Expertise built over decades
Sagrario Castilla has taught Pilates in Toronto since 1994, trained in the Contrology lineage and certified at Canada's National Ballet School. Three decades of experience, applied to the body in front of her.
Expertise built over decades
Sagrario Castilla has taught Pilates in Toronto since 1994, trained in the Contrology lineage and certified at Canada's National Ballet School. Three decades of experience, applied to the body in front of her.
Expertise built over decades
Sagrario Castilla has taught Pilates in Toronto since 1994, trained in the Contrology lineage and certified at Canada's National Ballet School. Three decades of experience, applied to the body in front of her.
Founding Story
Sagrario Pilates Studio opened at St. Nicholas street in spring 1994, first known as The Studio Pilates. Founder Sagrario Castilla began studying Contrology in Mexico in the early 1980s, then trained with Ron Fletcher, an original Joseph Pilates protege. In 2019 the studio was named Toronto Star Readers' Choice Platinum Winner for Best Pilates.
Our Vision
A Toronto where nobody accepts stiffness, pain or lost mobility as simply part of getting older. We want every client to leave the studio moving better than when they walked in, and to keep improving for decades.
Our Mission
To teach classical Pilates with precision and individualised attention, adapting every session to the body in front of us, so clients across downtown Toronto build lasting strength, better posture and real confidence in movement.
Founding Story
Sagrario Pilates Studio opened at St. Nicholas street in spring 1994, first known as The Studio Pilates. Founder Sagrario Castilla began studying Contrology in Mexico in the early 1980s, then trained with Ron Fletcher, an original Joseph Pilates protege. In 2019 the studio was named Toronto Star Readers' Choice Platinum Winner for Best Pilates.
Our Vision
A Toronto where nobody accepts stiffness, pain or lost mobility as simply part of getting older. We want every client to leave the studio moving better than when they walked in, and to keep improving for decades.
Our Mission
To teach classical Pilates with precision and individualised attention, adapting every session to the body in front of us, so clients across downtown Toronto build lasting strength, better posture and real confidence in movement.
Founding Story
Sagrario Pilates Studio opened at St. Nicholas street in spring 1994, first known as The Studio Pilates. Founder Sagrario Castilla began studying Contrology in Mexico in the early 1980s, then trained with Ron Fletcher, an original Joseph Pilates protege. In 2019 the studio was named Toronto Star Readers' Choice Platinum Winner for Best Pilates.
Our Vision
A Toronto where nobody accepts stiffness, pain or lost mobility as simply part of getting older. We want every client to leave the studio moving better than when they walked in, and to keep improving for decades.
Our Mission
To teach classical Pilates with precision and individualised attention, adapting every session to the body in front of us, so clients across downtown Toronto build lasting strength, better posture and real confidence in movement.
Meet Our Founder
Sagrario Castilla
Founder and Director
Sagrario Castilla founded Sagrario Pilates Studio at St. Nicholas street in 1994 and still teaches here today. A former professional dancer, she trained at Liceo de Arta in Bucharest, performed classical repertoire with Compania Nacional de Danza in Mexico City and contemporary work with Taller Coreografico at UNAM, then danced with le Ballet de la Jeunesse in Montreal. Her Pilates education began in Mexico in the early 1980s, studying Contrology under Gloria Contreras, who trained with Carola Trier, a protegee of Joseph Pilates. She completed her teacher-training certification at Canada's National Ballet School in Toronto. From 1998 until his death in 2011 she studied with Ron Fletcher, one of Joseph Pilates' original proteges. She continues her education with Irene Dowd, Guy Voyer, Marika Molnar, Marie-Jose Blom, Jean-Claude West and Deborah Lessen, and is certified in the Gyrotonic® method, I am certified on CETI= Cancer Exercise Training Institute. I learn to work with people with cancer, and Dance for Parkinson's. She has taught Toronto clients for over 40 years.
Meet Our Founder
Sagrario Castilla
Founder and Director
Sagrario Castilla founded Sagrario Pilates Studio at St. Nicholas street in 1994 and still teaches here today. A former professional dancer, she trained at Liceo de Arta in Bucharest, performed classical repertoire with Compania Nacional de Danza in Mexico City and contemporary work with Taller Coreografico at UNAM, then danced with le Ballet de la Jeunesse in Montreal. Her Pilates education began in Mexico in the early 1980s, studying Contrology under Gloria Contreras, who trained with Carola Trier, a protegee of Joseph Pilates. She completed her teacher-training certification at Canada's National Ballet School in Toronto. From 1998 until his death in 2011 she studied with Ron Fletcher, one of Joseph Pilates' original proteges. She continues her education with Irene Dowd, Guy Voyer, Marika Molnar, Marie-Jose Blom, Jean-Claude West and Deborah Lessen, and is certified in the Gyrotonic® method, I am certified on CETI= Cancer Exercise Training Institute. I learn to work with people with cancer, and Dance for Parkinson's. She has taught Toronto clients for over 40 years.
