Welcome to QSY!

A haven of sunshine and wide open space in downtown Kitchener

Befriending Our Bodies and Minds

Growing Community

gov't cuts hurt - we'd like to offer a salve

Did you, or someone you know, lose a job in K-12 education because of our current provincial government's budget cuts?

Through October, as part of our commitment to community care, we're offering free a 10-Class Pass to anyone who lost their job in education. Come in to claim your pass, no questions asked, anytime in October.

Gotta start somewhere - come be a beginner with us

Did you know we have a 7-week course specifically designed for beginners? It's called Intro to Yoga! Learn about poses, breath, active and passive movements, and get in touch with your own body in a way that feels nice.

Our next Intro courses start on October 19 & 20, and more start in November. You can pick one and register right here. (P.S. - all of our courses have sliding scale pricing.)

Mon October 14

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Hour Flow with Carin Drop-in
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM Slow Flow with Emma Drop-in
7:45 PM – 9:00 PM Intro to Yoga (7 wks for $115) with Monica Courses
7:45 PM – 8:45 PM Yoga for Trauma Recovery (7 wks for $115) with Nicole Courses
7:45 PM – 8:45 PM Meditation for Busy Minds (7 wks for $115) with Amanda Courses

Tue October 15

6:30 AM – 7:30 AM Sunrise Practice with Marg Drop-in
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM Parent & Peanut Yoga (7 wks for $115) with Julie Courses
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Hour Flow with Leslie Drop-in
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM Intro to Yoga (7 wks for $115) with Leslie Courses
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM Flow & Restore with Leena Drop-in
7:45 PM – 9:00 PM Deep Relaxation: Stretching & Restorative Yoga (7 wks for $115) with Nicole Courses
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Hour Slow Flow with Music with Emma Drop-in
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Deep Core Recovery after Childbirth (7 wks for $115) with Kristina Courses

Wed October 16

9:30 AM – 10:45 AM Basics with Leena Drop-in
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM Slow Flow with Leslie Drop-in
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM Yoga for Runners & Athletes (7 wks for $115) with Nicole Courses
7:30 PM – 8:45 PM Prenatal Yoga (7 wks for $115) with Julie Courses
7:45 PM – 9:00 PM Strength & Flow with Leslie Drop-in

Thu October 17

6:30 AM – 7:30 AM Sunrise Practice with Marg Drop-in
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Legacy: the Sacred Journey to Elderhood ($695 early bird; $795 regular) with Amanda Workshops
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Hour Flow with Jeff Drop-in
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM Basics with Emma Drop-in
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Pilates for Stronger Bones (7 wks for $115) with Stephen Courses
7:45 PM – 9:00 PM Rest & Renew with Monica Drop-in
7:45 PM – 9:00 PM Yoga for Anxiety & Depression (7 wks for $115) with Marg Courses

Fri October 18

9:30 AM – 10:45 AM Slow Flow with Leslie Drop-in
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Hour Flow with Carin Drop-in
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Hour Flow with Carin Drop-in

Sat October 19

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM Intro to Yoga (7 wks for $115) with Wendy Courses
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM Strength & Flow with Carin Drop-in
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Hour Slow Flow with Music with Jeff Drop-in

Sun October 20

9:30 AM – 10:45 AM Slow Flow with Monica Drop-in
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Hour Flow with Jen Drop-in
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Basics ($5) with Various Drop-in
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM Flow & Restore with Various Drop-in
7:30 PM – 8:45 PM Intro to Yoga (7 wks for $115) with Marg Courses

Mon October 21

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Hour Flow with Carin Drop-in
5:30 PM – 6:45 PM Slow Flow with Emma Drop-in
7:45 PM – 9:00 PM Intro to Yoga (7 wks for $115) with Monica Courses
7:45 PM – 8:45 PM Yoga for Trauma Recovery (7 wks for $115) with Nicole Courses
7:45 PM – 8:45 PM Meditation for Busy Minds (7 wks for $115) with Amanda Courses

: Beginner-friendly
: Substitute teacher

Upcoming courses & events

Intro to Yoga

7-weeks

The perfect stepping stone for folks new, or returning, to the practice after a movement break. Bring a friend, we'll see you on the mat!

Saturdays at 10:00am - begins on October 19
Sundays at 7:30pm - begins on October 20
Sundays at 7:30pm - begins November 3
Thursdays at 6:00pm - begins November 7

Click here to see what you'll learn throughout this beginner-friendly yoga course.

