Osteoporosis is often called the "silent disease," but can profoundly impact quality of life through increased risk of fractures and decreased functional independence. This specialized Professional Development course is designed for movement professionals, physiotherapists and Pilates instructors eager to support their clients with evidence-based exercise strategies for optimal bone health.

Grounded in the latest research on bone physiology, biomechanics and exercise science, this course bridges theory and practice. Participants will engage in hands-on learning through functional assessments, case-based programming, and movement strategies tailored to clients’ individual risk profiles.

Using STOTT PILATES® Principles and exercises, this course equips you with the tools to confidently design and deliver effective interventions that promote lifelong bone health and mobility.

This course is 12 hours (8:00 - 3:00 each day) and requires the following equipment: Mat, Large Mini Stability Ball, Foam Roller, Flex-Band, Toning Balls, V2 Max Plus Reformer, Mat Converter, Stability Cushion, Fuzzy Footstrap Cover

Develop integrated control and movement efficiency from the mat to the match in this dynamic workshop designed for pickleball and racket sports enthusiasts and fitness professionals alike. Through a progressive sequence that moves from mindful Matwork to courtside preparation and on-court application, you’ll learn how to build a foundation of stability, control and efficient force transfer before advancing to sport-specific mobility and dynamic preparation. The progression then connects controlled practice with responsive play, agility, balance, and coordination with the same precision cultivated on the mat. Discover how Pilates-based movement can develop athletic readiness by linking controlled strength, elasticity, and efficient movement patterns to elevate performance and reduce injury risk.

This workshop requires: Mat, Sliding Mobility Disks, Toning Ball, Eco Friendly Pilates Pad

This mindful movement workout, developed by the STOTT PILATES® Academy team, is based on the foundation that proper breathing is the key to a healthy, nourished and vibrant body. We use the breath to activate movement from the inside-out so we can concentrate on optimizing the core connection and mobility of the spine, hips and shoulder girdle. The exercises presented incorporate the Mini Stability Ball™ and aim to improve posture, relieve the body of negative tension, and strengthen the core.

This workshop requires: Mat, Small Mini Stability Ball

Enhance mobility, strength, and endurance in this dynamic STOTT PILATES® Matwork workshop using two Mini Stability Balls (Small and Large). Designed for clients seeking improved performance in everyday life, fitness, or sport, this session emphasizes core stability, muscular control, and movement efficiency to elevate overall function.

Through progressive and functional movement patterns, participants will explore how to integrate the Mini Stability Balls to challenge stability, coordination, and neuromuscular endurance while reinforcing optimal movement mechanics. This intermediate- to advanced-level workshop applies the STOTT PILATES Principles within the STOTT PILATES Movement System to develop resilience, power, and fluidity, helping individuals move with ease, reduce injury risk, and optimize recovery. Perfect for Pilates instructors, trainers, and coaches looking to expand their programming with accessible, full-body integration tools.

This workshop requires: Mat, Large Mini Stability Ball, Small Mini Stability Ball

Experience the versatility of the Fitness Circle® Lite in this workshop built around structured Strength, Endurance, and Recovery flow sequences for whole-body conditioning. Using the STOTT PILATES® Movement System, explore how programming these three elements together can create balanced, purposeful sessions for a wide range of clients. Participants learn two clear teaching formats: Integrated Flows, which combine one Strength, one Endurance, and one Recovery exercise within each sequence, and Themed Flows, in which all Strength, all Endurance, and all Recovery exercises are organized into separate flows. Both approaches highlight multi-planar movement, smooth transitions, and dynamic alignment strategies that challenge coordination, control, and stamina while maintaining precision and safety. By the end of the workshop, you will understand how to organize Fitness Circle® Lite Matwork exercises into adaptable flow sequences, and how to modify and progress them for different fitness levels in group Matwork or private training.

This workshop requires: Mat, Fitness Circle

Elevate your game on the Pickleball court with racquet-specific STOTT PILATES programming, tailored for the V2 Max Plus Reformer. Designed by the STOTT PILATES® Academy team, this workshop focuses on the agility, balance, and dynamic movement required to excel in Pickleball while minimizing the risk of injury.

Pickleball athletes require more than just aerobic fitness—they need full-body muscular strength, endurance, and control. The V2 Max Plus Reformer’s versatile pulley system enables targeted training with varied vectors to enhance dynamic stability, core strength, and peripheral muscle endurance. These qualities are critical for efficient shot production, delayed muscular fatigue, and optimal on-court performance.

This workshop also emphasizes fostering postural integrity, improving the transfer of ground reaction forces through the body, and building the physical responsiveness needed for success in this fast-paced sport.

This workshop requires: V2 Max Plus Reformer, Reformer Box, Padded Platform Extender, Maple Pole

The STOTT PILATES Principles form the foundation of the STOTT PILATES Movement System and provide the initial framework for programming. These concepts, when applied appropriately and strategically, will facilitate awareness and ensure optimal alignment as well as appropriate engagement of required muscles in clients. For the instructor, these Principles act as a reference tool that can be continually utilized when systematically evaluating and correcting static and dynamic alignment through any and all movement sequences. In each case, we'll examine what the Principle is, why it is important within a programming context, and how we can use movement to reinforce and integrate it into the system as a whole. This workshop, created by the STOTT PILATES® Academy team, presents the Principles and shows how they are related to movement patterns crucial to optimal function and discusses their application to any type of activity as a platform for instructors at any level.

