STOTT Pilates Training/Education for Mat and Reformer

Do you want to grow professionally and learn something new? Become a Pilates instructor? Then get trained by the best—Merrithew & the STOTT Pilates Academy. With over 35 years of experience, STOTT Pilates is one of the world's leading training organizations.

We—the Pilates Zentrum in Friedberg, Hessen—are partners of the STOTT Pilates Academy. Quality is our top priority. That is one of the reasons why we limit our training courses to a maximum of 12 students. Our training and continuing education programs are constantly evolving to ensure you always receive the latest insights from research and science.
Learn how the biomechanical principles of STOTT PILATES—based on the principles originally developed by Joe Pilates—apply to every exercise.

Our training courses are available in English and German; they are internationally recognized and accredited by the German Pilates Association (Deutscher Pilates Verband). The Pilates Zentrum is a premium member of the German Pilates Association.
In addition to our core training courses, we naturally offer an extensive program of continuing education workshops.

2026 Dates
IMP Matwork Training (2nd Edition)
Maximum 12 students; cost €2,250 (includes all training materials, access to STOTT Pilates Academy Online, and all required hours for observation, physical application, and teaching practice). Previous instructor experience and knowledge of anatomy are advantageous.
40 hours of in-person instruction, plus hours for observation, self-study/practice teaching, and personal fitness training.
You will learn the complete Essential & intermediate repertoire, posture analysis, anatomy, effective instruction of the exercise, correction and communication skills, application to exercise variations, program design for group and individual lessons, techniques for the gradual construction of exercises for progressive learning. You will also get to know the Arc Barrel, the Flex Band and the Fitness Circle.
Sat. Oct. 17th  / Sun. Oct. 18th       11am to 5pm
Fri. Oct. 23rd / Sat. Oct. 24th          9am to 3pm
So. Oct. 25th                                  11am to 5pm
Fri. 11 Dec.                                      12 to 6pm
Sat.  12th Dec./ Sun. 13th Dec.        11 am to 5 pm

2027 Dates 
IR Reformer Training – 2nd Edition  
Maximum 12 students; cost €2,700 (includes complete training materials, access to the STOTT Pilates Academy Online, and all observation, physical application, and teaching practice hours). Instructor experience and knowledge of anatomy are advantageous.
50 hours of in-person instruction, plus observation hours, practice teaching hours, and personal fitness training.
You will learn the complete Essential & Intermediate repertoire, handling of the Reformer and accessories, postural analysis, anatomy, effective exercise cueing, correction and communication skills, program design for group and private sessions, techniques for the step-by-step progression of exercises, and more.  
Sat. March 6 / Sun. March 7                   11 am to 5 pm
Thu. March 11 / Fri. March 12                  12 to 6 pm
Sat. March 13 / Sun. March 14                12 to 6pm
Thu. March 18th / Fri. March 19th           11am to 5pm
Sat. March 20th / Sun March 21st           12 to 6pm

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