FAQs

Pilates Loft in Mendota Heights is currently the only STOTT PILATES Host Training Center in MN. Whether you seek a full STOTT PILATES certification, level 1 mat and reformer certification, continuing education credits to maintain your certification, the Pilates Loft in Mendota Heights has what you need. STOTT PILATES Curriculum at the Pilates Loft Intensive

To complete each course, a minimum number of hours of observation, practice teaching, and physical practice are required.  You can attend class here at the Pilates Loft as part of your practice.  Physical review of the material (your personal practice) is very important to ensure full understanding you’re your own body before you attempt to

It really depends at what level you’d like to get certified. Each course has certain requirements beyond the actual course meeting time. Observation hours, physical review, and practice teaching hours are required for each course. You work at a pace that works best for you. The more you practice the more confident you will become

IMP and IR are prerequisites for all other instructor courses.  Both of these courses are longer in length, cover Essential and Intermediate Repertoire, as well as include a hands-on approach to studying postural analysis.  Completing IMP and IR sets you up to seek certification.  Upon completing your practice and observation hours, you may move forward

We are not a drop in studio. To take  group classes, we require connecting with us via email first to discuss your experience. From there we can determine next steps for you personally.

Pilates is unlike other forms of exercise. It requires a keen sense of body awareness, mobility, and stability. We are not a drop-in studio. If you have never done Pilates, we require that you take our Studio Starter before entering a group class. Some clients will be ready for group work after those three sessions,

It’s a mixed level format, meaning that people are varying levels and abilities can take the class. Essential intermediate and advanced options may be given.  You will learn, preps and progressions appropriate for your own level. It’s not a race! Enjoy the process. Learn More

Most people notice improvements in strength, flexibility, and posture within 2-3 months of consistent practice. However, some benefits may be felt sooner. Learn more.

It is recommended to practice Pilates 2-3 times per week for general improvements in strength and flexibility. For more specific goals like muscle building or weight loss, ask your instructor. Learn more.

If you are sick, we don’t want you here, we want you to get better. While exercise is important, rest is more important when you’re under the weather. Contact us so that we can cancel your session or class without penalty.