Summer Intensives
This 60 minute series is designed to develop strength, flexibility and vitality. Start your day feeling energized and recharged!

NEW - Yoga for Runners
Clinic
August 9, Monday, 6:30-8:30pm, Cost $35, Andrea

 
NEW - Yoga for Core Strength Intensive
August 9-13, Monday-Friday, 7:00-8:00am, Cost $90, Andrea
NEW - Yoga for Runners
Clinic
August 23, Monday, 6:30-8:30pm, Cost $35, Andrea
 
NEW - Morning Energizer Intensive
August 3-6, Tuesday-Friday, 7:00-8:00am, Cost $72, Havovi
 
NEW - Morning Energizer
Intensive
August 16-20, Monday-Friday, 7:00-8:00am, Cost $90, Havovi

Pre-registered Workshops
All our workshops are held in small size classes in our beautiful Kriya Studio. They are tailored to the individual needs of our students

 
 


New Workshops

  1. Beginner Hatha Yoga
  2. Restorative Yoga/Learn to Breathe
  4. Partner Pre-Natal Yoga
  5. Post-Natal Yoga NEW
  11. Reiki Level 1
  13. Yoga Therapy Series: Insomnia, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Body Image
  14. Yoga for Runners and Athletes
  15. Intro to Ashtanga Yoga NEW
  16. Exploration in Meditation NEW



Please read our workhop policy

Intro to Ashtanga Yoga, Thursdays 7:30-8:45pm, Havovi
Starting Thursday, September 16

This workshop is designed to gradually introduce students to the principles of Ashtanga Yoga.  Over the course of six weeks, Ashtanga techniques of breathing (Ujjayi breath), Sun Salutations, standing poses, balancing, seated and inverted postures will be covered. Each class will build upon the previous one.  By the final class, each participant will be qualified for Level 1 participation, facilitating participation in Havovi’s Sunday Ashtanga classes.

It’s a 6-week workshop. The classes are held once a week and the cost is $110. Drop-in is $20 if space permits.

 

Yoga for Runners and Athletes, Thursdays 6:00-7:15pm, Marion  
Starting Thursday, September 16

This dynamic 6-week workshop is designed for runners and athletes to improve their flexibility and performance. The first few classes will teach the different poses and their benefits. Exploring specific muscle group and learning body awareness.
Once you have become familiar with the poses we will practice different sequences. Breathing exercises (pranayama) and meditation will be introduced, which can give you the extra mental edge to push you to the next level. Yoga is a great cross-training tool. If you are into outdoor sports, the winter months are a perfect time to work on realigning your body and working on neglected muscles you don’t use as much in your regular training schedule.

Marion has been a competitive runner for most of her life, and knows the time and effort runners put into their practice. She knows that most of the injuries through running are overuse injuries. To prevent nagging injuries that can be discouraging, practice of yoga is very helpful. Yoga can realign the body and it is a great cross-training tool to stay injury free.

It’s a 6-week workshop. The classes are held once a week and the cost is $110. Drop-in is $20 if space permits.

Pre-Natal Yoga, Wednesdays 7 :30pm-9:00pm - Jessie
starts Wednesday June 30 - this session is FULL
Next session starts Wednesday, September 8 - register early to avoid disappointment

Pregnancy is a unique time in life to be honored and enjoyed.  Prenatal yoga classes are a great way to share in the experience with a group of other pregnant women and be able to relax and focus completely on your body, and on your baby. We practice gentle yoga poses, breath work, vocal toning and meditation, with the intention to relieve some of the common discomforts of pregnancy, (from back ache to ankle swelling) and prepare for labor and delivery. No prior yoga experience is necessary to benefit from these classes. It is 10-week series. The price for the series is $180. Please call to register 416 207-YOGA (9642) or email us at info@blissyogastudio.net. The number of people is limited. No drop-ins.

 

Pre-Natal Yoga, Fridays 7:30pm-9:00pm - Jessie
Next session starts Friday August 13

Pregnancy is a unique time in life to be honored and enjoyed.  Prenatal yoga classes are a great way to share in the experience with a group of other pregnant women and be able to relax and focus completely on your body, and on your baby. We practice gentle yoga poses, breath work, vocal toning and meditation, with the intention to relieve some of the common discomforts of pregnancy, (from back ache to ankle swelling) and prepare for labor and delivery. No prior yoga experience is necessary to benefit from these classes. It is 10-week series. The price for the series is $180. Please call to register 416 207-YOGA (9642) or email us at info@blissyogastudio.net. The number of people is limited. No drop-ins.

