Spirit Loft Movement Centre

Spirit Loft Movement Centre Centre for Movement & Stillness Spirit Loft is a Movement, Mindfulness & Yoga Based Community in the heart of Toronto’s east end neighbourhood of Leslieville.

We offer highly skilled instruction in complimentary disciplines for varying levels of experience and abilities. Through this intelligent diversity, we encourage our practitioners to develop a practice that is diligent, sustainable, curious and compassionate. Join us!

05/28/2026

More Stops on the Road to the Sn**ch 🔥

The Three-Level Elbow Swing (often called the T-Rex 🦖 Swing) is a beautiful way to learn how to tame the kettlebell arc and guide your energy vertically.

By adding the vertical jump/land and the dead-start kettlebell sn**ch, each repetition becomes a distinct, high-focus event. This makes it an incredible tool for neurological conditioning—teaching your nervous system exactly what a perfectly coordinated, maximum-effort hip snap feels like every single time, without relying on momentum.

Finally, we explore how that technique and timing translate to the standard continuous sn**ch. Here, explosive power meets the organic fluid momentum of the previous repetition’s drop to fuel the next ascent.

By popular demand, we’re continuing one more week of Strength & Skill: Spotlight on the Kettlebell Sn**ch.

Join Andre next Tuesday, June 2nd at 5:30 PM.

If you are looking for a small group, supportive environment to develop your movement capacity, skills, and understanding sustainably and consistently, check out our twice-weekly Movement Lab: Strength & Skill program.

🔗 Link in bio to save your spot.

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05/22/2026

Celebrating 15 Years!

When we first opened our doors, we envisioned an urban refuge where movement, wellbeing, and community building could intersect.

Over 15 years, we’ve tended to this vision as it took root and flourished in ways we never could have predicted.
We have shared countless hours of practice, navigated seasons of growth and challenge, and experienced firsthand the profound power of showing up for one another.

Our studio thrives as a space that adapts alongside the shifting needs of our community and our own continuous development. We have evolved together through a long-term, unfolding relationship that prioritizes depth of inquiry and human connection.

What continues to move us is your dedication, curiosity, and engagement. Whether you joined us in our first year or our fifteenth, you are the heartbeat of Spirit Loft.
With deep gratitude,

Andre & Catalina
Spirit Loft est. 2011

05/11/2026

Tuesdays in May at Movement Lab // The Kettlebell Sn**ch

This month, join Andre for a deep dive into the most explosive of kettlebell movements.

The Sn**ch is a masterclass in power, stability, and endurance. Whether you’re refining your technique or working toward your first overhead lockout, we provide the technical breakdown and scaled options to help you progress. **ch

📍 Tuesdays at 5:30 pm
👥 Limited spots for personalized coaching
🔗 Register via the link in our bio.

05/05/2026

We’re celebrating 15 years of Spirit Loft with some fresh threads!

High-quality activewear for your best moves.

1. Sweat-wicking tees - relaxed fit
2. Racerback tanks - retail fit
3. Super soft tri-blend tees - retail fit
4. Cozy sweatshirts - relaxed fit

Customize your style, colour & size.
Ships to your door.

Grab your piece of Spirit Loft history!

Purchase at link in bio

❤️

04/27/2026

is guest teaching Movement Lab this Saturday, May 2nd at 11 am. 💥

This class explores movement practice to promote coordination, creativity and communication though the lens of Challenge your body-mind with simple and complex patterns to hone and harness whole body coordination through multi-planar, multi joint organization. Challenge your learning strategies and working memory. (Re)connect to rhythm and joy! All levels welcome. The only prerequisite is curiosity.

Ada is an INSPIRE BY FM (Fighting Monkey) Instructor, Movement Practitioner and Artist (Circus, Dance). She is endlessly evolving her practice and exploring possibilities.

Ada’s classes are fun, insightful and she’s strike the best balance between offering skillful guidance and providing ample space for exploration and discovery.

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03/31/2026

Movement Lab: Strength & Skill – a class to develop your stability, strength and movement skill through the lens of strength training and athletic development.

When?
* Tuesdays at 5:30 pm with Andre
* Thursdays at 6:30 pm with Catalina

Movement Lab is for people who want to know and explore how their bodies move in the world.

You’ll find:
* Thoughtfully designed progressive programming
* Individual attention within a small group
* A balance of challenge and play
* Space to move at your own pace
* A culture of curiosity — not comparison

Register for classes at link in bio

03/01/2026

We speak of PLAY not as a break from serious training, but as its heart.

When you explore a new pattern, linger in an unfamiliar rhythm, or improvise without judgment, you reconnect with a deeply human capacity for creativity and expression.

Play softens self-critique and shifts the question from “Am I doing this right?” to “What happens if…?” In that shift, movement becomes alive—responsive, relational, and uniquely yours.

There’s something biologically profound about play. Play is a primary emotional drive that supports resilience, bonding, and nervous system regulation. In a culture driven by productivity and performance, choosing play is both restorative and courageous.

What if your practice felt less like a box to check and more like an engaging dialogue? Let it be exploratory. Let it be relational. Let it be play!

02/17/2026

🚨 NEW CLASS ALERT 🚨

Movement Lab: Strength & Skill
A class focused on developing stability, strength, and movement skill through the lens of strength training and athletic development.

🧠🏋️‍♂️ Our classes draw from a wide range of movement patterns, training styles, and tools to build strength, resilience, and adaptability—while encouraging curiosity and embodied awareness.

Benefit from a supportive and challenging environment where you can learn, explore, and grow at your own pace.

🔁 Each class runs in a monthly cycle, allowing us to explore specific movement themes in depth.

📅 Tuesdays at 5:30 PM
👤 With Andre
📍 Starts March 3

🔗 Sign up via the link in bio

02/02/2026

New strength and skill class starts with Andre starts in a few weeks. Stay tuned :)

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290 Carlaw Avenue Unit 201
Toronto, ON
M4M3L1

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