211 Donald B. MunroCarp (Ottawa)K0A 1L0613-304-6320info@yogaandtea.com
Whether you're a beginner or experienced with yoga, we have a class for you. In shape or looking to get there, we welcome you!
We offer you the option of registering for specialty classes, using our flexible class pass or as a drop-in. See our schedule below for more details.
All classes at Yoga & Tea studio end with complimentary tea in our lounge! A great way to socialize after class, network within the community and browse through our boutique.
Class Description
DROP-IN CLASS
Want to try a class? You’re welcome to drop-in to a class of your choice! Pay the drop-in fee, and afterwards you can decide to purchase a flexible class pass or continue to drop-in. Please arrive 15 minutes before class to fill out a registration form.
Kundalini
Kundalini Yoga for everyone! Featuring a combination of yoga postures, breathing, meditation, mantra and relaxation, this style of yoga works on strengthening the nervous system and balancing the glandular system (hormones). The result is an improved immune system, mind-body awareness and a deep sense of vitality! Come discover your full potential and live life to the fullest! The level of intensity of the class is up to you, as you practice at your own pace and depth depending on your body. Something for everyone, no matter what shape you're in!
Open to all adults, beginners welcome
Gentle Hatha / Kundalini
Tailored to restore flexibility and movement, this class is primarily for those who suffer from physical ailments and are seeking to gain the benefits of gentle exercise.
Open to all adults
Pre-natal
Whether you're pregnant or planning to be, this is an excellent way to prepare yourself physically, emotionally and spirtually for your new role as a mother. This class integrates kundalini yoga sets, breathing techniques and meditations specially designed for this transitional time in a woman's life. Your child first learns from your state of consciousness while in the womb. Everything you consciously experience becomes the foundation of your child’s personality. Learn how to have a conscious pregnancy and create a cozy home for your baby today!
Open to women of all trimesters, and to those planning to become pregnant
Please consult with your medical caregiver before registering for this class. This class is meant for low-risk pregnancies. No refund, exchange or transfers for any reason, after registration.
Open to drop-ins. Contact us about joining the class even though the session has started! Call us to pro-rate the fee!
Baby & Me
Bring your baby to class and learn yoga postures to tone and strengthen the post-partum mom in a supportive and baby-friendly environment. Discover yoga sets and meditations that can increase your capacity to deal with your role as a parent. Nurture and bond with your baby through baby massage, singing and dancing activities included in the class. Connect with other parents and babies for socializing before/after class. For convenience the classroom is open 15 min before and after class (i.e. feedings and diaper changes!)
Open to moms and infants aged 6 weeks to pre-crawler
Open to drop-ins. Contact us about joining the class even though the session has started! Call us to pro-rate the fee!
Preschooler's Yoga
Learn yoga poses, meditation, and relaxation taught through creative stories and interactive games. Great for developing motor skills, coordination, balance and creativity, while doing an activity that allows both parent and child to participate together!
Open to children 3-5yrs and an adult, caregivers welcome!
Accompanying adult is FREE! Save your receipt for Child Fitness Tax Credit!
Open to drop-ins. Contact us about joining the class even though the session has started! Call us to pro-rate the fee!
Hatha Fundamentals
It’s yoga - let’s have fun! This class will guide you through the basics and principles of a Hatha yoga practice. Students will explore postures and alignment, the use of props, pranayama (breathwork), mantra, and meditation. This is a can-do class with lots of options to meet all levels and abilities. Hatha Fundamentals is appropriate for all those looking to start yoga and students looking to move deeper and fine tune their yoga practice yoga.
Open to all adults
Class Fees
Flexible Class Passes may be used towards any of the Flexible drop-in classes shown in our schedule! Attend any class style with any teacher as your schedule permits!
First time student or returning student? Registration and payment can be done online here.
If you prefer to pay in person with cash, Interac, VISA or Mastercard, please visit us during our studio hours.
Please note:
All class passes are valid from the date of purchase for the duration shown above.
We strive to maintain our schedule, but all times, teachers, styles and costs are subject to change without notice.
We accept Interac, VISA and Mastercard at the studio and Visa/Mastercard for purchases made online.
Refund Policy: There are no refunds, transfers or exchanges for any reason. Please view our complete policies here.
* Add 13% HST
Power Adult (all levels)
A dynamic and vigorous style of yoga done in a warm room. Power Yoga draws on classical Hatha and Ashtanga yoga styles, using a variety of traditional and innovative postures and sequences. Students will build strength and stamina, flexibility and focus, all while flushing toxins from the body. Every class will be a little different, but will always include a warm-up, posture work, core strengthening, balances, deep stretching and savasana (relaxation). Bring a towel, water, lots of energy and prepare to sweat!
