In-Studio Movement

Following the Government of Ontario's most recent announcement, Yoga Mamas is temporarily suspending our indoor fitness classes.

​Classes will resume once the government lifts restrictions.
CLASSES RESUMING SOON
In studio classes
Get notified when indoor classes reopen
Come join us for a class in our large beautiful space, connect with new mamas and establish new routines with your sweet babes. 

We have revamped our studio space, have air purifiers running in the fitness room and numerous covid health and safety protocols in place.
2021 In Studio Movement Reviews
​"I had a wonderful first experience! It is such a calm and soothing environment, and the class flowed nicely. I really needed the stretch! Looking forward to next week :)." - Kirsten
PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING
  • Proof of full vaccination (received 2 doses at least 14 days prior) is required to join our indoor yoga classes. Clients who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical exemptions will be permitted entry with a doctor’s note.
  • All in-studio classes will be limited at 50% capacity.
  • Indoor classes are run in multi week pre-registered series. If there is space in the last week of the series, it will be sold as a drop in class.
  • There are no make up classes if you are unable to attend a class from the multi-week series. There are no refunds. Credit for the full amount of the series can be made to your account if you choose to cancel your registration one week prior to the first class starting. Thank you for understanding​.​
  • Yoga mats are not provided. Please bring your own yoga mat.​
MOVEMENT WITH MAMA CIRCLE
Bond with your baby, nurture your body, connect with other parents. These classes are taught for the parent, though sometimes baby can be included in the fun.
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Enjoy 60 minutes of movement to strengthen your postpartum body, followed by 60 minutes of Mama Circle. 
During Mama Circle, mamas enjoy a selection of organic herbal tea and connect with other mamas. Occasionally a guest speaker will attend the beginning of Mama Circle to talk about postpartum health topics. 

BARRE CLASSES
​Fun and challenging ballet-inspired workouts that will strengthen your body including thighs, glutes, abs, arms or calves!
Stretch, strengthen, tone and sculpt your body - and have fun doing it connecting with a great group of mamas. Our regular Barre classes are open to everyone and safe for pregnancy​. Our Barre Babies classes are open to babies who are not yet crawling. For both types of classes mat work, toning bands and hand weights will be used. Expect an energizing and sweaty workout from both classes. Bands and weights will be provided. Please bring your own yoga mat.
PRENATAL YOGA CLASSES
Prenatal yoga energizes the spirit, strengthens the body and relaxes the mind. Mamas are able to connect to their breath and baby through a guided yoga class created just for them in our beautiful indoor space.
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This class is for all stages of pregnancy and all levels of yoga. No experience needed. ​Each class is 60 mins.
YOGA BABIES CLASSES
​Bond with your baby, nurture your body, connect with other parents. Our Yoga Babies classes are a mix of stretching, strengthening and nurturing movements. The classes are taught for the parent, though some poses where baby can be included in the fun will be incorporated. Please note class is not able to accommodate babies who are crawling or walking at this time. 

​This class appropriate for all levels of yoga. No experience needed. Each class is 60 mins.
ALL YOGA CLASSES
This is an all level yoga flow class encourages you to follow your breath and tune into your body as the class glides through a series of warming stretches, sun salutations, standing, and balancing postures. 
Modifications offered for all levels of practice. Modifications offered for pregnancy.
PILATES
Strengthen from the inside out. Learn gentle exercises to help you stay strong throughout your pregnancy. The primary focus will be on stability. Core muscles including the abdomen and pelvic floor will be gently strengthened in a variety of positions alongside the hip and shoulder complex. Three-dimensional breathing will also be addressed.
FAQs
When you will reopen for indoor classes?
Yoga Mamas will reopen classes at 50% capacity when government lockdowns are lifted. 

Are you operating at full capacity?
When we reopen we will be following the Government Of Ontario restrictions, all in-studio classes are limited at 50% capacity.

What are your safety protocols for indoor classes?
Our client and staff safety is our top priority. You can find a list of our health and safety protocols listed below as well as here.

