Class Descriptions

Select a class below for details

Kripalu Yoga

Kripalu Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga that defines itself as therapeutic, and spiritually focused. It uses yoga concepts of inner focus and meditation along with standard yoga poses and "breathwork," as well as "development of a quiet mind" and relaxation. Kripalu emphasizes "following the flow" of prana, or life-force energy, compassionate self-acceptance, observing the activity of the mind without judgment, and taking what is learned into daily life.

Beginners Yoga

Specifically for students looking to build a practice by developing strength, flexibility and their understanding of yoga.

Community Class

This is a hot flow yoga class
This class is instructed by newly graduated teachers.
There is a $5 fee to participate. Passholders can use their pass or unlimited pass.

East-West Fusion (Cancelled until the Fall)

We invite you to a great new class called “East-West Fusion”. This unique class includes warm up calisthenics, Yoga, Qi-Gong, Core Body exercises , deep breathing excercises, and an amazing stress reduction closing and meditation that will leave you floating out of the class.

The energy healing components of the classes are taught at Zen Temples in Korea that specialize in martial arts. East-West Fusion is considered the ultimate stress reducer and its the ideal program to end the work week with.

This class has the goal of clearing the 10 Sen Lines, the energy lines in the body closely related to Chinese meridian lines. Energy centers along the Sen lines can get blocked or imbalanced. Pon Klie calisthenics are used at the begining to release tired, stagnant, unhealthy energy and to open up Sen lines and the main energy centers in the body. Stretching and tapping are also done to wake up all the acupuncture points along the meridian system. Then the most effective Zen Qi-Gong exercises are introduced to infuse fresh Qi (life force energy) into the body to restore proper energy flow and balance.

Benefits Include: Increased overall fitness, flexibility and toning of the muscles, reduced stress level / tolerance, improved blood pressure, stronger bones, joints, tendons and ligaments, massaging of all organs of the body, reduced anxiety and depression, relieving chronic pain, improved balance and coordination, improved sleep quality (such as staying asleep longer at night and feeling more alert during the day) improved vitality and everyday physical functioning.

**You will leave each class with the tools and experience that may be applied to everyday life.

As acclaimed cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, vice-chair and professor of surgery at Columbia University and director of the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program writes in his best selling book ‘Staying Young’: “Qi-Gong allows us to cope with the day to day struggle of being human – it can help us stretch and stay loose and balanced in both mind and body.” On the Ophra Winfrey show in November he simply put it this way, "If you want to be healthy and live to be 100, do Qi-Gong." He also added that Qi-gong reverses the aging process.

Reduced Heat Yoga

Experience all the benefits of your usual yoga class with the added boost of detoxification through heat. This class is warmed to around 30 degrees. It is a fabulous way to experience the benefit of hot yoga without the extreme heat.

Karma Class

Class proceeds are donated to a charity.
Donations are directed towards Yoga in Motion supporting Breast Cancer Research.
This hot class is suitable for all levels. Class fee is $5

Hot Yoga

Hot yoga is a sequence of postures and breathing exercises designed to systematically cleanse every part of the body and provide a complete mind/body workout. The heat warms and relaxes the entire body, promotes suppleness and the release of toxins, allowing the body to be in a balanced state. The heat allows for a deeper stretch to help avoid injury. Regular practice of Hot Yoga will improve muscle tone, normalize weight, burn fat, strengthen the immune system and support a vibrant health and well-being.

Hot Flow Yoga

A dynamic form of yoga where one posture flows into the next. This form of yoga develops fitness and promotes relaxation. It maximizes strength, flexibility and concentration. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of flowing sequences and breath.
This class is performed in a reduced-heat environment due to the nature of the sequencing which promotes its own body heat and detoxification.

Prior yoga experience suggested.

Benefits

• Promotes relaxation
• Increases cardiovascular capabilities
• Energizing
• Controls weight
• Improves circulation
• Promotes detoxification
• Improves concentration
• Perpetuates a healthy mind and body
• Improves knee and back pain
• Posture is improved
• Scoliosis pain is relieved
• Aids in digestion, insomnia, depression, headaches and arthritis
• Helps your golf game, running, and all other sports

Suggestions

• First time students should arrive at least 20 minutes before class to register, change and enter the hot room. Allow your body to get accustomed to the heat by resting in the hot room before class begins.
• Don’t eat a heavy meal before class. If you need to eat prior to class, eat lightly.
• Come fully hydrated. Drink plenty of water before, during, and after class.
• Avoid caffeine before class i.e. coffee, pop, tea, alcohol.
• After class, allow yourself to cool down, drink water or fruit juice to replace water and minerals lost during the sweat.
• We have filtered water in our kitchen.

What To Bring

• You will need a mat, towel and bottled water during class.
• We rent mats for $2, sell water for $3 (Voss Water glass bottle - no plastics!) and towel rental is $2.
• Although our rental mats are disinfected after each use, we suggest bringing your own mats.
• We do sell non-toxic, latex free mats and ECO biodegradable mats.
• Wear something that you will feel comfortable sweating in.

