June 29, 2020When Yoga Studios Open Up – What Can We Expect?
When we closed in March, I had no idea that we would still not be open this summer! For months, we have been anticipating the re-opening of businesses across Canada. I think it is safe to say, most of us are relieved to see the slow opening across Ontario (especially of hair salons) but, we have yet to hear any news of the re-opening of yoga studios and gyms. Lately, I have been immersed in many groups online of fellow yoga studio owners and yoga teachers across the world. It has been interesting to see how and if …
June 22, 202010 Benefits Of Online Yoga
Now that we have settled into this new COVID reality, and we begin to understand that this will be with us for quite some time, we have slowly learned to adjust the way we do things. From working at home, shopping with masks, and even keeping a distance from friends and family. We have made new routines that fit into this unusual time and this includes our wellness routines. Many of us were reluctant to embrace the switch to an online yoga practice; including me. (You can read more about my thoughts in this blog post). But as each …
June 16, 2020Distinguishing Between Tension & Relaxation
Have you ever experienced a time of your life when things were just ok? You got through your days with relative normalcy. You had times of stress, pain, fatigue, and feelings of being “down”. But yet, things were not so bad that you were restricted from doing the things you wanted to do; or worse, you needed help. Maybe this way of being was “normal” for you. And then, you tried something new and you were shocked that such a small change could elicit such a huge shift in the way you felt day to day. If that small change …
June 1, 2020My Thoughts On Moving To Online Yoga Classes
This will be a time in our lives that we will never forget. After 13 years, Creating Space Yoga Studio temporarily closed its doors on March 15, 2020, due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. At the time of the closure, we were four weeks away from finishing our winter 2020 session. As I announced that we were closing for COVID, I assumed that we would be open again for the start of the spring session, just after Easter. Today is May 31st and we are still not permitted to open our doors. Unfortunately, we have no idea when we will …
May 25, 2020How To Settle Into A Home Practice
Creating and establishing a home practice can be challenging for some students even in the easiest of times. However, a beautiful and liberating aspect of our yoga and meditation practices is that they are completely accessible. Meaning, our practice will meet us where we are, when we are ready and as long as we continue to explore. Sometimes it is not possible to make it to a yoga studio for a class. And lately, we have been confined to our homes as we all practice social distancing. Some of us have found that this distance has forced us to create …
April 17, 2020Enjoy A Movement Break Away From Your Computer
Have you been spending long hours sitting at a desk or hunched over a screen? If so, you have probably noticed that over time your muscles feel stiff, your joints ache and your neck and shoulders become filled with tension. Your body is communicating to you through sensation! It may be time to take a short movement break to break the cycle. There are many ways to incorporate movement into your workday. Simple standing up and walking around in short spurts gets the blood flowing and creates a better balance. A simple yoga practice is another easy addition to your workday. Try …
- January 2, 2020
Are you new to Creating Space Yoga Studio? Here is what you can expect.
Welcome! We appreciate our CSY Community so deeply and we hope that you will find our studio a warm and inviting place to practice. It does not go unnoticed that it takes some bravery to take that first step into a new yoga studio. There are a lot of misconceptions about what a yoga studio and practice should look like and we appreciate that you are taking the time to explore one on your own. Here is what you can expect from us. Our studio is located in South East Oakville on 594 Chartwell Road. We are south of …
- January 2, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions from Beginning Yoga Students
Do I have to be flexible to do yoga? No. This is a very common misconception. Yoga can be learned and practiced by anyone, no matter how inflexible. You may have seen photos or videos of extremely agile people doing yoga, but the majority of people who do yoga classes are not doing these things in class. Yoga is endlessly adaptable and our classes at CSY include people of all ages and physical capabilities. As teachers, we think about the people who are attending our classes and create a yoga class that encompasses some relaxation, body awareness, stretching, strength, and …
- December 11, 2019
Why Do I Love Teaching Pilates?
by Deana Tsiapalis I fell into Pilates about 13 years ago when I was coming off my third maternity leave. It was a course that I was offered and so I decided to jump in headfirst. It was ‘love at first sight’ and not much has changed since that first lesson. I am often asked what it is that I love about Pilates. There are many things that I love about it but I will break it down into three main categories. * Control* Body awareness and self -efficacy* Remedial in nature Control: Initially Pilates called his practice ‘Contrology’ to …
December 11, 2019A Book List To Support Your Practice
We are often asked as teachers what books would we recommend to our students that have helped or inspired us in our own practice and teaching? The answer has changed for many of us through the years, as our own practices and teaching have evolved. When I asked our teachers this same question last month; these are the titles of the books that came to mind. Enjoy exploring. Robyn Suggests… The Breathing Book by Donna Farhi “This book is a long-time classic for many new and experienced yoga teachers. It is my go-to breathing book and I think the information …