Open to all adults, previous yoga experience recommended
Kid's / Family Yoga
Emphasis is on strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance. A wonderful introduction to yoga, this class promotes self confidence, self-worth and a positive body image. Through visualizations, breathing techniques and mantras the children gain an appreciation for movement, relaxation and taking care of their whole self. An excellent class which allows families to bond by participating in a energizing activity together! The classes are structured to include; poses, mantras, stories, breathing, and meditation.
Open to boys and girls aged 6-9, with an adult
Accompanying adult is FREE! Save your receipt for Child Fitness Tax Credit!
Open to drop-ins. Contact us about joining the class even though the session has started! Call us to pro-rate the fee!
"Rise & Shine!" Early Morning Sadhana
As the saying goes..."the early bird catches the worm!". Purify the mind and hug your soul during the ambrosial hours of the morning when the air is cleanest and the sun's energy is ideal for meditation. Set yourself up for a beautiful day! Attend the optional reading of Japji Sahib (Song of the Soul) and then 45 minutes of Kundalini Yoga followed by 1 hour of meditation using the Aquarian mantras. This free (priceless!) class takes place on the first Friday of every month, from 5-7am and doors open at 4:30am with Japji Sahib starting at 4:40am. Monetary donations collected for the local food bank would greatly be appreciated!
Open to all adults willing to seize the day! Previous kundalini yoga experience recommended.
One Friday of each month (April - December), see the schedule above for exact dates
This class is for students who are familiar with the basics of Hatha yoga. Variations and modifications will be offered to allow students to deepen and expand their yoga practice.
Open to all returning Hatha yoga students
Men's Yoga (all levels)
This class is tailored for men's health needs as it builds strength, stamina and flexibility; it also reduces stress, increases energy, improves sleep and brings about an increased sense of well being.
Think yoga is simply slow aerobics? We invite you to experience what a great physical workout yoga can be; especially, the mental challenge of working with the breath that makes it so special and unique.
Kundalini style of yoga to improve flexibility and muscle tone, injury prevention and conditioning for sports such as hockey, soccer and golf. Appropriate for any fitness level. Consider this as your own personal tune-up!
Open to all male adults
We look forward to offering this class again soon!
Green timeslots are Specialty Classes requiring registration. As space permits, students are welcome to attend for a drop-in fee, please call ahead!
Beige timeslots are Flexible Classes open to drop-in, using a Flexible Class or Unlimited Pass or by paying the drop-in fee.
All specialty class start and end dates are available by clicking on our printable schedule above.
Yoga for Golfers
Fore! Golfers, get a head start on the season by using yoga to improve your game on the green!
Better your swing, lower your score and maximize your mind-body performance by doing yoga postures targeted to:
upper body strength, stronger back, more turn, increased power and drive, improved balance, core strength, focus and concentration, added flexiblity and tone
Your friends will think you've been training with the pros!
Open to all adults, previous yoga experience not required!
We look forward to offering this class again soon!
Nia Dance
Nia (pronounced “Nee-ah”) draws from disciplines of the martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. Every class offers a unique combination of moves that correspond with the main areas of the body: the base, the core and the upper extremities.
Stiff beginners and highly fit individuals alike can adapt Nia to meet their needs by choosing from three intensity levels. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music - a blend of East and West, Nia delivers an exhilarating and effective fitness program ideal for all ages and fitness levels.
Note: Yoga mats are mandatory for the cool-down portion of the class.
Bringing yoga to the great outdoors! Get on the path to physical and mental fitness...simple yet effective...what can be more natural than walking? Enjoy the fresh country air!
Breathwalk is a combination of specific breathing patterns synchronized with walking steps and enhanced with meditative focus. Integrated in the warm-ups and cool down are yoga postures and meditations to make this an ultimate fitness program to start your day!
What to expect:
- 15 minutes warm up
- 45 minutes walking
- 10 minutes cool-down
- 15 minute relaxation and visualization
Suitable for any level of fitness as everyone moves at their own pace!
Laughter Yoga is a unique concept of unconditional laughter where anyone can laugh for no reason at all. It does not rely on jokes, humor or comedy. It initiates laughter as a form of an exercise in a group and as the session progresses, laughter becomes real and contagious laughter.
