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Try all our classes, meet our teachers, have a cup of tea in our Zen Den, play an instrument, pet our studio dog Beau... Ask about our Intro Discount ;)
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$115/mth Membership
Are you doing it 3x a week or more? Become A Member for $115/month (= $9.58 per class at 3x a week). Sign-up during your Intro Month and get $105/mth indefinitely
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STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
I've visited and practiced at many studios across the city over the years and I can confidently say there really is no place like Modo Yoga Bloor West. From the first-timer to the seasoned yogi, you'll find everything you need here and end up feeling like you're at home. The space and studio are open, full of natural light, and welcoming. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Lots of classes on the schedule and the regular roster of teachers all bring their unique approach to class and are wonderful in their own ways. The sense of community and family is so strong and inviting here. I cannot say enough good things abotu Don adn Meg, the studio's director and manager (and teachers). Their dedication, love and passion for their business shows, and it translates into a more fulfilling experience for every person that walks through the door. At MYBW, y ou may come for a yoga class, but you always end up walking out with much more. Very grateful to have these guys in the Bloor West neighbourhood!!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Yoga mat and thin towel
- Stainless steel water bottle (avoid plastic)
- Cash for rentals (mat, towel, water jar)
- Clothing you can move + sweat in
- Facecloth (optional)
- Eye-pillow
- Electrolytes (or buy in studio)
- Latecomers not admitted
- Claim your reservations! Reservations are given away to drop-ins/wait-list 10 minutes before class starts
- Device-free zone (turn off your cell phone in practice room)
- Fitness trackers/smart watches on Do Not Disturb (no lights/vibrations/sounds)
- Respect silence in the practice room
- Scent-free studio, please keep the air fragrance-free
- Gender-fluid friendly
- Free 'Modo Yoga' app (App store / Google Play)
- Meet our dog Beausoleil
Events
Naked Yoga
Friday, March 27 & April 17, 2020.All Class Passes Accepted
Women's Circle with Simone
4th Saturday of every month @ 6:30-8pmBy-Donation (cash-only, $20 suggested)
Women have been gathering in circles since the beginning of time to share experiences, stories, thoughts, ideas, and prayers. Women’s Circles offer a safe and gentle space for women of all ages and backgrounds to come together to share.
The structure includes any or all of the following: opening meditation, intention setting, introductions, sharing, journaling, movement, closing meditation.
This circle is open to ALL female-identified and trans-feminine folk.
Read our September 2019 Letter from the Director on Circles for more info.
By-Donation, Cash-Only (suggested $20)
- Feb 22
- Mar 28
- Apr 25
- May 30
- Jun 27
- Jul + Aug cancelled for the summer
Earth Hour Candlelit Silent Fundraiser
Saturday, March 28 8:30-9:30 pmBy-Donation (cash-only) $20 Suggested
Men's Circle with Don
3rd Saturday of the month @ 7 - 8:30 pmBy-Donation (cash-only, suggested $20)
This supportive gathering provides a rare opportunity for men of all stripes to share the burdens and blessings of being men. Without shame or guilt, we will learn how to express the deeper parts of ourselves, our wants and needs, and to let go of harmful roles assigned to us. We will better learn how to live and interact in a more whole and vibrant way with our planet and all who walk upon it.
By Donation, Cash-Only (suggested $20)
3rd Saturday of every month, 7-8:30 pm
- Mar 21
- Apr 18
- May 16
- Jun 20
- Jul + Aug cancelled for the summer
Modo Flow to Live 90s Hits
Saturday, March 14, 2020By-Donation ($20 suggested)
Come relive the 90s with a Saturday night Modo Flow for a great cause! The talented Nancy Silverman will perform memorable hits while Eric Prime leads breathing, movement, and mindfulness. All money raised will go to Hockey Helps the Homeless, an event close to Eric’s heart that raises money for Eva’s Initiatives, a group that helps Toronto’s homeless youth get access to skills and support they need for a better future).
ERIC PRIME In 2010 Eric came to Modo Yoga in search of a way to improve his hockey skills and golf swing. He was hoping to make his tight hamstrings more flexible; to avoid his muscles causing him discomfort in years ahead. He quickly realized that yoga is about more than stretching and balance. While his muscles received help, including unexpected strength workouts from the poses, it was yoga’s breathing and mindfulness elements that had the biggest impact on his game. He has been teaching Modo Yoga since 2017.
NANCY SILVERMAN: Nancy holds a BFA in Musical Vocal Performance, and is also a Toronto-based 500RYT yoga instructor that specializes in teaching the Classical Hatha and Ashtanga lineages of yoga.
HIGH VIBRATIONS w Simone ft. The Just
POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING$20 or $15 for Members
A journey through mindful movement, ecstatic dance, and guided meditation. Led by Simone North and accompanied by the soulful musical stylings of The Just (Modo musical favourites from our live music classes Zack -Mondays 8pm – and Ethan – Sundays 6pm ).
The Just is a Toronto based band with a cinematic genre-bending approach to rock & roll, funk, and lounge.
Shamanic Sound Meditation
May TBA, 7:30-9:30pm$35 or $30 for Members
Roua Auor presents SHAMANIC SOUND MEDITATION.
A favourite amongst our community. Experience the beautiful Harmonium and Didgeridoo, among 30+ other instruments. Let yourself be guided by sound carried upon the Divine Breath, as it creates intelligible Light.
SCENT DISCLAIMER Copal is burned during the ceremony and rose water is sprinkled lightly for energetic cleansing purposes.
