted with the Cadillac as a tool to create complete workouts or as a complement to routines featuring Matwork and other equipment

  • To observe and experience a variety of exercises utilizing the Cadillac’s features including the Roll-Down Bar, Push-Thru Bar, Trapeze, Leg and Arm Springs

  • The goals of each exercise, biomechanics and alignment, as well as cueing and correcting for safety and effectiveness

  • How to apply the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles to a variety of exercises, variations and modifications

  • Familiarity with the safety guidelines and application of the equipment for a variety of clients

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STOTT PILATES®
INTENSIVE STABILITY CHAIR (ICHR)

Building on your industry knowledge and the material learned in IMP or IR you learn to design and lead the Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Stability Chair repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients.

​This Course will cover
 

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  • Functional exercises to develop core strength against spring resistance in a variety of positions, including standing, sitting, prone and side-lying

  • How to apply the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles to Essential and Intermediate-level Stability Chair exercises

  • Better understanding of movement essence and exercise goals, proper execution and muscle activation

  • How to improve core stability, increase peripheral strength and enhance mobility on one piece of equipment

  • How the split-pedal option transforms exercises by challenging bilateral, unilateral and reciprocal strength and stability

  • Cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness

Requisites of Participation

  • Completion of the Intensive Reformer and/or the Intensive Mat-Plus

Observation Hours

Observation hours can be logged during relevant course homework or after a STOTT PILATES course and can be accrued by watching a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor/Instructor Trainer teach clients (in-person or online), as well as observing the relevant course videos on DVD or through Merrithew Connect™

Requirements of certification:

  • 15 hours of instruction and supervised teaching

  • Minimum of 5 hours of observation

  • Minimum of 10 hours of physical review

  • Minimum of 10 hours of practice teaching

  • Total: 40 hours

Physical Review

Physical Review hours means physically performing the exercises learned in class. Physical review of the material is very important to ensure full understanding within your own body first, before attempting to teach someone else. It is also very important to ensure your body is prepared for the increased challenge at each level of repertoire as you move through your STOTT PILATES Instructor Training.

Observation, Practice Teaching and Physical Review

A minimum number of hours of observation, practice teaching and physical review are required for all courses and should be completed between instructed sessions at any STOTT PILATES facility. Additional training may be required before certification. Practice teaching and physical review hours must be logged outside of class time. The practice logs must be submitted on your exam date (either written or practical exam).

Practice Teaching 

Practice Teaching hours can be fulfilled by teaching STOTT PILATES course repertoire to family, fellow students, friends or clients, cueing and correcting them through a workout. Practice Teaching can be done in-person or by using a video conferencing program, such as Skype or Zoom.

At Berliner Pilates we allow our trainees to use our studio on Weekends to Practice free of charge

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STOTT PILATES®
INTENSIVE BARRELS (IBRL)

Building on your industry knowledge and the material learned in IMP or IR you learn to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Cadillac repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients.

​This Course will cover
 

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  • A variety of exercises performed on the Cadillac Trapeze Table through the full Essential and Intermediate repertoire

  • To become better acquainted with the Cadillac as a tool to create complete workouts or as a complement to routines featuring Matwork and other equipment

  • To observe and experience a variety of exercises utilizing the Cadillac’s features including the Roll-Down Bar, Push-Thru Bar, Trapeze, Leg and Arm Springs

  • The goals of each exercise, biomechanics and alignment, as well as cueing and correcting for safety and effectiveness

  • How to apply the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles to a variety of exercises, variations and modifications

  • Familiarity with the safety guidelines and application of the equipment for a variety of clients

Requisites of Participation

  • Completion of the Intensive Reformer and/or the Intensive Mat-Plus

Observation Hours

Observation hours can be logged during relevant course homework or after a STOTT PILATES course and can be accrued by watching a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor/Instructor Trainer teach clients (in-person or online), as well as observing the relevant course videos on DVD or through Merrithew Connect™

Requirements of certification:

  • 25 hours of instruction and supervised teaching

  • Minimum of 10 hours of observation

  • Minimum of 15 hours of physical review

  • Minimum of 10 hours of practice teaching

  • Total: 60 hours

Physical Review

Physical Review hours means physically performing the exercises learned in class. Physical review of the material is very important to ensure full understanding within your own body first, before attempting to teach someone else. It is also very important to ensure your body is prepared for the increased challenge at each level of repertoire as you move through your STOTT PILATES Instructor Training.

Observation, Practice Teaching and Physical Review

A minimum number of hours of observation, practice teaching and physical review are required for all courses and should be completed between instructed sessions at any STOTT PILATES facility. Additional training may be required before certification. Practice teaching and physical review hours must be logged outside of class time. The practice logs must be submitted on your exam date (either written or practical exam).

Practice Teaching 

Practice Teaching hours can be fulfilled by teaching STOTT PILATES course repertoire to family, fellow students, friends or clients, cueing and correcting them through a workout. Practice Teaching can be done in-person or by using a video conferencing program, such as Skype or Zoom.

At Berliner Pilates we allow our trainees to use our studio on Weekends to Practice free of charge

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