STOTT PILATES® Courses and Workshops

YMCAfit STOTT PILATES® courses have all been developed by Merrithew® to ensure that you have the best skills, knowledge and experience to become a world-class Pilates instructor. Open up to a new, innovative way of approaching body movements.

Get qualified as a Pilates instructor 

Fully accredited

Our courses are internationally-recognised, Ofqual regulated, Ofsted monitored and endorsed by CIMSPA, and their legitimacy will never be questioned. 

Exceptional tutors

Our tutors are the best in the industry. They are highly qualified, experienced, passionate and loved by our students. 82% have said they are “exceptional”.

Flexible payments

We have a number of payment options including low deposits and 0% finance.

Employers love our graduates

Employers are actively seeking our graduates because they know students leave us with the skills and confidence they actually need to do the job.

Pilates instructor courses by YMCAfit

We offer a range of Pilates instructor courses developed by Merrithew® to ensure that you have the best skills. Whether you’re starting a career in the Pilates industry or looking to expand your knowledge and class offerings through our CPD courses, we provide the tools you need to thrive in a niche market and work with a diverse client base.

Learn in our award-winning training centre in Central London or from the comfort of your own home as you open up to a new, innovative way of approaching body movement, entering into a niche market with a broad set of clients.

 Pilates Courses to start your Career

Ready to kickstart your career as a Pilates instructor? Our STOTT PILATES® Intensive Mat-Plus™ and Intensive Reformer courses provide the essential foundational knowledge you need. Whether you’re a gym or studio instructor, sports therapist, physiotherapist, or dancer, with practical Pilates experience.

STOTT PILATES® Intensive Mat-Plus™
This course will provide you with the skills to design and teach essential and intermediate level matwork classes with small equipment. STOTT PILATES helps to develop optimal strength, flexibility, endurance and posture, without building bulk or stressing joints. This makes it the perfect complement to cardiovascular exercise, athletic training or rehabilitation.
STOTT PILATES® Intensive Reformer
This course will prepare you to teach a broad range of exercises, variations and modifications performed on the Reformer, and how to combine Mat and Reformer based workouts for increased variety and intensity.

Intermediate and advanced courses

STOTT PILATES is a competitive market that is positioned around intelligent exercise. To stay current, the Merrithew™ team have created a wide variety of courses for you to enhance your portfolio. With these courses, you will be introduced to new and exciting forms of mindful exercise, designed by the leaders of mindful movement. Learn how to work with all levels, ages and abilities.

CORE™, ZEN•GA® and Total Barre® courses

STOTT PILATES® workshops

Once you are a qualified STOTT PILATES® instructor, you can choose from a range of workshops that run throughout the year, allowing you to broaden your repertoire and increase your earning potential. They also allow you to accrue Continuing Education Credits to maintain your STOTT PILATES certification.

Fees and Funding Options

Pay upfront

Pay the full amount for your course upfront in one lump sum.

0% Finance

Spread the cost with a deposit and an interest-free monthly direct debit.

How to book?

Simple, just speak to one of our course advisors.

Frequently Asked Questions

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