Meet Our Founder
Sagrario Castilla
Founder and Director
Sagrario Castilla founded Sagrario Pilates Studio at St. Nicholas street in 1994 and still teaches here today. A former professional dancer, she trained at Liceo de Arta in Bucharest, performed classical repertoire with Compania Nacional de Danza in Mexico City and contemporary work with Taller Coreografico at UNAM, then danced with le Ballet de la Jeunesse in Montreal. Her Pilates education began in Mexico in the early 1980s, studying Contrology under Gloria Contreras, who trained with Carola Trier, a protegee of Joseph Pilates. She completed her teacher-training certification at Canada's National Ballet School in Toronto. From 1998 until his death in 2011 she studied with Ron Fletcher, one of Joseph Pilates' original proteges. She continues her education with Irene Dowd, Guy Voyer, Marika Molnar, Marie-Jose Blom, Jean-Claude West and Deborah Lessen, and is certified in the Gyrotonic® method, I am certified on CETI= Cancer Exercise Training Institute. I learn to work with people with cancer, and Dance for Parkinson's. She has taught Toronto clients for over 40 years.
Meet Our Studio Pup
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Meet the Team
Markham Garth
Gyrotonic Instructor
International Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis® instructor with over 30 years in movement methodology. Certified in pelvic-lumbar, scoliosis and shoulder girdle applications.
Luca Spaziani
Pilates Instructor
Trained under Sagrario Castilla in the Fletcher Pilates@ system, combining classical pilates principles with lifelong background in competitive sports. Specializing in Pilates for athletes, Luca helps clients build strength, mobility, balance, and body awareness to enhance performance, prevent injuries, and move with greater confidence.
Mary R. Espiritu
Pilates Instructor
Pilates teacher since 2003, Canfitpro Personal Trainer Specialist 2011, TRX trainer 2019, Assisted Stretching Specialist. Helping you build strength, improve mobility, increase flexibility, and move with confidence.
David Surman
TCM and Acupuncture
Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, using shiatsu, tuina, Thai massage and acupressure. Also instructs Tai Chi and Qigong at the studio.
Mandy Mintz
Pilates Instructor
Mandy Mintz has been teaching Pilates since 2002 and is fully certified in both Fletcher and the STOTT PILATES® methods. With a background in ballet, she helps clients improve their strength, mobility, and body awareness.
Renato
Pilates Instructor
Former professional ballet and contemporary dancer and instructor with an MSc in Physiotherapy.
Certified in Polestar Pilates and trained under Sagrario Castilla in the Fletcher Pilates system, his approach to Pilates is inspired by the artistry of movement while remaining evidence-informed.
Ruslan Shumov
Pilates Instructor
Trained in Ballet in USSR, Danced in a Cabaret Show around Europe.
Fitness Trainer since 2004, CanFitPro FitnessTrainer/Personal Trainer Certified, Stott Pilates Certified.
Focuses on the quality of movements, muscular coordination and body functionality.
Experience ranges from post rehab to high performance athletic training.Gonca
Pilates Instructor
Reformer & Mat Pilates & Functional Training Certificate from Leslee Bender Training academy
Michael King (MK Pilates) Mat and reformer certificate. Certified 4D Pro instructor
Fitness Turk Institute: Pregnancy Fitness specialist
The Pilates Coach- Pregnancy Pilates Specialty Certificate (stages1&2)
I aim to help each of my clients develop a stronger and healthier body for everyday life. I value supporting women through every stage of pregnancy with safe and effective prenatal and postnatal reformer Pilates practices.
Meet the Team
Markham Garth
Gyrotonic Instructor
International Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis® instructor with over 30 years in movement methodology. Certified in pelvic-lumbar, scoliosis and shoulder girdle applications.
Luca Spaziani
Pilates Instructor
Trained under Sagrario Castilla in the Fletcher Pilates@ system, combining classical pilates principles with lifelong background in competitive sports. Specializing in Pilates for athletes, Luca helps clients build strength, mobility, balance, and body awareness to enhance performance, prevent injuries, and move with greater confidence.
Mary R. Espiritu
Pilates Instructor
Pilates teacher since 2003, Canfitpro Personal Trainer Specialist 2011, TRX trainer 2019, Assisted Stretching Specialist. Helping you build strength, improve mobility, increase flexibility, and move with confidence.
