The Art of Movement, For Two
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Pre/Postnatal Pilates Classes in Toronto
Experience pre/postnatal workout classes designed to strengthen your body for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery.
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A safe and nurturing approach to prenatal and postnatal fitness
Your body is doing some pretty amazing work! Our carefully guided classes are about preparation and recovery. Strengthen your core, align your body, prepare for the beautiful journey of motherhood and facilitate recovery.
THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED
Our approach to pilates for pre/postnatal clients is guided by certified instructors with carefully curated sequencing.
CUSTOM MODIFICATIONS
Every exercise is adapted for your trimester, making our classes safe and effective for each stage of your perinatal journey.
PHYSIO RECOMMENDED
We focus on movements and prenatal stretches recommended by pelvic floor and women's health physiotherapists.
PERSONAL ATTENTION
Small class sizes ensure you receive personalized guidance at a pace that matches your body’s needs.
Our offerings
Fortides fam
Weekly on Wednesdays at 11am
Our Fortides Fam is a postpartum class designed to foster connection and community among new mothers while bonding with their babies in a calm, welcoming space. Intimate sessions, limited to 7 spots, ensure a supportive and nurturing environment for both you and your little one.
Babies stay close by, comfortably nestled in a carrier, car seat, stroller, or bassinet beside your machine. Expect a gentle yet effective practice focused on core restoration, pelvic floor health, stability and low impact strengthening exercises.
Our pre/postnatal classes are specifically intended for expecting moms or those who are postpartum. You can expect a class that focuses on breath, alignment and pelvic floor coordination while building strength.
Fortides
Pre/postnatal
Prepare your body for the journey ahead
We'll move intentionally, focusing on breath, alignment, core and pelvic floor engagement. Whether you're preparing for a baby or easing back into movement postpartum, expect a mix of challenge and ease, with approachable sequences that build strength, stability, and balance layer by layer. It's a welcoming space to move, breathe, and feel great inside and out.
Strengthen Your Core & Pelvic Floor: Support your growing baby and prepare for postpartum recovery
Alleviate Aches & Pains: Reduce back pain through targeted strengthening and gentle stretches
Prepare for Labour: Learn effective breathing techniques and connect with your body
Improve Circulation & Reduce Swelling: Keep your body feeling its best through every trimester
Jill
“Loved the class. The difficulty was perfect for me and I found there was good variation between strength building and stretching through the hips”
Samantha
"The instructor was so welcoming and kind. She was able to modify depending where you were in your pregnancy journey which was great as there were both newly pregnant women and women much further along."
Kara
“This class felt so good in my body and gave me the confidence to keep moving and building strength throughout this journey.""
Our certified prenatal & postnatal Pilates instructors
Maggie
Maggie approaches prenatal training with the desire to support and challenge pregnant clients! She focuses on glute strength to support the growing bump and safe core work for an easier labor and faster postpartum recovery.
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In her experience, although there can be fear around working out while pregnant her approach is to show you how strong you are and how capable your changing body still is!
For postnatal, the focus will be on rebuilding strength in all areas with extra focus on the abdominals (for pelvic and core recovery), as well as the posterior chain to support nursing/feeding positions, baby wearing and comfortably holding your growing baby.
Julie
Julie is comprehensively trained in Pilates.Her continued education includes Functional Anatomy, breathwork, pre/postnatal training, and workshops focused on injuries and special populations.
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She’s passionate about helping women, pregnant or not, feel more connected to their bodies through intentional, aligned movement. Her teaching style is inclusive, supportive, and rooted in body awareness.
In Julie’s classes, you can expect a thoughtful balance of challenge and ease. Her approachable sequences build strength, stability, and balance progressively, layer by layer. She especially loves lunges and scooter variations - standing on the reformer, on the box, in reverse, and more.
Sam
Sam brings a deep understanding of the human body and movement, developed through years of focused study and experience. Her passion lies in supporting women through one of life’s most profound transitions—motherhood.
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Led with compassion and care, Sam creates a space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported. Her classes offer a gentle yet effective practice focused on core restoration, pelvic floor health, stability, and low-impact strengthening exercises.
Sam encourages everyone to approach each session with curiosity and an open mind, helping them feel confident and connected throughout their journey.
Emily
Emily has been working in fitness for five years and is a mother of three kids. She has a passion for working with people who are pregnant and postpartum, and is certified in pre and postnatal fitness.
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She’s been teaching mat Pilates in the pregnancy space for three years and is excited to bring her knowledge and expertise to the reformer.
You can expect a lot of exercises in quadruped (all-fours), seated and kneeling. You can also safely do many lunge variations as well as add props like weights or the Pilates ball!
Kathleen
As a mother of three, Kathleen understands the importance of feeling strong, supported, and aligned in your body. The journey of growing and raising children is an unparalleled test of endurance, both physically and emotionally.
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Her personal experience—healing from pelvic floor dysfunction and postpartum anxiety—shapes her compassionate and mindful approach to fitness. Kathleen’s classes offer a thoughtful blend of strength and release, designed with intention and care. Whether you’re preparing for birth or returning to movement postnatally, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your body and how to move safely and effectively.
Kathleen is a certified pre- and postnatal fitness specialist.
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As long as you have been cleared by your doctor or health care practitioner to workout, it is safe to do Pilates when pregnant. In fact, the benefits for new and expecting moms can be significant and result in a smoother recovery postpartum and a better labour. That’s because Pilates (and specifically our specialized classes) focus on pelvic floor engagement, breathwork and stretching - all of which are essential muscles and skills to build to prepare you for an effective birth and journey afterwards.
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As with all of our classes, preparation is minimal. Wear comfortable clothes and grip socks and bring an open mind to class. If you’re well into your third trimester please let us know ahead of time by shooting us a message at info@fortidespilates.com so the instructor can this into account when planning the class. As for moms bringing their little ones, please ensure that you have a stroller, car seat or bassinet to keep them secure during class.
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A strong pelvic floor before childbirth helps support the growing baby, reduces the risk of severe tearing and incontinence, and aids in a faster, smoother recovery after delivery. These benefits contribute to an easier birthing experience and better long-term pelvic health.
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Every class plan will vary depending on the instructor but, in general for pregnant clients we avoid prone positions, lying on your back for an extended time, try to avoid crunches and deep twists and we’re mindful of standing positions which could challenge your balance. If you have any questions about exercises that are safe please reach out to us directly or grab your instructor before or after class.