Legacy: The Sacred Journey to Elderhood

with Amanda Ingall

6-month program

Do you long to join in a deeper conversation about becoming older?
Do you sense there is another stage of life that no one is talking about?
Do you want to create a life that gets better with age?

If you have answered Yes, then our Legacy Program may be able to offer what you're searching for. This an incredible 6-month journey for women 50+ (and women-identified folks) and includes monthly retreats and weekly gatherings.

Click here to save your spot!

Candlelit Rest & Renew

with Nicole DeNoble

October 25, 2019

7:30pm – 9:00pm

Autumn is the season of coziness.

Enjoy an extra long and luxurious restorative yoga class taught by candlelight. You'll rest into the support of props, bolsters, and blankets to help your nervous system relax from any stressors from your day.

This is a beginner-friendly class, register here.

looking out a large, sunny window at Harmony Dawn in the practice room. Several tarot cards lay on the floor with flowers.

Building Fires Retreat

with Leslie Stokman + Chris Bourke

October 25-27 – at Harmony Dawn Retreat Centre

Grounding the Nervous System Through Yoga, Breathwork & TRE

Gather together for a weekend of grounding movement, restful sleeps, nature walks, and reflection. Explore equanimity and refuge within yourself, and solidarity in community. Connect to a deep experience of restoration, and discover ways to integrate these practices into your daily life.

Register here!
More information about the weekend.

Yoga & Mental Health Day Retreat

with Marg Hull

November 16, 2019

9:00am – 4:00pm

Through yoga poses, breathing, and meditative exercises, learn more about your body’s responses to stress. Discover techniques that help manage mental/emotional patterns and increase groundedness, calmness, and emotional well-being.

The day will also include an evidence-based talk by Naturopathic Doctor Laura Tummon-Simmons about how different body systems impact mental health including anxiety, depression, and stress, and why investigating and treating the whole body is so important.

Register here - this day includes a catered vegetarian lunch from the Commons Cafe.

Testimonials

I am in love with the studio and vibe of kindness and self-love at QSY. After trying several studios in the region, I know QSY is the right place for me as I am really enjoying being part of the community. My well-being has improved so much with this past month of unlimited yoga.

Kelly J

Taking up yoga has been the best decision I have made for myself. I can't believe how much more movement I have and I know I need to continue in order to have lots more movement. I had a pulled groin muscle and with stretching it correctly it is now fixed for the first time in two years. Unbelievable! I continue to stretch to get even more flexibility. I'm loving it. Thanks to you! You are awesome.

Deb

QSY is a unique and special place that embodies everything I could have hoped for as I embarked on my own personal yoga journey. It is a beautiful space that is warm, inclusive and accepting. From the second I walked into the reception area I knew this was a special place. Whether it be their careful choice of non-gendered language or the bathroom door reminders that all bodies are welcome here, their attention and commitment to social justice, inclusivity and issues of systemic oppression is clear.

T.J.

Your Intro to Yoga course has made a huge impact on my life. I feel that I am learning the best technique, I am sleeping through the night, have very little back pain now, and what I have learned in your classes carries over into my life in many ways, in particular, into my violin teaching. So….my students are benefitting as well. Most of all, I feel more connected to myself, to people around me and to the earth.

Olga K

I just want to thank you SO much for all the energy and passion you put into teaching yoga. I have been doing yoga off and on for the past three years, but this past year was the best. Yoga has made me feel so alive and in-tune with my body and soul. Thanks for creating a rich learning environment!

Rachel

Leena, your ability to inspire and teach should not go unmentioned. What I have learned through you is unmeasurable. I am continually inspired by your energy, your enthusiasm, and your ability to create a comfortable and non-competitive learning environment. Thank you for your guidance and dedication to the practice.

Brian S.

Emma, I just wanted to thank you so much for your approach, your inclusivity, and the difference you made in me. I was very apprehensive about doing yoga (formally) because I was afraid of judgment, of my lack of ability, of a million things. I'm extremely fat-positive, active, and open, but I get stopped up really easily with criticism from others. I got so much from attending your classes at Queen Street Yoga over the summer. Not only was I challenged physically, but when I was/am unable to do something, I always felt encouraged by you in a completely non-judgmental, non-patronizing way. I did not expect to find this kind of safety in doing yoga formally at a studio. You do an amazing job of what you do and I hope your approach never changes.

Katie C.