PROPS NEEDED: Yoga mat (available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis; $2 cash)
PROPS PROVIDED: 1x bolster, blanket and block.
OPTIONAL PROPS: Bring a pillow, eye-pillow (available for purchase), sacred objects, photos of Loved ones and anything else you’ll need to be comfortable laying down for two hours.
CLOTHING: As this is a spiritual and energetic cleansing, we encourage you to wear white or light coloured clothing.
- We do not save space for drop-ins; all participants must pre-pay and reserve their spot in advance. This event sells out everytime so please be sure to reserve.
- If you want to bring a guest they must have their own profile set up and a ticket must be processed in their name to ensure their registration.
- TO SET UP please call us to keep it simple..
- In other words, if you want to bring a guest do not purchase multiple tickets under your own name, that will not reserve their spot.
ARRIVAL: Arrive 20-30 minutes early to set up comfortably and relax before the meditation begins. We do not allow latecomers and the door will be locked, and we cannot issue returns or account credit if anyone is late, so please arrive in advance!
Sacred Cacao Ceremony
next ceremony TBA (7:30-11pm)$55 or $50 for Members
Cacao is a sacred plant medicine that is revered by many indigenous peoples of the Americas and carries a particular significance to the Mayan tradition. Its spiritual uses, when prepared in the traditional way, connect us back to the spirit of creation, to the understanding of our life purpose and individual duties to humanity and the earth, and to the ancestral knowledge and traditions. This medicine opens our hearts to healing, connection, universal love, peace, and wisdom.
- Increases blood flow
- Contains powerful antioxidants, up to 40 times more than blueberries
- Boasts the highest plant-based source of iron
- Full of magnesium for a healthy heart and brain
- Acts as a natural mood elevator and antidepressant
- Contains high levels of calcium
- Activates and opens the heart chakra
- Facilitates deeper meditation and personal introspection
- Assists in gaining awareness into the ways of the heart
- Balances the Yin and Yang/Masculine and Feminine energies within
SCENT DISCLAIMER: Copal is burned during the ceremony and rose water is sprinkled lightly for energetic cleansing purposes.
PROPS NEEDED: Yoga mat (available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis; $2 cash)
PROPS PROVIDED: 1x bolster, blanket and block.
OPTIONAL PROPS: Bring a pillow, eye-pillow (available for purchase), sacred objects, photos of Loved ones and anything else you’ll need to be comfortable laying down for two hours.
CLOTHING: As this is a spiritual and energetic cleansing, we encourage you to wear white or light coloured clothing.
PREPARATION: People generally sit up for the ceremony, but if space permits you are welcome to lie down and make yourself comfortable. The studio will provide one bolster and blanket each, and mats are $2 to rent (first come, first served). Please bring what you need to accommodate yourself. Musical instruments are welcome and singing along is welcomed.
This Cacao Cremony is guided with live traditional medicine music and prayer rituals to harmonize ourselves with the spirit of the medicine.
PRESENTED BY ALLISON & JUSTIN ROCHE (our dear friends from Roua Auor).
Allison and Justin are dedicated students on the path of shamanic traditions and sacred ancestral knowledge and have a deep commitment to assisting others on their spiritual journey towards liberation. They care deeply about community, being in service and the healing arts and have spent the last eight years travelling the world with a desire to unite sacred wisdom from various traditions around the world and bring people together in an effort to raise global consciousness and learn to live more fully from the heart.
Allison and Justin are founders and directors of The Centre for Sacred Ancestral Knowledge, a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and preservation of ancient wisdom and teachings from the sacred traditions of humanity. They are co-founders and active members of Blue Wolf Community, an intentional community living within the GTA, and ROUA AUOR, a shamanic sound ensemble.
- We do not save space for drop-ins; all participants must pre-pay and reserve their spot in advance.
- If you want to bring a guest they must have their own profile set up and a ticket must be bought and processed under their name to ensure a space in the event. TO SET UP please call us to keep it simple… or in other words, if you want to bring a guest do not purchase multiple tickets under your own name, that will not reserve their spot.
Teacher Training
Our teacher training is for anyone who is looking to deepen and expand their yoga practice, live and learn in community, have tons of fun and become a 500 hour certified yoga teacher.
Join a community of leaders seeking to create and facilitate positive change in the world, on and off the mat.
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Join the Energy Exchange Program
Share Your Good Vibes + Earn Unlimited Yoga! Inspired by our Be Accessible Pillar, our EE Program offers students the opportunity to deepen their yoga practice, regardless of their financial situation, by serving 4 hours a week at the studio exchanging time for unlimited yoga + all Member's Perks.
Energy Exchangers are an integral part of our studio family; their service, passion, and enthusiasm have a lot to do with why our space is so special, warm and welcoming. In exchange for working a 4-hour shift per week (same day, same time) EE’s will receive unlimited yoga, laundry service, complimentary rentals, staff discounts, maternity-leave and more. If you to play a role in service to our community in exchange for unlimited yoga, and you have 4 hours a week to dedicate, our Energy Exchange program is for you!
The Hiring Process: we prefer to hire students who are familiar with our studio, have practiced here before and enjoyed our Intro Month. We’ve had more long term commitments from EEers who joined the program after experiencing the introductory month. Alternatively, if you’ve exchanged energy before at another studio and have a regular practice, we can wave our prereq for having done an Intro Month.
- Purchase the Intro Month to get started, and apply at the same time as it can take time to complete the interview, orientation, and training.
- Fill out our Energy Exchange Application Form.
Thank you for your interest and we look forward to connecting with you soon.