Classical Pilates & Yoga Tune Up® near Toronto's danforth & Riverdale park
Welcome. Friendly, thoughtful, accessible movement for every body.
Fully equipped (traditional apparatus) studio located inside the historic James Harris mansion! COME VISIT, in-person or virtually!
Hi! I'm Elizabeth, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to Amica Classical Pilates! 😊Amica (ah-MEE-kah) translates to "friend, buddy, pal." My nonna (Italian grandma) helped me name this special space when I told her that I was hoping to build a friendly, supportive, welcoming studio, where we can have a cup of tea and work on our goals together-- so we're our strongest selves to take on the world!
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FAQs:
What is Classical/Authentic Pilates?-- A progressive system of exercises, originally called "Contrology," developed by Joseph Pilates. The system provides structure and purpose to your workout, while YOU provide its meaning. The work is shaped by your needs, injuries, and goals, so each lesson is highly personalized.What is Yoga Tune Up®?-- Therapeutic fitness, created by Jill Miller, that combines breath work, corrective exercises, yoga asana, and myofascial release to reduce pain, improve posture, and enhance mobility.What I Offer-- Private (and duet) sessions rooted in the principles of modern biomechanics, alignment, and Contrology (breath, concentration, centering, control, precision, and flow) with room to thoughtfully play and explore. Yoga Tune Up® work may also be included. The studio is fully equipped with premier apparatus from: Arregon (Spain), Gratz (U.S.), Legacy (Turkey), & Tecno (Italy).Depending on your body’s needs that day, we will use a variety of equipment in the studio: Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, Arm Chair, Wunda Chair, High Chair, Spine Corrector, Small Barrel, Magic Circle, Neck Stretcher, Foot Corrector, Toe Corrector, Weights, Towels, Tune Up Fitness® balls. OR-- grab your mat and let's meetup online!These methods bring transformative results! I've seen it in myself and in so many others.About Me-- In 2017, after years of working as a certified community palliative care worker and struggling with chronic pain and stamina to make it through the day, I curiously looked to join a Pilates studio in Toronto. My mental health was at an all-time low, and I was overwhelmed with anxiety and panic attacks. As an aging plus size person, I was disheartened to discover that few studios in Toronto were willing to let me in the door. I was repeatedly told that my body was not the "target demographic." Desperate for change, I persisted anyway!! I was incredibly nervous and vulnerable, as I tried studio after studio. Thankfully, I eventually discovered Yoga Tune Up® and Classical Pilates.🌱 My results were life changing!-- Significant fat loss. Type-2 diabetes remission. Increased strength and mobility. Better chronic pain management, posture, and sleep. Much improved mental heath... Movement has become an important tool in my mental health "tool box." 🌱I'm so proud of myself for not giving up and even prouder that I completed my rigorous certifications in both Comprehensive Classical Pilates (over 750 hours of training!) with Authentic Pilates Canada and Yoga Tune Up® with Jill Miller https://www.tuneupfitness.com/yoga-tune-up/certified-teacher/elizabeth-allainIf you are unsure of the next steps to take, please contact me. You are welcome here!For decades, I've been passionate about ongoing education and serving my community.
Looking forward to meeting you!Much love,
Elizabeth
Amica Classical Pilates
100C-646 Broadview Ave.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4K 2P1
[email protected] 📧Amica is located on the ground floor of the lovely J. Harris heritage property, directly next to beautiful Riverdale Park🌳. It's a 2 minute drive from the DVP highway and an 8 minute walk from Broadview Station. The streetcar also stops right out front. Free street parking & nearby Green P parking is available, as well.By appointment only. Please use the front door (facing Broadview).© 2026 Amica Classical Pilates. All rights reserved.