 

Partner Pre-Natal Yoga, Sunday, September 19, 2:00- 4:00 pm - Jessie
2 hour workshop

Pregnancy is a magical - and challenging - time in the lives of an expecting couple. In this one day workshop, expectant fathers/birth partners will learn how to support their partner with confidence and sensitivity. Mothers-to-be will gain calm and knowledge needed to ease and better deal with the rigours of the birthing process. This workshop focuses on the breath, moving through gentle yoga asanas (postures) together as partners while finding new ways to experience a deeper connection with each other through touch of hands. These gentle yoga asanas and techniques will prove beneficial during pregnancy and labour.
This is 1 day, 2 hour workshop and the price is $50.00 per coupl. Pre-registration is required. Class size limited.

 
Mankind has still not reached that point of universal level of dignity where he realizes that the first giver of life is God and the second who nurses life, is the mother.
Yogi Bhajan

Post-Natal Yoga, Tuesdays 2:00pm-3:00pm - Jessie
Next session starting Tuesday- September 14 - call to register

It is a 5-week series. The price for the series is $80.The number of people is limited. No drop-ins.

Yoga for Teens and Young Athletes, Tuesdays 4:45-5:45pm, Jessie
Starting Tuesday - September 14- call to register

Teens are happy to discover that regular yoga practice builds stronger, muscular body, calms the mind and balances out the mood swings due to hormonal changes. Many teenagers and young athletes are active in sports that develop certain muscle groups. However, they often overlook flexibility of the spine, back, arms, and legs. Yoga stretching poses are highly beneficial in correcting this imbalance to strengthen muscles that are not used in sports training. The stretching may be difficult at first, but with regular practice, the body becomes more flexible and the poses easier. With stronger body, teens build self confidence and self esteem. With relaxed and calm mind Yoga helps teens to better understand complex life issues.

It’s a ten-week workshop. The classes are held once a week and the cost is $140. Drop in is $16 if space allows.

Yoga for Core Strength, Tuesdays  7:30-8:30 pm - Jelena
Tuesday, July 6 - this session is FULL
Next session Tuesday, September 14 - register early to avoid disappointment

The seat of your inner power is your navel centre. When the core is strong your whole body is protected, your skeleton is supported and your spine is sheltered. On mental level your self esteem, self assurance and self reliance becomes stronger. Your projection is better and you gain magnetic personality. According to Yoga scriptures Yogi becomes master if he or she masters his or her navel.

It’s a 5-week workshop. It's a small size class and the room fills up quickly, please register in advance. The classes are held once a week and the cost is $90. Drop-in is $20 if space permits.

Intro to Kundalini Yoga, Saturday 9:30-11:45am - David
Next session Saturday, September 18- register early to avoid disappointment

A comprehensive, intensive introduction to the fundamentals of the practice of Kundalini Yoga, held on the first saturday of the month.  Learn the basics of one of the original and ancient branches of Yoga.  Kundalini Yoga is a dynamic blend of postures, pranayama (breath techniques) mantra, music and meditation which teaches one the art of relaxation, self-healing, self-discovery and develops an enhanced awareness of mind, body and spirit.  Teacher David Aleksis leads this intensive workshop to provide those new to Kundalini Yoga with a foundation of knowledge to encourage and inspire students to the joys of a regular Yoga practice.

Cost $35. Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited.

Beginner Hatha Yoga, Sunday 3:00-5:15pm - Marco
Next session Sunday, August 22- register early to avoid disappointment

Although you can start from any point in a group yoga class, some participants feel they need to know the basics before attending group classes. We do just that in this Beginner Hatha Yoga workshop. We will teach new students many of the basic yoga postures (asana) to help them feel comfortable when attending group classes. Including Sun Salutes to warm the body, basic meditation technique, learning to connect both body and mind, and to find relaxation in and out of the poses.

Cost: $35. Pre-registration is required. Class size limited.

