FAQs

Pilates Reformer is our staple class so you can get into group work at a time that works for you. Advanced Reformer is for the highly-experienced where modifications and progressions are not offered, so these two “book-end” the reformer series at the Pilates Loft. Pilates Reformer is designed to be multi level and allows people

Yes! This is for your safety and your understanding of what your posture is doing while you’re using the Reformer. At the Pilates Loft we want you to get the most benefit from using the Reformer. Without knowledge of your posture and how to correct it on the Reformer, you can easily hurt yourself. Safety

Getting started, individuals typically take one or more one-on-one classes. This step ensures comfort and readiness for group Pilates classes. Learn more about Studio Starter here or contact us directly for more information.

Turn your curiosity into confidence by working directly with a Certified Pilates Instructor for a safe and practical introduction that will set you up for success when you are ready to continue with group classes. Get curious here.

Know what you need to get started, including fitness/readiness, what to wear or bring, and why one-to-one instruction is helpful. Learn about getting started with Pilates.

The STOTT exam has a written and practical portion. The NPCP exam is just written and was designed to validate, preserve, and advance what Jospeh and Clara Pilates created. NPCP sets standards for professional competency to safely and effectively teach the Pilates Method. If you take the time to be STOTT trained, we would recommend that

No. You can take courses and be STOTT trained, not STOTT certified. However, experience shows that those who take the extra time to prepare for the exam are better instructors, more employable, and more confident to work with people who have contraindications.

There are several levels of certification. You can choose the path that works best for your career goals. Certification can range from taking IMP and IR, then preparing for Level 1 Mat and Reformer certification exam to taking all Level 1 and Level 2 courses plus Injuries and Special Populations (ISP) then preparing to take

STOTT PILATES® curriculum is broken down into two levels. Intensive courses are Level 1. Advanced courses are Level 2. Intensive Mat Plus™ and Intensive Reformer are prerequisites for all other courses, so you would start with one of these. After that, there are many pathways towards certification and can be discussed during courses with any

Yes! There are several ways to join classes at the Pilates Loft. Reach out to us any time!