Union Yoga + Wellness is an inviting yoga studio that offers hot yoga and non-heated yoga. Their classes include hatha, vinyasa, pre-natal yoga and more.
Located above a Shoppers Drug Mart just west of the Ossington subway station on Bloor Street West, Union Yoga + Wellness is an emerging studio that seeks to fill a growing niche in the neighbourhood. Studio director Ruby Knafo and her husband chose to resurrect a hot yoga studio that had previously existed in the building, housing a space for current and new students to practice.
Says Ruby, “My philosophy really is that yoga is for everybody. That everyone stands to benefit from a yoga practice — whether you come once a month or once a week or every single day, I think there’s something to be gained.”
From a cozy entrance foyer to complimentary tea, Union Yoga + Wellness offers an open and inviting vibe. A wheelchair-accessible elevator also helps increase user-friendliness.
If you’re looking to ease into a seated meditation practice or prefer meditating for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, a hybrid class may be your ticket. This Bloor West spot offers classes that combine the moving meditation of yoga postures with a guided and/or silent meditation. Try: yoga, Yin, or restorative classes fused with meditation. Classes are set against a background of rich wood floors, clean white walls and bright airy practice space, providing a soothing background for a slow moving asana practice combined with meditation.
Looking to stretch out those winter woes? If you haven’t checked out Union Yoga + Wellness’ gorgeous space at Dovercourt and Bloor, Saturday, November 28 is the day to do it. Explore the bright studio and the yoga, acupuncture and shiatsu offerings of Bloorcourt’s newest get-zen spot. On the 28th only, score 25% off a 5-class pass in honour of #ShopTheHood.
Whatever your practicing yoga to for strength, flexibility or mindfulness (or some combination of each), Union Yoga + Wellness has something for everyone. Welcoming students of all experience levels with their Beginner, Restorative, Hot, Hatha, Vinyasa and Pre- and Post-Natal yoga classes, Union Yoga’s aim is to offer yoga classes that are accessible to everyone.