Not All Pilates Certification Are The Same
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STOTT PILATES® is a contemporary approach to the original Pilates method, developed by Merrithew® with input from physiotherapists, fitness professionals, and movement experts.
Science-Based and Modern
Built on the latest research in biomechanics, rehabilitation, and movement science.
World Class Education
All trainers and instructors undergo extensive hands-on training to maintain world-class standards.
Internationally Recognised
STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructors are trusted and
hired worldwide.
Quality Learning Materials
Detailed manuals and visuals you will keep returning to throughout your teaching career.
Flexible Learning Paths
Train in Matwork, Reformer, or continue to Full Certification
at your own pace.
Serve Every Client Base
Learn how to modify and cue for all levels, from post-rehab clients to pro athletes.
Trademark or registered trademark of Merrithew International Inc., used under license.
Trusted Worldwide,
Taught at Kind Space
Becoming a confident instructor doesn’t just depend on what you learn, it also depends on where you learn it.
At Kind Space, we are proud to be a Merrithew® Host Training Center, offering STOTT PILATES® education in a warm, welcoming space that supports deep learning, growth, and real connection, especially for those traveling from abroad.
✅ Fully equipped Merrithew® Pilates Equipment 🏠
Reformers, Wunda Chairs, Barrels, and all the gear you need to train effectively.
✅ Friendly, Supportive Environment 🌿
Just trainers who care, coursemate who cheer you on, and a studio that feels like home.
✅ International-Student Friendly 🧳
We provide guidance on travel, accommodation. We speak both English and Mandarin.
✅ Post-Course Support 🤝
We offer practice hours, mentorship, and support you to prepare for your exam.
✅ Convenient Location📍
Located right on Jalan Macalister in Penang, Kind Space is close to cosy cafés, hotels, and local favourites to recharge between training days.
Before joining STOTT Pilates training, I had already been teaching Reformer for over a year. But the training gave me an even stronger foundation in both movement technique and teaching skills. It deepened my understanding of alignment and cueing, and I feel so much more confident guiding clients now. Plus, I’m now able to teach more clients across different equipment. The manuals are so detailed. They are still my trusted reference whenever I want to refresh or refine my practice.
Ch'ng, Co-Founder of Kind Space
STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor for Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels.
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Upcoming Courses
Here is what’s coming up at Kind Space.
STOTT PILATES® Anatomy & Exercise Fundamentals
Mar 16 - Mar 21, 2026 | 3.0 CECs (30 hours) | English OVERVIEW The Functional Anatomy course is part of the Comprehensive program, and fully prepares students for that program. Additionally it can serve as a refresher or for anyone needing to fulfill the anatomy prerequisite for the Intensive program. This course uses lectures, demonstrations and group activities to teach basic anatomy fundamentals. There is a focus on anatomical terminology, which includes anatomical position, planes of motion, types of movement, names and locations of the majority of the bones in the body, locations and actions of joints, major muscle groups and the individual 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 with improved exercise selection and programming. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ✅ Anatomical position and the importance of it ✅ 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 PREREQUISITES No prerequisites required. COURSE SCHEDULE 1. Mon, Mar 16, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 2. Tue, Mar 17, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 3. Wed, Mar 18, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 4. Thu, Mar 19, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 5. Fri, Mar 20, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 6. Sat, Mar 21, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
STOTT PILATES® Intensive Mat-Plus™, 2nd Edition
Mar 23 - Mar 31, 2026 | 4.0 CECs (40 hours) | English OVERVIEW IMP 2nd Edition is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement. The course presents how to teach the Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Matwork repertoire safely and effectively to a range of clients in both private and group settings. It will introduce the STOTT PILATES Movement System™, which provides a framework to creating intelligent and mindful exercise and serves as the foundation for tailored exercise programming. The approach is based on the STOTT PILATES Principles which incorporate recognised movement patterns and qualities and integrate the fascial system. The course presents each exercise and modification in depth so appropriate programming, effective cueing and clear corrections can be made for each client. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ✅ Anatomical position and the importance of it ✅ 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 REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION ➡️ 40 hours of instruction and supervised teaching ➡️ Minimum of 10 hours of observation ➡️ Minimum of 30 hours of physical review ➡️ Minimum of 15 hours of practice teaching Total: 95 hours COURSE SCHEDULE 1. Mon, Mar 23, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 2. Tue, Mar 24, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 3. Wed, Mar 25, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 4. Thu, Mar 26, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 5. Sat, Mar 28, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 6. Sun, Mar 29, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 7. Mon, Mar 30, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 8. Tue, Mar 31, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
STOTT PILATES® Intensive Reformer 2nd Edition
