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Stott Pilates

Pilates has been around since the beginning of the 20th Century,
so many people have developed different styles based on the traditional practice. Stott is one of them, and this article tells you all about it.

Frequently Asked Question

Stott Pilates is a form of exercise based on the classical Pilates method. This version was developed by Moira and Lindsay Merrithew, and the primary difference between their method and Pilates' is that Stott focuses on a neutral spine posture. Additionally, the movements are in a different order.
 Engaging in any form of physical activity has multiple benefits for your health. However, Stott Pilates is special because it takes both the primary principles of Pilates and other movements that Lindsay and Moira incorporated into the practice.
Moira was a ballet dancer but had to retire due to injuries, while Lindsay was an actress. In her daily Pilates practice, Moira noticed that the routine lacked an emphasis on maintaining and strengthening a neutral spine posture.
 After moving to Toronto in the 80s, the two women opened a Pilates studio, which eventually grew in popularity, particularly after the famous ballet dancer, Karen Kain, started going there.
 The Stott method became famous, and in the 90s, the two women were selling videos and training multiple instructors to be able to give students what they were looking for. Nowadays, it's one of the most popular styles of Pilates you can choose.


Lindsay and Moira have described five principles to understand the practice of Stott Pilates. Here they are:

  • Breathing is essential and you must do it properly since it promotes blood oxygenation
  • The placement of the pelvis and the lumbar section of your back is crucial, and you must pay attention to it throughout the whole practice
  • You must recruit your abdominal muscles to maintain the thoracic cage and the rib cage in proper alignment
  • Stabilising the scapulae on the rib is essential at all times
  • The cervical spine should always hold its natural curve
Just like other styles of Pilates, Stott is an immensely fantastic practice to engage in if you're looking for a type of exercise to help you improve your health.
 Stott Pilates is the ideal style to practice if you want to work on your posture, improve your breathing capacity, and release tension in your body.
 At the same time, it's the correct option if you want to try Pilates with a twist. Moira and Lindsay incorporated different exercises to change the traditional practice, so if this is something that interests you, you should give it a go!

Stott Pilates and classical Pilates are different because the order of the exercises in the Stott style is not the same. Additionally, Stott incorporates other movements that the traditional practice doesn't include.
Lindsay and Moira Merrithew invented Stott Pilates in the 80s after Moira, who was a professional ballet dancer, had to retire from dancing due to an injury.
You should try Stott Pilates if you want to improve your balance, breathing capacity, and core strength.

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