This hands-on workshop, developed by the STOTT PILATES® Academy team, outlines the importance of postural analysis in programming STOTT PILATES® workouts. Discuss the differences between static and dynamic posture and consider how each affects exercise choices and modifications necessary. Review postural theory relating to the effect of certain postures on muscle length and strength and actively practice postural analysis.

Learning objectives

1. Review the steps in conducting a formal postural analysis

2. Learn how to identify muscular imbalances as they relate to faulty posture

3. Practice locating bony landmarks and palpating structures

4. Understand how postural issues play into exercise programming

This interactive workshop, developed by the STOTT PILATES® Academy team, is designed to help students prepare for their STOTT PILATES certification exams.

It provides valuable information to help students score well on the exam, including an overview of exam format, the most effective and useful study methods, content that should be focused on, and what to expect during the exam. The STOTT PILATES Principles, postural analysis and tips for cueing and correcting are also reviewed.

The Stability Chair™ can be an ultra-effective, compact piece of equipment for specially designed athletic conditioning workouts. Learn a variety of exercises that can benefit any level of athlete by retraining imbalanced muscles and building on the strength and agility of the whole body. This well-rounded workout, developed by the STOTT PILATES® Academy team, provides functional movements against spring resistance in a variety of positions that train core stability while working bilaterally, unilaterally or reciprocally with the limbs to enhance sport-specific performance or everyday life.

Learning objectives

1. Apply the STOTT PILATES® Principles to modified exercises on the Stability Chair

2. Challenge clients muscular system and build endurance

3. Challenge abdominal stability and strengthen upper and lower body

4. Understand how specific exercises can address the needs of athletic conditioning

• Anatomical position and its importance

• The bones that make up the axial and appendicular skeleton

• Names and locations of bony prominences and landmarks

• Terms of direction and relationship and their application to movement

• Types of joints and the movements available at the joints

• Types of muscular contractions, including the application of force

• Origin, insertion and action of muscles

• Application of functional anatomy to chosen exercises and movements

This interactive, three-hour session, developed by the STOTT PILATES® Academy team, prepares the exam candidate for the Cadillac, Chair & Barrels portion of their exam. The majority of time is spent on programming that incorporates all pieces of equipment. Specific exercises from the Cadillac, Chair & Barrels repertoire is reviewed, including correct positioning, breathing and movement patterns.

The FIRST session may be the most important group Reformer class taught. This workshop, developed by the STOTT PILATES® Academy team, provides the tools necessary to ensure this class is motivating, stimulating and will keep first-time clients coming back for more. Selected STOTT PILATES® Reformer exercises are examined with an eye to maintaining, pace and flow so members ‘feel’ the workout, while still ensuring proper technique. The use of demonstration, imagery and concise cueing and correcting is discussed while focusing on group safety in the studio.

Learning objectives

1. Apply the STOTT PILATES Principles to Jumpboard & select Reformer exercises

2. Challenge clients cardiovascular system & build endurance

3. Challenge abdominal stability & strengthen lower body through plyometrics

4. Learn exercise variations and modifications for specific body types

Teaching group classes on the Reformer can be challenging. How do you ensure all your clients get a good workout safely in a group situation? With this workshop, developed by the STOTT PILATES® Academy team, develop the skills to give each client individual attention while keeping the class moving and providing challenge at every level. Discover how offering effective cues and corrections can allow you to safely progress your clients through a series of Reformer classes. Learn how creative programming can allow each member to realize potential and achieve success.

Learning objectives

1. Review differences between teaching privates and teaching group classes

2. Learn cueing skills, correction methods and motivational skills that work best in group situations

3. Review class plans that allow your group class to progress methodically and safely

4. Learn how to apply the STOTT PILATES® Principles to a group class

This lecture, developed by the STOTT PILATES® Academy team, is a review for those who already have functional anatomy knowledge. Topics include: basic biomechanics (levers, effects of gravitational force, effects of muscle force), anatomical terminology, skeletal anatomy, actions at the joints, major muscle groups and the muscles’ origin insertion and action. Select exercises from the STOTT PILATES® repertoire are also broken down and analyzed in terms of the functional anatomy at play. Participants will deepen their understanding of the body and enhance their teaching.

