A small, intimate yoga centre that opened its doors in 1999, The Big Stretch is a warm, welcoming space that offers hatha yoga classes to all age groups. With candles and music, and a small group of instructors, classes are tailored to the dynamics of the group attending. Instructors focus on each student and his or her needs, challenges or injuries.
The Big Stretch also offers corporate yoga, workshops and yoga retreats. Hatha yoga is a gentle, yet effective yoga practice that enhances your health and well-being. In our classes, we slow down from our hectic schedules, allowing the breath to flow through the postures. Create balance by uniting opposites - effort and grace, stability and fluidity, strength and softness.
The Big Stretch also offers corporate yoga, workshops and yoga retreats. Hatha yoga is a gentle, yet effective yoga practice that enhances your health and well-being. In our classes, we slow down from our hectic schedules, allowing the breath to flow through the postures. Create balance by uniting opposites - effort and grace, stability and fluidity, strength and softness.
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Active relaxation through mindful movement and being in the moment, our classes allow you to tap into your grace, strength and poise. Find the balance between effort and grace, stability and strength. Connect with your authentic self. Classes are instructed in a flowing style with breathing and mindfulness incorporating an eclectic mix of hatha asana with influences from various teaching philosophies.
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The Big Stretch's next Big Retreat is currently being planned for you. During this fabulous weekend you will either begin or deepen your practice of yoga with daily asana, pranayama and meditation classes.
Free time to swim in the lake (or build a snowman, depending on the season), enjoy an old-fashioned bonfire, reconnect with nature on a hike or just lay back, relax and enjoy the views will complement this time of learning, healing and rejuvenation.Legendary vegetarian meals will be prepared for you.
Free time to swim in the lake (or build a snowman, depending on the season), enjoy an old-fashioned bonfire, reconnect with nature on a hike or just lay back, relax and enjoy the views will complement this time of learning, healing and rejuvenation.Legendary vegetarian meals will be prepared for you.
Yoga@Work
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The Big Stretch's director, Joanne Lowe, worked at a thriving Toronto advertising agency as an account executive within the corporate financial sector, in charge of coordinating complex and complicated multi-component marketing programs for some of Canada's largest banks. After leaving the ad agency to become a full-time yoga instructor, Joanne returned to her roots in the corporate sector by developing a program called Yoga@Work.
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This is the section of the website devoted to news, tips, special offers and to recognize the members of the Big Stretch community. The Plough pose (Halasana in Sanskrit) is a continuation of Shoulderstand. Hala means plough, the shape which this asana or posture resembles. If you are new to yoga or not as flexible you can bend your knees and rest them on or close to your head, or let your feet rest on a chair or bolster behind you.
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Our exclusive offer for new students - 30 consecutive days for $70 (includes tax).> With an infectious love of asana practice, Joanne's warm, non-judgmental approach, gentle touch and soothing voice will guide you through a creative, ever-changing, well-balanced series of postures. She encourages participants to move slowly, deepen their breath and practice with self-awareness and self-acceptance.>
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