Yoga Teacher Training at Iam Yoga – Why here and now?
By Niya Bajaj When I told my mother I signed up for yoga teacher training (YTT) her response was “Great! So you’re coming home to do it right?” When she said home, she meant India (if it’s not somewhat obvious from my name, I’m ethnically Indian), which struck me as strange, because I’ve never lived […]
From First to Last With Someone Who Just Went Through It
By Rachael Allen First Trimester – What have I gotten myself into? Every pregnancy is different but often the first trimester can be challenging. Your body is going through so many changes and adjusting to changing hormone levels. You have just signed up for a huge life change that is a big mixed cocktail of […]
What is Vinyasa Yoga?
What is Vinyasa Yoga? Vinyasa yoga, some of the most popular classes at Iam Yoga are our Flow classes – a style of practice where each breath is matched with movement. Especially in the hot room, Flow classes can be challenging and flat-out addictive; they’re a great chance to work hard while focusing on the […]
What is Ashtanga Yoga?
What is Ashtanga Yoga? Ashtanga Yoga is a popular style that is taught in many studios in Toronto, and it is the basis upon which Vinyasa-style classes are often built. Ashtanga itself was popularized in the West by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (1915-2009), who learned the postures from his teacher, Krishnamacharya, in Mysore, India (Click […]
What is Hatha Yoga?
What is Hatha Yoga? On a typical yoga schedule, a hatha class is usually slow moving and good for all levels, which means this style is great for a beginner to get to know the poses and understand the alignment of each pose, or asana. But Hatha has a lot more to offer than lessons […]
