About STOTT PILATES®

"Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness"

  • - Joseph Pilates

The Pilates method is a carefully balanced exercise system based on the teaching material and theory of Joseph Pilates.
The STOTT PILATES method is a contemporary and holistic approach to the original exercise method.
Co-founders Moira and Lindsay G. Merrithew (Canada), along with a team of physiotherapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, have spent more than thirty years refining the STOTT PILATES method and equipment.
The 6 STOTT PILATES biomechanical principles form the basis of all training and certification programs.
By focusing on concentration and control of the exercises, both the physical and mental aspects are addressed with the aim of: Improved body awareness, improved posture, strength and mobility: the key to optimizing daily functional movement and well-being.
The courses are offered worldwide by specially trained Instructor Trainers: K'dans is the training center in the Netherlands.

Each module has as its foundation:  

The 6 STOTT PILATES® principles

Essence of the exercises
Biomechanical principles

Modifications per exercise
Use of tools

Posture analysis

Programming

Teaching skills  

Own skills in practice

Teaching Update anatomy

STOTT PILATES® education path

The training starts with the IMP or IR, after which you can determine the next trajectory together with the Instructor Trainer.

You can also complete the IMP or IR with the STOTT PILATES® certificate (after practical and written exam)

You can only participate in the IBRL ABRL, ICAD ACAD, ICHR ACHR if you have completed the IR or IMP.

You can participate in the ISP if you have completed at least IMP and/or IR

On average, students spend at least 2-3 years to become fully certified. You follow your own route within your capabilities.

The contact hours with the Instructor Trainer are extensive, and you also follow observation/practice and teaching hours per module.

The total training to become a Fully Certified teacher includes at least 650 hours (and more).

Use of the studio for practice is possible up to 6 months after the last training day (in consultation) - after that period, renting the studio will be charged

The STOTT PILATES training modules fall under the training courses accredited by the PPN (Pilates Professionals of The Netherlands).