Business Details
18 Years
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Iyengar Yoga Classes in Montreal
Planet Yoga is dedicated to making Iyengar Yoga accessible to all bodies, regardless of age, size, or physical condition. Founded in 2008, we emphasize precise alignment, systematic sequencing, and the use of props to ensure safe and effective practice. Our certified instructors, led by Tim Ruddy with over 25 years of teaching experience, guide students through dynamic classes that cater to beginners, mixed levels, and advanced practitioners.We prioritize individualized attention, adapting poses for specific needs such as pregnancy or menstrual cycles. Our structured four-week cycle covers standing poses, sitting postures, backbends, and restorative practices, fostering physical strength, mental clarity, and holistic well-being. With both in-person and online options, we aim to build a supportive community grounded in the authentic teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar.
Services
Iyengar Yoga Classes
Workshops
Corporate Yoga
Online Classes
Home Practice Sequences
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Certified Level 3 Iyengar instructors with decades of experience
- Inclusive classes for all bodies and skill levels
- Structured four-week sequences for progressive learning
- Expert use of props to enhance alignment and safety
- Corporate yoga programs tailored to workplace wellness
Associations and certifications
- Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco
- Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States
What people say
Expert guidance
Inclusive for all levels
Structured sequences
Personalized attention
Therapeutic benefits
Services
Iyengar Yoga Classes
Planet Yoga offers structured Iyengar Yoga classes focusing on precise alignment, systematic sequencing, and prop usage. Certified instructors guide students through standing poses, backbends, and restorative practices. Classes cater to beginners, mixed levels, and advanced practitioners, ensuring safe progression and individualized attention.
Workshops
Bimonthly workshops explore advanced poses like Kapotasana and Padmasana, emphasizing mechanics and modifications. Led by senior instructors, these sessions deepen understanding of complex asanas, pranayama, and therapeutic applications, fostering growth for intermediate and advanced students through hands-on guidance.
Corporate Yoga
Planet Yoga provides tailored corporate yoga programs to enhance workplace wellness. One-hour sessions focus on stress relief, posture correction, and mindful breathing, adaptable to office environments. Designed to improve employee well-being, productivity, and team cohesion through accessible yoga practices.
Online Classes
Flexible online Iyengar Yoga classes available via donation, featuring recorded sessions and live Zoom instruction. Students receive detailed alignment cues and prop usage guidance, with options for beginners, mixed levels, and advanced practitioners to practice at their own pace from any location.
Home Practice Sequences
Planet Yoga offers downloadable Level 1 and Level 2 Iyengar sequences, including menstrual cycle and respiratory-specific practices. These structured routines, developed by certified instructors, enable students to maintain consistent home practice with clear instructions and progressive challenges.
People
Tim Ruddy
Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Level 3
Tim Ruddy has taught Iyengar Yoga since 1996, certified by IYNAUS in 2003. With over 25 years of experience and training in India, he emphasizes precise alignment and therapeutic applications, guiding students through structured, inclusive classes in Montreal.
Questions
What styles of yoga do you teach?
We specialize in Iyengar Yoga, focusing on alignment, precision, and prop usage to ensure safe, effective practice for all levels.
Are classes suitable for beginners?
Yes! Our beginner classes introduce foundational poses and prop techniques, preparing students for mixed-level and intermediate practices.
Do you offer corporate yoga programs?
Yes, we provide tailored corporate yoga sessions to improve workplace wellness, including stress relief and posture correction.
How can I access online classes?
Online classes are available via donation. Request access through our Contact Us page for recorded sessions or Zoom links.
What workshops are available?
Bimonthly workshops focus on advanced poses, pranayama, and therapeutic sequences, led by senior instructors for skill development.
Reviews (4)
Isabelle Tremblay
Oct 29, 2017
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Tim's teaching is clear and inspiring. He is generous with cleaver corrections and adjustments. Very competent and dedicated teacher.
Carol Brice-Bennett
Dec 09, 2016
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Tim Ruddy is an exceptionally skilled, dedicated and versatile Iyengar yoga instructor who is sensitive to the abilities and needs of students. He is the best instructor I have ever had and continually strives to improve the performance of participants, as well as himself, with the belief that learning is a never-ending process. Workshops offered on particular postures or by guest instructors are a valuable supplement to regular classes. A gentle approach to hard work is combined with a good sense of humor!
Gilles Frenette
Nov 10, 2016
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An easy access by bus, metro, car (lots of parking available) to an exceptional yoga teacher. Allow yourself to live an experience with Tim Ruddy...
Sharon Gubbay Helfer
Nov 01, 2016
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I feel truly blessed to have Tim Ruddy and his yoga studio in my neighbourhood! This is quality instruction: amazingly specific attention to each practitioner, and a wonderful connection with the amazing universe of mind-body-wisdom of yoga!
