Advanced — Mat, Reformer & Apparatus
Take your Level 1 foundation further with Advanced repertoire for highly conditioned clients — athletes, dancers, and anyone ready for greater strength, balance, and coordination.
Upcoming Advanced Dates
Course dates for Advanced Reformer, Advanced Mat, and Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels at Equilibrium Studio:
Ask about a course →Advanced Reformer — Fall 2026
1.8 STOTT PILATES® CECs · 18 hours over three days
- Day 1: October 9 · 2:30–9:00 PM
- Day 2: October 10 · 1:00–7:30 PM
- Day 3: October 11 · 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Advanced Cadillac — Fall 2026
0.6 STOTT PILATES® CECs · 6 hours
- Day 1: October 17 · 1:00–7:30 PM
Advanced Chair — Fall 2026
0.3 STOTT PILATES® CECs · 3 hours
- Day 1: October 16 · 2:30–5:30 PM
Advanced Barrels — Fall 2026
0.3 STOTT PILATES® CECs · 3 hours
- Day 1: October 16 · 6:00–9:00 PM
Advanced Mat — Fall 2026 · Virtual
0.6 STOTT PILATES® CECs · 6 hours of instruction across two sessions
- Day 1: December 5 · 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
- Day 2: December 6 · 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
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Advanced Program Definition
The STOTT PILATES® Advanced (Level 2) program begins with a review of relevant Essential and Intermediate exercises, then builds toward repertoire that asks for a higher degree of strength, balance, and coordination. These courses can be taken immediately after the corresponding Level 1 course, or completed as a series over time.
Advanced courses are designed for instructors ready to work with highly conditioned clients — including athletes and dancers — and to expand their teaching options with greater intensity, variety, and precision.
Official program reference: Merrithew® Advanced Program
Advanced Matwork (AM)
Progress into Advanced mat material with options and challenges for highly conditioned clients. Exercises require a high degree of strength, balance, and coordination.
- 13 Advanced matwork exercises, plus variations for variety and intensity
- Muscular initiation and sequencing of Advanced-level exercises
- 6 hours of instruction · 0.6 STOTT PILATES® CECs
- Prerequisite: IMP, CMR, or GM + XMP
Advanced Reformer (AR)
Use Reformer components and accessories to intensify repertoire and deliver a stimulating workout for athletes, dancers, and highly conditioned clients. Advanced repertoire asks for greater strength, stability, and flexibility.
- 70 Advanced Reformer exercises, plus variations for intensity
- Muscular initiation and sequencing of Advanced-level exercises
- 18 hours of instruction over three days · 1.8 STOTT PILATES® CECs
- Prerequisite: IR, CMR, or GR + XRP
Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels (ACCB)
ACCB is structured as three modules — Advanced Cadillac (ACAD), Advanced Stability Chair™ (ACHR), and Advanced Barrels (ABRL) — so you can choose which element to take and when. Completion of all three modules is required for ACCB certification eligibility. Across the modules you’ll learn 56 Advanced exercises with modifications.
- Advanced Cadillac (ACAD): 28 Advanced-level exercises · 6 hours · 0.6 CECs
- Advanced Stability Chair™ (ACHR): 14 Advanced-level exercises · 3 hours · 0.3 CECs
- Advanced Barrels (ABRL): 14 Advanced-level exercises on Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, and Arc Barrel · 3 hours · 0.3 CECs
- Prerequisite: ICAD + ICHR + IBRL, the individual Level 1 module for that apparatus, or CCCB
Who This Pathway Is For
- Instructors who have completed the corresponding Level 1 Intensive or Comprehensive course
- Teachers ready to challenge athletes, dancers, and highly conditioned clients
- Certified instructors seeking STOTT PILATES® continuing education credits
- Anyone building toward full Advanced Mat, Reformer, or ACCB certification eligibility
Education Pricing
Tuition and Merrithew® course materials for Advanced Mat, Reformer, and ACCB modules are listed on our Education Pricing page.
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Course Application
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