Apr 16 - Apr 26, 2026 | 5.0 CECs (50 hours) | English OVERVIEW IR 2nd Edition is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement. The course presents how to teach the Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Reformer repertoire safely and effectively to a range of clients in both private and group settings. It will introduce the STOTT PILATES Movement System™, which provides a framework to creating intelligent and mindful exercise and serves as the foundation for tailored exercise programming. The approach is based on the STOTT PILATES Principles which incorporate recognized movement patterns and qualities and integrates the fascial system. The course presents each exercise and modification in depth, so appropriate programming, effective cueing and clear corrections can be made for each client. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ✅ The What, How and Why of the STOTT PILATES Principles and how to apply them to all exercises ✅ Anatomy, safety & care of the Reformer ✅ How to safely set up the Reformer for each exercise ✅ How to adjust resistance effectively in a variety of exercises ✅ STOTT PILATES Warm Up on the Reformer ✅ A complete breakdown, including goals, muscular emphasis and movement sequencing of 139 Essential and Intermediate Reformer exercises ✅ Modifications to address specific alignment issues and individual needs ✅ Power workout ✅ Static Postural Analysis and assessment to aid in program creation ✅ Exercise layering related to effective program design ✅ Workout composition for personal and group training ✅ Effective communication, observational skills, verbal cues and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION ➡️ 50 hours of instruction and supervised teaching ➡️ Minimum of 10 hours of observation ➡️ Minimum of 40 hours of physical review ➡️ Minimum of 25 hours of practice teaching Total: 125 hours COURSE SCHEDULE 1. Thu, Apr 16, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 2. Fri, Apr 17, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 3. Sat, Apr 18, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 4. Sun, Apr 19, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 5. Mon, Apr 20, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 6. Tue, Apr 21, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 7. Thu, Apr 23, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 8. Fri, Apr 24, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 9. Sat, Apr 25, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 10. Sun, Apr 26, 2026 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
STOTT PILATES® Intensive Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels
Jun 13 – Jun 23, 2026 | 5.0 CECs (50 hours) | English OVERVIEW This course is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement, as well as those who are unable to devote the time required in our Comprehensive Program due to work and/or scheduling issues. Conducted over 3 weeks or 4 weekends. Students registering for this course must have completed Intensive Mat Plus or Intensive Reformer. The Cadillac, Chair, & Barrels course has been structured into three separate modules; ICAD, ICHR and IBRL, to give you maximum flexibility. Completion of all three modules is required to be eligible for certification. ________________________________________________ 📌 Intensive Cadillac (ICAD) Building on your industry knowledge and the material learned in IMP or IR you learn to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Cadillac repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. 125 exercises on the Cadillac/Trapeze Table. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ✅ A variety of exercises performed on the Cadillac Trapeze Table through the full Essential and Intermediate repertoire ✅ To become better acquainted with the Cadillac as a tool to create complete workouts or as a complement to routines featuring Matwork and other equipment ✅ To observe and experience a variety of exercises utilizing the Cadillac’s features including the Roll-Down Bar, Push-Thru Bar, Trapeze, Leg and Arm Springs ✅ The goals of each exercise, biomechanics and alignment, as well as cueing and correcting for safety and effectiveness ✅ How to apply the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles to a variety of exercises, variations and modifications ✅ Familiarity with the safety guidelines and application of the equipment for a variety of clients PREREQUISITE Completion of CMR or IMP or IR REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION ➡️ 25 hours of instruction and supervised teaching ➡️ Minimum of 10 hours of observation ➡️ Minimum of 15 hours of physical review ➡️ Minimum of 10 hours of practice teaching Total: 60 hours ________________________________________________ 📌 Intensive Stability Chair™ (ICHR) Building on your industry knowledge and the material learned in IMP or IR you learn to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Stability Chair repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ✅ Functional exercises to develop core strength against spring resistance in a variety of positions, including standing, sitting, prone and side-lying ✅ How to apply the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles to Essential and Intermediate-level Stability Chair exercises ✅ Better understanding of movement essence and exercise goals, proper execution and muscle activation ✅ How to improve core stability, increase peripheral strength and enhance mobility on one piece of equipment ✅ How the split-pedal option transforms exercises by challenging bilateral, unilateral and reciprocal strength and stability ✅ Cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness PREREQUISITE Completion of CMR or IMP or IR REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION ➡️ 15 hours of instruction and supervised teaching ➡️ Minimum of 5 hours of observation ➡️ Minimum of 10 hours of physical review ➡️ Minimum of 10 hours of practice teaching Total: 40 hours ________________________________________________ 📌 Intensive Barrels (IBRL) Building on your industry knowledge and the material learned in IMP or IR you learn to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ✅ How to apply the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles to exercises on the Arc Barrel, Spine Corrector and Ladder Barrel ✅ Exercises from the STOTT PILATES Essential and Intermediate Barrel repertoire ✅ To understand movement essence and exercise goals ✅ How to support the spine in flexion, lateral flexion or extension, to target core and peripheral muscle groups, and to adapt exercises to specific body types ✅ How to incorporate the barrels into a full-body workout and program for specific body types, postural issues and conditions ✅ To develop effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation PREREQUISITE Completion of CMR or IMP or IR REQUIREMENTS OF CERTIFICATION ➡️ 10 hours of instruction and supervised teaching ➡️ Minimum of 5 hours of observation ➡️ Minimum of 10 hours of physical review ➡️ Minimum of 5 hours of practice teaching Total: 30 hours ________________________________________________ COURSE SCHEDULE 1. Sat, Jun 13, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 2. Sun, Jun 14, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 3. Mon, Jun 15, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 4. Tue, Jun 16, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 5. Wed, Jun 17, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 6. Thu, Jun 18, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 7. Sat, Jun 20, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 8. Sun, Jun 21, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 9. Mon, Jun 22, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 10. Tue, Jun 23, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm