The Willow Studio - Yoga & Pilates

The Willow Studio is excited to share that WOW Yoga is bringing their kids programs to our studio.

2 Classes to choose from:

Connection Yoga (adult+child) Wednesdays @ 6:15-7pm
Tween/Teen Yoga Wednesdays @ 7:15-8:15pm

🌈Connection Yoga🌈
Provides a fun and upbeat place to spend quality playful interactive time between a kiddo and their special grown-up.

This partner yoga series is all about deepening your connection and offers a way to bridge the age gap using co-operative games, partner work, creative movement, acro-balance, breath work, mindfulness, guided mediations and so much more.

So, if you’re looking for a way to…

❤️spend quality time together
🩷build trust, safety & softness together
🧡share impactful moments together
💛create meaningful memories together
💚try something new together
🩵make mistakes together
💙overcome challenges together
💜grow together
🤎rest & restore together
🖤laugh so hard together

…this class is for you!
Ideal for ages 7+

🌿Tween/Teen Yoga🌿
These classes are designed to help build the foundation for young people to live a healthy lifestyle – both mentally and physically. Each class offers participants an opportunity to connect with themselves and others in a supportive, non-judgmental, non-competitive environment, as we work towards building confidence, healthy relationships and self-regulation.
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Over the series, students will learn and experiment with fundamental yoga postures to develop and refine several important skills, including balance, flexibility, strength, body awareness, focus and mindfulness.
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Suitable for all levels, each class will include a fun mix of co-operative games, acrobatics, discussions, relaxation and breath work.
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Ideal for ages 9-14.

Pre-registration required.

🌞Basics of Sun Salutations Workshop🌞

Have you ever felt lost in a flow sequence? Unable to keep your breath paired with your movement or figure out how to land your foot forward from downward facing dog?

In this 1.5 hour workshop Bonnie Carl will offer you hands on guidance and support through each of the 7 asanas that make up a Sun Salutation, as well as the sequences and transitions most commonly used in classes.

We will discuss and practice each posture and the transitions within the sequences of Surya Namaskar, offering options to support you in feeling comfortable to flow during any class!

A brief review of the history and lineage of Sun Salutations/Surya Namaskar and it's benefits will also be
covered.

$50 + HST. Book early - spaces are limited.

Take advantage of these beautiful summer nights with some YOGA outside!

We are so excited to partner with the U4 Rooftop at Euphoria Wellness Spa to bring you some lovely yoga classes on Wednesday nights starting August 21st.

This rejuvenating experience includes a steam & sauna (optional) from 5-6pm followed by yoga from 6-7pm.

Please bring your own mat and towels!

$30+tax per class or purchase all 6 weeks for $150+tax.

Register by emailing [email protected] or calling the front desk at Euphoria at 705-741-4772
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Our August Schedule has been released and you can start reserving your spots!

NEW CLASS 🌞 7:30 am Rise on Tuesdays with Bonnie Carl

AUGUST WORKSHOP ✨ Foundations of Qigong, Saturday August 17th

Did you know that we have....?

👉 35 classes PER WEEK to choose from.
👉Limited class sizes, with lots of space to move and breathe.
👉 Free use of our high-quality yoga mats and yoga props.
👉 Specialized class options (e.g. Yoga and Pilates for 50+, Prenatal Friendly Yoga, Yoga for Beginners, etc.) so you can build your community of support.
👉 Accessibility – we’re on ground level and have lots of free parking.
👉 Fresh filtered water at our bottle refill station
👉 On-site retail boutique with a curated selection of yoga props, body care, apparel, tea, and gifts.
👉 On-site physiotherapy, massage therapy, and yoga therapy to compliment your classes.

Come join us!!

Learn more about us through the links in Bio.

The sun is still rising early, and maybe you are too....

Willow now has a 7:30am class on the schedule for you. We know the 9am classes get waitlisted, so come in early for your Yoga practice with Bonnie on Tuesdays. If you like to double up, stay for Strong with Jane!! What a great combo!

If you are a fan of early classes, comment EARLYBIRD below so we know if we should add more.....

Early morning yoga will put your mind and body in a calm place, help you focus your thoughts, and balance your emotions before you step into your day.

Have you met our new instructor ?
Namaswi joined the Willlow team recently and she has been subbing lots of classes and the feedback from our community is amazing! Thank you Namaswi!!
You can also practice with her regularly on Saturdays at 8:30am for All-Levels Pilates!

Namaswi is certified in Yoga and Pilates and she's a passionate advocate for holistic well-being. With a rich background in physical therapy spanning 4 years, she has successfully assisted a diverse array of clients, from orthopedic to neurological conditions. She has immersed herself in the world of Yoga, Pilates, and fitness for over 2 years.

