Hi, I'm Jacob Saphra.
I am a Movement Coach, Personal Trainer, Functional Mobility Specialist and Yoga instructor based in Toronto, Canada.
I am a Movement Coach, Personal Trainer, Functional Mobility Specialist and Yoga instructor based in Toronto, Canada.
A lifelong mover, sports-enthusiast and exercise-practitioner, I transitioned from a career in the plant-based culinary industry to one in health and fitness in 2016. Since then, I’ve taught thousands of group-classes and one-on-one training sessions all over the city, and am planning to teach a few thousand more! I have taught, and continue to teach a broad range of modalities, from traditional vinyasa-yoga to strength training. My multi-disciplinary approach allows me to cater to a broad base of people, be they experienced or compete beginners, and my unique fusion of strength training, traditional yoga breath-work and postural practices, and functional mobility coaching caters to an expansive demographic.
As a trainer, my primary points of focus are functionality and happiness. First and foremost, I want to make sure that those training with me feel comfortable, safe and secure in their bodies, whilst also possessing the prerequisite strength and mobility to perform their day-to-day tasks and activities with minimized risk of injury and discomfort. Beyond this, I tailor my training programmes to my students needs. Some train for sport-performance, others for aesthetic, and others for health and longevity. Moreover, many of my students have a multitude of needs and desires, and I am here for all of them! I aim to make my training environment safe and comfortable regardless of student experience, and do my very best to create a body-positive, encouraging and judgement-free space to train in.
Are you interested in working with me? Please get in touch and we can talk more about your needs and goals!
Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma, Humber College
Registered Health and Fitness Practitioner (OFC RHEP), Ontario Fitness Council
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
Functional Range Conditioning and Mobility Specialist
"Jacob is a true gem amongst trainers. His creativity in designing interesting and varied routines keeps me engaged. His genuine care and concern, combined with his dry wit, have made our sessions the highlights of my busy weeks.”
Shira, Personal-training Student
"Jacob has been a professional, reliable, motivated, and knowledgeable yoga teacher, one I felt lucky to find, and who I continued to take lessons with regularly for over 5 years.”
Moti, Yoga Student
"I started working with Jacob in Fall ’22 and the difference he made to my life was immediate. His program was customized to the things I wanted to work on, challenging me just enough while maintaining a safe and fun environment. His encouragement is infectious, our rapport is great, and I feel so much better about my body and myself after just a few short months. Highly recommend to anyone searching for an affordable, reliable, and thoughtful instructor.”
Dave, Personal-training Student
"Jacob is an extremely knowledgeable and motivating teacher. His enthusiasm for functional mobility is unmatched . I enjoy his training sessions where we target the strengthening of specific muscle groups which improves overall health and mobility. My senior/future self will truly thank Jacob.”
Chris, Personal-training student
