STOTT PILATES® Beyond the Biomechanical Principles 3hr Workshop | Wednesday 04 June 2025

Live Online via Zoom | 11.30am-2.30pm | $245 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST.

The STOTT PILATES Principles form the foundation of the STOTT PILATES Movement System and provide the initial framework for programming. These concepts, when applied appropriately and strategically, will facilitate awareness and ensure optimal alignment as well as appropriate engagement of required muscles in clients. For the instructor, these Principles act as a reference tool that can be continually utilized when systematically evaluating and correcting static and dynamic alignment through any and all movement sequences. In each case, we'll examine what the Principle is, why it is important within a programming context, and how we can use movement to reinforce and integrate it into the system as a whole. This workshop, created by the Merrithew programming team, presents the Principles and shows how they are related to movement patterns crucial to optimal function and discusses their application to any type of activity as a platform for instructors at any level.

Learning objectives

1. Discover how the STOTT PILATES Principles form the foundation for any type of movement programming.

2. Experience movements that illustrate the what, why and how of each Principle.

3. Learn how the individual Principles support and facilitate movement patterns crucial for functional activity for all clients.

4. Explore how the Principles have been evolved based on current scientific research in movement and exercise physiology.

Equipment used in this workshop: Pilates Mat

Specialty tracks | Attendance at this workshop will gain a credit towards an extra certification in the following STOTT PILATES specialist qualifications:

1. Active for Life

2. Pre and Post-natal

3. Post Rehabilitation Conditioning

4. Athletic Conditioning

5. Dance

6. Golf Conditioning

7. Group Equipment

8. Group Matwork

9. Interdisciplinary

All Welcome - No pre-requisities to attend the Workshops. Limited spaces. Secure your space by registering now. Simply click on this link - Select the Workshop you would like to attend - Process payment and your space will be immediately confirmed. Will be great to see you there!

STOTT PILATES® Post-Natal Pilates 2hr Workshop | Wednesday 28 May 2025

Live Online via Zoom | 12.30pm-2.30pm | $185 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST.

Most women are able to return to exercise four to six weeks after a regular birth or when they get clearance from their physician. Many of the exercises performed during the second and third trimester of pregnancy will be suitable now, but other exercises can be added to focus on reactivating and stabilizing the pelvic floor, transversus abdominis and obliques as well as developing lumbo-pelvic stability. This gentle but effective workout, developed by the Merrithew® team, incorporates Toning Balls™ to get new moms back on the right track.

Learning objectives

1. Apply the STOTT PILATES Principles to exercises specific to the post-natal client

2. Discover how to modify for the needs of this special population

3. Understand how to incorporate Toning Balls in a post-natal workout

4. Discuss special considerations for post-natal concerns

Equipment used in this workshop: Pilates Mat, Toning Ball, Foam Cushion

Specialty tracks | Attendance at this workshop will gain a credit towards an extra certification in the following STOTT PILATES specialist qualifications:

1. Pre and Post-natal

All Welcome - No pre-requisities to attend the Workshops. Limited spaces. Secure your space by registering now. Simply click on this link - Select the Workshop you would like to attend - Process payment and your space will be immediately confirmed. Will be great to see you there!

Total Barre™ Instructor Foundation Course

The Total Barre™ Foundation Course provides the groundwork education for Instructors, enabling them to produce safe, effective and varied barre training programs that address the needs and goals of every client. The Course presents 11 specially arranged and selected segments – accompanied by timed selections of music – that serve as the template for each session or class and produce a balanced and complete barre workout. Participants are also introduced to the Total Barre™ Principles.

The dynamic Total Barre™ program is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement, or for those who want to learn how. Instructors looking to bring music-inspired movement to their clients will love the 11 specially arranged and selected segments that serve as the template for each session or class.

Segments are accompanied by timed selections of music, each at a designated pace and focus on individual areas of the body or movement type. After completing this program students will be prepared to teach the repertoire safely, effectively and with confidence.

Our Total Barre™ program provides a balanced and thorough blend of theory, observation and practical experience to help you master the repertoire.

