Themed Yoga Classes

Monday, July 21 – Thursday, July 24, with Julia Juhas, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $80/week, $23/class *no class on Friday July 25
on Zoom

Although the shoulder girdle is brilliantly designed to be extremely mobile, more often than not, it feels the opposite due to the weight of the world we carry on our shoulders. Why not lighten the load? Let’s rediscover shoulder mobility through the exploration of movement of the bones and soft tissue that make up the shoulder girdle and how these movements affect the spine.

“If, like me, you’re recovering from the fatigue of a respiratory infection, attend (Awaken the Shoulder Girdle) with Julia Juhas. The focus on the shoulder blades, especially, helped open my torso and I have been able to breathe more deeply and come off the mat more energized as a result.” Candace S

“I enjoyed ‘Awaken the Shoulder Girdle’ with Julia Juhas. I learned a lot about shoulders and mine have never felt so released and relaxed! The class was a perfect blend of information, instruction, and helpful feedback in a safe and friendly space. ” Jan Fleming

Image: From the film ‘Aniki Bobo’, Manoel de Oliveira, 1942

Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1, with Monica Voss, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/class
on Zoom

Our hands are extensions of the heart expressed daily with friends and family – holding, soothing, caring and cooking – and in our work, if we’re lucky enough to love it, too. The heart expands as the arms stretch wide, and hands spread even wider when greeting loved ones, the earth, the sky and all beings.

In yoga, we use hands to understand the ‘wonders of the living body’, as Thich Nhat Hanh exclaims, for self-support, grounding, energy stimulation, release and circulation. Join these sessions focused on the hands and reclaim a vibrant and sensitive part of the body, sometimes overworked, sometimes neglected, sometimes in discomfort, but always beautiful, strong, clever and curious.

Monday, August 4 – Friday, August 8, with Della Croteau, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/wk, $23/class
on Zoom

Perhaps you remember that children’s movement song? This week, we will explore postures and sequences that release our ‘head and shoulders, knees and toes’ and even a few movements that include ‘eyes and ears and mouth and nose’.

Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 15, with Julia Juhas, 8:00am-9:15am, $100/week or $23/day
on Zoom

It’s imperative that the beautiful structures of the legs and feet keep us grounded and stabilized with as little effort as possible.  They also have a great effect on our alignment and overall health. Why not wake them up so we can enjoy our outdoor summer fun with a little more ease? In this series we’ll explore the conversation between the feet, legs, pelvis and spine which will help alleviate low back pain, create more stability, improve range of motion and launch us into warm weather activities.

Image: The Restless Image, Rose Finn-Kelsey, 1975

Monday, August 18 – Friday, August 22, with Tama Soble, 8:00am – 9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/class
on Zoom

Every surface in the body is curved, and we benefit tremendously by following and honouring those curves as we move, visualize and breathe. Following the natural shape of the bones, soft tissue, and organs leads to efficient and pleasurable movement, a deep understanding of our structures through physical experience and the capacity to move more fully and freely than we may imagine. Let’s expand our potential by exploring our physical reality.

Monday, August 25 – Wednesday, August 27, with Kathy Felkai, 6:00pm-7:15pm ET, $60/3 days, $23/day
on Zoom

Join an evening series focused on cumulative strengthening – muscles and other soft tissues, joints, bones – in preparation for fall activities, balance, stability…even longevity!

Image: Torqued Ellipses, Richard Serra, 1998

Tuesday, September 2 – Friday, September 5, with Della Croteau, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $80/wk, $23/class, *no class Mon Sept 1
on Zoom

The hips are central to many movements, acting as a bridge between the upper and lower body. Because of this important role, improving hip mobility can offer numerous benefits, from weight bearing to enhancing our body’s ability to move and walk to reducing the risk of injury. We will explore all the ways the hip joints can move and how we can release and strengthen the surrounding areas to support our functionality on a daily basis.

Monday, September 8 – Friday, September 12, with Monica Voss, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/class
on Zoom

Many of us have been searching for meaning during this this difficult time for the whole world. Devotion to – or even momentary awareness of – Nature will provide succour to our discouraged minds, physical support for our tired bodies, rich sensory experience and will foster hope in our hearts. We can trust in the benefits that studying our environment yields. Take time during your practice to appreciate what’s outside your body, outside your home. As a focus for meditation, the natural world holds infinite variety and promise.

Image: Almond Blossom, Vincent Van Gogh

September 12, November 21, with Tama Soble, 1:00pm-3:00pm ET, $30/class, included in unlimited passes
on Zoom

October 10, December 12, with Tama Soble, 1:00pm-3:00pm, $30/class, included in unlimited passes,
at the Studio

Enjoy the pleasure of deepening your practice by taking time at the end of the week to unwind and revitalize. For students and teachers at every level.

“I really enjoyed your Friday Intensive yesterday. I look forward to your monthly classes and love the way you lead up to the theme, gradually encouraging us to open our rib cage as yesterday. I always leave inspired and encouraged in my ability to move into poses with more ease and comfort.” SM

Monday, September 15 – Friday, September 19, with Tama Soble, 8:00am – 9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/class
on Zoom

There is a wondrous and complex group of structures that comprise the thoracic cage. We will explore the interactive relationship among the ribs, spine and diaphragm, and how they protect and affect the heart, lungs and thymus. Using postures and breathing practices, we will get to know this remarkable area of the body as we dive deeply inside over the course of the week.

Mondays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24 with Donna Oliver, 5:00pm-6:00pm ET, $180/10 classes, $21/class *no class Monday October 13
at the Studio

We will review several different forms from previous sessions. New participants always welcome.

Monday, September 22 – Friday, September 26, with Mar Jean Olson, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $80/wk, $23/class, *no class Tues Sept 23
on Zoom

We’ll learn some anatomy and practise beneficial exercises for strength, flexibility and movement awareness. Discover how knees and feet respond to changes in surfaces to facilitate balance, help prevent slips and falls, and prepare for changing conditions underfoot as we move into fall and winter.