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  • Town Mix – A Practice To Call Home

    There are a countless number of yoga styles, classes, and teachers. Add to that the constantly evolving trends in the yoga community and it can be a challenge to find a practice or class that you can count on. Sometimes you want a reliable, familiar, yet interesting practice that feels…

  • Yogatown and Canadian Sport Institute Ontario: A Community Partnership Story

    Since opening our doors in 2008, Yogatown has helped thousands of yogis to find their OM, both on and off the mat – and now we’re helping athletes find their OM – in their sport. Yogatown is proud to be a community partner with the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO)….

  • You Know You’re A Townie When

    By definition, the word “townie” is used to affectionately describe someone who has been part of a town for their entire life. We want Yogatown to be your hOMe away from home, and our goal is to make you feel like a Townie from your first visit.   But, sometimes…

  • 10 Years Of Yogatown

    10 years ago, on December 8, 2008, Yogatown opened its doors. Where do I even begin?  As I reflect back on the last 10 years, I’m overwhelmed with so many memories and emotions.  A lot has changed since that day, but our commitment & core values remain the same.  I…

  • The Benefits Of Infrared Heat

    Yogatown uses a safe, clean, and environmentally friendly form of infrared heat to warm our yoga studios. Why? Because there’s a long list of benefits to using infrared heat. I’ll tell you about them in a moment, but first… Is Your Yoga Studio Using Clean Heat? Infrared was discovered by…

  • Is Your Yoga Studio Using Clean Heat?

    Yogatown was Ottawa’s first studio to offer classes exclusively in a heated room. Why? Because practicing in a heated room can enhance your yoga practice and provides a long list of benefits. Learn more about The Benefits Of Infrared Heat. But, did you know that not all heat is the…

  • Why Is Yogatown A Cell Free Yoga Studio?

    There’s no arguing that cell phones are one of the most significant technological advancements in history and have led to countless benefits. We love our cell phones, however there are downsides to having all that convenience and computing power in our pocket. Ironically, the greatest criticism of cell phones is…

  • What Is Yogatown Teacher Training Really Like?

    Tracy Billows set out to create the best possible 200 hour yoga teacher training program she could, but what’s the Yogatown Teacher Training really like from a student’s perspective? We asked two recent graduates, Brianna Roberge and Patricia Nolan, to share their impressions. Why Teacher Training? Like most trainees, Brianna…