Monday, March 18, 2024


Today's Classes


Candlelight Restorative Yoga at the Studio - Pre-registration required.
07:00 PM - 08:15 PM
Instructor: Joanne Lowe




Retreats & Workshops


Spring Sadhana - 5 consecutive mornings of Yoga - Livestream
Apr 8 to Apr 12, 2024




News


Tuesday March 19th, 10:15 am class cancelled
[posted:2024-03-12]




Saturday Mornings in March
[posted:2024-02-22]




Candlelight Restorative Yoga, Monday Nights
[posted:2024-01-03]




Recent Features


Product Sale
Coupons/Special Offers
[posted:2023-06-23]




New Student Class Special
Coupons/Special Offers
[posted:2023-05-12]




Bonus Class Sale
Coupons/Special Offers
[posted:2023-01-06]




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.





"What an absolutely wonderful Zoom class at 10 am this morning, Joanne!

It felt so good to be with you and all of our lovely friends in your community. This will sustain me until we can all be together again soon in your lovely studio! Thank you again and to all my fellow yogis this morning. See you Tuesday at 10 am.

Hugs." - SUSAN M.





"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.





"So happy to finally find a lovely yoga studio so close to my home in this convenient downtown location. What a delightful group of participants make up this kind community of yoga students. Joanne always seems to know what poses to offer and I always feel so much better after enjoying her carefully thought-out classes. Thank you!" ~ Dale G.