THE OYF BLOG
Pose of the Week Guide: Fish Pose
You might see Fish pose, Matsyasana towards the end of vinyasa or freedom flow class. This reclining backbend is great because it opens through some of the upper chakras that we do not bring awareness to often. It opens the throat chakras which governs our ability to...
Pose of the Week Guide: Pigeon Pose
There is nothing quite like the feeling of the simultaneous deep backbend and hip opening received in this shape. One-Legged King Pigeon Pose, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana can be found in almost any style of yoga class whether taught more actively in a vinyasa based flow...
Pose Of The Week Guide:Child’s Pose
Balasana, Child's Pose is offered many times throughout a practice as a resting pose. Although this pose seems simple, learning to tune into your body and allow yourself to take rest can be more challenging than you think! Benefits: Release tension and creates space...
The I Love My Life Podcast
We've learned a lot during these past few months. We've realized that the business of fitness isn't just about memberships & members getting fit, it's about connecting with a family of like-minded people in a home we call a studio. We miss seeing you everyday and...
Pose of the Week Guide: Side Plank Pose
Side Plank Pose, vasisthasana is a great upper body and core strengthener. This arm balance has lots of variations which makes it accessible for a wide variety of yogi’s! Benefits: Strengthens the wrists, arms, shoulders, core muscles while toning the lower body. It...
Pose of the Week Guide: Wild Thing Pose
Wild Thing Pose, Camatkarasana is a class favorite! Yogis love Wild Thing because they feel like a rockstar using the strength and fire of an arm balance with the compassion and openness of a backbend. Benefits: Stretches the chest, shoulders, hip flexors and quads....
Pose of the Week Guide: Eagle Pose/Garudasana
Strengthen your intuition to see more clearly. Eagle Pose, Garudasana is named after Garuda “King of the Birds.” Connect to the enhanced sight of an eagle. Benefits: Strengthens the standing leg and ankle. Stretches hips, thighs, upper back and shoulders. Improves...
A Letter From Our CEO- Let’s Ignite Change
Dear Members, At Oxygen we have over 70 locations in neighbourhoods across Canada. We are a strong, diverse team that reflects the communities we work in. Right now, we are grieving along side our colleagues, customers and communities. Collectively, we are angry and...
Pose of the Week Guide: Standing Hand to Big Toe Pose/Utthita Hasta Padangustasana
Stay grounded through the foot while radiating out from the center of your being. Standing Hand to BIg Toe Pose, Utthita Hasta Padangustasana is the perfect pose to find balance between striving and surrendering. Benefits: Strengthens legs and ankles. Stretches...