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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 and spacious and fully equipped for your yoga needs. Whether you are curious about yoga, looking to develop strength and stability, or ready to take your existing practice to a new level, 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.

Sharon is so amazing with the kids. My girls, K. and E., really love her and they go because of her! They enjoy the classes so much (I've never heard them complain) and they get a ton out of the 1 hour. If I had to, I would drive even further to bring the kids to Studio Po! Thanks Sharon, for being such a wonderful teacher.

- Christine W.

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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Highlights from this morning's workshop, Learning the Ropes, with @jkruse... Thanks all for your willingness to learn, play, and engage 😊🙏🙏🙏. --- #iyengaryoga #studiopo #bksiyengar #practiceyogadaily #yogaworkshop #yogaisfun #yogainspiration #yogainstructor #yogateacher #yogaclass #yogastudent #yogakurunta #ropewall #yogaropes #yogaprops #yogaposes #yogaaddict #yogajourney #yogalover #instayoga #yogatoronto
In Iyengar Yoga, the deliberate use of props can help stimulate focused awareness and sensitivity. This is important because opening yourself up to receive what this (rich!!!) practice has to offer is not always as easy as it may sound. Join Po teacher @jkruse on Saturday June 2nd, 9:00 am - 11:30 am, to explore a quintessential Iyengar Yoga prop - the rope wall! Workshop registration is available online at studiopoyoga.com. --- #iyengaryoga #studiopo #bksiyengar #yogaworkshop #yogaisfun #yogainspiration #yogainstructor #yogateacher #yogaclass #yogakurunta #ropewall #yogaprops #yogapose #yogaaddict #yogajourney #yogalover #yogaforeveryone #instayoga #instayogi #jtriangle #bloordale #bloorwestvillage #torontoyoga
Time for a fresh perspective to your practice? Join @jkruse on Saturday June 2nd for a playful workshop using the rope wall! 9am - 11:30 am, $50 +HST, All Levels Welcome. Advance registration required: www.studiopoyoga.com/workshopseries -- #iyengaryoga #studiopo #practiceyogadaily #yogainspiration #yogaprops #yogaposes #yogaaddict #yogajourney #yogalover #instayoga #instayogi #yogateacher #yogaeverydamnday #yogalife #yogafun #yogaropes #yogakurunta #torontoyoga #junctionTO #yogafun #bksiyengar
Still looking for the perfect gift for Mom? Why not give the gift of #yoga? Studio Po gift cards can be purchased at the studio or online at http://bit.ly/pogiftcards. Or.... check out the #yogaprops and #yogabooks we have for sale at the studio and support Mom with her #homepractice 🌷💛🌹 - #yogaformoms #mothersday2018 #iyengaryoga #studiopo #yogalover #yogaforeveryone #instayoga #bksiyengar #yogalove #yogatoronto #practiceyogadaily
Have you ever used a bright yellow, rubber duckie as a yoga prop? Lol, what a creative way to demonstrate how the bowl of the abdomen is like a lake! With the rubber duckie as a focus, students could really see what moves and what doesn't in an Ujjayi breath. --- Thanks to everyone who participated in Studio Po's first Pranayama workshop 😊🙏 and an extra special thank you to Po teacher, Jennifer Zelmer, for sharing her insights 💛. --- #iyengaryoga #studiopo #bksiyengar #practiceyogadaily #yogainspiration #yogaprops #yogaposes #pranayama #yogalove #yogaworkshop #yogaforeveryone #delvedeeper #yogatoronto #torontoyogi
