Modo Yoga St. Catharines
216 Glenridge Ave L2T 3J8 Saint Catharines, ON, Canada

Did you know that every single yoga video posted on Instagram was filmed perfectly in one take with no mistakes and zero editing? Yeah, me neither. It's all the times that you stumble and try again that makes this yoga practise so worthwhile. Join Xavier for a perfectly imperfect live @modoyoga class this Sunday at 2pm EST. It's a donation based class where 100% of the money raised goes to our charity of the month The Black Solidarity Fund. Falling out of poses is enco...uraged Link in bio @modoyoga to sign up! . . . . . . . . . . . . #yogabloopers #yogafai #trikonasana #banarasana #behindthescenes #modoyoga #blackhistorymonth #bhm #shareblackstories #karma #yogavideo #tryagain #yogapracticenotyogaperfect #yogajourney #blackyogateacher #yogapractice #yogiwithtattoos #broga #hotyoga #hotyogalife #hotyogastudio

Just a reminder #reminder #inspirationalquotes #eaglepose #yogapose #yogainspiration #yogainspired #kindnessmatters #kindnessquotes Posted @withregram @modoyoga

Dearest MYSC community: With the most recent announcement by the provincial government, we are required to adapt (again). We are pausing classes temporarily to give the teachers time to prepare for streaming from home. If you’d like a recording to tide you over, please email [email protected], check out the classes available on our IGTV, or head on over to @modoyoga and register for Modo Yoga Online. Thank you all for your love and support: we wouldn’t be here without you.

Join us for virtual classes! Grab 10 classes for $75 in the next 48 hours. Price option changes January 5th. Virtual classes are being offered 1-3 x per day while we are in the mandatory closure. When we reopen EVERY class on our regular schedule will also be offered as a livestream via Zoom. Register at least 2 hours in advance to receive a link to practice live. All registrants will be emailed a link to the recorded class to take or re-take for 24hrs. So if you can't make the live class times sign up and practice when you can!

In our effort to #BeAccessible and #LivetoLearn we’ve evolved our Modo Yoga Teacher Training to take place online in our new and improved online portal. We’ve adapted our approach to our Level 1 Teacher Training program to ensure that you get the absolutely most out of this experience while also ensuring it works with your life -- whether you are working from home, or from the office, are a busy parent or a student with a little extra time on their hands. This program was created with you in mind. For more information on our 2021 Modo Teacher Training, check out the link in @modoyoga bio. Posted @withregram @modoyoga

Posted @withregram @modoyoga #PostureTipTuesday Spine Strengthening If you’ve attended a @modoyoga class in-studio or through Modo Yoga Online, odds are you’ve moved through this sequence of postures. Like all postures that make up the Modo Yoga sequence, there is an intentional reason for these postures being a part of our practice. Full Locust (the first posture with hands interlaced above your lower back) is a great way to safely strengthen the muscles of the back (...particularly the lower back). Flow Bow (second posture, holding onto ankles) is a great posture to open up the frontal chain of the body - a refreshing change of pace from all the time we spend rounding forward over our devices. Here’s how to set up the Posture Laying on your stomach zip your legs together and peel your chest and thighs away from the mat. Hands can either interlock above your lower back or reach actively alongside your body Keep the breath flowing and continue to lengthen the body from head to toe Continue to stay in Full Locust, or kick your heels towards your glutes and hold on to your ankles or feet Keep the breath steady and your legs close and continue to kick in your grip for up to 10 breaths.

Just two days until we can join together for virtual classes with your very own local Modo teachers! While we are weathering this newest mandatory closure we are stoked to see you via Zoom. Register at least 2 hours in advance of any class to receive a link to attend live. Everyone registered will receive a link to the recording to take or re-take for 24 hours so if the times don't work for you, sign up anyway and practice when you want! All auto-renewing passes are on hold. You can join us by purchasing a virtual practice option (link in bio) OR email us to reinstate your membership (some of you have already and that support is EVERYTHING. Thank you!).

