Yoga Journey, Iyengar Yoga

Yoga Journey, Iyengar Yoga Yoga Journey is located at 87B Hurontario Yoga Journey has moved to The Painterie on 43 Elgin Street in Collingwood.

We are situated in a house built in the late 1800s in the loft. All classes are taught in the Iyengar tradition.

The space between effort and ease.Over the past few weeks at Yoga Journey, we’ve been exploring balance—not simply the a...
09/28/2026

The space between effort and ease.

Over the past few weeks at Yoga Journey, we’ve been exploring balance—not simply the ability to stand on one leg, but balance as a quality we cultivate.

Yoga Sutra II.46 offers us a beautiful framework:

Sthira Sukham Āsanam
Āsana is steady and easeful.

Sthira is steadiness, stability and grounding.
Sukha is ease, spaciousness and comfort.

When balance feels uncertain, our instinct is often to try harder—to tighten, grip and concentrate. But effort alone is not necessarily stability.

Sthira without sukha can become rigidity. Sukha without sthira can become collapse.

The practice is learning to find the appropriate relationship between the two.

Perhaps balance isn’t a fixed state at all. Perhaps it is our ability to notice when we’ve moved away from centre and make the next intelligent adjustment.

This week, consider:

Where could I soften? Where could I become more steady?

Join us over the coming weeks as we continue to explore balance experientially through āsana, pranayama and attention.

Come to class. Bring your curiosity. Practise balance. ✨
www.yogajourney.ca

Ever wonder why we don’t practice the same kinds of poses in every class?One of the things I love about Iyengar Yoga is ...
09/24/2026

Ever wonder why we don’t practice the same kinds of poses in every class?

One of the things I love about Iyengar Yoga is the thoughtful, progressive way the method is taught.

Rather than trying to fit everything into every class, we generally move through a monthly cycle, allowing time to explore different families of poses with greater depth and understanding.

Week 1 → Standing Poses
We begin by establishing the foundation: strength, stability, alignment, mobility and awareness.

Week 2 → Forward Extensions & Twists
We build on that foundation with poses that develop mobility, length, concentration and a quieter quality of attention.

Week 3 → Backbends
We explore poses that cultivate strength, openness and energy—using preparations and props so everyone can work progressively.

Week 4 → Restorative & Pranayama
We move toward quieter, more inward practices with supported poses and the study of the breath.

Inversions and other categories of asana are woven into the cycle as appropriate.

And then—we begin again.

This rhythm gives us the opportunity to revisit, refine and deepen our understanding over time. Because in Iyengar Yoga, we’re not simply collecting more poses.

We’re learning how to practise.

New to Iyengar Yoga? You don’t need to know the poses before you arrive. Come as you are. We’ll teach you from there.

BIG CITY YOGA. SMALL TOWN VIBE.
Yoga Journey Collingwood

www.yogajourney.ca

09/22/2026

Balance isn't something we achieve. It's something we practise.

This fall, I was planning to launch another 40-Day Yoga Challenge.

But after sitting with the idea, I changed my mind.

Because maybe we don't need another challenge.
Another thing to sign up for.
Another commitment to keep.
Another reason to feel like we're falling behind.

Instead, over the next 40 days, we'll be exploring one simple theme in every class:

✨ Establishing the Base for Better Balance ✨

Balance isn't just about standing on one leg.

It's about learning to find steadiness in the body, clarity in the mind, and a little more ease in the way we move through life.

So..... the will be: no sign-up and no challenge. Just a call to show up.

Join us on the mat as we explore balance through asana, pranayama, and mindfulness—one practice at a time.

🍂 A new season.
🧡 A focused practice.

www.yogajourney.ca

Join us tonight, Monday September 21st, at Yoga Journey Collingwood for a discussion on the philosophy that informs our ...
09/21/2026

Join us tonight, Monday September 21st, at Yoga Journey Collingwood for a discussion on the philosophy that informs our practice and get to know these aspects of this deep and introspective method of self inquiry.

All are welcome and it's FREE to attend.

Please RSVP to let us know that you will be joining us.

Register online of DM me.

www.yogajourney.ca

09/16/2026

🍂 FALL URBAN RETREAT AT YOGA JOURNEY

November 7 + 8 | Collingwood

What happens when you give yourself an entire weekend to practice?

Our Fall Urban Retreat is an opportunity to step away from the usual rhythm of weekly classes and spend two days immersed in Asana, Pranayama, Yoga Philosophy, inquiry and community.

We’ll slow things down. Deconstruct classical postures. Explore the intelligent use of props and modifications. Ask questions. Practice. Study. And give ourselves the luxury of time to go a little deeper.

And the beauty of an Urban Retreat?

You can immerse yourself in yoga all day — and either sleep in the comfort of your own bed at night or come for a weekend visit. Collingwood is absolutely stunning in the Fall 🍁

Saturday, November 7 + Sunday, November 8
9:00 AM–4:30 PM each day

YJ Members $257 | Non-Members $287

Open to all levels with a recommended minimum of six months of yoga experience.

✨ Registration is opening soon.

Our Urban Retreats are popular and space is limited. Want to be the first to know when registration opens?

DM me “RETREAT” to join the waitlist.

BIG CITY YOGA. SMALL TOWN VIBE.

www.yogajourney.ca

Thinking about starting yoga? Or coming back to your practice?Our Introduction to Asana class meets Wednesdays at 1:30 p...
09/08/2026

Thinking about starting yoga? Or coming back to your practice?

Our Introduction to Asana class meets Wednesdays at 1:30 pm and is a wonderful place to begin—or begin again.