Our body cannot differentiate between acted and genuine laughter. Both produce the same ‘happy chemistry' and Laughing Yoga is a blend of yogic deep breathing, stretching, and laughter exercises that cultivate child-like playfulness.
10 Good Reasons to Laugh for No Reason
1. Laughter is a stress buster
2. Laughter strengthens the immune system
3. Laughter is anti-aging
4. Laughter is aerobic exercise
5. Laughter is internal jogging
6. Laughter is a natural pain killer
7. Laughter can control high blood pressure
8. Laughter can help dump depression and anxiety
9. Laughter alleviates bronchitis and asthma
10. Laughter just makes you feel good!
New to yoga? A good place to start would be any of the beginner or gentle classes.
If you're not sure, contact us with your questions and we'll suggest the appropriate class for you!
Visit our FAQ page to learn about yoga and the different styles.
Kundalini for Stress & Vitality
Emphasis in this class is on being able to go with the flow! Kundalini kriyas (yoga sets) are chosen for this class to support this theme of dealing effectively with stress, releasing anxieties and increasing vitality! Learn how to use yoga as a powerful tool to overcome everyday challenges! This class is based on kundalini yoga and material from Level 2 Kundalini Training Module: Stress & Vitality. This class involves yoga, meditation and lifestyle tips in order to tap into your vitality.
Open to all adults, beginners welcome
Yoga for Runners
Learn how to pair yoga with running to reduce stiffness, risk of injury and improve recovery time. Breathe better, move with awareness and run faster!
We look forward to offering this class again soon!
Yin Yoga
Work on the joints, ligaments and deeper tissues of the body to release tension, restore mobility and increase flexibility. Passive stretching which can be challenging as it works on the body and mind! Open up those hips, the pelvis and lower spine!
Meditation 101
What is meditation? Why bother? Experience the benefits of meditation and learn numerous meditations and techniques to apply to everyday life. Discover how to become the master of your mind with this powerful tool! Learn silent meditation, and how to incorporate the science of sound with mantra and the gong. This class is based on kundalini yoga and material from Level 2 Kundalini Training Module: Mind and Meditation. This class involves yoga and breathwork in order to lead into the meditation.
We look forward to offering this class again soon!
Yoga for the Heart
Targeted towards the prevention and management of heart conditions such as blood pressure, heart attacks and surgeries. Use specific breath, postures and meditation as your yoga path to healing!
We look forward to offering this class again soon!
Yoga for Horse Lovers
Our communication with horses is primarily nonverbal "body language" which includes expressions of our body, breath and mind. Tension, improper posture, excessive effort and gripping, mental anxiety and fear are some challenges that can interfere with our communication with (and union with) our horse.
Yoga can help develop mindfulness when riding as it is a valuable form of mental and physical exercise for riders. If the rider is balanced, calm and confident, so is the horse. If the rider is flexible in body and mind, they will be able to send correct messages to the horse and improve communication between horse and rider.
Benefits of Yoga For Horse Lovers
Improves rider flexibility, focus, balance, coordination, strength and breathing
Helps to develop a relaxed alignment by removing stiffness in the rider's body
Deepens horse and rider relationship, by reducing physical and mental limitations in rider communication
Exercises will be done both riding and walking with the horse.
Some beginner riding experience required.
We look forward to offering this class again soon!
Yoga for Round Bodies
Designed and taught by a full-figured instructor, this beginner Hatha yoga class is tailored to larger bodies, in a supportive environment. Introducing a full range of yoga postures, breathing and meditation with modifications appropriate for larger students and presented with compassion, acceptance and joy. Develop strength, flexibility, peace of mind, and the ability to feel comfortable attending any yoga class while using the personal modifications experienced in this class. Come and discover how accessible yoga can be for you!
We look forward to offering this class again soon!
Yoga for Weight Loss
Discover specific Kundalini yoga sets, breathing techniques, meditations and simple life-style practices to encourage healthy weight loss. Best of all...enjoy the process!
We look forward to offering this class again soon!
Teen Yoga
Age-appropriate themes and class structure for the various age groups. Students learn how to focus, the importance of breath, mind-body awareness. Emphasis is on strength, flexibility, coordination, and balance. This class promotes confidence, and a positive body image. Through visualizations, breathing techniques and mantras the children gain an appreciation for relaxation and taking care of their whole self. The class is structured to include poses, meditation, and breathing techniques that the children can apply to thier daily lives!
We look forward to offering this class again soon!
Pilates
The Pilates "method," as it is now known, is an exercise system focused on improving flexibility, strength, and body awareness.
Two of the key elements of Pilates are core muscle strength and spinal alignment.
