TODAY ONLY! 25% off all yoga class packages

• 30 Day Unlimited Pass - Reg $59. Now $44.25 BUY HERE

• 5 Class Card - Reg $89. Now $66.75 BUY HERE

• 10 Class Card - Reg $149. Now $111.75 BUY HERE

• 30 Day Unlimited Pass (Tots Yoga Only) - Reg $39. Now $29.25 BUY HERE

Tomorrow: 25% off all yoga class packages

Enjoy 25% Off All Yoga Class Passes

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Passes can be used for any of the classes we offer:

| Prenatal Yoga | Yoga Babies | Postnatal Pilates with Baby |
|Tots Yoga | Candlelight Yoga |

Online sale only

Purchase directly online Dec 26th from 12AM - 11:59PM

> 25% OFF ONLINE SALE <

Give The Gift of Yoga

Use for any yoga class.

Gift card can be purchased in any denomination. 

Email info@torontoyogamamas.com to purchase.

Snowman on a Stick

A healthy snack and a fun holiday activity for kids.

What you'll need

• Bananas
• Grapes
• Carrot
• Apple
• Bamboo skewers
• Mini chocolate chips
• Pretzel sticks

(Tip: Swap out the chocolate chips with fresh blueberries for an even healthier treat!)

How to make it

1. For each snowman, you will need three thick slices of banana, a grape, a sliver of carrot, and a triangular piece of apple. (Tip: Poke a hole in the apple piece with a bamboo skewer first to make assembly easier.) Have your kids slide the fruit onto the skewer, then use the carrot slivers for noses, mini chocolate chips for eyes and buttons, and pretzel sticks for arms.
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Top 10 Benefits of Tots Yoga

Toddler Yoga {Tots Yoga} - probably the most adorable class we offer at Toronto Yoga Mamas!

Roar like a lion, balance like a tree, hop like a frog...these are just some of the moments enjoyed in a Tots Yoga class.  

Parents stay with their little ones for this 45 minute yoga class involving movement, music and laughter.  Toddlers between the ages of 1(ish) and 3(ish) are perfect for this class.

Top 10 Benefits of Tots Yoga:

1. Healthy and positive way to release energy
2. Maintains your child's natural flexibility
3. Develops good posture 
4. Supports the immune, respiratory and circulatory systems
5. Improves coordination and balance
6. Teaches the body how to relax
7. Builds social confidence
8. Improves concentration 
9. Allows children to have fun while exploring their individual spirit
10. Great way for parents to meet other parents in the neighbourhood

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Tots Yoga runs every Saturday morning in Leslieville.  Space is limited, book in advance.

A single class is $19, or a monthly Tots Yoga Pass is $39 bringing the average class price to under $10 a class.  Save your spot online at torontoyogamamas.com

THE BEST PRENATAL YOGA AND PILATES CLASSES IN TORONTO

We are honoured to be included in ILOVETORONTO.COM's "The Best Prenatal Yoga And Pilates Classes in Toronto"

Pregnancy is the ideal time to get active.“Nowhere in the medical literature does it say that moderate exercise such as walking is unsafe, even for previously sedentary women,” says Raul Artal, M.D., chairman of the OB-GYN department at Saint Louis University in Missouri and lead author of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists’ guidelines on prenatal exercise.

Toronto Yoga Mamas

 

Toronto Yoga Mamas

Toronto Yoga Mamas is a local community devoted to prenatal and postnatal fitness and health. Founder of the studio, certified prenatal yoga instructor, and doula Jamie Kalynuik blends strengthening, stretching, and centring poses during her classes, which is why her classes have become so popular. Moreover, she creates a warm environment where soon-to-be moms can talk about their pregnancies and share valuable experience.

• Cozy, homey atmosphere
• Light and airy studios
• Specialization in prenatal yoga
• Certified instructors
• Various classes offered

Read The Full Article Here

Address:
1164 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON M4M 1L4

Neighbourhood: Leslieville

Welcome Sandra Brunner - Pilates Instructor

We are super excited to welcome long time Pilates Instructor and Leslieville resident Sandra Brunner to the Yoga Mamas team!!

Sandra is teaching the postnatal pilates class on Monday afternoons.  This is the perfect class for moms to focus on rebuilding their muscle tone, core and overall strength. 

What's even better? You can bring your baby to class :) Babies under crawling are welcome to come to class with you.

About Sandra Brunner 

Sandra is a pilates instructor with a warm, inviting manner and a keen sense of humour. STOTT certified since 2002, Sandra has worked with clients from the ages of 20-92! Recognizing how important connecting and engaging the core muscles of the body is, Sandra has always worked hard with her clients to make sure they "get it" and keep it! When not teaching, you can find Sandra at the Leslieville farmers market (in season), reading, travelling, connecting with friends in person or on twitter (@wallabina).