• This course has no pre-requisites for attendance.

• All students who complete the Foundation Course are entitled to an internationally certified qualification as a Total Barre™ Instructor.

• There are no royalty payment requirements or restriction of trade regarding areas where Total Barre™ can be taught.

• The Total Barre™ Foundation Course will include a template, choreography, music suggestions and lots of ideas to extend the program within your studio or clinic – we encourage your own creativity to complete the Total Barre™ template.

• Students will receive a world class large manual, online training support, access to logos & imagery and ongoing support from head office in Canada as well as local support from the Instructor Trainer in New Zealand.

Day 1/1: Saturday 24 May 2025, 10.00am-6.00pm (includes 1 hour break)

Venue: Be Pilates @ Hawke’s Bay - New Zealand’s National Training Centre

Further Info:  Total Barre™ Instructor Foundation Course

Please contact us to register your interest to attend courses/workshops. Group and private one-on-one training available.

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STOTT PILATES® Pre-Natal on the Mat 2hr Workshop | Wednesday 21 May 2025

Live Online via Zoom | 12.30pm-2.30pm | $185 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST.

This interactive seminar, developed by the Merrithew® team, draws upon the most current medical information, exercise guidelines and research available on pregnancy and movement. Appropriate STOTT PILATES® Matwork exercise adaptations are explored and programming concepts for teaching small groups and private clients are discussed. Anatomical and physiological changes, risk factors and movement considerations are also discussed with an eye to providing a safe and effective workout throughout all trimesters and provide strategies for building new pre-natal programs as well as enhancing those already in progress.

Learning objectives

1. Understand appropriateness of STOTT PILATES Matwork as well as possible contraindications during pregnancy

2. Learn about physiological changes throughout all three trimesters

3. Explore specific exercise modifications on the Mat

4. Apply the STOTT PILATES Principles of stabilization to prenatal exercises

Equipment used in this workshop: Pilates Mat, Arc Barrel, Foam Cushion A and B

Specialty tracks | Attendance at this workshop will gain a credit towards an extra certification in the following STOTT PILATES specialist qualifications:

1. Pre and Post-natal

All Welcome - No pre-requisities to attend the Workshops. Limited spaces. Secure your space by registering now. Simply click on this link - Select the Workshop you would like to attend - Process payment and your space will be immediately confirmed. Will be great to see you there!

STOTT PILATES® Ultimate Back Care 4hr Workshop | Sunday 18 May 2025

Live Online via Zoom | 2.00pm-6.00pm | $345 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST.

Statistically, more than half of the adult population will experience lower back pain, either acute or ongoing, at some point in their lives. Mat-based Pilates exercises can be a valuable tool in the prevention and care of lower back problems. Developed by the Merrithew® programming team in keeping with current research, this workshop focuses on exercise modifications that can be beneficial in a number of circumstances. Major focus is placed on creating awareness and endurance of the local stabilizers of the lumbar spine and pelvic region. Although individual injuries are not covered, generalizations for specific exercise prescriptions are reviewed as a foundation for program development. Exercise choices for the prevention of back injuries and scope of practice concerns are also discussed.

Learning objectives

1. Learn why and how STOTT PILATES® exercise can be beneficial for back problems

2. Understand the STOTT PILATES Principles of stabilization and how they relate to back problems

3. Review exercise choice and program development for care and prevention of back issues

4. Discuss recent research regarding lumbo-pelvic stabilization

Equipment used in this workshop: Pilates Mat, Arc Barrel, Flex-band, Eco-Friendly Pilates Pad, 12” Mini Stability Ball, 7.5” Mini Stability Ball, Foam Cushion A and C

Specialty tracks | Attendance at this workshop will gain a credit towards an extra certification in the following STOTT PILATES specialist qualifications:

1. Active for Life

2. Post Rehabilitation Conditioning

All Welcome - No pre-requisities to attend the Workshops. Limited spaces. Secure your space by registering now. Simply click on this link - Select the Workshop you would like to attend - Process payment and your space will be immediately confirmed. Will be great to see you there!

