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Iyengar Yoga

at Studio Po

 
 
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Welcome to Studio Po

Studio Po is a Toronto-based Iyengar Yoga studio located in the Dupont & Symington neighbourhood, at the tip of the Junction Triangle. Our loft space is bright, spacious, and fully equipped for your yoga needs. Whether you are newly curious about yoga, looking to develop strength and stability, or seeking refinement & direction for an existing practice, we have yoga classes for you!

 
 

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What Students Are Saying

Testimonials

I started practicing yoga at Studio Po almost two years ago. My stress and anxiety have decreased, I’m sleeping better, and I feel much more fit and flexible; before Studio Po I couldn’t even touch my toes, and now I can reach my toes and even stand on my head, which is something I never imagined I would be able to do. The teachers at Studio Po care about their students and will go above and beyond to help find appropriate pose modifications for students who experience any pain, discomfort, or inflexibility on any part of the body. Seriously love this place!

- Susan F.

I highly recommend this studio! I just came from a healthy back workshop and feel incredible! Earlier this year, I was inconvenienced with a herniated disk in my lower lumbar and coming to this studio was the best choice I made. In particular, Stephanie Tencer has been an incredible teacher. Very thorough. Her words and instruction sink in deeply during practice, which allows me to get deeper into my practice. The studio is clean, white and bright. There's a roof top sun window, to allow natural lighting. It's a very tranquil space.

- Megan M.

Had my first class today and it was amazing. I have done yoga in the past but never Iyengar Yoga. It's very different from any other yoga classes I've done, but in a really great way. I was a bit surprised by the lack of mirrors in the practice space. However, I actually found that I was able to listen to my body more about the corrections I needed rather than just looking in the mirror for corrections. So excited for my next class!

– Amanda M.

Had my first class with Stephanie (old and dear childhood friend) and am so thoroughly impressed with her combo of skill and kindness. Couldn't have chosen a better class to attend if I tried. Thank you.

– Judi L.

I've been working with Sharon and Stephanie for over a year and have seen huge improvements in my practice. The studio offers knowledgeable teachers, ample props available, lots of class times, very reasonable pricing, and a parking lot! You can't go wrong at Po :)

– Gina M.

I came back to Iyengar yoga practice after a year of shoulder and wrist problems/pain. Studio Po was a delight to find in the area. Big, bright welcoming studio space with very knowledgeable, precise instruction. After a month of once a week of practice my shoulder is in much better shape, and the pain in my wrist is almost completely gone. Highly recommend!

– Stevie M

I had my first class at po today and it was amazing. It's a learning process, but the instructor was very helpful. You learn the correct form and the how to extend your learning beyond the classroom. Thank you for a great class!

– Natalie S.

Beautiful, light-filled, well-equipped studio with excellent teaching and a wonderful warm community. Lots of classes at every level.

– Jill G.

Studio Po is a very special space and a very special community, filled with light, love, and integrity.

– Paul G.