We’ve got an extra special gift to wrap up this year! @Modoyoga co-founders Ted Grand (@tedgrand) and Jess Robertson (@heyjessrobertson) will be leading two special Live classes through Modo Yoga Online, and as a holiday gift to YOU we’re offering these class for free! December 31st at 10:30PM EST Bring in The New Year Modo + Yin and Meditation with Ted Grand This 90 minute class incorporates the Modo standing sequence, some yin poses and a closing meditation to offer insp...iration, so that we can all move into the new year with a sense of hope, resilience and joy. January 1st at 2:00PM EST Beginning Anew Modo Flow + Soundbath with Jess Roberston It’s the first day of a brand new year, let’s begin anew, start fresh and set our intentions for the year. An intention is distinct from a resolution, we’ll explore the concept briefly then we’ll dive into an all level Flow class and end with a deep, restorative relaxation with soothing live music. Link in bio @modoyoga for class or visit www.modoyogaonline.com

What do you want to learn? #livetolearn is one of our 6 Pillars and we would love to know what you want to learn! Studio owner and Registered Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Julia is cooking up some virtual anatomy/biomechanics workshops for early 2021 but we want to know what you want to know more about. Tell us in the comments. . . P.S. Did you know you can also book 1-1 virtual yoga sessions with Julia and they may be covered by your extended health benefits in some cases? DM for details.

COVID UPDATE To begin, we would like to thank the students who have been so dedicated to making it to their mats and continued to comply with whatever regulations have been thrown our way. We know it hasn’t been easy to understand or to navigate some of the restrictions that we have in place, and once again we are asking for your help to make sure that our studio is a safe place for all who enter. New bylaws that came into place with the provinces decision to move into the O...RANGE zone as of November 16th at 12:01 AM state that we must Increase spacing between patrons to 3m for areas of a sport or recreational facility where there are exercise/fitness classes as well as Require reservation for entry. What does this mean for our students? - Studio A is now limited to 10 members per class, based on square footage and new spacing requirements (9 feet between mats) - We cannot allow anyone to take class if they have not pre-registered - We will be enforcing a late cancel fee for anyone who cancels within 2 hours of class beginning, as every class is now waitlisted - Per direction from the City of St Catharines bylaw office, showers and change rooms are to remain closed until further notice We appreciate all of the suggestions from students who have ideas for how to make this more manageable, and in full transparency we are unable to add more classes to the schedule at this time. There are a lot of moving pieces involved with adding classes, and cost is a huge factor for us right now. This is not how we envisioned being available to our community at any point during this pandemic. Modo Yoga St Catharines was designed to bring people together. Our intention has always been to create a place of unity and solace for anyone who needs it, and these restrictions are putting a lot of challenges in our way.

Posted @withregram @modoyoga The world is changing and many of us are feeling some pretty big emotions. Let’s return to our breath for a deep, collective exhale. Join us on Modo Yoga Online for 7 days of moving, breathing and grounding. We’ve put together this carefully curated bundle of on-demand classes to help you move and find calm in whichever way your body and mind need. No cost. Move free. This special offer expires Thursday November 12. Link in bio @modoyoga to get started. Coupon code for 100% off is ‘BEPEACE.’

We are already a few days into our second mandatory closure for physical classes but we can’t wait to bring you virtual classes beginning again January 2nd! We’ve sent a newsletter update to all subscribers but the quick version is: we’ve placed all auto renewing passes on hold. If you want to support the studio during the closure you can email us to reinstate your membership OR purchase one of our virtual pass options! We definitely need your support now more than ever and hope to see you virtually until we can be together again!

Start off 2021 with new found intentions. Join Lena Laforet (@mindfulhomesteader) for a curated New Year Virtual Retreat all about Awakening Intention Saturday January 9th 12-2:30pm EST See modoyoga.com/experiences for more information. Posted @withregram @modoyoga

Posted @withregram @modoyoga We’ve got fresh new content pouring into to Modo Yoga Online Ready to move and feel inspired? Join @christamariemabee for a 30 minute Creative Flow . . . Haven’t checked out Modo Yoga Online yet? Click the link in our bio @modoyoga for a 14 day FREE trial!

