We’ll offer a range of classes, workshops, and Teacher Training and special events on Zoom in 2024 as well as teaching live in the Studio (14 participants). Practising online and in person is meaningful in different ways and we hope you’ll enjoy either or both. Thank you for your continuing support in these uncertain times. And we hope you use and enjoy our pre-recorded Home Practice audios and videos.
The Studio is open for in-person classes with online advanced bookings and payment in advance only. The preferred payment method is by e-transfer to info@estheryoga.com. Sorry, we cannot accept drop-ins. Credit is available with 24 hours cancellation ONLY.
Please check this space for updates or send us an email if you have questions. Take good care – we look forward to welcoming you back to the Studio.
Esther Myers Yoga Studio offers yoga workshops in Toronto. Each workshop is unique and allows you to focus on a specific theme. Please register in advance.
Toronto Workshops at Esther Myers Yoga Studio
Introduction to the Yamas and Niyamas
Sunday, April 21, with Ana Bodnar, 11:00am-1:00pm ET, $40
on Zoom
In this workshop, we will review the Yamas and Niyamas as they are outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and then reflect on them using various translations, including a commentary from a women’s, heart-centred perspective. We will discuss how the Yamas and Niyamas continue to be vibrant and relevant in our current times, and how importantly they apply as guidelines for our teaching and our lives.
Please bring your translation to class along with a pen and notebook.
Bagua Qi Gong
Sunday, May 5, with Donna Oliver, 2:30pm-4:30pm, $40
at the Studio
Bagua is fun and allows us to work together with a partner in unison (optional). Gentle twisting of the spine allows Qi to flow to all the organs and develops the smaller core muscles. This is a very effective martial art after years of practice, but we will focus on the energetic aspect, form basics and breath work.
Donna Oliver placed third in an international Bagua competition in Virginia, 1995 under the tutelage of Master Andy James. She has studied Bagua from 1990 to the present.
Awakening the Spine
Sunday, June 9, with Monica Voss,
10:00am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-4:00pm ET, Full day/$90, Half day/$50
on Zoom
Spend a full day exploring all aspects of the spine – its anatomy, connection to the breath, energy, movement and texture and the imagery that has traditionally supported it. Each segment of the workshop will focus on two neurological movements of the spine and the yoga postures that pertain to and illustrate it, as follows:
Sunday am, Flexion and extension/Backbends and Forward bends
Sunday pm, Spinal rotation and lateral bending/Twists and Side stretching
Image: Plant detail by Sonya Noskowiak
Moving Meditation
Wednesday, June 19, with Denise Fujiwara, 6:00pm-8:00pm, $40
at the Studio
If you would like to experience the benefits of meditation, but you would prefer to move and stretch, this might be something for you. In these sessions we develop a mindful movement practice that facilitates awareness, embodied presence, agility and creativity.
Image: Gerry Trentham
Revitalizing Summer Solstice Yoga
Thursday, June 20, with Julia Juhas, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, $40
at the Studio
Welcome Summer Solstice! An excellent time to enliven yourself, cultivate new beginnings, fresh inspiration and welcome in abundance. Through energizing mindful movement, manifestation and invigorating breath practices, let’s unleash vitality and infuse our body, mind and spirit with the refreshing, revitalizing vivacity this beautiful season brings.