Our hatha-based yoga classes have a strong focus on alignment. Hatha is a generic term referring to any type of yoga that teaches physical postures. Some of our teachers also have training in Anusara, Ashtanga, Iyengar, vinyasa/power yoga, meditation, Yoga Nidra, and restorative yoga, and will bring elements of that training into their classes. We also offer a variety of fitness classes, such as mat Pilates and barre or yoga with weights, to build strength.
We offer only regular temperature yoga. The room temperature is approximately 21-22 degrees celsius.
The studio is only open for a short time before and after each class, so we require all yogis to register and pay for their classes before arrival. This helps us ensure everyone has signed the necessary waivers and speeds up the admission process/reduces crowding at reception by eliminating the need to complete paper forms or process payments before class.
Most of our classes are suitable for those over 16 and for all levels as indicated on the schedule. For those who are new, a gentle or restorative class is a good place to start. It won’t take you long to build up a strong practice if you attend classes regularly. Some teachers are also naturally more gentle than others, so email info@yogaseven.ca to ask for recommendations.
Yes! In fact you are a perfect candidate for yoga. Many people think that they need to be flexible to begin yoga, but that’s a bit like thinking that you need to be able to play tennis in order to take tennis lessons. Come as you are and you will find that yoga practice will help you become more flexible. This new-found agility will be balanced by strength, coordination as well as a sense of physical confidence and overall well-being.
Yoga can be one way to heal your body, but yoga teachers are not medical experts. You should always check with your healthcare provider before beginning to exercise, especially if you have a recent injury or surgery. You should also inform the teacher of your specific issue so he/she can make recommendations for adjustments and alternatives during the class. Yoga should not be painful: if it hurts, stop and rest, or mention your pain to the teacher and see if there is something different you can do.
For in-person classes and virtual classes, you will need:
For virtual classes at home you will also a space large enough to move your body in all directions, both lying down and standing up.
You will need your yoga mat and, as with yoga, it's always helpful to have yoga blocks or hard-covered books/soup cans to bring the ground closer. Mat Pilates and other fitness classes may make use of light hand weights (1lb or 2lbs generally) and a Pilates ("squishy") ball. When offered, Barre classes are designed to use the back of a sturdy chair as a the barre.
Alternatives to hand weights are soup cans or full water bottles. Alternatives to Pilates balls are a yoga block or a small firm cushion . Yoga Seven carries mats and blocks in our online store.
Clothing that is comfortable and allows complete freedom of movement. Bear in mind that if you are doing inversions such as handstand or headstand, you will want a fairly tight-fitting top that won’t ride up! The more closely fitting the clothing, the easier it is for the instructor to check on your alignment. You may want to have an extra layer such as a jacket or sweatshirt and socks so you can stay warm during the final relaxation (Savasana).
You can purchase a single class pass or a 5-class pass. However, Prana Warriors members can get benefits such as unlimited classes, discounts on workshops, and access to the on-demand video library. Please note that you must register and pay online for any in-person class before coming to the studio.
But whether you have a single class pass or a membership, you must book your class in advance and follow all COVID-19 protocols.
Note that the Terms & Conditions document will not appear if you have signed it previously.
Yes! Download the WellnessLiving Achieve App … it's free for Apple and Android smartphone users and allows you to book or cancel sessions, view your schedule, join classes, and manage your account.
We are sorry to hear that you’re experiencing issues. Please email us at info@yogaseven.ca and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
We are making the studio as safe as we can in many ways. Some of the highlights include medical-grade air cleaners, fogging with a Health-Canada-approved natural disinfectant (Benefect), and spacing between mats. Remember, however, that everyone needs to take responsibility for keeping things safe by respecting the protocols and ensuring they keep a safe distance apart.
If you're already in your yoga clothes and have been to the studio before, 5 minutes prior to class should be enough time for you to come in and get settled. 10 minutes will be necessary if are new to the studio or if you need to change.