We’ve got a special holiday gift, just for you! Over the next two weeks we’re offering (5) FREE speciality classes to celebrate the holiday season: Celebrate the Solstice - Winter Solstice Flow with Vikram Rest and Reflect - Yin + Journalling with Sarah Holiday Breather - Modo + Restorative with Nava Bring In The New Year - Modo + Meditation with Ted... New Year, New Intentions - Intention Setting + Modo Flow with Jess Swipe for full class details including dates and times. . . . Link in bio @modoyoga to sign up Posted with @withregram

Posted @withregram This holiday season, give the gift of presence. Give the gift of Modo Yoga Online - our robust platform of yoga, fitness and mediation based classes, available on-demand from anywhere in the world Link in bio @modoyoga to purchase

Posted @withregram @modoyoga Modo Yoga Online Practice Now. Practice Peace. Practice Anywhere. Whether you’re a beginner or an experience student, our classes are accessible and challenging. Click the link in our bio to start your free 14 day trail. Modo Yoga Online is available on multiple platforms including through our app for iPhones or Andriods, Roku, FireTv and more.

Posted @withregram @modoyoga Membership has its perks! Did you know that as an active auto-renew member at any of our @modoyoga studios worldwide you receive unlimited access to the Modo Yoga Online platform included in your monthly payment! Receiving unlimited access to high-quality, on-demand classes from anywhere in the world ... Want to know something even more awesome? Modo Yoga Online is available for streaming on multiple devices On your smartphone through our free app for iPhone and Andriod On your television through apple tv, Roku, android tv, fireTV and chromecast or on your computer through modoyogaonline.com Getting your ‘om on has never been easier!

Posted @withregram @modoyoga Did you know that Meditation has been linked to larger amounts of gray matter in the hippocampus and frontal areas of the brain. Unsure of what all this means? Well it’s a pretty great thing - more gray matter can lead to more positive emotions, longer-lasting emotional stability and heightened focus throughout your day. Who wouldn't benefit from that?! Join us nightly at 10PM EST for a guided meditation practice. This weeks nightly line-up features @modoyoga co-founder @tedgrand, Tai Salih @namas_tai, Vikram Jeet Singh @wanderingmat and Lena Laforet @mindfulhomesteader

Posted @withregram @modoyoga Last week we kicked off our first round of Modo Yoga Online Live classes and we loved to see so many people around the world joining us on our new platform to move through a practice together. This week, we’re joined by Sarah Fossen for a 60 minute Modo Flow practice, and @modoyoga Co-founder Jess Roberston @heyjessrobertson for a Modo + Yin with Soundbath (get ready for a pretty magical experience ). To join, simply go to Modo Yoga Online at 12pm EST, click on ‘Browse’ and you’re all set We’re also adding a couple new classes to Modo Yoga Online this week! Swipe to see the new class offerings coming your way!

Posted @withregram @modoyoga December Karma Charity - @covenant_house "When people call me strong I feel conflicted, it's not that I don't believe that I am no strong but rather that I've been fortunate. Fortunate enough to have access to various resources that came to me during my most vulnerable times. Like many youths I came from an unsafe home and had to make the decision to leave to not only protect myself but survive. If not for the Covenant House being there during ...my transition I don't know where I would be today. And I know it's the same reality that many have to navigate through as they struggle with a variety of abuses at home and trafficking. During lockdown kids living in abusive situations being kept away from school and friends are experiencing more and more trauma. They need our help, they need our support and just like me they need a safe space. Please come and join us this Friday to attend class or if not donate to the karma funds this month. With the deepest gratitude and bows I can't wait to see your smiling faces this Friday." - Tai Salih (@namas_tai21) Join Tai this Friday at 12PM EST for a 60 minute Karma Class raising funds and awareness for Covenant House. Link @modoyoga in bio. You can also check out the amazing work that @covenant_house does by visiting their Instagram page.

Posted @withregram @modoyoga And suddenly you just know it’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings. Join us on the mat this week for a new beginning. Live on Instagram @modoyoga Looking for more ways to get centered? Check out our inspiring on demand class offerings on Modo Yoga Online. Practice anytime, anywhere.