Welcome Meg Watkins - Yoga Instructor

Toronto Yoga Mamas is thrilled to welcome yoga instructor Meg Watkins to the team!

Meg will be teaching the Candlelight Yoga class every Tuesday night at 7pm.  This class is open to anyone to enjoy (not prenatal specific) and is the perfect class to unwind and relax in after a hectic day.

Meg Watkins is an eternal optimist, a slow-food enthusiast, a daydreamer, and a heart follower. A long time yogini, Meg started out dabbling in yoga in her teens, loving the way breathing through a yoga class cleared her head, and how the poses made her feel lighter and more grounded at the same time. She got serious about yoga in 2009 when she took a class with a teacher whose wisdom, confidence, and light were infinitely inspiring, and she resolved to be the same type of teacher for others. 

Meg completed her 200hr yoga teacher training in 2012 at Tula Central in Toronto, and has been happily spreading the love and playfulness of yoga through her Vinyasa, Hatha flow, and Prenatal classes ever since. 

Postnatal Pilates - Free Class

Join us for a complimentary class Monday November 12th 2pm.  

Space is limited - save your spot here: 

http://postnatalpilates.eventbrite.com

Introducing Postnatal Pilates in Leslieville

A fun and challenging postnatal pilates class designed to reconnect you with your core. We'll address issues specific to postnatal moms while building strength, toning muscles, improving posture and flexibility. 

This mat-based class uses bands for added strength and conditioning and is a safe and effective workout. 

Suitable for all moms, 6 weeks postnatal. Babies under crawling welcome.  

 

 

This 60 minute class is taught by Pilates Instructor Sandra Brunner.  

Sandra Brunner is a pilates instructor with a warm, inviting manner and a keen sense of humour. STOTT certified since 2002, Sandra has worked with clients from the ages of 20-92! Recognizing how important connecting and engaging the core muscles of the body is, Sandra has always worked hard with her clients to make sure they "get it" and keep it! When not teaching, you can find Sandra at the Leslieville farmers market (in season), reading, traveling, connecting with friends in person or on twitter (@wallabina).

40% Off Photography Special

Toronto family photographer Alixandra Gould has partnered with Toronto Yoga Mamas to offer a truly discounted promotion.

Until December 31, 2012 - friends & family of Toronto Yoga Mamas can receive a full photography session at 40% off.

Regular price is $325. Discounted price is $195

Alixandra has worked with countless families in Toronto capturing life's milestones or simply documenting the beauty of life. Choose to have your session in a professional studio, in the comfort of your own home, or out and about in your favourite neighbourhood.

To learn more contact Alixandra Gould:

Phone: 416 877 6392

Email: alixandragould@gmail.com​ | alixandragouldphotography.com

November Yoga Schedule

Four New Classes have been added to the schedule for November:

Prenatal Yoga: 

Saturday mornings at 9:00am. Stretch, breathe and flow. The perfect way to start your weekend off!

Yoga Babies: 

Friday mornings at 9:30am.  Due to popular demand we've added a second Yoga Babies class to the schedule. The babies just love their yoga!

Postnatal Pilates:

Monday afternoons at 2:00pm. This class is all about the mom; focusing on the pelvic floor, gently building back the core and increasing strength and muscle tone. Babies under crawling are welcome.

Candlelight Yoga:

The perfect class to unwind from a hectic day and bring balance to your busy life. This class is open to everyone to attend, but the babies stay home for this one. Its all about you and your practice.

Open House: Thank You!

On Saturday Oct 13th we celebrated the opening of Toronto Yoga Mamas in Leslieville. A HUGE thank you to all the families, friends and partners who joined our festivities.

The day was filled with yoga, music, laughter and love.

Thank you Alixandra Gould Photography for capturing our special day.  

Love and light, Jamie Kalynuik

Classes   ♥   Community   ♥   Celebration

Beautiful Toronto singer and songwriter MJ Cyr performing. 

 

Tots Yoga and family fun. 

Kids yoga instructor Christie Chuakay and Founder Jamie Kalynuik enjoying a Tots Yoga class.

   

Candlelight Yoga - Free Class

A night of Zen! Just you and your mat surrounded by calming music and a candlelight glow.

Join us for a complimentary class Tuesday November 06th 7pm.  

Space is limited - save your spot here: http://candlelightyoga.eventbrite.com

Relax from a hetic day and enjoy the tranquility of our candlelight hatha flow yoga class taught by yoga instructor Meg Watkins.

The class will begin slow with lots of stretching and emphasis on breath. You''ll work your way up to a flow building your strength, and then wind down ending on a peaceful note.

