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STOTT PILATES® Mat Instructor Training at Recharged Pilates — Fall 2026

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We are excited to welcome Equilibrium Studio, a STOTT PILATES® training center and studio based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, to the East Lansing area. Equilibrium Studio has been training the next generation of instructors for 26 years and their graduates are working around the globe.

STOTT PILATES® is the contemporary approach to the original Pilates method based on modern principles of exercise science and rehabilitation. The STOTT PILATES® education method is unparalleled in the industry for its thoroughness and quality and is often called the “Ivy League” of Pilates education. It is a method you can build a career on. Equilibrium Education graduates are highly regarded and in demand.

Until now, instructors based in the mid-Michigan area traveled to Bloomfield Hills to complete training at Equilibrium Studio. Now, aspiring instructors can complete Intensive Matwork Plus (2nd Edition) training close to home, at Recharged Pilates in East Lansing.

About Intensive Mat Plus (2nd Edition)

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 recognized 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.

Official course details: Intensive Mat Plus (2nd Edition)

General Course Objectives

• The What, How and Why of the STOTT PILATES® Principles and how to apply them to all exercises
• A complete breakdown, including goals, muscular emphasis, and movement sequencing of the 63 Essential and Intermediate Matwork exercises
• Modifications to address specific alignment issues and individual needs
• 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

• 40 hours of required in-person 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

Pricing

The cost for the course will be made in four payments of $499.00. The first payment is due at the time of enrollment as a deposit. Save $150.00 on the deposit by enrolling on or by August 20, 2026. The remaining three payments are due on the 15th day of the month: September, October, and November.

The following studio time and required support materials are included in the cost:

After Taking the Course

Following the course and completion of the minimum observation, physical review and practice teaching hours, you will have the opportunity to schedule a Matwork certification exam through Equilibrium. This is a two-part exam taken at Equilibrium Studio in Bloomfield Hills — the first part being a practical exam and the second part being an anatomy focused written exam. More detail on the exam contents and study tips are provided in the training course. Scheduling and pricing for the exam is coordinated with Equilibrium Studio.

Additional exam information at Equilibrium Studio: Teacher Training Exams

Alternatively, you could continue onto Intensive Reformer training prior to completing the certification exam.

*Spots for this course are limited to 12 participants.
**A minimum of seven participants is required for this course to run. If less than seven participants are enrolled by August 28, 2026, the course will be canceled and deposits refunded.

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Hosted Intensive Reformer (2nd Edition) at Pure Pilates — Fall 2026

Equilibrium-led STOTT PILATES® Intensive Reformer training hosted at Pure Pilates in Traverse City, Michigan.

Official course details: Intensive Reformer (2nd Edition)