• What if I do not pass my exam?

    If you have to retake a portion of or the entire exam, this should be completed within 6 months of the original exam date. If six months pass, you must take both the written and practical exams again. Scheduling one on ones with your Instructor Trainer is highly recommended to work on specifics. IF you

  • How do I prepare for my exam?

    You must receive an average score of 80% (practical and written) and achieve a minimum score of 75% on each portion in order to pass. Both of these requirements must be met in order to achieve certification. IMP and IR will go over the specifics of the exam. Practical exam portions are anywhere from 1.5

  • Where do I take my certification exam?

    You can take your written and practical exam right here at the Pilates Loft with a Certified Instructor Trainer.

  • What order do I take the classes?

    There is no specific order you have to follow to except that IMP and IR are prerequisites for other courses.  So you would start with one of these. IMP and IR courses cover postural analysis and are longer in length. You can always ask us questions and we can help you determine what is best

  • What courses offered lead to STOTT® Certification?

    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

  • How can I complete Practice teaching, Practice, and observation hours?

    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

  • How long does certification take?

    Certification can be completed at Level 1 for Mat and Reformer can be done as quickly as you like.  There are practice hours and observation hours you will need to complete and those can be one anywhere at any time.  You just have to commit to it.  

  • How do you get started?

    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