This yoga class is designed to take your mind off your busy life so you can concentrate on you!  The babies and children are tucked away at home. This is a time for you to unwind from your day, and bring balance to your busy life.

All levels of yoga are welcome.

Yoga Babies: Halloween Dress Up

Time to show off those uber cute baby Halloween costumes!

On Wednesday Oct 31st we're inviting all babies to wear their Halloween costumes to our 10:30am Yoga Babies class. 

{Space is limited, RSVP for the class here: http://bit.ly/L9FLpT}

  

Mini Health Talk: "Baby Steps to Better Health"

Enjoy a yoga class with baby, and then relax on your mat afterwards with a cup of tea and take in a 20 min health talk focused specifically on new babies.

Wednesday November 21, 2012. 
This talk is part of the 10:30am Yoga Babies class.

Please register for the class here: http://bit.ly/OfO0Te

Baby Steps to Better Health

Join Naturopathic Doctors Sue Love and Sapna Flower from Restore Integrative Health for an informative yet informal session on how you can better your lil' one's health, naturally.

The talk will highlight some of the popular questions Naturopathic Doctors get asked around immune health, fevers, allergy (and what is "atopy") and everybody's favourite, teething. You'll will also be able to ask Dr's Sapna and Sue any burning health related questions you have as well!

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Located in Leslieville and founded by Naturopathic Doctors Sue Love and Sapna Patel Flower, Restore Integrative Health is guided by a vision of whole body health attained through an integrative set of treatments and practices.

They are a dedicated team of health practitioners with a singular goal: To guide you and your family toward optimal health through individualized, collaborative and preventative care using a combination of Modern and Traditional medicine.

5 Ways To Keep Baby's Skin Healthy This Winter

By: Christie Chuakay, 

Kids Yoga Instructor and Executive District Manager, Arbonne International

It's good to get out of the house in the cold weather for some fresh air, but your baby's skin is thin and especially sensitive to temperature changes. Here are some tips to help prepare and protect your baby's skin from the upcoming winter season. 

Rub a Dub: 

Try to limit bath time to 10 minutes and ensure the water is lukewarm temperature. Apply a gentle, mild and tear-free cleanser to their delicate skin and hair.   

Soak It Up: 

After bath time, make sure to apply an unscented moisturizer on your baby's skin within two minutes of their bath to soften and condition the skin and help reduce redness and irritation.

Function or Fashion:

Though tempting to buy all those beautiful baby clothes you stroll by...try to stick to natural fabrics rather than synthetic (as much as possible). The natural fibres allow your baby's skin to "breathe" and help prevent them from sweating, which can irritate their skin.

Watch The Booty:

While on the topic of clothes, by bundling our babies in extra layers during the winter their bottoms become more vulnerable to sweat which can lead to rashes.  Use a good diaper cream that protects your baby's skin from friction and moisture.

Limit The Rays:

The sun is still out in the winter! Don't forget to apply sunscreen even in the -20 degree temperature, UV rays are still strong. If baby is too young for sunscreen, keep them well covered.

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Looking for a baby skincare line to try? We recommend ABC Arbonne Baby Care. The line of products are:

•  Botanically based and pH correct 

•  Pediatrician and dermatologist tested

•  Non-irritating

•  Formulated without nut oils 

•  Tear-free

•  Not tested on animals

Ask for a sample pack of the ABC Arbonne Baby Care line next time you're in the studio. 

40% Off Yoga Class Packages - One Day Only!

Purchase online or stop by the Open House to take advantage of this amazing one-day promotion!

Top 5 Reasons for Prenatal Massage

By: Natalie Amell RMT, Restore Integrative Health

Massage has been used for centuries to improve overall health, reduce stress, improve circulation and mobility, and relieve muscle tension.  

Prenatal massage shares many of the goals of regular massage ­- but it's tailored specifically to the needs of pregnant women and their changing bodies.  Therapists who are trained in prenatal massage adjust their techniques accordingly.

Natalie Amell from Restore Integrative Health in Leslieville is a fantastic registered massage therapist offering prenatal massage to the mamas in Toronto.  Below are her top five benefits for prenatal massage.

1.  Your centre of balance shifts as the baby grows.  Suddenly different leg and back muscles are sore from the rapid change in posture

2.  Sleeping positions change during pregnancy causing aches and pains in neck/shoulder and lower back

3.  A hormone called relaxin is released during pregnancy.  It loosens the joints to prepare the pelvis for pregnancy but it affects the whole body.  Muscles tighten up to help support these looser joints.

4.  Swelling in the extremities is common in pregnancy - manual lymph drainage can help reduce the swelling and ease the accompanying discomfort.