Learning objectives

1. Understand levers, effects of gravitational force and effects of muscle force

2. Review anatomical terminology

3. Review musculoskeletal anatomy

4. Review muscle origins, insertions and actions

5. Understand how to analyze the functional anatomy of an exercise

The goal of this workshop is to introduce the concept of interval training and explore how the technique could be introduced in a group class. Many clients are not able to tolerate a full 45 to 60 minute high intensity interval workout, so the technique should be introduced slowly in group class settings. Utilizing the innovative design of the Halo Trainer and Stability Ball, participants will learn an introductory-level group class and explore how to transition smoothly from one exercise to another to maximize flow and build a solid foundation. Help novice clients or those new to Halo® Training get the most out of their workout by learning and understanding how to implement this system in an interval-style class.

Learning objectives

1. Understand the concept and value of interval training and how this type of training can be introduced in a group class setting

2. Learn Halo incorporated body weight training exercises that can be used in an intermittent interval group class

3. Explore the Halo Trainer and how to choose appropriate exercises for beginner clients

4. Discover how to use transitions to move smoothly through this type of workout

In this 2-hour introductory workshop we showcase how ZEN•GA is an approachable and accessible gateway into the world of Mindful Movement™. We briefly review the ZEN•GA Mindful Movement Principles – Breathing, Support, Yield and Flow – and then put them to practice with a ZEN•GA workout. Throughout the workout we experience an imagery-based practice and invite you to sense how the use of Mindful Movement Principles enhances the somatic quality of each movement.

Learning objectives

1. Discuss the essence of Mindful Movement™

2. Review various concepts and tools used in ZEN•GA Mindful Movement

3. Define the benefits of ZEN•GA

4. Experience ZEN•GA Mindful Movement Principles through movement

Experience the ZEN•GA® Mindful Movement approach using the Vertical Frame. This workshop blends fascial fitness concepts with breath, support, yield, and flow to enhance body awareness and movement efficiency. Explore three-dimensional sequences using springs, the V2 Vinyasa Triangle, fuzzy straps, and a Mini Stability Ball to challenge dynamic stabilization, whole-body integration, and fluid transitions. Participants will leave with fresh programming ideas that blend strength, mobility, and mindful exploration, offering a unique movement experience that is both grounding and invigorating.

Learning objectives

1. Apply ZEN•GA Mindful Movement Principles to a variety of whole-body movements.

2. Identify opportunities to experience long-chain myofascial continuities in action.

3. Demonstrate how a mindful movement approach supports and enhances an experiential understanding of the neuro-myo-fascial web.

4. Integrate ZEN•GA programming concepts utilizing the V2 Max mat converter and vertical frame.

Enhancing upon positions in ZEN•GA® V2 Vinyasa Level 1, this level 2 program increases the demands on the neuromyofascial web, improving strength and stamina. Developed by the STOTT PILATES® Academy team this program incorporates the ZEN•GA® mindful movement principles into this unique routine, focusing on fluidity and stability of the joints and clarity of the mind. Coordination and strength are challenged with longer static holds against the Reformer’s spring resistance, resulting in overall improved fitness.

Learning objectives

1. Apply the Mindful Movement Principles exercises on the V2 Max Plus Reformer

2. Understand how spring resistance can increase challenge when poses are held

3. Learn how specific Reformer accessories can facilitate various positions

4. Discover how to create blended programs that bring strength, calm and control

Learn a clear, practical framework for breaking down complex Reformer exercises and rebuilding them into accessible, teachable progressions. This workshop explores how multi-part, multi-directional movements can be analyzed, simplified, and sequenced to help clients succeed with confidence. You’ll learn how to identify the foundational movement patterns within advanced repertoire and how to use layering, cueing, and variations to guide clients toward more challenging combinations. Ideal for instructors who want to expand their teaching toolbox, this session provides strategies for creating creative, effective, and safe Reformer progressions for both group and private training.

Learning objectives

1. Define what makes a Reformer exercise complex and outline its key criteria.

2. Analyze how to implement three key strategies for teaching complex Reformer exercises effectively.

3. Simplify complex movements into manageable variations using teaching tips and learning tools to create a clear path for group modification and progression.

4. Apply Fascial Movement Training Variables (Bounce, Sense, Expand, Hydrate) to foundational Reformer patterns to design dynamic, adaptive movement sequences to create safe, engaging classes that feel fresh and purposeful.

5. Integrate mindful movement skills that help participants translate Reformer exercises into everyday functional movement.