We’ll offer a range of classes, workshops, and Teacher Training and special events on Zoom in 2025 as well as teaching live in the Studio (16 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 at 390 Dupont St will be closing permanently on December 20. Our fall schedule of classes and workshops are being posted on our website now. Our winter schedule and farewell party will be announced soon. Beginning January 2026, in-person classes will take place at The First Narayever Congregation, 187 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, walkable and equidistant from the Spadina and Bathurst subway stations. There is some street parking and a Green P parking off Bloor and Borden St. Zoom classes will remain as they are. Please make sure you are signed up with your current email address in order to receive the Esther Myers Yoga Studio newsletter and stay up to date! Read the closure announcement here.
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.
Themed Classes explore unique topics through yoga, meditation, qi gong, and other creative offerings over a single class, a week or a few weeks on Zoom or at our Studio in downtown Toronto.
Themed Yoga Classes Online and In Person
QiGong Revisited
Mondays, October 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.
Embryology and the Origins of Body and Movement
Monday, October 13 – Friday, October 17, with Mariko Tanabe, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $25/class
on Zoom
During the first eight weeks of our life, our bodies create their primordial form through the dynamic stages of embryological development. Structures arise, disappear, or are transformed to set the foundation for the patterns and systems of our mature bodies. These imprints underlie the formative patterns of our movement, perceptions and primary relationships.
We will explore these processes through an embodied journey of meditation, movement and touch. Discover ways to support your current body’s expression,while honouring your genesis and unique physical creation stories.
All are welcome.
Time after Time: the value of repetition
Monday, October 20 – Friday, October 24, with Monica Voss, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $25/class
on Zoom
Hatha yoga, as taught by Vanda Scaravelli, was structured in groups of 4 postures, but over many years, our practice has evolved into the repetition of 3, 4, 5 sometimes 7 or 10 movements, again and again. There’s value in repeating something 3 times or 3 X 3 or 3 X 10. Sequences, series, chains and trains of exercises help settle the mind and teach acceptance of the body: how it is right now and how things change. The outcomes of repetition are kindness and release, reconciliation and understanding, and the ability to see a new way forward.
Meditation, Pranayama and Yoga Nidra
Monday, October 27 – Friday, October 31, with John Campbell, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $25/class
on Zoom
A morning practice – pranayama, guided and silent sitting meditation, finishing with yoga nidra. Start your day here, right here. Energized, grounded, present, free, easy, infinite capacity. Everyone is welcome – both those new to meditation and experienced meditators.
Image: Buddha and Mouse, Louise Tanguay
Brain and Balancing
Monday, November 3 – Friday, November 7, with Mar Jean Olson, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $80/week, $25/class *no class on Tuesday November 4
on Zoom
Join us for fun and effective ways to improve our balance. We’ll develop the basics of balance through breathing, eyes, focus, hands and feet and stepping patterns. Plenty of ‘brain aerobics’ exercises are included that we can easily practise on our own.
Balancing movement and stillness
Monday, November 10 – Friday, November 14, with Tama Soble, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $25/class
on Zoom
As human beings we need both movement and stillness to balance body, mind and soul. We will use movement sequences, familiar and new, to energize, ease and nurture. After each movement exploration we will rest in stillness and awareness. The temporal balance between these two states is different for each individual. There will be the opportunity to explore our personal relationship to activity and quiet, exuberance and rest, reaching outward and inward throughout the week.
Image: Shooting Star, Matthew Wong, 2019
Rise up! Rise up!
Monday, November 17 – Friday, November 21, with Julia Juhas, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $25/class
on Zoom
It’s that time of year to Rise Up, awaken and renew the energy core within us, the spine. Let’s invigorate this glorious structure as we gently explore and weave together the breath with the movements within Sun Salutation. We’ll take our time basking in the different asanas that create this vitalizing sequence. This series is not about how many rounds we do – rather how we move mindfully from one asana to the next.
Julia’s class was brilliant. Her creativity to do Sun Salutation even lying down, her thoughtfulness and care and energy are inspiring. I always know I will feel safe and have fun experimenting with all the movements from simple to the most complicated. Delightful!
Sandie Collins
Friday Intensives
November 21, with Tama Soble, 1:00pm-3:00pm, $30/class, included in unlimited passes
at the Studio
December 12, with Tama Soble, 1:00pm-3:00pm ET, $30/class, included in unlimited passes,
on Zoom
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
Undoing the Tech Effect
Monday, November 24 – Friday, November 28, with Della Croteau, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $25/class
on Zoom
Many of us now spend hours on our phones or tablets or laptops and find ourselves working in less than ideal settings. In this series, we will explore freeing up not only the neck, but all parts of the spine and other areas that are affected by our body positions when using technology, such as hips, shoulders, arms, and even our hands and our eyes.