5.  Pregnancy is a big life changer.  Even if it was planned and you’re ready for all that it brings, pregnancy can be a stressful and anxious time.  Massage can provide relaxation and bring a sense of calm to help manage all of life’s big changes.

Open House

We invite all mamas, papas, babies and kiddies to join us in celebrating our opening in Leslieville.

 ♥ SATURDAY OCTOBER 13th ♥
 12pm - 5pm 

Check out the yoga space within the beautiful walls of Pentimento Fine Art Gallery, enjoy a free class and meet the yoga teachers. 

Enjoy fresh-baked gluten free cookies, yummy locally-sourced apple cider and organic sweet potato pie baby food.

There will be a one-day sale on all yoga class packages and amazing raffle prizes provided from local east-end businesses {yay!}

Join this event on Facebook for the latest information, new sponsors, and prize details

September Yoga Schedule

Welcome September! There are a few exciting changes this month.

1. We have added another Prenatal Yoga class to Wednesday evening. This class will be taught by birth doula and yoga instructor Thea Mistry.
2. We have changed the time of our Monday evening Prenatal Yoga class to 6:30pm so there is less of a rush between work and yoga for the mamas.
3. Finally this month we're offering two free Tots Yoga classes :)  Tots Yoga doesn't officially start until Oct 06th, but we are so excited we just had to run a couple classes in September!

Prenatal Yoga Pose: Butterfly

Butterfly {Sanskrit: Baddha Konasana}. A perfect way to calm the mind, open up the hips and relax the inner thigh muscles.

Step by Step:

Sit on a folded blanket or pillow if your hips or groins are tight. Bend your knees, pull your heels toward your body with the soles of your feet together, then drop your knees out to the sides. Never force your knees down.

Lengthen your spine and relax your shoulders down your back. Take your gaze either in front of you or down towards your feet.

Stay here for a few breaths.  If your body allows it, exhale and slowly begin to fold forward drawing your torso towards your legs. Keep your breath flowing naturally and try to maintain a straight spine.

As you inhale gently raise your torso back up and lift your knees away from the floor.

Free Prenatal Yoga Class - Wed Sept 05th

We're Adding Another Prenatal Yoga Class In Leslieville!

Join Us For A Complimentary Class To Celebrate :)

> REGISTER FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CLASS HERE <

Enjoy a 60 minute prenatal yoga class led by Yoga Instructor, Birth Doula {and Leslieviller} Thea Mistry.

Prenatal yoga, whether you're pregnant or planning to be, is an excellent way to prepare yourself physically and emotionally for your new role as a mother. 

Dress comfortably in clothes that allow you to stretch. Previous yoga experience is not required. All levels welcome at any stage in pregnancy. Hope to see you there!

Welcome Thea Mistry - Prenatal Yoga Instructor

Toronto Yoga Mamas is excited to welcome prenatal yoga instructor Thea Mistry to the team!

Thea will be leading the Wednesday evening Prenatal Yoga class in Leslieville starting in September.

Join Thea for a free prentatal yoga class on Sept 05th to kick off her Wednesday night class! 

About Thea Mistry: Thea is a certified Hatha yoga teacher and birth doula, who is passionate about supporting women as they rise to the challenges of pregnancy, birth and motherhood. In 2009, she completed her Dru Yoga Teacher Training while living in the UK, and was blessed that winter to do a Hatha Teacher Training in Rishikesh, India. Upon returning to Canada, she studied prenatal yoga with Sasha Padron and Yoga 4 Kids with Sherry LeBlanc.  

Her own experience of pregnancy and birth inspired her to focus on offering yoga that empowers women throughout the process of becoming mothers. Her pre/postnatal yoga classes balance nurturing with strengthening in a playful flow of asana. She strives to create a space where women can come together to share their experiences, form new friendships, bond with their babies/partners, and seize a moment for themselves.  

Thea teaches with a contagious joy and seeks to move her students to shine their light on the world. 

Free Tots Yoga Class - Sun Sept 16th

We're Launching Tots Yoga in Leslieville! 

Join Us For A Complimentary Class To Celebrate :)

> REGISTER FOR YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CLASS HERE <

Tots Yoga is open to babies 18 months to children 4 years of age.  The class is very upbeat, informal and lively and we welcome toddlers just the way they are so there is absolutely no need to worry your toddler has to “behave” a certain way.  

The themed yoga classes are fun and playful, and techniques learned in class can be applied every day.  Caregivers with their toddlers will flow through yoga animal postures, breathing/stretching with props, movement and stillness as well as relaxation at their own pace throughout the 45 minute class.

The class is led by certified Kids Yoga Instructor, Christie Chuakay.

 

More Prenatal Yoga In Leslieville

Another evening prenatal yoga class in Leslieville is starting soon....details to come :)