STOTT PILATES® IR

intensive reformer pilates teacher training

in a time when the word pilates is used more loosely than ever and new teacher trainings appear everywhere, our intention has always been different. we believe that meaningful education comes from depth, clarity and standards. not from volume.

this is why we’re thrilled to have been selected as a merrithew™ host training center. merrithew™ is internationally recognized for its leadership in mind-body education and is the creator of the renowned stott pilates® method. as a host center, we are able to offer merrithew’s high-quality pilates education and instructor training in hamburg, bringing global standards of excellence into our warm and welcoming studio environment.

the stott pilates® intensive reformer course is perfect for movement lovers who want to take their pilates teaching to the next level. this program covers both the essential and intermediate reformer repertoires, giving you the tools to guide clients safely and effectively in private or group sessions.

you’ll dive into the stott pilates® movement system. a smart, mindful framework that helps you create personalised programs for every client. built on stott pilates® principles, the course emphasises optimal movement, body awareness, and fascial integration to improve performance, balance, and overall wellbeing.

every exercise and modification is explored in detail, so you’ll master programming, cueing, and client correction. by the end, you’ll leave confident, skilled, and ready to deliver high-quality reformer sessions tailored to each client’s needs.

in order to participate, you need to have:

  • completed a minimum of 40 reformer pilates classes

  • fluency in the german language

  • working knowledge of functional anatomy (otherwise, an extra course will be required)

  • recommended, but not mandatory: 2+ years of teaching mat pilates, fitness, and/or dance

who is it for?

price: 2.575€ (includes learning material, excludes potential anatomy course)

exam fee: +250€ (written and practical component)

pricing 19.03.26 - 29.03.26:

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agenda for our 1st edition:

instruction and supervised teaching:

  • thursday, march 19th: 11am - 4.30pm

  • friday, march 20th: 11am - 4.30pm

  • saturday, march 21st: 2pm - 7.30pm

  • sunday, march 22nd: 2pm - 7.30pm

  • monday, march 23rd: 11am - 4.30pm

  • tuesday, march 24th: break

  • wednesday, march 25th: 11am - 4.30pm

  • thursday, march 26th: 11am - 4.30pm

  • friday, march 27th: 11am - 4.30pm

  • saturday, march 28th: 2pm - 7.30pm

  • sunday, march 29th: 2pm - 7.30pm

after this, you need to fulfill the following:

  • 10 observation hours

  • 40 physical review hours

  • 25 practice teaching hours

total training time of 125h

if your anatomy knowledge is not up to the required level yet, we require you to finish an online course on university level before the first date of the supervised training. please keep this in mind.

what you’ll learn

  • pilates principles

    STOTT PILATES® principles for safe and effective movement.

    theory and practice of postural analysis.

  • complete pilates repertoire (139 exercises)

    essential & intermediate reformer.

    power workouts for strength and endurance.

    exercise modifications for postural conditions and body types.

  • practical teaching & programming

    effective cueing, correction, and communication skills.

    use of reformer equipment.

    group and private session programming.

    exercise layering techniques for progressive learning.

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