Don’t miss our next globally recognised STOTT PILATES® Matwork & Props Instructor Courses filmed lived from our New Zealand’s Be Pilates Studio
Build your foundation as a confident, knowledgeable Pilates Matwork Instructor from home. Train live with an experienced globally recognised STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer and complete all required Matwork course hours in a structured, supportive online environment.
With limited spots available, this online intake is intentionally kept small to maximise value, ensuring you receive personalised attention, real-time feedback, and a supportive learning environment throughout your training.
The STOTT PILATES® Intensive Matwork Plus (IMP) Level 1 course is the industry’s most respected entry point into Pilates education. As the foundation of the entire STOTT PILATES method, IMP teaches you:
How to apply the fundamental biomechanical principles
How to teach the essential and intermediate Matwork repertoire in Level 1 and advanced in Level 2
How to modify and progress exercises for different bodies
How to design safe, effective Pilates workouts for private clients + group classes
How to design and present effective Pilates with confidence
Why attend the Intensive Matwork Plus Props Course?
“Go beyond learning repertoire—master programming, postural analysis, and build teaching skills to build your private and group class client wait lists”.
Who typically attends our STOTT PILATES® Matwork Courses?
Who can attend the Matwork courses?
Aspiring Pilates instructors beginning their certification pathway
Health professionals looking to expand their businesses (i.e. physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, massage therapists, bowen therapists, etc)
Yoga teachers, PTs, physios and group fitness instructors wanting to add evidence-based Pilates to their offering
Studio owners wanting a consistent, high standard of training for their team
Pilates enthusiasts ready to deepen their knowledge and refine their personal technique
Career changers who would like to begin their Pilates training whilst still working full or part time
Entrepreneurs looking to start up an in-person or online Matwork Pilates business
“Whether you want to become an internationally recognised instructor or want to deepen your own personal practice, our Matwork courses will equip you with the methodology, exercise science and hands-on skills to teach private or group classes or train yourself with confidence”.
What You Will Learn
Your STOTT PILATES® Intensive Matwork Level 1 training experience will include:
Learn how to teach 80+ essential, intermediate and advanced Matwork exercises
Apply the Six Fundamental Principles to enhance movement quality
Provide safe, effective modifications and progressions
Build balanced Matwork classes using exercise science based programming skills
Use small props to intensify or support form
Observe and correct alignment and movement patterns
Teach with confidence in private and group settings
“You will also develop key professional skills: communication to master layering & cuing techniques, client safety, class structure and movement analysis to create ideal muscle firing patterns which will deliver positive Pilates results”.
What are the pre-requisites PLUS post-course requirements?
In order to be accepted onto the course we require:
30 hours plus of attending any Pilates classes/workouts (please contact us to discuss your fitness & Pilates experience).
Working knowledge of functional anatomy relevant to Pilates practice (please contact us to discuss your anatomy training options if required).
Communication strength – applicants with a history of Pilates participation and/or experience teaching/managing in another occupation will be considered.
Self-directed and highly motivated people who have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
After course completion:
This course delivers all STOTT PILATES® required IMP training hours. Once completed, you may promote yourself as a STOTT PILATES® Trained Matwork instructor.
Your post-course practice, observation and review hours can all be completed independently at no additional cost. When these hours are fulfilled, you will be ready to sit your official certification exam - unless you choose to continue your education with additional STOTT PILATES® courses such as Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels or Injuries & Special Populations.
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STOTT PILATES® MATWORK INTENSIVE LEVEL 1 COURSE
40 hr Course (10 days | 4hrs p/day)
June 2026: 08-12 + 15-19 (Mon-Fri Format: NZT 1.00-5.00pm)
August/September 2026: 24-28 + 31-04 Sept (Mon-Fri Format: NZT 1.00-5.00pm)
NZ$2499 + course materials
“Master the professional skills required to confidently teach Matwork private and group classes”
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STOTT PILATES® MATWORK ADVANCED LEVEL 2 COURSE
6hr Course (2 days | 3hrs p/day)
Wed 16-Thurs 16 Sept 2026
NZ$649 + course materials
“Building on the Level 1 course, you’ll expand your toolkit with dynamic repertoire designed for strong, capable clients. You don’t need to be at your personal athletic peak to attend—we’ll teach you exactly how to deliver this fun, athletic work with confidence”
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STOTT PILATES® WORKSHOPS
Live via Zoom in New Zealand Time
STOTT PILATES® Postural Analysis Workshop | Wed 27 May 2026 | NZT: 12.30pm-2.30pm | NZ$185 (incls GST and comprehensive workshop notes)
STOTT PILATES® Anatomy Review 6hr Workshop | Wed 19 + Thurs 20 August | NZT: 2.00pm-5.00pm | $600 (incl GST and comprehensive workshop notes)
“More workshop topics coming soon”
Is Online Training Right for You?
Our online IMP training is a great fit for:
Flexible way to complete STOTT PILATES course hours online
Structured, supportive, and interactive learning environment
Train from home without travel or accommodation costs
Small group format for personalised feedback
Real-time corrections, Q&A, and guided skill development
Demonstrations, practical movement, and teaching practice in every session
Interactive breakout rooms for applied learning
Clear pathway toward professional globally recognised certification
Learn with New Zealand’s STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer
Sharon Currie brings over 32 years of movement, rehabilitation, and Pilates expertise to your ‘Live Online via Zoom’ training experience.
Sharon Currie is a highly respected STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer with more than three decades of experience across the fitness, Pilates, and rehabilitation industries. Based in New Zealand, Sharon is deeply passionate about educating and empowering both new and experienced movement professionals through world-class training. Sharon has owned 5 Pilates studios and continues to teach clients.
With a foundation in dance and fitness and a strong understanding of functional movement, Sharon brings anatomical clarity and precision to her teaching. She is fully certified across the complete STOTT PILATES® repertoire — Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels, Injuries and Special Populations, Breast Cancer & Bone Health Programming, Fascial Movement, and Total Barre education.
As an Instructor Trainer with Merrithew™, Sharon is known for her supportive, clear, and motivating teaching style. She has trained thousands of instructors across New Zealand and Australia, combining technical excellence with real-world application to ensure every student feels confident, capable, and inspired from day one.
Whether she is leading an intensive course, teaching advanced repertoire, delivering specialty workshops, or mentoring instructors through their certification journey, Sharon creates a positive, professional learning environment that fosters lasting success.
Student testimonials from previous NZ STOTT PILATES® Matwork courses
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"This course was one of the best courses (including live ones) I have attended. I am 57 years old so I have attended my fair share of courses :) Sharon was beyond my expectations. She was not only very knowledgeable but also professional, funny and very kind. Overall my experience with Be Pilates was perfect. Couldn't ask for more".
Attended STOTT PILATES Intensive + Advanced Matwork Courses, Live Online, April 2026
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“Sharon is an outstanding instructor and the course was conducted perfectly. Although I was initially a little concerned about it being online, it exceeded my expectations. I also received full support from Lee when I reached out to Be Pilates regarding the course. If I could define their work in one word, it would be: Excellence!"
Attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork/Props Course, Live Online, September 2025
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“Sharon was great, down to earth and approachable and there to answer any questions or provide guidance. I especially liked the breakout rooms working with other instructors. Overall I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn more about bettering their own practice or instructing others”
Attended STOTT PILATES Intensive Matwork/Props Course, Live Online, September 2025
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