Themed Yoga Classes

Monday, December 5 – Friday, December 9, with Paola di Paolo, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/class
on Zoom

Kundalini Yoga is a wonderful resource for busy people. The short yoga sets are both clearing and uplifting. Join us for this series of morning classes and see how your day unfolds. 

photo: Winter Barn by H Taylor

Paola di Paolo is certified through Esther Myers Yoga Studio and 3HO.  She teaches Kundalini yoga and Hatha yoga.

Monday, December 12 – Friday, December 16, with Julia Juhas, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/class
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 impact the spine.

“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

“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

December 16, January 20, February 17, March 10, April 14, 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

Wednesday, December 28 – Friday, December 30, with Monica Voss
10:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:00pm ET, $150/3 days, $60/day, $30/half day, included in unlimited packages, bursaries available
on Zoom

Ring out 2022 with an in-house yoga “retreat”. Lighten body and heart with three full or partial days of stretching, breathing, postures, meditation and relaxation, with some end-of-year visiting . Everyone is welcome!

Collage by Esteban Vicente

Sunday, January 1, 2023, with Kaori Furue, 11:00am-1:00pm ET, $25
on Zoom

Once the hectic, and sometimes stressful, holidays are over, please join us for a leisurely two-hour practice where we will put our feet up both literally and figuratively. This practice seeks to replenish any energy that you may have lost to the busyness of the season. We will slow down and explore supportive postures that are comfortable enough to rest in for a while, as well as some soothing self-massage, tapping, and guided meditation. 

Some things to bring to enhance your comfort, if desired: 

• Blanket(s) 
• Cushion(s)/bolster(s) 
• Eye pillow 
• Belt or strap 
• Warm socks 

Monday, January 9 – Friday, January 13, with Monica Voss, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/class
on Zoom

The benefits of relaxation are multitudinous – including lowering blood pressure and blood sugar, understanding and easing stress and distress, positively influencing our attitude to pain, increasing awareness of and respect for the body, building bone density, and facilitating healing. We know a lot about relaxation, yet both process and effects have not been fully studied.

Let’s increase our experience of rest, release and unwinding. Join me this winter week and we’ll test various techniques, such as breathing, grounding, position and movement, imagining, listening, and sound.

Image: Siesta of the Lottery Vendor, Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain by Inge Morath

Mondays, January 9 – March 6, with Donna Oliver, 5:00pm-6:00pm, $128/8 classes, $20/class
at the Studio

Incense Qigong is made up of 15 movements and is reported to have tremendous health benefits. This form is very rare and one that I much prefer to the standard forms that are more popular. As the name suggests, some may experience fragrant odours while practising and the practice may enhance your sense of smell. Our focus will be on correct body movement and health benefits.

*NB, there is no use of incense in the class.

Monday, January 16 – 20, with Tama Soble, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/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 between activity and quiet, exuberance and rest, reaching outward and inward throughout the week.
painting by Matthew Wong

Wednesdays, January 18 – February 1, with Lauren Anastasi, 7:00pm-8:15pm ET, $60/3 weeks, $23/class on Zoom

Using breath practice, body awareness and yoga we will explore ways to find rest when we are not able to sleep. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) will be referenced in its approach to insomnia. We will explore restorative yoga and yoga nidra as practices that can be done in bed or in preparation for sleep.
Image: The Sleeping Woman from prehistoric Malta (3000 BC)

Lauren Anastasi has been teaching yoga and meditation for almost 20 years. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from York University and has a keen interest in the relationship between mind and body.

Monday, January 23 – Friday, January 27, with Della Croteau, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/class
on Zoom

During these icy stinging-cold early January mornings, we will explore yoga poses and breathing techniques that warm body and soul such as the Breath of Joy.

Monday, January 30 – Friday February 3, with Mar Jean Olson, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $80/wk, $23/class, (no class on Tuesday, January 31)
on Zoom

Join us in learning natural and easy ways to improve and strengthen our digestion. Each day we will focus on one aspect of this important process as well as review and build the following day. 

Monday, February 6 – Friday, February 10, with Paola di Paolo, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/class
on Zoom

Our practice of yoga enourages us to be aware of the sensations of the body as it is. As we move in and out of yoga postures, we can feel strong and subtle sensations. We remain present to these sensatiions with awareness and non-judgement. Similarly, in meditation practice we sit with present moment awareness of the breath and the body. This series will explore the connection between hatha yoga practice and sitting meditation. Open to students of all levels.

Paola di Paolo is certified through Esther Myers Yoga Studio and 3HO.  She teaches Kundalini yoga and Hatha yoga.

Monday, February 13 – Friday, February 17, with John Campbell, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/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.
Contemplation image courtesy of Sarah Hunter

Monday, February 20 – Friday, February 24, with Julia Juhas
8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/class
on Zoom

Are your hips and low back stiff from gripping while walking over icy patches and trekking your way through heaps of snow? Then this Hip Releasing Series might be just what you need. In these classes we will focus on releasing tension in and around the hip joints which can help alleviate low back pain, improve range of motion in the hips and pelvis, and give you more confidence in your winter stride.

Saturdays, March 4 – 25, with John Campbell, 11:00am-12:30pm, $80/four, $23/class
at the Studio

Exploring muscles, release, grounding and breath (and noticing the difference) as we move into and in poses, all with a view to effortless practice.

Mondays, March 27 – May 15, with Donna Oliver, 5:00pm-6:00pm, $128/8 classes, $20/class
at the Studio

Learn the 10 movement set that cultivates, circulates and regulates Qi in the body’s major vessels and channels to maintain the health of body mind and spirit. This is a Medical Qigong health maintenance routine taught in Chinese hospitals.