Exploration in Meditation (in the Kundalini tradition) Sunday, 3:00 – 4:30pm - David
4 Session Workshop
Next session Sunday, September 19 - register early to avoid disappointment 

If you have ever wanted to learn to meditate – or if you are looking to deepen your own meditation practice – this workshop is for you. This four session workshop will explore the art of meditation techniques in the Kundalini Yoga tradition.  Students will experience and practice a variety of meditation techniques designed to get beyond and quiet the reflexive “thinking” mind and achieve a higher state of conciousness, with greater focus, creativity, self-awareness – or simply a more relaxed and peaceful frame of mind. Participants will learn the fundamentals of a meditation practice – exploring breath, mantra, sound current and posture.  Meditations will range in length from 11 to 31 minutes.  Technique and information will be provided enabling participants to maintain a continued practice on one’s own.
No previous experience is required.  All that is required is comfortable clothing, an open heart and an open mind.
Cost $72.  (Drop-in is permitted if space allows, please call in advance, cost $20), Pre-registration is required. 

Early Morning Sadhana, Friday 4-6:30am – next Sadhana September 10
Please call to confirm your attendance (three students minimum to run this class)

Sadhana is a spiritual practice of self-discipline that allows one to express the Infinite within one's self. It consists of meditation on the sound of Japji Sahib, Yoga set and a series of chanting meditation (meditation with mantras). It is done early in the morning, before the sunrise, when the energies on Mother Earth are in calm and balanced state and angle of the Sun to the Earth is very good for meditation. Also there is more prana (life force energy) during these hours, and the body rhythms are more set to support physical cleansing than during the rest of the day. Subconscious mind can be cleared of fears, and as each fear comes up and we look upon it neutrally, the fear looses its power over us. We become more flexible and we feel more free. This powerful practice prepares you fully for the day.

"All these changes that you are seeing in your personality did not happen because you got counseled, or your teacher was great. You all changed because you wanted to change and you did sadhana. Sadhana changed you. The ultimate approach is when you want to change and you do sadhana." - Yogi Bhajan

This class is free of charge..

Reiki Level 1, Saturday - TBD, 2:00-6:00pm, $150

Reiki is a safe, gentle, non-invasive form of hands-on healing that increases energy, reduces pain, produces deep relaxation and a general feeling of well-being. In this workshop we will learn how to do self-reiki treatment and how to do short and long reiki treatment on others. Chakras and healing art methodology will be introduced. No prerequisite required.

Reiki Level 2, Saturday - TBD, 2:00-6:00pm, $150

In this workshop, we will go deeper into Reiki practice. We will focus on Reiki symbols and how to use them. Long distance healing and energy transfer will be introduced. Reiki Level 1 is a prerequisite for this workshop.

Restorative Yoga/Learn To Breathe, Monday 6:00pm 7:15pm, Jessie
Next session starts Monday, September 13 - register early to avoid disappointment

Restorative Yoga is based on classical Hatha Yoga postures that use the force gravity to benefit the practitioner. Pain and tension release is achieved through exercises and postures (asanas) using aids such as blankets and bolsters, as required. Meditation exercises will be taught to help calm the mind, ease the breath and restore the body’s energy. This workshop is recommended for people who carry stress in their body, may be recovering from illness or injury, or wish to begin a regular Yoga practice in a gentle and supportive manner.

It’s a ten-week workshop. The classes are held once a week and the cost is $180. No drop ins.

Yoga for Fertility, Monday 7:30pm - 9:00pm - Jessie
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The next session starts Monday September 13 -- register early to avoid disappointment

If you are planning to start a family or are experiencing a challenge in fertility, Yoga can be a helpful tool on your journey.  This gentle Yoga practice provides asana (postures) to open the body to pregnancy and meditation and breathing to sooth and calm the mind.
Benefits of Yoga for Fertility Yoga may:

  • Reduce stress and relax the nervous system encouraging a positive environment for conception.  The practice activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which encourages a relaxation response in the body.
  • Open subtle energy channels.  The second chakra is believed in the Yoga tradition to be the energy centre associated with conception and fertility.
  • Deepen the awareness of your body.   This gives a greater sense of control over your body.
  • Balance the body, mind and spirit.   This balance improves body alignment, mental balance, encourages a positive attitude and reduces anxiety.
  • Improve circulation.  Improved circulation is especially important for improving fertility because the increased blood circulation ensures that sufficient oxygen and nutrients reach the reproductive organs; improved blood circulation also increases overall energy and stamina.
  • Softens the abdominal areas and removes tension from around the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.  This provides an opportunity for this area to be fully functional.

It’s a 10-week workshop in a small size class. The classes are held once a week and the cost is $250. No drop ins.