STOTT PILATES® Launches Flagship Toronto Studio & Global Academy
New studio will serve as a global hub for movement innovation, education, and connection
Formal Opening Slated for January 2026; Waitlist now live for clients at stottpilatesstudio.com
Toronto, ON – September 30, 2025 – STOTT PILATES®, a Merrithew® brand and global leader in Pilates education, today announces that the doors to its new STOTT PILATES® Studio & Academy will open in January 2026, and the waitlist is live now. Located at Yonge and Bloor, in Toronto’s famous Yorkville neighborhood, the flagship will serve as both a welcoming Toronto studio and the global hub for Pilates education and innovation.
The new Studio & Academy is launching as Pilates is booming around the world. Participation in Reformer-based classes in the U.S. has jumped nearly 40% in the past five years. And the global Pilates & Yoga studios market was valued at USD 181.6 billion in 2024, projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.38% through 2033 (IMARC Group). Against this backdrop of explosive growth, STOTT PILATES®, a Merrithew® brand and global leader in Pilates education, is making Toronto the center of the Pilates movement.
“With our new flagship studio and STOTT PILATES® Academy in Toronto, we’re building Merrithew’s global hub for innovation in movement,” said Jim Heidenreich, CEO of Merrithew., “It’s where we’ll test and refine new programming, train the best instructors, and define how Pilates supports performance, recovery, and lifelong health before sharing those insights to our community worldwide.”
The flagship brings together two worlds: a welcoming Toronto studio where clients experience Pilates through fresh approaches to classes, instruction, and movement, and the STOTT PILATES® Academy the global hub where curriculum, workshops, and programming are developed in collaboration with physiotherapists, exercise scientists, and Master Instructor Trainers.
The Studio introduces a first-of-its-kind membership model, offering unlimited access to both mat and Reformer classes under one plan. In a marketplace where these are often priced and positioned separately, STOTT PILATES® is setting a new standard for accessibility and value. Membership is designed around personalization, including options for postural assessments and private sessions that support individual goals; along with benefits such as advanced booking, guest passes, freezes, and exclusive discounts on STOTT PILATES® courses and workshops.
The aim is for most clients to join as members, creating a community built on consistency and connection. Membership makes it easier to practice Pilates as it’s intended; with regularity, tailored support, and access to the full spectrum of classes and expert instruction available at the flagship.
As the birthplace of the STOTT PILATES® method, Toronto is positioned as a global hub where new approaches are created, tested, and shared worldwide. Together, the Studio and Academy make Toronto a vital anchor in a booming international industry, connecting the city’s local community with the global STOTT PILATES® network.
The flagship Studio & Academy is a place where people feel part of something larger: a local community connected to a global one. Through intentional movement, shared experiences, and opportunities to learn and grow, the space brings clients, instructors, and experts together. Community-driven programming, from member socials and workshops with visiting instructors to partnerships with local wellness brands, reinforces this sense of belonging.
Looking ahead, the flagship will also announce its speaker series in early 2026, featuring international thought leaders and in-house experts on movement, wellness, recovery, and the future of Pilates. With sessions exploring topics such as athletic performance, rehabilitation, and mental wellbeing, this initiative expands the Studio & Academy beyond its walls and creates a platform for dialogue, discovery, and global connection, becoming the global home for Pilates professionals and a forum for anyone interested in how movement science is shaping health and wellbeing.
For more information about the STOTT PILATES® Studio & Academy, please visit stottpilatesstudio.com.
About STOTT PILATES®
STOTT PILATES® is a globally recognized Pilates education brand under the Merrithew® umbrella, known for elevating movement through biomechanics, rehabilitation, and performance-driven practice. With a network of instructors in more than 100 countries, STOTT PILATES continues to shape how Pilates is taught and experienced across the globe.
About Merrithew® – Transforming Lives Through Mindful Movement™
Merrithew® is the global leader in mindful movement, the company behind the STOTT PILATES® Movement System™ and the worldwide community built around it. Since 1988, we've trained over 90,000 instructors in more than 135 countries and developed premium equipment and science-based education trusted by leading studios, rehab centers and fitness professionals.
Merrithew supports instructors, studio owners and wellness leaders with a complete ecosystem to thrive, including training, equipment, digital resources, business tools and a global network of peers. Our vision is to transform lives through intentional, inclusive movement, shaping the next era of mindful movement with innovation, purpose and a commitment to professional excellence.
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