Adult Yoga
Class Description
Yoga for Healing & Wellness
A gentle yoga class for students who are seeking physical, emotional and/or mental health and wellness. This class cultivates positive self communication and the movement of pure healing energy. Traditional elements will be adjusted to each student’s needs. A safe place to release blocked energy and develop strength, flexibility and positive focus. Pranayama (breath techniques) to release blocked energy and purify every system, Asana (steady poses) to build comfort, flexibility and strength in the body, and meditation to develop positive mind focus.
Lunch-Time Chair Yoga - NEW!
We are excited to introduce a new half-hour Chair Yoga class, designed specifically for desk workers, seniors, and anyone with mobility issues. This class is perfect for those seeking a gentle yet effective way to incorporate movement, flexibility, and relaxation into their daily routine without the need for getting up and down from the floor.
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Class Highlights:
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Gentle Movements: All postures are performed while seated in a chair or standing with chair support, making it accessible for those with limited mobility, balance concerns, or anyone who spends long hours sitting at a desk.
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Focused Flexibility: This class emphasizes stretching and lengthening the muscles, particularly those that can become tight or sore from prolonged sitting, such as the shoulders, neck, back, and hips.
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Improved Circulation: Through mindful breathing and gentle movements, participants can enhance circulation, which is especially beneficial for those who are sedentary for long periods.
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Stress Relief: Incorporating deep breathing techniques and mindfulness, this class also provides tools to manage stress, reduce tension, and promote a sense of calm and well-being.
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Customizable Practice: The class is adaptable to individual needs, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their level of fitness or mobility, can participate comfortably and safely.​
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Whether you're looking to take a break from your desk, improve mobility, or find a gentle way to stay active, this Chair Yoga class offers a supportive environment to nourish your body and mind.
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Join us and discover the many benefits of Chair Yoga in just 30 minutes!
Tanya - Yoga Teacher
Tanya is a certified yoga instructor from the The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, recognized by the Yoga Alliance in the USA and Canada.
She has been practising yoga for 23 years, and did a 10-year apprentice with Judith McCaffery, senior teacher in the Sivananda lineage. She has been teaching yoga privately for 16 years, and before that through the TDSB for 4 years. She is registered with the Canadian Yoga Alliance with a designation of CYA-RYT 500.
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TESTIMONIALS
“Tanya's chair yoga class is an essential part of my daily routine. While the class is offered every Thursday, community members have unlimited access to taped classes and can practice as often as desired. Tanya's caring, gentle and mindful instruction is a welcome addition to a hectic daily life that leaves me feeling calm, centred and grateful for giving the gift of time and wellness to myself."
KATINA ST
“I really look forward to my weekly ‘Healing and Wellness’ yoga classes with Tanya, and always feel so relaxed, yet energized, afterwards. I am inspired to take both the effective stretches and focused breathe work into my daily routine. Tanya is such a knowledgeable, warm, caring teacher, always aware of each student’s particular needs as she gently guides each of us to protect our specific vulnerable body parts, yet challenges us to release blocked energy, and to develop strength and flexibility.
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​"Whether you have practiced yoga before, or are just starting, I would highly recommend that you sign up for one of Tanya’s classes. What an amazing gift you will be giving to yourself!"
JOYCE
"I first started taking yoga classes with Tanya in 2008, and was immediately drawn in. Drawing from the Sivanada teachings, her classes start with breathing techniques and meditation, which help to focus mind and body, and prepare for the practice ahead. Tanya’s classes are always planned with her students in mind, and she is able to accommodate a wide range of experience levels, making sure that the class is accessible for everyone while encouraging each participant to go further in their own practice, and offering more challenging extensions for advanced students. She strikes the perfect balance as a leader between maintaining a calm, meditative instruction and offering a light-heartedness that allows students to truly relax into the moment and appreciate their own journey. If you are seeking a yoga class with traditional values and modern understanding, I would highly recommend you study with Tanya!"
CARLIE
“I was very fortunate to stumble upon Tanya’s yoga classes over 10 years ago. As my introductory teacher to yoga she provided a safe and nurturing space to connect with myself through yoga. At the time I had no idea what a strong foundation she was building for my yoga practice, her teachings continue to echo in my ongoing practice through the years. She is a gifted instructor who is able to guide and support each student in the class while still holding the space for the group. Her classes are grounded in theory and her own practice, she leads with grace and makes the yoga teachings accessible to all. I have always left her classes feeling like a more balanced and spiritually connected being."
DEBORAH N.