If you can't attend, you must cancel an in-person class at least one hour prior to the start time, otherwise you will incur no-show charges. It's particularly important because of the small class size - there could be others on a waitlist that would be able to use your spot. No-show charges are the cost of your class pass if you're using single or 5-class passes, or $20 for two no-shows in a month if you're on a membership.
To cancel a class, log into your WellnessLiving account and go to the My Schedule tab. From there you can cancel any class you've booked. There's also a Cancel button in the confirmation and reminder emails you receive from no-reply@wellnessliving.com.
We are keeping our studio below full capacity and can currently accommodate 12-14 yogis plus the teacher. Please place your mat according to the markings on the floor (centre of mat lines up with the bottom point of the heart decal) and also maintain a 2-metre distance between yourself and other people in the area.
Something stretchy and comfortable, that you can move in easily and that generally stays in place when you're upside-down. For women, leggings and tank top or t-shirt are a popular choice. For men, also leggings or knee-length shorts with some give in the fabric. We are a non-judgmental community, so you don't need to go and find the highest fashion designer yoga wear. However, it's good for all if you choose to wear deodorant and if you choose NOT to wear perfume or cologne.
Since COVID-19, we no longer have have props or rental mats available, so please bring your own mat, full water bottle, and any props that you like to use. Props might include yoga blocks, straps, weights/a "squishy" ball (for Pilates or Barre classes), or cushions/bolsters and blankets for restorative/yin classes. Yoga Seven carries some stock of many items for purchase, so email info@yogaseven.ca if you'd like to know more about these.
It doesn't matter! We all started somewhere. Look for classes that have words like gentle, restorative, stretch in their title. Read the class descriptions and stay away from ones that promise challenging poses. Also check by emailing info@yogaseven.ca for guidance, because certain teachers will be more suited to beginners than others, even if the class name is the same.
Arrive early enough to tell the teacher that you're new so they can pay attention to you. Do what you can in the class, but NEVER push yourself too hard. If you need to rest, rest. It doesn't matter what anyone else is doing - your practice is your own. You'll find you quickly catch on and will get better and more confident each class you take.
We only offer regular-temperature yoga.
Look for a Join button in the email reminder that you'll receive about an hour before the class (but don't join until 5 minutes before!). Alternatively you can log into your WellnessLiving account and go to the My Schedule tab. Each virtual class you've booked will have a Join button.
If you have registered for a class and find you cannot attend, it’s important to remove your name from the registration before the class starts otherwise you may encounter charges or the loss of a class pass. You can cancel by logging into your account and going to My Schedule, or using the link in a confirmation or reminder email from no-reply@wellnessliving.com.
Join the session around 5 minutes before class so the teacher knows you’re coming and you have time to ask any questions, hear about what props you'll need, and get settled.
Yes! Join late or leave early if you need to. Just please keep your microphone muted so you don’t disturb the practice. Remember, though, you cannot join late if you haven't already registered for the class. Class registrations must be made at least 30 minutes (and up to 2 months!) before the class begins.
Your video and microphone will both be off when you join a class. You can leave the video off, turn it on to say hello and then turn it off again, or turn it on and leave it on. Your choice: we are a non-judgmental community for all ages, races, and body types. If you've turned on the microphone to say hello, please always mute it before class begins so as not to disturb the teacher's instructions.
The on-demand library can only be accessed by logging in to your WellnessLiving account and is only available to those with a 4-class, 8-class, or unlimited membership. From your WellnessLiving account, you choose the Watch Video button from the top right row of buttons.
We aim to upload new content monthly, whether it is a video of a livestreamed class or specially recorded content. If there's a particular class you really enjoyed and would like to see in the library, email info@yogaseven.ca to request its addition to the library.
Yoga Seven has rebranded as
Margo teaches Hatha yoga with a strong mat Pilates influence. She has found that combining these mind-body practices offers a pathway to maintain an optimal level of wellness:
Yoga focuses on static strength, balance and flexibility, beginning each practice with breath work and completing the practice in deep relaxation.
Pilates concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on the core.