Using the art of discernment, how do we open ourselves up to new experiences, new possibilities, and at the same time respect and honour our individual needs?...Compassion and friendliness were today's theme - on the mat and off 😉. - Kudos to the entire Spring Sadhana group! Steph says she hopes your #sadhana nourished you in the same way that your clear dedication to the practice nourished her 🙏🙏🙏 - #iyengaryoga #studiopo #iyengar #practiceyogadaily #yogainspiration #yogaprops #yogaposes #yogaaddict #yogajourney #yogalover #instayoga #instayogi #yogateacher #yogagram #yogaeverydamnday #yogalife #yogafun #yogachallenge #bksiyengar #yogaforhealth #torontoyoga #yogatoronto #yogalove #sadhana #yoga #body #practicemakesprogress #practiceandalliscoming
Sadhana Day 3: In this morning's practice @stephtenceryoga drew inspiration from BKS Iyengar’s concept of the body being a container and the ‘Self' being the contents within the container... — Can we utilize our asana practice to literally bring the contents to the container? — How do we bring awareness and intelligence into every cell of the body and embrace embodiment? — Can we marry the intelligence of the mind with the intelligence of the heart? --- #iyengaryoga #studiopo #iyengar #practiceyogadaily #yogainspiration #yogaprops #yogaposes #yogaaddict #yogajourney #yogalover #instayoga #instayogi #yogateacher #yogagram #yogaeverydamnday #yogalife #yogafun #yogachallenge #bksiyengar #yogaforhealth #torontoyoga #yogatoronto #yogalove #sadhana #yoga #body #practicemakesprogress #practiceandalliscoming
Spring Sadhana Day 2: the undercurrent of today’s practice was developing and honing the *art of discernment*. 🙏💛 - In BKS Iyengar’s words, “When my physical eyes used to fail I took the help of the intellectual eye to perfect the asana. This intellectual involvement gave me the light to discriminate and to discern whether I was practicing right or wrong”. - #iyengaryoga #studiopo #practiceyogadaily #yogainspiration #yogaprops #yogaposes #yogaaddict #yogajourney #yogalover #instayoga #instayogi #yogateacher #yogaeverydamnday #yogalife #yogafun #yogachallenge #bksiyengar #yogaforhealth #torontoyoga #yogatoronto #yogalove #sadhana #practicemakesprogress #practiceandalliscoming
This morning's #sadhana got off to a great start...shoulders, shoulders, and more shoulder work! After a winter like this one, sometimes you've just got to hammer it out, right? 😉👍🙏
We are soooo excited to welcome Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher @renataventura.iyengaryoga to Studio Po for 3 very special workshops! Secure your spot and sign up early for these July offerings.😊🙏💛 --- Renata holds a Senior Intermediate II Iyengar Yoga certificate. She trains teachers and is an assessor for the Brazilian Iyengar Yoga Association (ABIY). She is also the coordinator of the Association's Teacher Training Committee. 🔸 Renata studies annually with direct senior heirs of BKS Iyengar's teachings, specifically Faeq and Corine Biria, and has also studied in Pune with the Iyengar family a few times. 🔸 She is a practitioner of Bhakti yoga and an Ayurvedic therapist. Her manner of teaching is attentive and precise, and she inspires students to develop their fullest potential with discernment and wisdom. Renata currently teaches and coordinates the Namaskara Yoga Studio in Sao Paulo, Brazil. --- #iyengaryoga #studiopo #bksiyengar #seniorteacher #yogaworkshop #yogaforeveryone #delvedeeper #yogaisfun #yogalove
Thanks all for your patience during last week's renovation🙏. Everything is coming together beautifully! Join us for class and check out the new storage for our beloved props 😊. --- #studiopo #studiolife #studiolove #iyengaryoga #torontoyoga #iyengaryoga #neverenoughprops #neverenoughstorage
Check out these sweet little Yogis admiring baby sister after class ☺️🙏🏼. --- Sharon's new Parent-Child Yoga class is a ton of fun! Send us a message if you want details about upcoming sessions. --- #iyengaryoga #studiopo #bksiyengar #kidsyoga #kidsloveyoga #startemyoung #junctiontriangle #junctionto #bloordale #torontoyoga #yogalove #yogaisfun #yogaisforeveryone #thisisdavenport #jtriangle #yogatoronto