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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.
STOTT PILATES® Teacher Training
Mat +
Reformer
Build the knowledge, repertoire and teaching confidence to lead purposeful Mat and Reformer programmes for a wide range of clients.
Apply nowTeacher training
Start your Pilates career with an internationally recognised qualification.
Learn with experienced Instructor Trainers who will mentor you through your chosen Mat, Reformer or combined education pathway. You will leave with the practical foundation to create effective, motivating sessions across studio, fitness and specialist settings.
Course pricing
£1,400
Intensive Mat
£1,800
Intensive Reformer
£3,000
Both courses + one exam
The el Estudio difference
Why choose el Estudio?What we offer you...
We are one of the most comprehensive studios in London, and we are always open for teachers to come and observe during classes and use the studio for their courses.
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Fully comprehensive studio at your disposal
Whether you have chosen Kensington or Wembley Park, you will have access to both studios. Both studios have 10 Reformers with all their props, our Wembley Park studio also has 10 Tower Trainers and 10 chairs, whereas our Kensington studio has a cadillac and a stability chair. We know these spaces can get crowded, so we provide as much equipment as possible to avoid people having to share
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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. More courses and workshops will be available over time to further your learning, including Chair, Cadillac and soon, Barrel!
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Keep learning beyond the studio
Printed manuals and Merrithew Connect course videos support your preparation, independent study and exam review long after the in-person teaching days.
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
Your pathway-specific manuals are posted within the UK one month before the course begins, giving you time to prepare before your in-studio training.
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Merrithew Connect
You will receive a unique access code for the required video library to use before and during the course, and later as an exam-preparation reference.
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Certification pathway
Individual Mat or Reformer exam fees are booked separately. The £3,000 combined-course offer includes both training pathways and one certification exam.
2026 – 2027 Academy dates
Upcoming Mat + Reformer 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
STOTT PILATES® 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 receive the printed manual for their Mat or Reformer pathway by post within the UK one month before training begins, plus a unique code for streaming the relevant course videos through Merrithew Connect.
Before you apply
Course prerequisites
- At least 30 hours of participation in Pilates classes.
- Practical experience of Pilates as a participant, whether STOTT PILATES® or another approach.
- Teaching experience is recommended.
No previous anatomy?
Complete the online anatomy course at least six weeks before your STOTT PILATES® training. Applicants without previous anatomy study can be accepted when this course is booked, giving them the knowledge needed for the training and exams.
Sold separately. A 10% discount on the online anatomy course is available when booked with a STOTT PILATES® course.
The curriculum
What you will learn
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The STOTT PILATES® Five Basic Principles and how they shape both Mat and Reformer teaching.
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Essential, Intermediate and Power Mat 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.
Intensive Mat
40
hours of instruction10
hours of observation30
hours of physical review15
hours of practice teachingIntensive Reformer
50
hours of instruction10
hours of observation40
hours of physical review25
hours of practice 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.
el Estudio Academy
Ready to teach with clarity, precision and care?
Tell us about your experience and apply for your preferred Intensive Mat, Intensive Reformer or combined course dates.
Apply now