Dear all: we have been suddenly thrown into new health and safety requirements including drastically reduced capacity and increased social distancing. These are supposed to take effect 12:01 AM November 7th. This announcement leaves us without time to create the shift in time for classes tomorrow. As such we will be cancelling in-studio classes for November 7th & 8th (this weekend) in order to re-work the space to the new guidelines. Stay tuned for updated information, and we will see you on your mats next week!

Hey all! First and foremost, we are thrilled to see those of you who have returned to their mat so regularly. You are the reason we do this. We are writing to our community in complete transparency, to explain the increase in membership costs. We are raising prices to stay open. While we understand that it’s a shock to some members who have been paying the same rate for years, our reality is that in order to be here for you, we need to generate more income than we have been... since reopening on August 5th. The pandemic coupled with the lack of members returning has decimated our potential to serve our community. We will be introducing a new pricing structure in the coming days that will be accessible to more students. We have heard time and again how MYSC has been such a driving force for so many of you, and we are doing everything in our power to keep it here for you. We are asking you to please consider sharing your love for our community with your family and friends. Thank you for your continued support of Modo Yoga St. Catharines. Love Julia & Eric

You may have noticed our new friend, Jasp’r, tucked into the back corner of studio A. This medical grade air purifier will be quietly working during class, monitoring air quality & humidity while purifying with a three step filtration process. If you’re into checking out specs, head on over to @jasprco for more information.

Posted @withregram @theleap_org Many of us (in Canada and America) are coming off of a long weekend enjoying #Thanksgiving with loved ones. Let’s use this as an opportunity to reflect on the historical and ongoing colonization of Indigenous lands and people. Swipe to read how you can begin to #decolonize your Thanksgiving. And share some of your favourite Indigenous-owned businesses . #landback #decolonize #indigenous #thanksgiving

Our names are a piece of our identity. Pronouncing someone’s name correctly is an important and respectful part of getting to know them.

Posted @withregram @modoyoga It’s #NationalComingOutDay! We stand in solidarity with LGBTQ+ folx everywhere who have come out AND all those who have not. We acknowledge the immense courage and great sacrifice of past generations who paved the way to come out and recognize that far too many today still do not have safe access to the door. We see you. We love you. We accept you. And we support you on the lifelong journey of becoming the fullest, most authentic expressio...n of who you are.We look forward to the day where nobody carries the weight of shame for who they are and nobody feels like they have to come out to live freely.You can join us in celebrating by attending one of our Friday Karma classes this month in support of @trevorproject, the world’s largest suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Link in bio @modoyoga to sign up! See more

What would you add to this list? We would add: Give yourself permission to be still. There are times that sitting and breathing is the most productive thing you can do. Add to the advice in the comments! ... #bekindtoyourself #modoishome #aplaceforall

We are so lucky to share space with Sage Physiotherapy and Wellness. We would like to welcome Jacinda to our team. She is a registered massage therapist and will be taking appointments on Fridays beginning October 1st. You can book via SagePhysiotherapy.com.

With limited space due to ongoing and important social distancing all classes are by pre-registration only! There are three ways to register. You can register by visiting our website selecting the class you want and signing in from there. You can sign up using our Modo yoga app. Currently if you are an iPhone user there are a lot of really fun glitches occurring with our Modo App. We have a few ways to help and you can email or message us for a link that may solve the problems. Or you can use Mindbody’s own app that isn’t specific to our studio but will let you select us, find our classes and register!

As fall schedules set in and more people are back to regular working and school hours we are going to send recordings out for virtual classes to make it easier for you to get your favourite practises in from the comfort of your home! You can attend virtual classes using any current pass or we have virtual class specific pass options as well. Sign up for our virtual classes on MindBody just like you would sign up for a regular in studio class. Be sure to register at least two hours in advance in order to receive the zoom link via email. In order to receive class recordings make sure the email you use is the most up-to-date one in your MindBody account and that you’ve given us permission to contact you via email!

Beginning tomorrow at 4 pm until Sunday evening, Celebration of Nations will be taking place virtually from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. Check out the information below for how to attend!

