STOTT PILATES® REFORMER Level 1 COURSE (IR)
The Reformer is the most popular piece of equipment in Pilates. Learn how to use this highly versatile tool to program and instruct personal training and group classes with confidence using hundreds of spring-resistance exercises.
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What you will learn
This STOTT PILATES® Intensive Reformer (IR) Course teaches you how to design and lead the Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) STOTT PILATES® Reformer workouts in a personal training or group setting for a range of clients. Learn a variety of modifications and variations to expand programming options. Learn
Effective use of the Reformer to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
How to develop programs for personal and group classes
Essential, Intermediate, Power workouts
Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
Theory and practice of postural analysis
Exercise layering for effective program design
122 exercises plus multiple modifications
Pre-requisites
30 hours plus of attending any Pilates classes/workouts (please contact us to discuss your fitness & Pilates experience).
Working knowledge of functional anatomy (please contact us to discuss training options if required). Need confidence in your anatomy knowledge? Enrol on the STOTT PILATES® Matwork/Props or Reformer course & attend the ‘Be Pilates Functional Anatomy Relevant to Pilates Live Zoom 3hr Workshop’ for $250 (RRP $500). Next live online 3hr workshop running on Sunday 23 February, 2.00pm-5.00pm
Attend this energetic interactive live workshop to familiarise yourself with the necessary anatomy knowledge required for attendance on the STOTT PILATES® Matwork Plus Props Course. Includes basic biomechanics, anatomical terminology, skeletal anatomy, joint actions, muscular contractions, postural types, origins/insertions/actions of major muscle groups. To compliment this workshop, the recommended textbooks to purchase are Trail Guide to the Body and Trail Guide to Movement by Andrew Biel - available in digital or hard copy.
Communication strength – applicants with a strong 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.
Ideal candidates include:
Current health and fitness professionals with prior teaching experience
Health professionals looking to expand their businesses (i.e. physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, massage therapists, bowen therapists, etc)
Career changers who would like to begin their Pilates training whilst still working full time
Entrepreneurs looking to start up an online Reformer Pilates business
Continued education credits
STOTT PILATES 5.0
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STOTT PILATES Intensive Reformer Course – Total 50 hours
Location: August 2025 | Be Pilates NZ @ Christchurch | Welder Events Centre, 20 Welles Street, Christchurch Central, New Zealand
Part I
Day 1/10: Monday 18 August, 1.00pm-6.30pm
Day 2/10: Tuesday 19 August, 1.00pm-6.30pm
Day 3/10: Wednesday 20 August, 1.00pm-6.30pm
Day 4/10: Thursday 21 August, 1.00pm-6.30pm
Day 5/10: Friday 22 August, 8.30am-2.00pm
Part II
Day 6/10: Monday 25 August, 1.00pm-6.30pm
Day 7/10: Tuesday 26 August, 1.00pm-6.30pm
Day 8/10: Wednesday 27 August, 1.00am-6.30pm
Day 9/10: Thursday 28 August, 1.00pm-6.30pm
Day 10/10: Friday 29 August, 8.30am-2.00pm
Note: The STOTT PILATES Advanced Reformer Course will be running in Christchurch on 30 August - 01 September. Promo bundle price applies.
Note: If any group class time is missed due to prior commitments, private make up time can be booked to catch up. 1 hour of group course time is made up by 1/2 an hour of private time. Conditions apply. Please note an additional cost is incurred for private make up time.
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Intensive Reformer Course
RRP: NZ$3,700 (incl. GST) + course materials.
August 2025 Bundle Discount: Enrol onto the STOTT PILATES Reformer Level 1 + Level 2 Courses in August 2025 and receive a $450 discount on the combined course cost.
Courses limited to 12 participants.
Terms: 20% deposit of course fee is required at time of registration to secure enrollment (non-refundable). Balance of fee is due 1 month prior to the training commencing.
Payment options: Direct Debit, Credit Card.
Course educational materials
Manuals
Matwork & Reformer Support Materials Book. *Note, the Matwork & Reformer Support Materials Book is required for IMP, IR courses but only needs to be purchased once.
Essential Reformer Manual 2nd Ed
Intermediate Reformer Manual 2nd Ed
Videos
Reformer Digital Video Links or DVDs are available
Additional languages
A number of required resources are available in languages other than English.Optional resources
These resources are not compulsory to access, however you may want to purchase these as additional resources for your practice.Trail Guide to the Body, Andrew Biel
Anatomy Flash Cards, Anne Gilroy
Atlas of Anatomy, Gilroy, MacPherson, Ross
Anatomy of Movement, Blandine Germain
Trail Guide to the Body 6th Edition Flash Cards by Andrew Biel
AnatomyMapp® by Books of Discovery
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After training, instructors can begin teaching clients as a ‘STOTT PILATES® Trained Instructor’. Upon certification instructors can advertise their ‘STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor’ status.
If you choose to become certified in the STOTT PILATES® method, you have 6 months from the last day of your course to sit your exam. If this time expires, you are required to book at least 1 hour with an Instructor Trainer to reinstate your eligibility.
Note: no additional post course costs are applicable to receive these requirements.
Requirements of certification
50 hours of instruction and supervised teaching (completed when attending the STOTT PILATES® Reformer Level 1 Course (IR)
Minimum of 10 hours of observation
Minimum of 40 hours of physical review
Minimum of 25 hours of practice teaching
Total: 125 hours
Observation hours can be logged by observing a STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer or a certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor. If access to either is not possible due to location challenges, these hours can be logged by observing your course material DVDs supplied.
Physical review hours can be logged by practicing the course content yourself (or being taught by a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor)
Practice teaching hours are logged by teaching clients/friends/fellow students, etc.
Testimonials
“I thoroughly enjoyed attending the course. The teaching style, format & pace was great. Sharon was hugely insightful and had time for everyone during and after the training days. It helped boost my confidence & I feel empowered going forward. Thank you Sharon!”
“Sharon’s style of teaching is so clear and easy to learn from. She has such a warm demeanor while being totally professional. My 10 days have felt like coming to a retreat and my confidence has grown hugely. I have loved every moment”
“The course was a valuable experience that was made accessible for what ever background different people had. Sharon made you feel comfortable but also gave the push when needed. I’m excited to get out there and do it”
“Amazing opportunity to learn from such an experienced teacher who was able to impart their knowledge of Reformer Pilates while also passing on personal improvement techniques which I found so valuable. I would highly recommend this training course & look forward to attending further courses or workshops. Sharon is friendly, supportive & inspirational in her movement”
“My personal experience has been great on this course as well. The material provided gives us the tools to process and practice the content. Sharon is totally available and on top of her game which is quite inspiring as a new Pilates Instructor. Thank you!”
“Fantastic course. Sharon is full of so much knowledge. For anyone considering doing the Intensive Reformer, get enrolled you won’t be disappointed”