STOTT PILATES® Flexion Free 2hr Workshop | Wednesday 14 May 2025

Live Online via Zoom | 12.30pm-2.30pm | $185 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST.

Fitness and Pilates Instructors meet a variety of clients who are restricted in their movements for a variety of reasons. Often, spinal flexion is contraindicated due to some specified concern. Learn how to modify Pilates exercises in a range of intensity levels to create workouts that achieve the primary goal of limiting spinal flexion while providing an effective full-body workout. Small handweights, Stability Cushions and the Flex-Band® exerciser are used to increase upper body resistance while further challenging the stability of the torso in a neutral alignment.

Learning objectives

1. Discuss how the STOTT PILATES® Principles apply when movement is restricted

2. Discover how to create a challenging workout without altering spinal alignment

3. Learn to incorporate small handweights in a full flexion-free workout

4. Explore exercise modifications in order to keep the workout safe

Equipment used in this workshop: Pilates Mat, Handweights or Soft Dumbbells, Flex-band, Stability Cushions

Specialty tracks | Attendance at this workshop will gain a credit towards an extra certification in the following STOTT PILATES specialist qualifications:

1. Active for Life

2. Group Matwork

3. Post Rehabilitation Conditioning

All Welcome - No pre-requisities to attend the Workshops. Limited spaces. Secure your space by registering now. Simply click on this link - Select the Workshop you would like to attend - Process payment and your space will be immediately confirmed. Will be great to see you there!

STOTT PILATES® Stability Chair Level 2 Course (ACHR) - April 2025

• Day 1/1: Sunday 13 April 2025: 3.30pm-6.30pm

Private one-on-one courses available upon request. Email us to express your interest in upcoming dates & training options.

Location

Onform Physio & Pilates Studio - 145c Morrin Rd, St Johns, Auckland

Further Info: STOTT PILATES Stability Chair Level 2 Chair Course (ACHR)

To register for any Courses/Workshops, please complete the Online Registration Form now

STOTT PILATES® Barrels Level 2 Course (ABRL) - April 2025

• Day 1/1: Sunday 13 April 2025: 12.00pm-3.00pm

Private one-on-one courses available upon request. Email us to express your interest in upcoming dates & training options.

Location

Onform Physio & Pilates Studio - 145c Morrin Rd, St Johns, Auckland

Further Course Info: STOTT PILATES Barrels Level 2 Course (ABRL)

Wednesday 02 April 2025 | STOTT PILATES® Examinations Information Session | Live Online Workshop 5.30pm-7.30pm | $185 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST. (Scroll down for the sign up link)

Live Online - Filmed Live from New Zealand’s National Training Centre - Be PIlates NZ

Exams can be intimidating, especially when you are unsure how to study and prepare. This information session helps to explain what materials to review and how to prepare for both written and practical portions of the STOTT PILATES® exams. This session provides a general overview of the exam and detailed structure of each portion of the exam. Participants will review which areas are tested for the written exam and what needs to be included in the practical exam.

Learning objectives

1. Recognize the benefits of getting certified in STOTT PILATES

2. Understand the structure of STOTT PILATES Certification Examinations

3. Learn what materials to review and how to study for the examination

4. Know what type of questions will be on the written exam; as well as what will be expected on the practical exam

5. Build confidence in preparing for your STOTT PILATES Certification Examination

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STOTT PILATES® Cadillac Level 2 Course (ACAD) - March 2025

• Day 1/1: Sunday 30 March 2025, 12.00pm-7.00pm

Private one-on-one courses available upon request. Email us to express your interest in upcoming dates & training options.

Location

Onform Physio & Pilates Studio - 145c Morrin Rd, St Johns, Auckland

Further Course Info: STOTT PILATES Cadillac Level 2 Course (ACAD)

To register for any Courses/Workshops, please complete the Online Registration Form now

Saturday 29 March 2025 | STOTT PILATES® Examinations Information Session | In-person Workshop 5.30pm-7.30pm | $185 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST. (Scroll down for the sign up link)

Live In-person: Onform Physio & Pilates Studio, 145c Morrin Rd, St Johns, Auckland, New Zealand. Can’t attend in-person? Scroll down to sign up to our Live Online Workshop which is running on Wednesday 02 April 2025!

