Sinclair Studio
Sinclair Studio is a studio in Trinity-Bellwoods with classes in Pilates and somatic movement. About 11 classes a week, busiest on Mondays and Wednesdays. Classes run from morning to evening.
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The feel
Compared with the rest of Toronto, Sinclair Studio leans toward Pilates 2.9×.
How Sinclair Studio feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of TorontoWho leads here
Susan Sinclair21 classes in two weeks
Who leads what, and whenPrices and booking
Each class links straight to Sinclair Studio’s own booking page, so the full price goes to the studio and its facilitators.
Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Sinclair Studio
Sinclair Studio is on Markham Street in Trinity-Bellwoods, and it is built around movement that is slow, precise and attentive. Its classes center on Pilates and the Alexander Technique, with a practice of noticing how the body holds itself and how it moves through ordinary days. Most of the work is in group classes that begin in the morning or evening, along with a longer open class for thinking in action.
It suits you if
- you want a studio focused on Pilates
- you prefer evening classes after work
- you are curious about how the body moves
At a glance
5classes this week
1facilitators
Read more about Sinclair StudioWhat the studio teaches, Who the classes suit
What the studio teaches
Sinclair Studio offers two disciplines. The Alexander Technique teaches improved posture, coordination and ease of movement for everyday life and performance, with a focus on reducing tension and building body awareness. Pilates at the studio is described as a mindful system of movement that builds strength, flexibility and body awareness.
Most of the classes are Pilates. The studio's example classes include a group Pilates class, an advanced Pilates group class and an Alexander Technique group class, each about an hour long. The studio also runs Thinking in Action open classes, which last two hours.
Who the classes suit
Most classes are centered on the core and the pelvic floor, and they are generally strong in feel. About a fifth are pitched at experienced students, and a few welcome all levels. The studio does not offer passes, so each class is booked on its own.
The Alexander Technique and Pilates classes sit alongside teacher training programs. These are hands-on courses for people who want to teach either discipline, and graduates leave with the knowledge and practical tools to teach in their chosen method.
Sinclair Studio: questions and answers
Is Sinclair Studio good for beginners?
Most classes at Sinclair Studio are Pilates, and about a fifth are pitched at experienced students. A few are open to all levels, so a newcomer can look for those first. The example classes run around an hour, and the studio also offers a Thinking in Action open class that lasts two hours.
When do most classes at Sinclair Studio run?
The timetable leans toward the evening. About half of the classes start in the evening, about a third in the morning, and only a few fall on weekends. Mornings begin at 9am, and the latest class starts at 7pm, so the day runs from morning until early evening.
Who leads the classes at Sinclair Studio?
Susan Sinclair leads more classes than anyone else at the studio. The team is a handful of facilitators, and the studio also offers teacher training in the Alexander Technique and Pilates for people who want to teach.
Which days are busiest at Sinclair Studio?
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday are the days with the most classes. Classes at the studio often start at 9am, 10am, 5pm and 7pm, so there is a choice of start times across the day.
What is a first visit to Sinclair Studio like?
Sinclair Studio is in Trinity-Bellwoods at 151 Markham St. Its website describes an open house for the Alexander Technique and private lessons, which are a way to see the studio and the method before joining a group class.