This all-levels class explores the essential elements of yoga: strength, flexibility, stability and balance, with progressive ways to work so that everyone can practise at an appropriate level.

You might be learning the foundations of an asana, refining something familiar, or working toward a more challenging variation. There is always somewhere to begin—and somewhere to go.

🌿 New to Yoga Journey?
Try our 2-Week Unlimited Pass and explore our classes, teachers and approach to practice.

🌿 Returning to the studio?
Our new 30-Day Unlimited Pass gives you a full month to get back into your practice, try different classes and discover what fits you best.

Wednesdays | 1:30 pm
Introduction to Asana
Yoga Journey Collingwood

Link in bio to get started.

Not sure where you fit? Send us a DM—we’re always happy to help you find the right place to begin.

www.yogajourney.ca

🍂 Welcome Back to PracticeOur regular schedule returns Tuesday, September 8, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome ...
09/06/2026

🍂 Welcome Back to Practice

Our regular schedule returns Tuesday, September 8, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome both familiar faces and new students into the studio.

Whether you're just beginning your yoga journey, returning after some time away, or looking to deepen an established practice, we've created more ways than ever to support you.

✨ This fall, you can choose from:

• Annual & Monthly Memberships
• Practice Membership
• NEW Student Two-Week Unlimited Pass
• 30-Day Unlimited Pass
• Five & Ten-Class Passes
• Drop-In Classes
• Yoga Assessment & Practice Plan
• Private Yoga Sessions

At Yoga Journey, we believe there isn't one "right" way to practice. There is simply the way that best supports your life, your goals, and your journey.

If you're not sure which package or program is the best fit for you, send me a DM. I'd be happy to connect personally, answer your questions, and help you find the option that's right for you.

We look forward to welcoming you back to the studio this fall.

See you on the mat,
Lori 🍁
www.yogajourney.ca

09/04/2026

🍂 Fall at Yoga Journey begins September 8.

After a little summer pause, we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back to our regular class schedule on Tuesday, September 8.

Our Fall schedule is now updated, with some new offerings and more ways to practice, connect and deepen your yoga.

There’s lots to share in the weeks ahead, so stay tuned.

And if you’re not already on our newsletter list, be sure to sign up for weekly inspiration along with all the latest studio news, classes, workshops and happenings.

See you back on the mat. 🤍
www.yogajourney.ca

☀️ Hello, August.August has become a sacred pause in my year.While I step away from my regular teaching schedule, I won'...
07/30/2026

☀️ Hello, August.

August has become a sacred pause in my year.

While I step away from my regular teaching schedule, I won't be stepping away from yoga. This month is devoted to a different kind of practice—personal study, reflection, planning, family time, and the quiet work that often happens behind the scenes.

As B.K.S. Iyengar said,

"My body is my temple, and asanas are my prayers."

Those words remind me that yoga isn't something we simply teach—it is something we continue to live.

I'm also excited to share that Amanda and Jane will continue offering classes throughout August, so our community can keep practicing together while I'm away. I hope you'll join them...who knows, you may even see me there. 😊

As a thank you to our members, I'm curating a special Summer Practice Playlist featuring some of our favourite Yoga Challenges, pose explorations, shorter practices, full-length classes, and a brand-new Inversions: Deconstruction & Reconstruction series to support your practice all month long.

Not a member? You can still access the Practice Playlist for just $37/month, and you can explore everything with a 2-day free trial before deciding if it's right for you. The link to join is in my bio.

This August, my own study is centred around three words:

Learning. Knowledge. Wisdom.

What's the difference? How do we move from simply knowing something to truly living it?

And, of course, I'll continue practicing one of yoga's greatest teachings: becoming just a little less reactive and a little more present—one day at a time.

✨ Every day, 1% better. It feels so doable, doesn't it?

Thank you for being part of this incredible community. I wish you a joyful August filled with movement, rest, curiosity, and practice.

The full August at Yoga Journey newsletter is waiting in your inbox (or sign up through the link in my bio if you'd like to receive my monthly updates and weekly reflections).

And one last thing...

Don't forget to practice. September always feels a little sweeter when we've stayed connected to the mat. 🤍

www.yogajourney.ca

Practice doesn't make you perfect. It helps you remember that you already are.One of my favourite teachings from Fr. Joe...
07/29/2026

Practice doesn't make you perfect. It helps you remember that you already are.

One of my favourite teachings from Fr. Joe Pereira has been echoing in my mind lately:

"Do your sādhana, practice, and all that is unnecessary will fall away."

What if practice isn't about adding more to ourselves?

What if it's about uncovering what has always been there?

Fr. Joe also reminds us that through our yogic journey we discover "an infinite reservoir of stillness within us." That image always brings me back to T.S. Eliot's beautiful words:

"At the still point of the turning world..."

Life never stops moving. There will always be responsibilities, distractions, deadlines, and change. Yoga doesn't ask us to escape that movement—it teaches us to find the stillness within it.

And perhaps that's why Maty Ezraty's words continue to resonate so deeply:

"You are perfect. Practice is to help you know that."

This week, instead of doing more, try doing one thing differently.

✨ Hold a pose a little longer.
✨ Stay with your breath a little more closely.
✨ Explore a pose you've been avoiding.
✨ Sit quietly for a few moments before or after your practice.

As B.K.S. Iyengar often taught, it's not about the quantity of practice—it's about the quality of your attention.

Attention is love.

Sādhana is love.

Don't be discouraged by what you can't do today. You are not your limitations. They are simply today's conditions.

Keep showing up.

The stillness you're looking for may already be waiting within you.

www.yogajourney.ca

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