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Learn inside a working Pilates studio
Train in the environment where purposeful private and group sessions happen every day, connecting the repertoire to real teaching practice from the outset.
Build the knowledge, repertoire and teaching confidence to lead purposeful STOTT PILATES programmes for a wide range of clients.
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Start your Pilates career with an
internationally recognised
qualification.
Learn with experienced Instructor Trainers who will mentor you through your chosen courses. You will leave with the practical foundation to create effective, motivating sessions across studio, fitness and specialist settings.
£1,500
Intensive Mat + manual
£1,900
Intensive Reformer + manual
£3,200
Both courses + manual + one exam
The el Estudio difference
Education shaped by theway you will teach
A considered, studio-based route into Pilates teaching, with the structure, practical guidance and resources to turn knowledge into confident instruction.
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Build judgment, not just knowledge
Experienced Instructor Trainers develop your technique, cueing, observation and programme design, so you can teach different bodies with clarity and care.
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Choose the pathway that fits
Qualify in Mat or Reformer, or combine both for broader teaching range, with clear study-hour and certification milestones throughout your training.
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Keep learning beyond the studio
Printed course manuals support your in-studio learning and give you a practical reference as you prepare for assessment.
Choose your pathway
Train in Mat, Reformer - or both
Course fees must be paid in full no later than one month before the course start date.
Intensive Mat-Plus™
Build a complete Mat teaching foundation through the Essential, Intermediate and Power repertoire. Learn 63 exercises, purposeful modifications and how to use light equipment to support or intensify movement.
Intensive Reformer
Master the Essential and Intermediate Reformer repertoire through 139 exercises, with programming, modifications and progressions for different bodies, postural needs and teaching settings.
Included in your training
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Expert-led studio training
Complete 40 hours of Mat instruction or 50 hours of Reformer instruction with experienced Instructor Trainers guiding your technique, teaching skills and programme design.
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Printed course manuals
You will receive your manual on the first day of the course.
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Certification pathway
Individual Mat or Reformer exam fees are booked separately. The £3,200 combined-course offer includes both training pathways and one certification exam.
2026 – 2027 Academy dates
Upcoming courses
Every training day runs from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Choose the dates and studio that work for your pathway, then apply directly to our education team.
Oct2026
Intensive Reformer
@ Kensington Olympia
12–16 & 19–23 October 2026
11:00 am–5:00 pm each training day
Nov2026
Intensive Mat
@ Wembley Park
9–12 & 16–19 November 2026
11:00 am–5:00 pm each training day
Nov2026
Intensive Mat
@ Kensington Olympia
23–26 November & 30 November–3 December 2026
11:00 am–5:00 pm each training day
Jan2027
Intensive Reformer
@ Wembley Park
11–15 & 18–22 January 2027
11:00 am–5:00 pm each training day
Your route in
The application process
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Apply
Email our education team with your preferred Mat, Reformer or combined pathway and tell us about your movement, anatomy and teaching background.
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Get accepted
Our education team reviews your application and confirms that you meet the entry requirements.
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Secure your place
Complete payment after acceptance. Your place is confirmed only when payment has been received and you have your confirmation email.
About the course
Intensive Mat + Reformer, 2nd Edition
Prepare to teach broad Mat and Reformer repertoires with thoughtful variations and modifications. Take either course as a focused qualification, or combine both to develop greater range across one-to-one and group programming.
STOTT PILATES® is a contemporary, anatomically informed interpretation of Joseph Pilates' original method. Developed by Moira Merrithew with sports medicine professionals, it brings modern exercise science and rehabilitation principles into a safe, effective and low-impact approach to mobility, strength and whole-body conditioning.
Who it is for
For experienced professionals and committed career changers
The course is designed for studio and fitness instructors, personal trainers, sports therapists, physiotherapists and dancers who want to broaden their skills and employability. Pilates enthusiasts can also apply when they meet the anatomy and participation requirements.
Course materials
In-studio students will receive the printed manual for their course, which will be handed out on the first day of the course.
No previous anatomy?
Send us an email at courses@elestudio.uk and we will send you some different options for you to learn prior to your course.
The curriculum
What you will learn
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The STOTT PILATES® Six Basic Principles and how they shape teaching.
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Essential, Intermediate and Advanced workouts.
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Essential and Intermediate Reformer repertoire for stability, strength, mobility, balance and coordination.
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How to use Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® and Arc Barrel variations in Mat programming.
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Clear communication and precise observation skills.
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Verbal cueing and imagery that improve performance and motivate clients.
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The theory and practice of postural analysis.
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63 Mat exercises and 139 Reformer exercises, with modifications for different bodies, postural considerations and conditions.
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Exercise layering and resistance choices for safe, progressive programme design.
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Workout composition for one-to-one and group training.
Teacher training
Requirements for certification
Before you can take the final exam and receive certification, you must complete the in-person course, all logged study hours and the required practical teaching experience. Discounts and special pricing arrangements will be applied for candidates participating in el Estudio classes with trained and qualified STOTT instructors.
Intensive Mat
40hours
ofinstruction10hours
ofobservation30hours
ofphysical review15hours
ofpractice teachingIntensive Reformer
50hours
ofinstruction10hours
ofobservation40hours
ofphysical review25hours
ofpractice teachingBefore booking your exam
Complete and log every minimum hour shown above. Your certification exam must be booked within six months of the course end date. After 6 months have passed from your course, specific arrangements and extra costs will be applied to organize the exam.
Ready to teach with clarity, precision and care?
Tell us about your experience and apply for your chosen courses.
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