The weather has been so great this year, we’ve decided to continue yoga in the vineyard for the month of September! Limited spaces every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm - enjoy a Modo class, a glass of wine and the sunset. Visit https://www.westcottvineyards.com/ to book! #enjoythemoment #thoseviewsthough #modoyga #mysc #westcottvineyards

Posted @withregram @modoyoga We take better care of others when we begin taking care of ourselves. Check out this week’s *live* class schedule for several opportunities to tend to yourselfsee you on your mats & cushions! Friday’s Karma class on Zoom is guided by @bloomwildrose in support of @rediscovery_haidagwaii Link in bio @modoyoga to sign up!

We have had a wonderful time welcoming members back to studio! We are now able to welcome back all passes beginning now! Pre-registration only, no drop-ins! Please be courteous and cancel at least 2 hours in advance. Late-cancels or no-shows will be charged $10. If you happen to see a waitlist but want to join please join that list! Plans change and you are likely to get in but also, we will be watching closely and will do pop-up classes when the list gets too big! ... The schedule will expand based on interest as well. Check out the current changes to studio via the link in our bio.

Meet @ngozipaul! She’s guiding this week’s Modo Karma class on Zoom (link in bio @modoyoga) with all proceeds going to support new immigrants and refugees through @wecobien! Ngozi Paul (@ngozipaul) is an award-winning stage and screen actress, writer, director, and producer. Born and raised in Toronto to Pan-African parents from the Caribbean islands, her upbringing created the foundation for her work as a social and cultural innovator. With academic roots in the prestigi...ous Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre, Ngozi began her acting career on stage at the Stratford Festival of Canada. Following the groundbreaking and successful run of the theatre production 'da Kink in My Hair, Ngozi co-created, executive produced, and starred in the television series of the same name. Her inaugural play The Emancipation of Ms. Lovely was nominated for six Dora Awards, winning Outstanding New Play. Ngozi is also founder and Celebrator-In-Chief of FreeUp!, a youth-led festival of art and activism that celebrates Emancipation Day each August 1. Learn more at freeup.online. Posted @withregram #becommunity #beaccessible #wearemodo #karma #aplaceforall

Since you are asking here are 4 great ways to begin practicing, or begin again! All of these passes give access to both in studio and online classes. For more pass choices head to our website. Link in bio. Please note***the 3 month pass is for up to 10 studio visits and unlimited online access. Only 10 available at this price. Buy now and activate anytime before sept 15. #modoishome #getonyourmat #hotyoga #wearemodo #modoyogastcatharines

Hi all. The following are hard words to say. First and foremost, we are so excited to be able to welcome our members back tomorrow and all other pass holders beginning August 15th. As a Modo Yoga studio which has many locations worldwide, people assume that we are a large corporate entity. But in fact we are all independently owned small businesses in a collective of shared intention. Legally we are a franchise, but we do not operate with corporate financial support. We are... a small business. Prior to Covid we were doing well to pay our bills. Not a lot of profit. Some months none. Some months a little bit. As of today, aside from a small number of members and a couple of virtual class passes, we have gone 142 days without a new pass sale. That’s more than a third of our year. We have been lucky to have supportive landlords to date and to of been able to qualify for some government programs. But much of that means taking on more debt. We have always had the intention to honor all of your outstanding passes: to give you back the time and value that you may also feel you have lost while we were physically closed, and we will continue to provide services for as long as we can. If you would like Modo Yoga St. Catharines to continue to be a place that you can come practice yoga in your community, please consider making a purchase for either in studio or online classes. Thank you for supporting us. #modoishome #becommunity #modoyogalove #aplaceforall

Not only are we opening for IN-STUDIO classes on August 5th, we have also launched an expanded Virtual Studio featuring a variety of classes led by awesome teachers from our studio & other Modo Yoga studios! You will now see 1-3 virtual classes offered per day in addition to in studio opportunities to practice. Pre-register for your virtual classes on our app or website to receive a link to attend. We will no longer be sending links of recordings so plan to attend at the time class is offered.