Whether her classes are a mix of yoga or mat Pilates, or whether they are one or the other, Margo delivers an experience offering movement for the whole body, with options for beginner to advanced students. Her classes contain reliable yet dynamic sequences that encourage mobility and strength, as well as providing physical and mental tension release, leaving you feeling relaxed and clear for the day ahead.
Jesse has a wide and varied background in different lineages of yoga, having studied for over 10 years under many different teachers. He has over 700 hours of Yoga Alliance training and has travelled extensively, teaching and studying in Canada, Costa Rica, Morocco, India, and Sri Lanka and studying traditional Thai massage and meditation in Thailand.
Jesse believes that yoga is for everyone and aims to meet participants and their practice in the present moment, providing modifications for beginners as well as challenges and precision refinements for more experienced practitioners.
Not sure about a 12-month commitment? A monthly option is available for $145/month – email info@yogaseven.ca for information.
Also available: The same pass with an annual commitment for $115/month – email info@yogaseven.ca for information.
Angie completed an RYT200 program at Kula studio in Oakville. Angie guides mindful movement with emphasis on breath and alignment, and encourages development of body-mind awareness, by drawing inwards during the practice and observing the activities of the mind and sensations in the body. Angie guides meditations inspired by eastern traditions, in particular Buddhism and Classical Tantra. May we practice yoga out of love of ourselves, in order to find the truth for the benefit of all beings!
Tommy started practicing yoga in the late 2000s as a complement to his triathlon training. He would eventually ascend to racing as a professional before a career-ending head injury in 2014. As a yoga teacher. Tommy combines his years of athletic training, coaching and meditation into all of his classes. He specializes in teaching vinyasa, hatha and yin for athletes for strength, performance efficiency, injury prevention, and recovery enhancement, as well as meditation to adjust their training and racing mindset. He enjoys teaching all levels and abilities and creates fun and dynamic asana sequences to challenge and help you deepen your personal practice.
Ginty finally listened to her doctors and started practicing yoga when a studio opened up just 100 steps from her home. Her aim was simple—to keep her body moving in spite of the natural effects of aging—but she fell in love with the discipline and opportunities for self discovery inherent in the practice. When an opportunity came to co-found Yoga Seven in 2014, she leaped at the chance of learning about the business of yoga as well. Coming late to the party (at the age of 63), she took her RYT-200 at the Jesse Barlow School of Yoga in Sri Lanka and continues to learn in both the practice and the business. Off the mat, she is involved in many ways with community theatre, and takes a strong interest in weird shoes, diet, and alternative medicine/therapies. In her “spare time” she enjoys gardening and cooking.
Stephanie DeBou is a Toronto/Mississauga based Yoga and Meditation Teacher. She has studied under a number of revered Toronto and International teachers, completing 500 hrs of yoga teacher training at Octopus Garden Yoga Studio. In addition, she has taken many specialized teacher trainings including Restorative Yoga and Functional Movement. Her studies have taken her from Vancouver to Thailand to India to deepen her yoga and meditation practice and knowledge. As a movement and a meditation teacher, she likes to explore the shifting spaces between stillness. Stephanie is passionate about teaching movement that can be a meditation unto itself, and meditations that identify the subtle shifts of the mind and body. She guides her sits and classes with lighthearted compassion and clarity, inviting all to explore the deeper aspects of their mind and body experience.
Yolande is quick to dispel the myth that yoga is only for the young, the strong and the flexible among us… she believes this couldn’t be further from the truth, and that the practice of yoga can provide a gentle and healing path to movement for anybody…or any body, no matter the age, shape or size.
Yolande believes our bodies deserve love and respect, no matter what shape they happen to be in! Human beings were meant to move and yoga is a gentle and loving way to do just that.
Yolande personally discovered yoga after losing a loved one more than a decade ago; it was on her mat that she was able to process her grief, calm her mind, and strengthen her body. She fell in love with the practice and decided to become a teacher. Yoga has transformed her life and nothing makes her happier than sharing it with others!