Exams can be intimidating, especially when you are unsure how to study and prepare. This information session helps to explain what materials to review and how to prepare for both written and practical portions of the STOTT PILATES® exams. This session provides a general overview of the exam and detailed structure of each portion of the exam. Participants will review which areas are tested for the written exam and what needs to be included in the practical exam.

Learning objectives

1. Recognize the benefits of getting certified in STOTT PILATES

2. Understand the structure of STOTT PILATES Certification Examinations

3. Learn what materials to review and how to study for the examination

4. Know what type of questions will be on the written exam; as well as what will be expected on the practical exam

5. Build confidence in preparing for your STOTT PILATES Certification Examination

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January 2025 Workshop - Live Online

Friday 31 January 2025 | STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning: Performance Enhancing Progressions and Sequences on the Reformer Workshop 2.00pm-5.00pm+ | Live via Zoom | $245 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST. (Scroll down for the sign up link)

Experience new movement sequences and progressions to build strength and endurance, improve movement health and enhance athletic preparedness. Based on the four key components of athletic conditioning: Activation, Conditioning, Endurance and Recovery, this workshop reviews traditional approaches to performance-based training, introduces and highlights newer methodology and concepts and explores how they can be combined with the STOTT PILATES® Movement System. Created by the Merrithew® Programming team, this workshop demonstrates innovative ways of structuring and designing a Reformer-based program for the everyday athlete and beyond.

Learning objectives

1. Receive greater insight into various training methodologies and concepts that can complement the STOTT PILATES repertoire

2. Gain greater understanding and clarification of commonly used terminology related to performance-based athletic conditioning

3. Explore and experience movement patterns and sequences to activate, engage and integrate the whole body

Equipment used in this workshop

• Reformer

• Reformer Box

• Maple Pole

• Padded Platform Extender

• Jumpboard

All Welcome - No pre-requisities to attend the Workshops. Limited spaces. Secure your space by registering now. Simply click on this link - Select the Workshop you would like to attend - Process payment and your space will be immediately confirmed. Will be great to see you there!

STOTT PILATES Advanced Barrels Course (Level 2)

Venue: New Zealand’s Merrithew Licensed Training Centre, Be Pilates, Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay

Day 1/1: Sunday 17 November 2024, 11.00am-2.00pm

Can’t attend all the group class time? Make up missed hours privately, i.e 5 hrs of missed group time = 2.5 hrs private one-on-one instructor training time. Conditions apply.
Further Info: STOTT PILATES Advanced Barrels Course

STOTT PILATES Advanced Stability Chair Course (Level 2)

Venue: Be Pilates | New Zealand's National STOTT PILATES Training Centre

Day 1/1: Friday 15 November 2024, 8.30am-11.30am

Further Info: STOTT PILATES Advanced Chair Course

STOTT PILATES Advanced Cadillac Course (Level 2)

March 2025 – Be Pilates New Zealand @ Onform Physio/Pilates Studio - 145c Morrin Rd, St Johns, Auckland, New Zealand

Day 1/1: Sunday 30 March 2025: 12.00pm-7.00pm

Promo bundle price: Save NZ$250.00 when registering on the March 2025 Cadillac Level 1 + 2 Courses.

Can’t attend all the group class time? Make up missed hours privately, i.e 5 hrs of missed group time = 2.5 hrs private one-on-one instructor training time. Conditions apply.

Private one-on-one courses available upon request. Email us to express your interest in upcoming dates & training options.

Further Course Info: STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork + Props Course

To register for any Courses/Workshops, please complete the Online Registration Form now

STOTT PILATES Advanced Cadillac Course (Level 1)

Venue: New Zealand’s Merrithew Licensed Training Centre, Be Pilates, Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay

Day 1/1: Sunday 10 November 2024: 8.30am-3.30pm
Further Info: STOTT PILATES Advanced Cadillac Course