David Surman
TCM and Acupuncture
Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, using shiatsu, tuina, Thai massage and acupressure. Also instructs Tai Chi and Qigong at the studio.
Mandy Mintz
Pilates Instructor
Mandy Mintz has been teaching Pilates since 2002 and is fully certified in both Fletcher and the STOTT PILATES® methods. With a background in ballet, she helps clients improve their strength, mobility, and body awareness.
Renato
Pilates Instructor
Former professional ballet and contemporary dancer and instructor with an MSc in Physiotherapy.
Certified in Polestar Pilates and trained under Sagrario Castilla in the Fletcher Pilates system, his approach to Pilates is inspired by the artistry of movement while remaining evidence-informed.
Ruslan Shumov
Pilates Instructor
Trained in Ballet in USSR, Danced in a Cabaret Show around Europe.
Fitness Trainer since 2004, CanFitPro FitnessTrainer/Personal Trainer Certified, Stott Pilates Certified.
Focuses on the quality of movements, muscular coordination and body functionality.
Experience ranges from post rehab to high performance athletic training.Gonca
Pilates Instructor
Reformer & Mat Pilates & Functional Training Certificate from Leslee Bender Training academy
Michael King (MK Pilates) Mat and reformer certificate. Certified 4D Pro instructor
Fitness Turk Institute: Pregnancy Fitness specialist
The Pilates Coach- Pregnancy Pilates Specialty Certificate (stages1&2)
I aim to help each of my clients develop a stronger and healthier body for everyday life. I value supporting women through every stage of pregnancy with safe and effective prenatal and postnatal reformer Pilates practices.
Meet the Team
Markham Garth
Gyrotonic Instructor
International Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis® instructor with over 30 years in movement methodology. Certified in pelvic-lumbar, scoliosis and shoulder girdle applications.
Luca Spaziani
Pilates Instructor
Trained under Sagrario Castilla in the Fletcher Pilates@ system, combining classical pilates principles with lifelong background in competitive sports. Specializing in Pilates for athletes, Luca helps clients build strength, mobility, balance, and body awareness to enhance performance, prevent injuries, and move with greater confidence.
Mary R. Espiritu
Pilates Instructor
Pilates teacher since 2003, Canfitpro Personal Trainer Specialist 2011, TRX trainer 2019, Assisted Stretching Specialist. Helping you build strength, improve mobility, increase flexibility, and move with confidence.
David Surman
TCM and Acupuncture
Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture, using shiatsu, tuina, Thai massage and acupressure. Also instructs Tai Chi and Qigong at the studio.
Mandy Mintz
Pilates Instructor
Mandy Mintz has been teaching Pilates since 2002 and is fully certified in both Fletcher and the STOTT PILATES® methods. With a background in ballet, she helps clients improve their strength, mobility, and body awareness.
Renato
Pilates Instructor
Former professional ballet and contemporary dancer and instructor with an MSc in Physiotherapy.
Certified in Polestar Pilates and trained under Sagrario Castilla in the Fletcher Pilates system, his approach to Pilates is inspired by the artistry of movement while remaining evidence-informed.
Ruslan Shumov
Pilates Instructor
Trained in Ballet in USSR, Danced in a Cabaret Show around Europe.
Fitness Trainer since 2004, CanFitPro FitnessTrainer/Personal Trainer Certified, Stott Pilates Certified.
Focuses on the quality of movements, muscular coordination and body functionality.
Experience ranges from post rehab to high performance athletic training.Gonca
Pilates Instructor
Reformer & Mat Pilates & Functional Training Certificate from Leslee Bender Training academy
Michael King (MK Pilates) Mat and reformer certificate. Certified 4D Pro instructor
Fitness Turk Institute: Pregnancy Fitness specialist
The Pilates Coach- Pregnancy Pilates Specialty Certificate (stages1&2)
I aim to help each of my clients develop a stronger and healthier body for everyday life. I value supporting women through every stage of pregnancy with safe and effective prenatal and postnatal reformer Pilates practices.
New Tuesday group Reformer classes
Two new group Reformer classes have opened at our downtown Toronto studio, Tuesdays at 5pm and 6pm. Spring-loaded resistance, expert correction, small groups. Suitable for anyone with foundational Pilates experience.
New Tuesday group Reformer classes
Two new group Reformer classes have opened at our downtown Toronto studio, Tuesdays at 5pm and 6pm. Spring-loaded resistance, expert correction, small groups. Suitable for anyone with foundational Pilates experience.
New Tuesday group Reformer classes
Two new group Reformer classes have opened at our downtown Toronto studio, Tuesdays at 5pm and 6pm. Spring-loaded resistance, expert correction, small groups. Suitable for anyone with foundational Pilates experience.