At Esther Myers Yoga Studio, we offer a wide range of yoga classes, workshops and intensives as well as yoga retreats in Ontario, British Columbia, the U. K., Mexico, Tobago and Costa Rica.  Our highly regarded 750-hour Yoga Teacher Training Programme is appropriate for individuals interested in becoming teachers, for teachers wishing to upgrade their skills, and for students who would like to deepen their understanding of yoga and their practice. We are holding Open Houses on June 7 and September 13 for the Teacher Training Programme. Please join us for an evening of information and the opportunity to meet the faculty.

March 2009 marked the 30th anniversary of Esther Myers Yoga Studio! We are grateful for the ongoing commitment of our community of students, particularly poignant this year. Deep heartfelt thanks to Esther Myers (1947-2004) for the intelligent path of enquiry she blazed for us all.

And thank you, everyone, for helping us celebrate Esther’s determination, vision and the ongoing growth and vibrancy of the Studio with a series of fund-raising events throughout the year. To date, we are more than half-way to our goal of $10,000 for Hospice Toronto (www.hospicetoronto.ca).

A lecture and lunch with renowned British yoga teacher and author Mary Stewart (one of Esther Myers’ first teachers in London, England) was our feature event in April, and our annual Yard Sale and Festival June 14 will be expanded to include mini-treatments and artisan stalls. Please let us know if you have books, household items, or any other treasures to part with, and we will pick them up. Click on 30th Anniversary for details.

An ongoing raffle with 3 prize winners per month is an exciting and inexpensive way to participate in fund-raising. Prizes include classes, workshops, books, props, with a grand prize of $500 credit on one of our international retreats.

All proceeds from these events will be donated to Hospice Toronto (www.hospicetoronto.ca), an organization that assists those at the end of their lives and their families through volunteer care teams. We are thrilled to partner with Hospice Toronto for a whole year. Together, let's support their excellent work and tireless efforts, and at the same time, learn something new, socialize with fellow yoga students from recent and past times, lighten and brighten the summer months with our laughter and conversation, with conscious breathing, movement, and meditation.

As part of our 30th year we are offering a trip to India in November with Monica Voss. There will be an information meeting describing this journey on July 25.  Two yoga retreats are also taking place at Swallow's Bridge Centre in Ontario this summer: one with Tama Soble in July and the annual Yoga and Reflective Writing retreat with Monica Voss and Sandra Campbell over the long weekend in July/August.  Come along on an adventure, expand your horizons and enjoy the tremendous pleasure of practising yoga in some of the most beautiful and stimulating destinations on our wonderful planet (click on Retreats).