It’s coming together! We are SO excited to see our space taking shape. Big thanks to these three and the rest of our team for all the work they are doing to get things ready. Keep watching social media for updates & information about reopening!

We are sooo close to 3,000 likes! Help us get there: like our page & Modo Yoga, tag a friend in the comments, and when we get to 3,000 likes, we will draw for one lucky winner and their tagged friend to receive an unlimited month beginning on Opening day! Each tag counts as one entry: both participants must like our page to win. #becommunity #wearemodo #hotyoga #getonyourmat #modoishome ... **this giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook or their affiliates

Phase 3! What does it mean for MYSC? We know you’ve got questions! We are so excited to see you all soon but there is a lot we have to put into action before we reopen our doors to ensure everyone has a safe, comfortable and awesome (though different) experience in the studio. Stay tuned for some MEMBERS only classes in early August! Then we will welcome all pass holders back later in the month. ... A sneak peek at what August will look like in studio: -physical distancing will be in place. Reduced capacity classes. -masks are required when moving about the space and optional while on your mat. -we’ve always cleaned thoroughly but this will be enhanced -bring your own everything as we will not have rentals or props available to share -bring your own water, refilling will be available if absolutely needed. -there will be access to a washroom but changerooms and showers will be closed. Everything is subject to change based on whatever current requirements are to keep everyone safe. Stay tuned via our newsletter and social media for our most up to date information. Now is a great time to make sure you are getting our newsletters (link to sign up in bio). If you requested a suspension on your membership you will have to email us to reinstate it prior to practicing! Those suspended memberships will remain on suspension until September 1st unless you contact us otherwise. For all other passes we will edit expiry dates as needed to ensure you will be able to practice once we open classes up to all.

Have you seen this? Connect with Big Brothers Big Sisters of North & West Niagara through their post, follow the instructions, and you have a chance to win a one month unlimited membership!

Posted @withregram @modoyoga And a new week begins. Looking to join us for a live class? Check out this week’s lineup. Our Monday & Wednesday classes will take place on Instagram Live (along with our nightly meditations) and the Friday Karma class will be on Zoom! *This class is by-donation and requires signing up! Link in bio.

this weeks lineup @modoyoga Thank you for joining us on your mats/cushions every day! We are endlessly inspired by your devotion to this practice. Thanks to your commitment we have raised nearly $12,000 CAD from the last 5 Karma classes for incredible organizations that directly support Black and Indigenous people and People of Colour. Join @wanderingmat this Friday at 12 pm for a Modo class on Zoom supporting @yogagivesback. Link in bio to donate & sign up! Posted @withregram @modoyoga

Thank you to the (Anishinaabe) people for holding us on your land. Thank you to Indigenous people across Turtle Island for holding us all on your unceded territories. We will not celebrate a day that rests on colonialism and genocide, and we will not celebrate human rights and democracy of a state that refuses to take the steps to enact UNDRIP and provide the essential basic human right of clean drinking water to all, and consistently uses militarized police violence t...o ignore and defy its own court rulings protecting the rights of Indigenous people. We will not celebrate a state that refuses to respect Indigenous sovereignty. We will not celebrate rights and freedom until rights and freedoms are extended to all. #indigenousrightsarehumanrights - And we will not celebrate our citizenship in a state that denies basic rights and status to essential workers while continuing to exploit their labour. #migrantrightsarehumanrights #statusforall Our rights and freedoms sit directly on the backs of the oppression of others and violence towards and genocide of Indigenous people. When we celebrate how good we have it to not be living under authoritarianism or regular state-sanctioned violence, we are erasing and ignoring our own history and the experiences of marginalized folks. #notfreeuntilweareallfree See more

