We’ll offer a range of classes, workshops, and Teacher Training and special events on Zoom in 2024 as well as teaching live in the Studio (16 participants). Practising online and in person is meaningful in different ways and we hope you’ll enjoy either or both. Thank you for your continuing support in these uncertain times. And we hope you use and enjoy our pre-recorded Home Practice audios and videos.
The Studio is open for in-person classes with online advanced bookings and payment in advance only. The preferred payment method is by e-transfer to info@estheryoga.com. Sorry, we cannot accept drop-ins. Credit is available with 24 hours cancellation ONLY.
Please check this space for updates or send us an email if you have questions. Take good care – we look forward to welcoming you back to the Studio.
Themed Classes explore unique topics through yoga, meditation, qi gong, and other creative offerings over a single class, a week or a few weeks on Zoom or at our Studio in downtown Toronto.
Themed Yoga Classes Online and In Person
Hunyuan QiGong
Mondays, October 7, 21, 28 November 4, 11, 18 with Donna Oliver, 5:00pm – 6:00pm, $144/8 classes, $21/class
at the Studio
This is an easy to learn set of 10 meditative movements that uses focus and concentration to awaken and develop the original (Yuan) essential primordial life energy “Hun” contained in the bodies 3 energy centres. Balancing Body, Emotion and Spirit leading to peace and clarity.
Standing or sitting practice as you wish.
Releasing the Spine: Accessing Freedom and Energy
Monday, November 11 – Friday, November 15, with Tama Soble, 8:00am – 9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/class
on Zoom
Lying at the core of the body, the spine is strong, flexible, and at times elusive. Focus on spinal release is a basic principle of our approach to yoga. It is also a moving meditation, an anatomical journey, and a joy. Let’s spend a week exploring the myriad ways we can free the spine, and enjoy the effect on body, mind and spirit.
Friday Intensive at the Studio
November 15, with Tama Soble, 1:00pm-3:00pm, $30/class, included in unlimited passes,
at the Studio
Enjoy the pleasure of deepening your practice by taking time at the end of the week to unwind and revitalize. For students and teachers at every level.
“I really enjoyed your Friday Intensive yesterday. I look forward to your monthly classes and love the way you lead up to the theme, gradually encouraging us to open our rib cage as yesterday. I always leave inspired and encouraged in my ability to move into poses with more ease and comfort.” SM
Exploring our Joints
Monday, November 18 – Friday, November 22, with Della Croteau, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/class
on Zoom
This week, we will concentrate on yoga postures that enhance ease, comfort and fluid movement throughout all joints of the body, especially those which are stiff and sore in the morning, where osteoarthritis tends to develop – lower back, hip joints, knees, fingers and wrists. Join us! For students of all ages and at any level of practice.
Mudras
Monday, November 25 – Friday, November 29, with Monica Voss, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/class
on Zoom
Mudra is often translated as ‘seal’ and it manifests when we touch one part of the body literally to another, for example, finger to finger, hand to foot, and also figuratively – mind to breath, breath to spine. The term implies a circle, interconnectedness and interdependence. Practising circulation exercises is life-affirming and offers us again and again, another chance, a new opportunity to become aware.
Image: Some Butterflies, Jack Goldstein, 1975
Wu Xing (5 Elements) Dao Yin QiGong
Mondays, November 25, December 2, 9, 16, with Donna Oliver, 5:00pm – 6:00pm, $72/4 classes, $21/class
at the Studio
Your body has 5 major organs that must function fully for optimum health. These organs have a relationship to 5 earth elements. This beautiful flowing set will open the channels and meridians to invigorate the 5 major organs to achieve optimum health. Dao Yin stretching regulates and encourages the correct movement of energy.
Usually a standing practice, it can be modified in a chair to accommodate physical ability.
Strengthening Digestion
Monday, December 2 – Friday December 6, with Mar Jean Olson, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $80/wk, $23/class, *no class Tues Dec 3
on Zoom
Join us in learning natural and easy ways to improve and strengthen our digestion. Each day we will focus on one aspect of this important process as well as review and build the following day.
Meditation, Pranayama and Yoga Nidra
Monday, December 9 – Friday, December 13, with John Campbell, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/class
on Zoom
A morning practice – pranayama, guided and silent sitting meditation, finishing with yoga nidra. Start your day here, right here. Energized, grounded, present, free, easy, infinite capacity. Everyone is welcome – both those new to meditation and experienced meditators.
Image: Buddha and Mouse, Louise Tanguay
Friday Intensives
December 13, January 10, February 14, March 14, April 4, with Tama Soble, 1:00pm-3:00pm ET, $30/class, included in unlimited passes, *November 15 will be held in Studio
on Zoom
Enjoy the pleasure of deepening your practice by taking time at the end of the week to unwind and revitalize. For students and teachers at every level.
“I really enjoyed your Friday Intensive yesterday. I look forward to your monthly classes and love the way you lead up to the theme, gradually encouraging us to open our rib cage as yesterday. I always leave inspired and encouraged in my ability to move into poses with more ease and comfort.” SM
Shoulder Season
Monday, December 16 – Friday, December 20, with Julia Juhas, 8:00am-9:15am ET, $100/week, $23/class
on Zoom
Although the shoulder girdle is brilliantly designed to be extremely mobile, more often than not, it feels the opposite, especially during these colder months. Why not melt away those frosty shoulders and rediscover shoulder mobility? Through the exploration of movement of the bones, soft tissue and the spine, this series will highlight understanding and releasing the shoulder girdle.
“Just finished this series and I must tell you, it was fantastic. Every person, especially desk workers would benefit from this. My upper body is feeling such warmth and ease right now. Julia is so GOOD! ” Y. O.
“I have enjoyed so much. It was a present for my shoulders, upper back and chest and my mind.” M.U.
Image: Woman Grinding Maize, Diego Rivera, 1924