What is your face covering / mask policy?
Wearing a mask or face covering while inside Yoga Mamas is mandatory. Temporarily taking off your face covering: You have the option to take off your face covering temporarily to engage in an athletic or fitness activity such as indoor fitness classes at Yoga Mamas.

Are your indoor fitness instructors vaccinated?
All Yoga Mamas fitness instructors have received both COVID-19 vaccinations. All of our fitness instructors have been trained specifically to lead safe prenatal and postnatal fitness classes. They are all very experienced and have been leading classes with us for years.

Can I attend indoor yoga if I am medically exempt from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine?
Clients who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical exemptions will be permitted entry with a doctor’s note. 

I've already enrolled in indoor fitness but I am not vaccinated. Will I get a refund?
We will be providing an account credit for those who are not vaccinated and have already purchased an indoor yoga class. Contact the General Manager, Janet at janet@yogamamas.co. It will take 2-3 business days to receive a response. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

What is your late arrival policy?
Please arrive early enough to check in at the front desk, and to complete your digital Ministry of Health COVID screening. 
We invite you to enjoy the studio space before class - it is available for you to settle in 15 minutes prior to class start time. The door to the studio will be closed 5 minutes after the start of class and we cannot accommodate late arrivals. Thank you for your understanding. 

These classes and/or class times don't work for my schedule. Can you add more?
We are so excited to see and move with everyone again. We are gently asking for your patience and kindness as we slowly reopen. We appreciate that our schedule and registration set up may feel limiting to some. Please note this is what we are able to offer up in this moment. We will continue to gradually expand our offerings, as we mindfully open at a pace that allows for the most beautiful and seamless experience for all. Thank you for understanding.

What is your cancellation policy for indoor classes?
There are no refunds. Credit for the full amount of the series can be made to your account if you choose to cancel your multi-week series registration one week prior to the first class of the series starting. Thank you for understanding.​

What if I can't make one of the classes in the series?
If you are unable to make one of the classes from the series we are not able to offer a credit or make-up class. Thank you for understanding.

Are you going to be offering movement with babies?
Yes! These classes will be limited to babies who are not yet crawling or walking. We hope to re-introduce crawlers yoga soon.

I have a 9 Month Pass / 10 Class Card / Glow Pass on pause. Can I use this pass for the movement classes?
These drop in class passes are not applicable to multi-week pre-registered class series. If you'd like to speak with one of our client care associates about returning any pass you currently have on pause as a credit towards the purchase of multi-week pre-registered movement series, please contact us and we would be happy to help.

What about mats?
At this time we are asking everyone to please bring your own yoga mat for indoor classes.
 COVID-19 UPDATE

​To further protect Ontarians as the province continues to confront the Delta-driven fourth wave of COVID-19, the government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, will require people to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status to access indoor fitness starting September 22, 2021. Individuals who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical exemptions will be permitted entry with a doctor’s note until recognized medical exemptions can be integrated as part of a digital vaccine certificate. See more details from the government of Ontario here.

​Yoga Mamas will require proof of vaccination for indoor movement classes starting Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Upon arrival you will be asked to complete the COVID-19 health screening questions and to present proof of full vaccination (received two doses for at least 14 days prior to your visit) and photo ID to gain access for indoor movement. If you are medically exempt from vaccinations we require a doctor's note to gain access for indoor movement.
​COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE JOINING AN IN-STUDIO CLASS:
  • Screening must be completed prior to your class.
  • Masks must be worn at all times when you are not on your yoga mat.
  • You will not be required to practice in your mask.
  • Air purifiers will be running in fitness room and throughout clinic.
  • Please bring your own yoga mat.
  • Please bring your own water bottle.
  • Limited props will be available for use at this time.
  • No blankets or bolsters will be provided at this time.
  • Hand sanitizer will be provided.
  • Disinfectant and cloths will be provided  to you to wipe down your own yoga mat after use
  • Cleaning and disinfecting of all surfaces will be done by staff between classes.​

​Read more about our health and safety protocols here.