Our group mat classes are designed to be progressive,
we schedule them in sessions to better help our students to learn movement skills that they can grow. 
“functional movement for life” ​

Class Details

Pilates

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​Essential Pilates Mat – a beginner to intermediate level Pilates class, great for applying the basic principles and alignment techniques while building strength and endurance.

​Use of small props included:
Mini stability balls,
fitness circles,
Flex-bands,
Toning balls and more!
​Intermediate Pilates Mat - intermediate level programming, continue to build your skills with this challenging Mat repertoire.  Ideally you have done Pilates before and are ready to take it to the next level.  Use of small equipment included. This is a level 2 Pilates Mat class.
Therapeutic Pilates - Simple Pilates exercises to aid with core strength, maintaining range of motion in joints, alignment and awareness based practice techniques, chair work in seated and standing as well as floor work.  Great addition to your toolbox if you work at a desk or want to add more healthy options to your time seated each day.  Keep your body moving well with Therapeutic Pilates.

Stability Ball

Ball Class - a perfect beginner level class for gaining balance skills, cardio and strength using the Swiss stability ball. Dynamic movement at its best!
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We provide stability balls for this class, although also encourage you to bring your own as you get more comfortable with your own ball over time.
Intermediate Ball - This ball class includes cardio, balance, strength and coordination.  Great for increasing your challenge level on the ball.  Get ready to sweat and have a good time!

Yoga

Our Yoga classes are Hatha and Viniyoga based – we approach all of our yoga classes with trauma sensitivity and use choice to develop a positive experience for all.  We incorporate asana (yoga poses), pranayama (breath practices) and meditation practices (relaxation and clarity for the mind). As well as mantra (repetition of words or chant), mudra (hand positions), and sound! 

​Our goal within our yoga teaching is to present it as authentically as we can, honouring yogic tradition, heritage and Indian culture.  You can expect to hear Sanscrit words, terms and phrases, themes directly from the Yoga Sutras and the 8-limbs of yoga. ​
Yoga for Stress Reduction - This gentle yoga and restorative class is designed for decreasing stress in your body and mind. Experience a variety of de-stressing techniques to help you create a toolbox for managing stress and learn how to turn down your nervous system.  An invaluable resource of material and knowledge everyone should have access to.
Rise & Shine Yoga Flow - A great day starts with a mindful morning. Set the tone for your day with an intention setting practice. Stay connected to the breath throughout this gentle vinyasa flow designed to promote spinal health as we focus on alignment cues to build a strong foundation for strength and flexibility. Awaken to the healing power of mediation in motion helping you feel grounded, energized and inspired for the day ahead of you.
Yoga Flow - In this Vinyasa style class we will focus on flowing with breath, synchronizing physical postures with inhales and exhales. Flow classes are designed to gently cultivate heat in the body with creative sequences, sun salutations, standing and seated postures. The flowing asanas may be combined with some longer holds of certain postures to help develop a more balanced body as well as prevent repetitive motion injuries that can happen if you are always doing the same thing every day.
Somatic Yoga - A yoga class designed to unwind tense bodies, primarily floor and occasional chair based somatic movements, yoga asana and sensory meditation.  Breath awareness, walking awareness and more!  All participants welcome, gentle movement your body will thank-you for.
Yin Yoga & Meditation - Yin yoga promotes a calm mind and still body through holding poses that stretch the deeper connective tissues.  It is a gentle and meditative practice to help counter our often busy lives.  Through Yin yoga you will learn different breathing and mindfulness techniques to help bring a sense of peacefulness and clarity to your life, both on and off the yoga mat.
 
Gentle Slow Flow Yoga - Awaken your body and mind in this gentle Hatha Flow class.  A combination of movement and restful poses will help to balance your mind, body, and heart.
Therapeutic Yoga - A chair yoga class, with some floor based (optional) and some standing postures.  If you have mobility issues or are unable to get up and down from the floor this class is for you.  Learn simple and gentle yoga that can be used at a desk, on the go (travelling), or anytime you need to add some practical stretching into your day.  All levels, abilities and special conditions welcome.

Somatic Movement

Somatic Movement classes are based in the tradition of Thomas Hanna and Hanna Somatic Education®. Somatic practices are widely renowned in helping people to regain freedom from aches and pains in their bodies.  Through motor-sensory actions/exercises we can learn to turn down the tension in our bodies.  Brain body work that will change the way you look at life.

Specialty Series

We often run shorter sessions of classes called series or courses, these are like workshops run over longer periods, you can expect to be immersed in the session and come away with more than having had a regular group class. 
​You may receive handouts and/or home practice notes.

STOTT PILATES Mat Teacher Training 2020 - April-May
STOTT PILATES Reformer Teacher Training 2020 - May-Jun-July
Yoga for Stress Reduction series, 8 weeks, currently on our schedule!
Meditation in Movement series, 4 weeks - Dates TBA
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