Posted @withregram @modoyoga We hope you’ll join us, along with members of the Modo community around the world for this week’s Karma class led by @kjirstenelaine in support of @innocenceproject. Link in bio to sign up! The link to the Zoom class will be e-mailed or texted 1 hour before class begins. Kjirsten or KJ" Fogelson (@kjirstenelaine) is a teacher at @modoyogampls and co-owner of Modo Yoga St. Paul who dreams big. She completed her Level 1 Modo training ...in Kelowna of 2017 with the goal to expand the Modo practice into the Twin Cities. Growing up in a biracial family, she experienced the feeling of not knowing where she fit in. When you’re mixed, it can sometimes feel like you don’t belong anywhere, and I was always looking for my place. Over the years Kjirsten has transformed as a leader who seeks to inspire change. Her activism has encouraged others to recognize their voice, and take action in a variety of ways. Kjirsten continues working towards inclusivity and diversity development within the world of yoga. The start up of her new Nonprofit Organization, @colorfulmovementnpo is recognizing the need for diversity within the framework of the practice and is dedicated to reforming the yoga industry, making it a place for all people. She hopes to one day change the world. See more

Posted @withregram @modoyoga Swipe right to learn more about how we as a team and as individuals at Modo Yoga International are working to do better. This is just the beginning. We hope to see you for our community-wide Karma classes. The classes will take place on Zoom and you can donate & sign up through the link in @modoyoga’s bio.

It’s back! From now until Sept first, we are partnering with @westcottvineyards to offer yoga in the vineyard on Tuesday’s AND Thursday’s at 7pm. Preregistration required through the Westcott website. Limited spaces available to ensure social distancing rules are met. Rain or shine! Use code MODO at checkout for 10% off. See you in the vineyard!

Posted @withregram @modoyogaorleans Helping a fellow human being usually instils a ripple effect that is multiplied as it expands. It not only improves the giver and the receiver’s day, its contagious and can be quite humbling. May we all rise by lifting others.

As we move through June, we remember that #PrideMonth began as a collective uprising and revolutionary riot in 1969 that was led predominantly by Black trans women and drag queens like Marsha P. Johnson. They fought for justice not only for themselves but for all members of the LGBTQ+ community at a time when being queer or even being suspected of being queer carried threats to every aspect of a person’s life. We recognize their tremendous sacrifice and pioneering acti...vism that has paved the way for so many. We also recognize that the fight is far from over. Too many LGBTQ+ people around the world still suffer daily from widespread discrimination and targeted violencethe most vulnerable being trans people of colour. As we listen and learn about ways we can combat anti-Black racism, we stand together affirming that ALL black lives matterLGBTQ+ included. Posted @withregram @modoyoga See more

Posted @withregram @modoyoga Modo Yoga is deeply committed to making this world a better place for all. And we recognize that this commitment always begins with us as individuals and as a community. Yoga is about waking up. Our practice can allow us to examine and confront the painful and uncomfortable reality of how we have personally enabled anti-Black racism to persist. When we recognize this truth, it informs all of our choices off the mat: in the conversations ...we have at home, at work and in our social circles; in the businesses we support and in who we vote for, to name just a few. We can lean on our practice to sustain our dedication to ending systemic racism. We commit to listening, learning, looking inward and most importantly taking action. We commit to using our voice and resources to support and uplift Black people everywhere. To start doing better, we will be having a by-donation live yoga class on Zoom on Friday, guided by Valerie Verdier (@valerie.a.verdier), Director of Teaching @modoyoganyc and Modo Flow Training Faculty. 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Black Lives Matter & NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Link in bio to sign up. This is just the beginning. See more

His name was #GeorgeFloyd. We are completely devastated by the news out of Minneapolis and feel compelled to use our voices as leverage for change. Because change NEEDS to happen. It needed to happen long ago. It needs to happen now. We must do better. If having this conversation makes you feel uncomfortable, it’s probably one worth having. If you have a voice, use it. Our hearts are with all those suffering right now. We stand with you. Posted @withregram @modoyoga

Members and Year-or-longer unlimited pass holders, check your email for an update from us about your pass and virtual classes. To continue to receive updates or for anyone interested in studio news, events, passes and more please click the link in bio and make sure you are signed up to receive emails from us!

Stay connected with us! We post info via social media but also directly to you via email. This includes updates on studio status, memberships and passes, studio events and more! Many of you have practiced with us for a long time and regularly and are asking "why did I miss this info?" or "how come I didn't hear about that?". Well, it might be because you never said YES to email! Follow the Email Opt In link in our link tree (in bio) to make sure you've got the ability to receive our communications with you!