  Precautions

  Although Hot Yoga is fabulous for most people, some should be cautious. If you have never done Yoga before or are not physically active, try a level 1 class or an all levels class first. If you have done yoga before, but not Hot Yoga, then start slowly. Don’t push yourself and just do what you can. Your primary focus is to acclimatize your body to the heat, not to keep up with the class.

  I would not recommended hot yoga for children, those who are pregnant, have heart disease, low blood pressure, or if you are taking certain medications. If in doubt, please consult your physician before starting this or any kind of physical exercise.

  Participants can loose water during a session. Without replacement, such high water loss can lead to fatigue and nausea. Drinking fresh fruit juice or water during and after a hot class is highly recommended. Further, you should eat plenty of greens and a variety of vegetables to replace essential minerals that are lost in sweat.

  How Hot Yoga Works

  The heated room raises body temperature and the body reacts by raising the heart rate to a mild aerobic range. This increases blood flow, opens capillaries for greater blood flow to sluggish areas, opens pores and creates deep sweat that flushes out toxins.
  For thousands of years, many cultures around the world have enjoyed the therapeutic benefits of heat therapy. They have recognized that heat rids the body of toxins, aids in weight loss and kills viruses.

  Radiant, infra-red heat is the same heat many physicians and therapists use to treat muscle injury and strains. This heat is also energy efficient. Our hot room is specifically designed to provide a dryer, more traditional sauna-type heat, versus a wetter, more humid environment. Our dryer room has significantly less airborne bacteria and mould, and our room is disinfected with natural, non-toxic, antibacterial cleansers.

  Our dryer environment causes sweating, thereby helping to rid the body of toxins. A daily sweat can help reduce the body’s accumulation of lead, mercury, nickel, cadmium, sodium, sulfuric acid and cholesterol.

  Heat is beneficial if weight loss is desired because of the increased energy expenditure. Heat uses up more calories, resulting in the body to burn fat and carbohydrates. In addition, sweat glands must work harder to produce sweat, which requires more energy and more calories. Studies have shown that a person can burn up to 600 calories in a single hot class, which is equivalent of a 4-6 mile jog!

  The infra-red heat promotes more detoxification than any other type of workout. During any other exercise, the body expels approx 3% of toxins, our infra-red yoga expels up to 15% toxins.

Pilates Bootcamp

This class has its basis in classical pilates with a bootcamp style twist. This challenging workout will give you a great 1 hour cardio and strength training workout. Its fat blasting cardio coupled with strength training using free weights and your own body weight (hitting a different major muscle group each week) followed by a well-deserved stretch and cool-down.

Pilates with Weights

We have added hand weights to challenge the core during the classical Pilates exercises. Additional exercises are incorporated to tone arms and legs. This is a total body work out. The weights add resistance and challenge! Be prepared to work!

Private Yoga Classes

Experience the benefits of learning privately in one-to-one sessions. Tailor the classes for your body type and your own specific needs. Develop your yoga skills and learn new ones in a gentle more personalized setting.

Pre-registered classes

Children's Yoga

Yoga gives kids strength, flexibility and balance of the body, mind and spirit. They experience the joy and vitality of being in a body; connect to their breath; find self-compassion, self-acceptance and confidence; and they relax... all in a non-competitive environment.

Ages 5-12 yrs

Fertility Yoga

A Holistic 8 week Plan for Optimal Fertility

This is an Integrative approach to Fertility. The purpose is to create a happier, healthier more fertile body. This program is designed to imbue even the most basic choices such as what foods we choose to eat or how we move our body, with the power of spirit and sacred intention. By working with these concepts you gain greater self love and inner peace. Yoga is after all, the process of reuniting with self and finding peace and contentment in the process.
$115

Please contact the Loft to register and for more information.
Or call us at (905) 458-1114

Mom and Baby Yogafusion

Experience the physical and energetic connections of mom and baby by focusing on postures which provide relief from lifting, carrying and nursing. This class also helps to restore alignment and tone.

Help your body gently recover from pregnancy and childbirth and meet other new moms to create an atmosphere of community. Mom and baby yoga is designed specifically to accommodate the effects of your recent pregnancy, and take into account reduced joint stability and core strength.

Some benefits include reducing anxiety and stress, adopting coping techniques for when you feel overwhelmed, as well as increasing over-all endurance, strength and well being.

Please contact the Loft to register and for more information.
Or call us at (905) 458-1114

Pre-Natal Yoga all levels

This program teaches you safe, effective postures to practice during pregnancy. During this time of transformation, yoga will help nurture you and your unborn baby thus enriching your pregnancy experience. You will stretch and strengthen your body, learn deep breathing techniques, create space for your baby and learn helpful relaxation techniques. Recommended mostly for 2nd & 3rd trimesters.

This is a pre-registered class.
To register of for more information call us at 905-458-1114 or email us

Yoga For Runners (Coming this fall)

This class addresses specific areas of complaint that runners experience. Benefits include:
decreased muscle stiffness and increase range of motion, reduced muscular tension,reduced risk of low back pain, flexibility in the hamstrings, hip flexors, less aces and pains while running and in daily life reduced risk of new injuries, improved recovery times after racing, improved running times, feeling better while running.

8 weeks