THE OYF BLOG
Pose of the Week Guide: Bakasana, Crow Pose
Did you know Bakasana is actually Crane Pose with straight arms and the Sanskrit for Crow Pose is Kakasana? Whichever variation you choose channel your inner bird and take flight! Benefits: Strengthens arms, shoulders and core. Stretches the back and groin. How to:...
Two Week Closure Mandated for BC Regions
British Columbia Public Health Officer Dr. Bonny Henry has announced a two week closure of fitness studios in the Fraser Valley Health Region and the Vancouver Coastal Health Region. Our studios in these regions will be closed effective tomorrow, and each studio ...
Pose of the Week Guide: Malasana, Garland Pose
This week's pose of the week is great for grounding! Malasana, Garland Pose is a very deep squat that brings the pelvis very close to the earth. Visualize energy flowing from the very base of the spine through the crown of the head to balance and cleanse the chakras...
Pose of the Week Guide: Goddess Pose
This week's pose of the week is Goddess pose, great for harnessing your inner strength! It is likely to pop up in both our yoga and fitness based classes! Give it a try and tap into your inner goddess! Benefits: Strengthens glutes, legs, core, back and arms. Stretches...
Pose of the Week Guide: Extended Triangle Pose
This week's pose Extended Triangle Pose, Utthita Trikonasana transitions perfectly from last week's pose Warrior II, Virabhadrasana II. Try linking the two poses together! Once in Extended Triangle Pose focus on radiating energy through all 3 points, the body, mind...
Pose of the Week Guide: Warrior II Pose
Warrior II Pose or Virabhadrasana II, is an often used yoga pose in flow classes. This pose is great for strengthening the body, but also the mind. Give it a try and see if you can sense the power of the courageous warrior within! Benefits: Strengthens the legs and...
SOME Downtown Toronto Studios Are Closing for 28 days
Today, the Ontario government announced a return to Stage 2 COVID-19 Measures, which affects our Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Studios in the Greater Toronto Area, including Oxygen Yoga Midtown Toronto, Oxygen Yoga Liberty Village, Oxygen Yoga Yonge & St Clair and...
Your Health is Important. GTA COVID 19 Measures Announcement
Today, the Ontario government announced new COVID-19 measures that affect our current schedule. We’ve been operating at a significantly reduced capacity, but effective Oct 3, 2020, we are reducing our class capacity to 10 members in specific Greater Toronto regions....
Pose of the Week Guide: Upward Facing Dog Pose
This week's pose, often called updog, is urdvha mukha svanasana, upward-facing dog pose. It is part of the traditional morning prayer to the sun known as a Sun Salutation, Surya Namaskara. If you have ever taken a Freedom Flow class with us you have surely stumbled...