New Students Welcome

We are happy to provide classes to make your journey to yoga a great one!

• 4-class Intro to Yoga Series
  gives absolute beginners a great foundation and confidence.
• 8-week Beginner Yoga I Series
  learn the fundamentals of the empowering and inspiring Vinyasa Flow yoga style.
• 8-week Beginner II Series
  go deeper into back-bends, inversions and meditative practice in the Vinyasa Flow style while also building inner and outer strength. Must take Beginner I before registering.

Begin your yoga journey today at Balanced Life Yoga!

Intro to Yoga

Our Intro to Yoga includes everything you need for a seamless introduction to Yoga. A small class size allows for plenty of individual teacher assistance. This course introduces yoga practice in a slow, safe and comprehensive manner. A smaller class size allows for more individual attention, assists, and questions. These are great classes for those with little or no experience, or students looking to reconnect with the fundamentals. We recommend this option for beginners. Students will also be eligible for a great class discounts at the end of this course.
View Current Class Offerings: Ajax | Uxbridge

Beginner Yoga I

Learn basic asanas (postures) as well as the importance of working with the breath and relaxation in this excellent introduction toVinyasa Flow yoga. Vinyasa Flow focuses on moving with the breath and building strength and flexibility over time. Lots of attention to detail and hands-on assisting will help students find ease and comfort in their practice. An 8-week pre-registered course for those seeking to build fundamentals or dive deeper after the Intro to Yoga course.
View Current Class Offerings: Ajax | Uxbridge

Beginner Yoga II

A great way to continue learning and practicing after Beginner I. In this 8-week course students progress deeper in safe and guided way into back-bends, hip opening postures and inversions. As well we learn meditation techniques while building confidence, vitality and strength.
View Current Class Offerings: Ajax | Uxbridge

GETTING STARTED

Please come to class on time (5 minutes before the starting time or 10 minutes early if it’s your first class) with an empty stomach and an open mind. Prenatal students should eat something light approximately one hour before class.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What should I bring?
  An open mind, and a bottle of water if you like. All studios are fully equipped with mats and other props. Students may also bring their own mats and supplies if they like. Yoga equipment, clothes and more are available at the Balanced Life Yoga boutique. Please bring a towel to Hot Power, Vinyasa Power or other vigorous styles.
• What should I wear?
  We specifically recommend: footless tights and a t-shirt, yoga pants, or shorts and a t-shirt. Many students wear an outer layer like a long-sleeve t-shirt for the first and last few minutes of class. We practice in bare feet so no shoes required.
• Is there a place to change my clothes? Can I store my stuff?
  We have private washroom/change rooms and storage shelves are in the studio; there is plenty of room.
• What is a Balanced Life Yoga class like?
  Every class will inspire you. While every teacher has her or his own method, classes begin with warm-up stretches and an awareness of the breath (pranayama). Teachers lead the class through a series of postures (asanas), according to the class level. Postures are usually presented with more- and less-challenging options so that everyone can be comfortable. Some classes use props like straps and foam blocks to help establish alignment. Class ends with several minutes of rest and a reading or the recitation of OM. Everyone leaves Balanced Life Yoga classes feeling more alive, present, and healthy than when they came in.
• What is OM?
  OM is the “sacred syllable” of Sanskrit, the ancient language of India, where yoga was invented.
• I’m recovering from an injury. Will yoga help?
  Yoga is a restorative practice and can often help the body to recover. Be sure to tell your teacher at the start of class about your injury and she/he can be sure that you get the most benefit for your recovery. Also ask about Dr. Yoga private classes to tailor a class for your specific needs and speed up healing.
• Should I do yoga if it’s my “time of the month?”
  Of course! However: many yogis recommend that women refrain from inversions during the first three days of their menstrual cycle. These include head stands, shoulder stands, handstands, and the like. Our teachers always offer an alternative pose for those who aren’t doing inversions, but we leave this decision up to each woman’s personal discretion.
• I’m pregnant. Should I stop my yoga practice?
  No, but you’ll want to adapt it. Balanced Life Yoga’s Pre-Natal Yoga class offers safe and beneficial practices for this important time. Check out our class schedule to find out how to register.
• Do I have to know a lot about eastern spirituality in order to enjoy Balanced Life Yoga?
  No. Balanced Life Yoga is dedicated to creating a friendly and welcoming space for the practice of yoga. Our teachers are knowledgeable about the origins and philosophy of yoga, as well as meditation and other aspects. We respect that all students practice yoga to enrich their own well-being. Balanced Life Yoga is open to all points of view and all those of various spiritual and religious backgrounds.

Got a question or having trouble choosing a class?

Call Us in Ajax at 905-428-2300 or Uxbridge at 905-852-2782
or contact our Possibility Advisor.