Whether you’re a beginner to yoga or a vinyasa pro, Body Design has a class for everybody and every body. Our yoga and fitness instructors go above and beyond to deliver a personalized experience where you can have fun, get fit and live life to the fullest.
The benefits of yoga are truly endless, including (but not limited to):
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- Increased flexibility
- Increased muscle tone and strength
- Improved respiration, energy and vitality
- Improved athletic performance
- Reduced stress and anxiety
This is a space where:
- Our instructors know you by name and feel connected to what’s going on in your life.
- You’re greeted with a warm welcome every class and leave feeling like this was exactly what you needed.
- You’ll find a sense of community (our end-of-season get together over dinner and drinks is a Body Design highlight).
If you’re looking to make a healthy change in all aspects of your life, while benefiting from the energy of a group of like-minded people with similar motivations as you, then you’ve come to the right place.
Check out our available classes below, and we’ll see you on the mat!
Yoga Classes
Participants will need a yoga mat and are advised to wear comfortable clothing.
Beginner Yoga
In this slower paced Yoga class we will start by learning the proper form and technique of the Yoga postures. Throughout the class you will gain a better understanding of your body, how it works and how to move from one posture to another fluidly and safely. With awareness to the breath and the mind body connection we will use Yoga techniques and postures to relax, stretch, strengthen and move your body safely. No previous Yoga experience needed. Participants will need a yoga mat. Register
Fundamental Yoga
In this slow to moderately paced class, you will gain a new knowledge and understanding of your body. With awareness to the mind, breath and body connection, using Yoga techniques and asana you will learn how to relax, stretch, strengthen and move your body safely. Register
Feel Good Flow
Plan to restore your mind and body with the Feel Good Flow. This class will have a combination of movement, strength, and relaxation. Movements will focus on a different area of the body from week to week, targeting areas that may be stiff or blocked. Throughout the series we will strengthen the core. Finishing each unique yoga sequence with a traditional savasana to help transition you into a sleep time state; calm and relaxed. Register
Essential Yoga
Mind, body, and spirit unite in this gentle class lovely for beginners and seasoned yogis alike. The class is largely reclined and seated postures with a short standing section. In each class, students will learn a few new poses so it always feels fresh and we will revisit familiar poses to recognize growth and build confidence. Designed to develop healthy, resilient muscles, skeletal alignment and joint stability. Register
Strengthen & Relax
This class is a small step up from our Essential Yoga class. Starting always with a lengthy warm up and then on to flowing standing sequences. Occasional holds of poses like Warrior, Plank, and Balances found throughout to enrich strength and build intensity. Designed to elevate the heart rate and then guide it back down to a deeply peaceful state. Positive affirmations included to bring moments of mindfulness. Register
Yoga Stretch
Yoga stretches are one of the best ways to begin restoring your body to better health, by improving balance, flexibility and circulation. In this class we will explore a series of gentle, low impact stretches and poses that will help loosen tense muscles, deepen your breathing and relax your mind. These stretches and postures are easy for anyone to do, because you can tailor them to meet your own body’s needs with simple modifications. Register
We also offer Private and Semi-Private, In-Home Yoga Sessions – $75.00 + HST/hr.
Fitness Classes
Small Group Training
Small Group Training is an affordable way to get personalized training sessions while benefiting from the energy of a group. Steph & Jessica (certified Personal Trainers) will provide a wide range of strength exercises using dumbbells. Posture and stabilization exercises will also be incorporated with bursts of cardio. Focus will be on technique, increasing strength, balance, and coordination. Consider this a Personal Training session with your friends! Each training session includes a class recording so you can do your workout multiple times at your convenience.