Friday, December 6, 2024


Today's Classes


Retreats & Workshops


Comfort & Joy Yoga - Holiday Sadhana - LIVESTREAM
Dec 16 to Dec 20, 2024




Comfort & Joy Restorative Yoga - LIVESTREAM
Dec 16, 2024




Comfort & Joy Yin Yoga - LIVESTREAM
Dec 23, 2024




News


NEW Website Coming Soon
[posted:2024-11-17]




Saturdays at 10 am - NEW CLASS TIME!
[posted:2024-10-23]




Livestream classes resume Sunday, October 27th
[posted:2024-10-18]




Recent Features


Plough Pose - Halasana
Yoga Tip of the Month
[posted:2021-01-31]




Triangle Pose - Trikonasana
Yoga Tip of the Month
[posted:2021-01-27]




Supported Child's Pose
Yoga Tip of the Month
[posted:2021-01-27]




About The Big Stretch

strengthen your body, nurture your soul and lift your spirit

A small, intimate yoga centre that opened its doors in 1999, The Big Stretch is a warm, welcoming space that offers hatha yoga classes to all age groups. With candles and music, and a small group of instructors, classes are tailored to the dynamics of the group attending. Instructors focus on each student and his or her needs, challenges or injuries. The Big Stretch also offers corporate yoga, workshops and yoga retreats.

Hatha yoga is a gentle, yet effective yoga practice that enhances your health and well-being. The simple breathing, stretching and muscle relaxation techniques relieve various symptoms of stress, including tension headaches, fatigue, anxiety,
back-pain, depression and insomnia.

In our classes, we slow down from our hectic schedules, allowing the breath to flow through the postures. Create balance by uniting opposites - effort and grace, stability and fluidity, strength and softness. Rather than just exercising, we can begin to connect the breath with body and mind, directing our attention inward.

Mats, blankets, bolsters, blocks, straps, zafus and eye pillows are provided for your support, comfort and convenience. Inspiring music and candles, warm, earthy hardwood floors, large windows and soothing blue walls create a gentle and relaxing atmosphere.





"Thank you for yet another wonderful yoga class. I really enjoy the atmosphere that you create, your light touch and humour, and your teachings. The whole experience creates more balance and peace in my life - and slowly a more flexible body." ~ Eleanor Allgood





"How lucky I am to have found your sweet sanctuary, Joanne. I enjoyed it for years before the pandemic but have found it to be such a safe and comforting place of respite now. Thank you for taking such good care of us all in your studio. It really is a haven of good health and well-being when we need it most. Happy Anniversary! Hugs." ~ Susan M.





"Happy 10th Anniversary to you and The Big Stretch. Here's to all of your hard work and creativity that you've put into your studio - not to mention the consistently excellent teaching and quality yoga classes. May you continue to thrive." ~ Shelly Rowen