This weeks virtual happenings! We’ve moved to a virtual platform for all classes EXCEPT Friday at 6:30 pm, which will be here on our Instagram page & is a payment optional class. Pre-register via the app or our site to attend virtual classes (inlcuded for all active members). For more info or to purchase a virtual pass option see the Online Classes link in our bio. We’ll see you there! #modoishome #becommunity #virtualclasses

Join Julia at Noon today on @modoyoga LIVE! Meet Julia Cowanour Functional Anatomy lecturer at the Level 1 Teacher Trainings! She completed her Level 1 in Toronto in 2010 and now calls @modoyogaburnaby and @modoyogastcatharines home. Practice with Julia today at 12 pm EST on Instagram Live! Her favourite part of training is the questions. I love that curiosity can lead us to different paths within the lecture and I love the moments of clarity and excitement when a new possibility for strength,!or stillness is encountered. As a student, my favourite part of training is learning something new or hearing something in a new way and how that always creates a ripple effect in my life in some unexpected way. Posted @withregram @modoyoga

We can’t wait to be back in the hot room with you all. But since that isn’t yet safe and we don’t know when it will be, we SO are excited to announce that our Virtual Studio is moving to a more community based practice via Zoom. You will now sign up for class via your Modo Yoga App or Mindbody! You must be pre-registered in order to attend classes. Use your current membership, pass card or purchase a specific online drop in pass for $9. Links to sign up in our profile.

Level up your home practice! Modo Yoga St. Catharines has partnered with Halfmoon & BYoga to get you mats, bolsters, blankets and blocks delivered right to your door. You enjoy 15% off all regular priced merchandise and an additional 20% of the money you spend will help support our studio through COVID-19. Be sure to use code MODOSTCATH_15 at checkout. Link to both sites: B Yoga: https://byoganow.com/?aff=68... Halfmoon: https://shophalfmoon.ca/?aff=62 Looking for more ways to practice at home?! Your studio code, STC, can be used to get one month FREE of Modo Yoga Online!

Huge news from @telusbusiness Here’s how you can help us support Canadian small business owners: 1. Create an Instagram post and tag us. Get nostalgic. Share a photo that reminds you of @modoyogastcatharines 2. Don’t forget to include #StandWithOwners and @TELUSBusiness in your caption. 3. Telus will purchase a $25 digital gift card from us. It will arrive in your inbox for you to use. Visit the link in @telusbusiness bio for more details.

This is so exciting! The online training beginning in May is already full but we are happy to announce that Modo is hosting a second online training in July! Head to modoyoga.com or @modoyoga for all the details.

Leaving a light footprint is part of our yoga. Caring for and protecting the natural world is at the heart of who we are. We see the universe as a community of all beings and each one of us an essential partjust like a tree in the rainforest. 50 years ago yesterday marked the first #EarthDay and sparked a movement to raise awareness about the threats to the environment and to demand bold action. Today, we remain as committed as ever to protecting this precious planet. #becommunity #begreen #behealthy #modoishome Posted @withregram @modoyoga

Join us on Wednesday (4/22) at 3:00 pm ET for the second Live To Learn Series Event on Modo Yoga Online: How and Why We Practice with Modo Yoga co-founder Ted Grand. This workshop is designed to inspire a deeper love for your yoga practice and help you understand, more fully, what is happening in the body, heart and brain when you practice yoga and meditation. The workshop is suitable for all levels. Yeseven those who have never done yoga or meditated before!There will be... some laughs, some heart opening, and some thoughtful questions about this wonderful practice. This workshop is FREE for all studio members keep your eye out for a special newsletter (subject line:Modo OnlineFREE Workshop with Modo Yoga Co-founder, Ted Grand!) that will contain a special coupon code for members to access. This workshop is also available to all students for $30 USD. Head on over to Modo Yoga Online (link in bio) and click on the product called Live to Learn: How and Why We Practice to purchase, or to sign-up with your member coupon code. See you there! See more