FRENCH TRANSLATION TO FOLLOW For many professionals, the thought of stepping away from a structured career path to pursue something deeply personal can feel daunting. Yet, taking that leap can lead to profound transformation. This was the case for Greg Barber, a former tech executive who discovered a new sense of purpose and a deeper […]
There’s something special about stepping into a warm studio, rolling out your mat, and feeling the collective energy of a room full of fellow yogis. But let’s be real—life is busy! Some days, making it to the studio just isn’t in the cards. That’s where Modo Yoga Online comes in. Practicing yoga at home offers […]
“I thought yoga was for weak, arrogant hippies—a complete waste of time.” That’s what Ian Greenblott believed before his friends dragged him to a class. Now, he moonlights as a Modo Yoga instructor and swears by its power to transform. What changed? Read Ian’s candid conversation with Modo Co Founder Jess Robertson about energy, ego, […]
In this Modo Yoga Journal Entry, Modo Yoga co-founder Jess Robertson shares insights into what you can expect to learn at the Modo Yoga Teacher Training—aside from how to teach yoga postures. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Jess reflects on how the training has continued to inspire and deepen her own practice. Through […]
This January and February, Modo Yoga studios across the community are opening their doors to welcome you during our Be Community Open House. Each participating studio is offering free classes, workshops, and events designed to inspire and connect. Dates and activities vary by location, so check with your local Modo Yoga studio to see if […]
I guess I should expose my bias first! I’ve been teaching at the Modo Yoga teacher training since our inception over 20 years ago. It has been, and continues to be, a source of inspiration for me in my life, so it’s close to my heart and that’s the perspective I’ll take here. Somehow the […]
Overwhelm—and that creeping-low-grade-anxiety that it engenders—seems almost unavoidable these days. And it’s really no wonder why. Demands on our time, and even more prominently—our attention, are increasing with no end in sight. We’re constantly notified on our watches, computers, phones, ipads—even in the car—that we have to do more, read more, learn more, sleep more, […]
In this heartfelt conversation between sisters, Modo Co-Founder Jess Robertson sits down with Modo LA, London and Danforth Co-Founder, Deena Robertson, to explore her journey of healing, transformation, and creativity. From the life-changing power of yoga to the cathartic process of songwriting, Deena shares her personal story of overcoming cancer and discovering a deeper connection […]
Madeline (Maddie) McDonald is 36 years young (Scorpio!) and (currently*) lives in Barrie, ON. She is a mother to a “clever 5-year-old boy” and the wife of an incredibly supportive partner. Maddie works in administration for the athletics division of a local college, and has aspirations to grow within both the teaching and business […]
Bob lives on Canada’s West Coast. He works in public service, is a yoga student and instructor, and is a firm believer that if you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got. In July 2018 Bob weight 592 pounds. Since then, through the practice of yoga, […]