This workshop requires: Mat

Get centered with one of our most versatile and convenient small props. Developed by the STOTT PILATES® Academy team, this Flex-Band® workout promises to challenge peripheral strength, mobility and coordination, utilizing the Flex-Band as a constraint and as a guide and focus for movement. The programming draws from functional movements, as well as the STOTT PILATES repertoire, and is designed to complement workout programs at an Essential-Intermediate level. Experience unique ways to engage and load the neuro-myofascial system.

This workshop requires: Mat, Flex-Band (two if possible)

Multi-step, multiplanar exercises are what make the Reformer a powerful tool for building functional, whole-body strength and mobility but teaching these more complex exercises in a private or group class setting can be challenging. In groups, participants may not be at the same stage for advancement and the detail involved in executing each repetition can overwhelm both student and teacher.

Instructors can use these building blocks of complex exercises as starting points to rebuild fresh new movement variations. Add in some fascial and mindful movement concepts and watch your options for novel exercise progressions skyrocket!

Strengthening these skills helps you grow as a movement facilitator, while allowing you to safely and effectively progress clients ready to take on challenges to their strength, coordination, control and balance using complex Reformer exercises as both your inspiration and destination.

This workshop requires: Merrithew Reformer, Padded Platform Extender, Reformer Box, Maple Pole, Foam Cushion ‘C’

Getting ready for the golf season just got easier with this new focus and conditioning program on the V2 Max Plus™ Reformer developed by the STOTT PILATES® Academy team. Beginning with standing warmup drills, we examine the breath and how it can be optimized to effectively bring mental focus to the game. Next, we analyze the biomechanics of an excellent golf swing by bringing awareness to the neuromuscular, skeletal and fascial systems to develop the proper patterning for efficiency and power.

Exercises used by the world’s leading golf professionals are adapted to the multi-functional Reformer, which provides support and added resistance while challenging balance. Learn how to use this innovative material to increase mobility with stability of the hips and shoulder girdle, while stabilizing the knees and ankles in order to implement the necessary torso rotation for an efficient swing.

This workshop requires: V2 Max Plus Reformer, Reformer Box, Padded Platform Extender, Maple Pole, Foam Cushion ‘B’, Rotational Diskboard

High-Skill Level Mat Pilates Techniques, six (6) hours

For instructors ready to expand their Matwork repertoire with advanced exercises that demand greater skill,
including enhanced coordination, balance, control, speed, agility, strength and endurance.

You’ll learn:

13 advanced exercises for highly conditioned clients.

Progressions and modifications to challenge strength, balance, and endurance.

Muscular initiation & sequencing for precise movement control.

This course requires: Mat

Support strength, stability, and confidence in older adults with this Reformer-based workshop grounded in the STOTT PILATES® Movement System. Explore safe, effective programming strategies that address common age-related needs such as joint mobility, balance, postural control, and muscular endurance. Through thoughtful progressions and practical modifications, discover how the Reformer can build functional strength and reduce injury risk while encouraging ease of movement and independence. This workshop is ideal for instructors looking to elevate their approach with older clients and deliver empowering, enjoyable sessions that enhance long-term wellness.

This workshop requires: Merrithew Reformer, Reformer Box, Padded Platform Extender, 10” or 12” Rotational Disk, Eco Friendly Pilates Pad

This fluid dynamic workout, developed by the STOTT PILATES® Academy team, includes sequences of movements that transition gracefully from one to the next. The Mini Stability Ball™ brings awareness to the deep stabilizing muscles of the body throughout this flowing workout and encourages focus on core connection and peripheral suppleness. Combining balance, strength and fluid mindful movement, this routine will bring a sense of composure to any group or personal training environment.

This workshop requires: Mat, Large Mini Stability Ball

This ZEN•GA® workshop incorporates the latest findings in fascial research. It is thought that the myofascial lines act as global tension complexes that simultaneously stabilize, transmit forces, preserve joint integrity and allow for coordinated movements throughout the skeletal frame. The Arm Line Exploration uses the four arm lines as a map to begin to understand these well documented myofascial continuities, to stimulate awareness of our three-dimensional structures and to “see” or sense the arm lines experientially in the body. These simple exercises can also be a helpful guide for approaching global movement patterns when faulty movement compensations exist. Tactile feedback and support tools (Mini Stability Ball™ and Flex-Band™) add imagery and gentle resistance to improve tone, proprioception and circulation. The Exploration is followed by a dynamic Flex-Band Arm Line Workout designed to further build on the concepts of myofascial continuities using Flex-Band resistance with coordinated global movement patterns to seamlessly integrate the arm lines into the entire body.

This workshop requires: Mat, Small Mini Stability Ball, Large Mini Stability Ball, Flex-Band, Toning Balls