Claudette has been practicing yoga since 2006 and has been a certified teacher since 2014. She has always been passionate about fitness—an important part of her life that makes her feel better both physically and mentally. Her love of yoga began when she discovered that fitness was not all about cardio and strength. Her body was letting her know that it needed something else to balance things out, so she decided to try a yoga class to increase her flexibility. At first, she I thought “Ok, I enjoyed that but I’m not sure I was doing the poses right or breathing at the right time.” But as soon as she let go of the worry of doing it right, she shifted into just moving into what felt good and was hooked. Her training and certifications include Power Yoga Canada Teacher Training , Baptiste Level 1, Baptiste Level 2, Art of Assisting, Corporate and Private Teacher training, and Restorative Teacher training. She loves to share the benefits that yoga has to offer, both on and off the mat.
Jen’s yoga journey began in 2007 when she was looking for a space to slow down, breathe, and move. One hot yoga class later and she was hooked! Teaching since 2010, yoga has unlocked her power not only in her physical life but in her personal life as well, giving her the self-confidence to walk through life’s ups and downs. As a high school teacher, it has always been her passion to motivate and encourage others, and when she found yoga, she found exactly what she was looking for. Not only does she love the natural endorphins gained from the practice, she also loves the revived sense of happiness, peace, and strength she feels after every class. Through a combination or movement, intention, and music, Jen will create an experience that will leave you feeling strong, motivated and ready to take on the world!
Dave Grohl of Nirvana and The Foo Fighters once said “One of the great things about music is that you can sing a song to 85,000 people and they’ll sing it back for 85,000 different reasons.” It’s no less true for yoga…
All of us find our mats for a reason — or reasons — uniquely our own and those reasons are just as likely to change and grow as our practice does the same. That’s the beauty of yoga for me in a nutshell. I found my mat through injury, but as my practice evolved, so did the reason that I wanted to practice and then, eventually, teach. If I can find a daily practice after fourteen knee surgeries and an ankle reconstruction, then anyone can too.
I honestly believe that there is a yoga practice for everyone no matter your physical challenges or abilities. Let’s work on finding a practice that meets your needs and allows you to grow into greater challenge at your own pace, with a practice that is led, but still uniquely your own.
Sara empowers people to improve their physical & spiritual health. Her fluid classes focus on connecting breath and movement. Sara has a strong focus on alignment and functional core integration. She developed a keen interest in food & health as a teenager and has been eager to learn ever since. In 2006 Sara began teaching high school level nutrition. Next she took her 70 hour Pilates teacher training in 2008. After developing some severe allergies, Sara turned to yoga to help manage stress and her condition. To deepen her practice, she completed her 200 hour Hatha Yoga teacher certification in 2017 and began teaching yoga that summer. Sara is a life-long learner and continues to build her repertoire of exercises, modifications and therapeutics. She is a creative & enthusiastic teacher who loves wellness and nature!
The secret for Joanne, in getting through some really tough times, dealing with stress, and staying healthy, has been yoga. The studio became a saving grace for her – it gave her a place to go every day and that sense of community and belonging that she was missing – it became her home away from home. In addition to challenging her body and the fitness benefits, it was the sense of community and friendships, and the sense of mindfulness that allowed her to focus and brought her back to life. Inspired by what she had experienced and with the encouragement of her teachers, Joanne completed her RYT-200 certification in 2013. Joanne is grateful to her teachers who have influenced her attention to proper alignment, playfulness and honouring your own body. She has a devoted practice and passion for yoga that continues to grow and expand. Yoga had the power to transform Joanne’s life and beliefs and sharing yoga has become one of her greatest joys.
Joanne realized her life-long dream of becoming an entrepreneur when she co-founded Yoga Seven in March 2014. Prior to embarking on her first entrepreneurial venture, Joanne enjoyed a successful career in working in the finance, media, and entertainment industries. A long-time health and wellness enthusiast, she graduated with a Kinesiology degree from the University of Western. Joanne achieved another life-long dream when she completed her MBA in 2015 at the Kellogg-Schulich School of Business where she had the opportunity to study in Toronto, Chicago, Brazil, Germany and China. Off the mat, she can be found spending time with her family, swimming, and baking … pies are her specialty!