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Check out Stephanie's latest blog post! It includes reflections about her time studying at the Institute... --- "As I reflect on my time here so far, the teaching seems to have a specific flavour. In truth, I don’t really know if it’s the teaching itself or if it’s the who/what/how of myself that I’m bringing to the mat which makes certain themes ring louder than others. Regardless, at least to me, there is a particular air about things. The core teaching is the same, it’s what I consider to be the essence of Iyengar Yoga: develop & harness new awareness & sensitivity through Yoga. But there seems to also be a renewed emphasis on personal responsibility – finding the inner teacher in each of us. For example..." --- (👉 click link in bio at @stephtenceryoga or visit https://stephtenceryoga.com/rimyi-2019-update/ to read the full post 😉😊🙏💛) --- #iyengaryoga #sadhana #bksiyengar #practiceyogadaily #yogalove #yogastudent #yogastudy #selfstudy #yogateacher #punediaries❤ #rimyi #alwayslearning #india #puneyoga #prashantIyengar #abhijataiyengar --- Reposted from @stephtenceryoga
WOW! What an incredibly rich experience our time with Elise Miller @elise1029628 has been!!! So grateful Elise for your generous and compassionate teaching 💛🙏🙏🙏 #yogaforscoliosis #bentnotbroken #perfectlyimperfect --- For more photos, check out the full Yoga for Scoliosis album on our FB page.
Sadhana Day #4 -- Whether on the mat or off, there's a time to give, a time to receive, and also a time to absorb and consolidate... -- Thank you sadhana students for your commitment and dedication. It was a joy to share in your yoga journey this week 🙏🙏🙏💛. -- #iyengaryoga #studiopo #bksiyengar #practiceyogadaily #yogaworkshop #yogaisfun #yogainspiration #inversionlove #yogateacher #yogaclass #yogalove #yogaprops #yogaposes #torontoyoga #junctionto #jtriangle #1wiltshire #sadhana #thematismylaboratory #earlymorningyoga #alwaysastudent
It was a sensory delight at @awairestaurant - a perfect way to welcome Elise Miller, our very special guest teacher 💛. Looking forward to a weekend of practice and study with you!! #yogaforscoliosis.
Spring Sadhana Day 4 -- Today's S T R O N G practice continued our exploration of mind and body. Can the C H A L L E N G E of asana seep into our our capacity for mental & emotional development???? -- “This complex trajectory of slow progress through attentive practice helps to install a sense of modesty and a realistic attitude towards other challenges in life. It encourages one to pursue very difficult and long-term challenges while maintaining a sense that the pursuit itself (with a reflective and investigative attitude) might be more important than the external  goals one sets.” - - from Ohad & Eyal’s The Psycho-Physical Lab -- #iyengaryoga #studiopo #bksiyengar #practiceyogadaily #yogaworkshop #yogaisfun #yogainspiration #yogaclass #yogateacher #yogalove #yogaprops #sadhana #earlymorningyoga #mindbodyconnection #stephtencer #thematismylaboratory #inversionlove #inversionjunkie
Spring Sadhana Day 2 -- Continuing the theme of the mind-body relationship, today we explored balance and stability. We sought balance in obvious poses like Virabhadrasana III & Pincha Mayurasana but perhaps even more significantly, we looked at balance from left to right; front to back; the balance between under-doing and over-doing; of stretch & release; of compaction and extension. -- Despite (in spite?) of the vigour and dynamic nature to today’s practice, there was a familiar and almost piercing sense of focus and composure. In a way, it was like watching walls crumble - the breakdown of arbitrary barriers that compartmentalize mind & body. I can’t help but wonder... was it tangible enough to follow you off the mat?? -- #iyengaryoga #studiopo #bksiyengar #practiceyogadaily #yogalove #yogaplay #yogafun #yogachallenge #yogainspiration #yogaworkshop #startthedayoffright #balance #stabilty #thematismylaboratory #sadhana #dailypractice #earlymorningyoga #stephtencer #mindbodyconnection -- #itshardtotakephotosandteachatthesametime
Spring Sadhana Day 1 -- Exploring asana as a tool for mental flexibility, agility, & lightheadedness -- " When we have a wider variety of bodily postures, we become accustomed to experiencing a wider variety of mental states, and to shift more easily from one state to another." (from The Psycho-Physical Lab, Eyal Shifroni & Ohad Nachtomy) 🙏 -- #iyengaryoga #studiopo #bksiyengar #practiceyogadaily #yogaworkshop #yogaisfun #yogainspiration #mindbodyconnection #inversionlove #yogateacher #yogaclass #yogalove #torontoyoga #junctionto #sadhana #dailypractice #standingposes #upandatem #earlymorningyoga
🤸‍♀️Who's game??? 👉 Sign up today and save 20% 🎟️ promo code : springsadhana2019 📆 April 23rd - 26th, 6:30 am - 8:15 am --- #iyengaryoga #studiopo #bksiyengar #practiceyogadaily #yogaworkshop #yogaisfun #yogainspiration #yogalove #sadhana #dailypractice #stephtencer #junctionto #jtriangle #1wiltshire #yogamakesmehappy
Geeking out all on things yoga... thx for a great workshop, all! Hope you left with ideas, inspiration, courage, & confidence :))) #homepracticelab #thematismylaboratory #torontoyoga #junctionto #iyengaryoga #studiopo #bksiyengar #practiceyogadaily #yogaworkshop #yogaisfun #yogainspiration #yogalove
@stephtenceryoga is really looking forward to this afternoon's Developing a Home Practice workshop! One of the themes will be the distinction between a 'sequence' and a 'practice' - Anyone have thoughts on this? Would love to hear from you 👇. --- If you want some food for thought, check out Stephanie's blog post: https://stephtenceryoga.com/sequence-practice/ --- #iyengaryoga #studiopo #bksiyengar #practiceyogadaily #yogaworkshop #yogaisfun #yogainspiration #thematismylaboratory #homepracticelab #homepractice #yogalove #yogasequence #yogapractise #stephtencer
Establishing a home-practice is often the gateway to new insights, depth, & richness in your yoga practice... In this 4-hour, all-levels workshop, learn tips and techniques for sequencing, overcoming typical obstacles, and personalizing a home practice to suit *your* individual needs. -- Join @stephtenceryoga for an afternoon of discussion, reflection, & of course, practice! Please register online & in advance (👉 link in bio). -- #iyengaryoga #yogaworkshop #homepractice #practiceyogadaily #bksiyengar #lightonyoga #lightonlife #studiopo #stephtencer #yogalove #yogaprops #yogaposes #yogaaddict #yogajourney #yogalover #yogaforeveryone #yogateacher #practiceyoga #homepracticelab #thematismylaboratory