Movement Studio Instructors

This class is designed to calm the mind while bringing strength and flexibility to the body. Through breathwork and traditional hatha postures, the practice brings forth a meditative state. Students will be encouraged to focus on their alignment through slower, conscious movements, and they will build strength and flexibility with longer holds of the postures. The gentle hatha class is a good fit for beginners or anyone looking to slow down and reconnect to themselves.

This class combines the foundations of yoga with the calming qualities of a restorative practice, as we explore how to find Savasana in every pose. Beginning with a foundation of asana to channel energy into and through the legs we will then work from there towards a quiet mind. This class will start with a challenge, but end with deep rest and increased understanding of the body, mind and breath connections.

Foundation level, but not for raw Beginners. If you’re brand new to yoga, its preferable to join the Beginner session on Friday. This class will help you to establish strength and stability in a variety of poses while learning to connect to the intelligence of your body.

*some previous experience in Iyengar yoga is required Expanding on the foundations and the actions of the standing poses, in this class we learn to carry these actions into all other categories of posture, including inversions.

Stronger Core, Stronger You. This is a dynamic, group pilates class designed to improve core, posture, and total body strength through intentional and functional movements. You will move through a variety of foundational pilates exercises that challenge your balance, coordination, and endurance, while building deep core strength to support your everyday life. You will leave feeling stronger and more confident in how you move through the world. one-on-one classes also available by appointment

Participants should consult with their health care/care provider(s) prior to taking prenatal yoga. Prenatal yoga will bring a deeper awareness and connection to your own body and your growing baby during the experience of pregnancy. There is a focus on proper breathing techniques to help promote relaxation in order to support pregnancy and labor, and to foster a strong connection to your breath, as the biggest tool in your pregnancy and labour journey. Prenatal yoga can also offer other benefits, such as improved sleep during pregnancy, improved circulation, reduced stress and anxiety, reduced fatigue, decreased lower back pain, nausea, headaches and shortness of breath. This offering will create new space for you in mind, body and soul and invite you to connect to the intuitive wisdom that you have as a Mamma on this journey. No prior yoga experience needed.

This class combines the foundations of yoga with the calming qualities of a restorative practice, as we explore how to find Savasana in every pose. Beginning with a foundation of asana to channel energy into and through the legs we will then work from there towards a quiet mind. This class will start with a challenge, but end with deep rest and increased understanding of the body, mind and breath connections. It is followed by a 1 hr thermal circuit (dry sauna, hot + cold pool, mud mask + salt scrub)

*some yoga experience required Yoga Kurunta is a method of performing a variety of asanas with the help of a rope to enable the student to attain accuracy, agility and balance. Designed by BKS Iyengar, the rope wall offers support that can allow us to create space throughout the length of the spine. The ropes can be used specifically to alleviate such ailments as shoulder stiffness & lower back pain, as they can relieve pressure and compression on targeted joints. In addition they are a great way to find support and extension during inversions. Come and learn the Ropes!

This class combines elements of strength training barre and Pilates exercises and yoga into a full-body, low impact workout that is tailored to postpartum recovery and restoration. The class will consist of high-repetition movements, set to music, with the use of some optional light weights (1-3lbs), blocks, exercise balls etc… and mat work. You are welcome to have baby on your mat, held when possible or even worn in a carrier for some. The class also provides a welcoming and supportive space for the transition into motherhood, aiming to let you feel good, go with the flow and have fun alongside your baby and a community of other moms. No dance experience needed. (6 weeks postpartum - 1 year).