During a Pilates session you will continuously be prompted to concentrate deeply on your core muscles, as well as on your breath, the contraction of your muscles, and the quality (not quantity) of your movements.
Emphasize the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility, and awareness in order to support efficient, graceful movement.
Open to all adults, beginners welcome!
Yoga for Touchy Backs
Regain the Freedom of a Healthy Back!
Yoga for Touchy Backs is just what the doctor ordered! A healthy back can mean the difference between a sedentary existence and a healthy, active lifestyle. In spite of this, it is the area we care for the least. Whether the problem is acute or chronic, yoga will improve your overall fitness and decrease the likelihood of back injury. Learn a combination of slow, gentle, easy poses paired with deep, rhythmic breathing and visualizations. Explore ways to release muscle tension, improve circulation to the muscles, strengthen the core, target balance and ease the spine into movement. Discover tips for prevention you can apply with awareness to your daily tasks. Find relief from your touchy back today and joy in regaining the freedom of a healthy back.
Open to all adults, beginners welcome!
We look forward to offering this class again soon!
Restorative Yoga
The art of surrendering and letting go of the body, mind and soul is what the practice of Restorative Yoga offers. This more therapeutic, meditative practice helps us to learn to relax, rest deeply and completely. During deep relaxation, the body and mind are given the opportunity to release anxiety, stress and tension. This class is suitable for all levels and abilities and for those students who are dealing with injury and/or illness. Those with a more active lifestyle will also benefit from the more meditative aspect of this practice.
Open to all adults, beginners welcome
Ashtanga Basics
Enjoy a rigorous practice to build flexibility, endurance and strength by using the breath to link Hatha postures fluidly together. Learn the primary series of an Ashtanga yoga practice, designed to cleanse the body by stretching and strengthening the large muscle groups and by massaging the internal organs.
Open to all adults, beginners welcome
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Yoga for Abs / Core
Learn postures which target and strengthen you to the core!
Core strength is fundamental to all our body movement and is important to protect the body from back injury, to improve your balance, posture and will power. It is about making deeper muscles stronger and learning how to engage them in your activities. The core musculature of our bodies is made up of 29 pairs of muscles that support the lumbo-pelvic-hip arrangement which helps to stabilize the spine - hence the term "powerhouse." It is because the spine is inherently unstable that we rely on core strength to help keep us in general good physical health.
Open to all adults who are physically active and fit, beginners welcome!
Hatha Flow
Hatha Flow links the postures practiced in a regular Hatha class into a sequence of movements that "flow" with the breath in a more vigorous series. Hatha Flow involves moving from one posture to another with very little rest in between and creates a strong cardiovascular workout.
Variations on the Sun Salutation are often used as a warm-ups, followed by a standing sequence, balancing poses, and then seated poses. As in all Hatha classes, relaxation (savasana) ends the class. Hatha Flow is best suited for students who have practiced Hatha Yoga, are familiar with sun salutations, and are interested in exploring a more movement-based class. Hatha Flow builds strength, endurance, and a strong focus. The classroom is not heated, but the physical practice will naturally build heat in the body.
Open to all adults with previous yoga experience!
Hot Yoga
A class for those looking for an active and challenging approach to yoga - expect to sweat! It is a combination of postures, pranayam (breathing) in a heated room. It strengthens the physical body and nervous system while also helping to achieve flexibility, rehabilitate injuries, detoxification, increase concentration
and peace of mind. Be sure to hydrate well before, during and after class!
Open to all adults, beginners welcome!
Kundalini Yoga for Women's Health
Discover Kundalini yoga sets, breathing exercises, meditations, yogic psychology, diet and massage techniques to make you a radiant woman inside and out! We will address common issues that women face in their lifecycle and lifestyle, both physically and emotionally.
Open to all adults, beginners welcome!
Zumba
Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party™ that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health.
Zumba Fitness® is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music, created by Grammy Award-winning producers, and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive.
Since its inception in 2001, the Zumba program has grown to become the world's largest – and most successful – dance-fitness program with more than 12 million people of all shapes, sizes and ages taking weekly Zumba classes in over 110,000 locations across more than 125 countries.
Please note that in order to promote a holistic approach to dance and engage the entire body - including the feet, the class is done barefoot or with socks that have grip, as shoes are not permitted.
Experience blending the qualities of both yin - quiet long held poses, and yang - active flowing poses. The combination in this class will leave you feeling rested, yet energized. Creating balance for the mind, body and soul is the focus of this yoga class.
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