Namaswi thrives on creative movement, exploring new yoga postures and inventive Mat Pilates exercises. Picture this: an intense blend of power yoga and mat Pilates, all tailored for anatomical precision and postural alignment for a comprehensive and fulfilling experience.
Namaswi is your partner in progress.

She's eagerly waiting to welcome you to her sessions, where the focus is on enhancing your mobility, stability, and strength.
We are so lucky to have her. ❤️ Please give her a warm welcome, and try one of her classes. You won't be disappointed :)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)

Curious about Qigong?

Coming soon to Willow

Benefits of Qigong:

🌿Boosts Energy Levels: Revitalize your body and mind.
🌿Enhances Flexibility: Improve range of motion and joint health.
🌿Reduces Stress: Calm the mind and relieve anxiety.
🌿Improves Balance: Strengthen stability and coordination.
🌿Promotes Healing: Support overall health and well-being.

Join Matthew for this special foundations of Qigong event.

Book your spot in the MINDBODY app

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Willow is having an Open House and Grand Re-Opening to celebrate new ownership and the beginning of Willow 2.0!

Mark your calendar and be sure to sign up for our newsletter so you are the first to know when all the details are released.

Bring your friends and family!

We can’t wait to see you ☀️🤍

The breath…..
It’s my home base, the reset button, a remembering, connection, life force, the present moment.

One deep breath in and out can be a meditation itself.

In those moments on or off the mat….I remember “breathe and everything changes”

Settle into the moment, feel, breathe, notice the physical sensations, notice what shifts and even what hasn’t yet….

Find a comfortable seat, close down the eyes, soften shoulders away from the ears, and breathe, repeat “just this…just this breath….just this moment…”

How has mindful breathing impacted your practice or daily life?

🌿✨ Mini Meditation Retreat & Sound Bath with Angela ✨🌿

Date & Time: Friday July 19th 5-7:30pm

Take some time for yourself at our exclusive Mini Meditation Retreat, led Angela, a certified meditation and yoga instructor. For both beginners and seasoned meditators.

What is it? An evening retreat designed to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit through deep and transformative practices.

Who is it for? Ideal for anyone seeking a deeper connection with themselves, a break from the hustle of daily life, or a unique wellness experience to reset and recharge.

Why should you attend?
• Inner Peace: Discover techniques to cultivate inner calm amidst life's chaos.
• Self-Discovery: Journey inward to uncover insights about your true self.
• Holistic Rejuvenation: Revitalize your entire being with mindful practices and sound healing.

What will you experience?
• Mindful Movement: Gentle exercises to harmonize your body and mind.
• Breath Awareness: Learn about the breath and techniques to enhance relaxation and focus.
• Exploration of the Seat: Deepen your understanding of meditation postures for optimal comfort.
• Guided Meditation: Transformative sessions that guide you to a state of profound inner peace.
• Reflective Practices: Time for introspection and journaling to consolidate your experiences.
• Sound Bath: Immerse in the healing vibrations of a sound bath to balance and rejuvenate.
• Mindful Eating: Savor the present moment with a mindful eating exercise.
• Light Snacks & Tea: Enjoy nourishing snacks and calming tea to complete your experience.
• Gifts: Each participant will go home with a special gift to continue their practice and healing at home.

Price: $80 + HST

Spaces are limited!. Reserve yours through link in bio, mindbody, or the website!

🌞 Embrace the Summer Vibes at Willow 🌿

As the sun shines brighter and the days get longer, it's the perfect time to deepen your yoga and Pilates practice with us! 🧘‍♀️🌼 Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just beginning your journey, our studio offers a warm, welcoming space for everyone.

Take advantage of the season to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.

We can't wait to welcome you back to your favorite studio! Come flow with us and let's make this summer your best one yet. ☀️💚

Also watch for a special Mini Meditation Retreat with Angela on July 19th.

Book your classes through the link in bio or through the Mindbody app.

Join us as we celebrate the official start to summer with a special Summer Solstice Yoga class dedicated to the change of season and the powerful practice of 108 Sun Salutations.

Angela and Carly will guide you through a practice which is designed to honor the sun, embrace a new season of growth, and invigorate your spirit.

This unique class will begin with a discussion about 108 sun salutations as well as the cultural and spiritual importance of the summer solstice, understand the symbolism, and the role it plays in various traditions.

Multiple versions of the Sun Salutations will be offered to ensure that participants of all levels can practice comfortably. Move at your own pace and take breaks when needed.

The sequence of these poses will elevate your energy and connect you deeply to the rhythms of nature. This 2hr class will end with a guided meditation and relaxation.

Join our community in this expansive experience as we greet the sun, embrace it's warmth, and step into the season with renewed energy and intention.

Included with your class pass or membership.
Register through the mindbody app!!

Hello June!! 🌸

It's the time of year where everything is growing and in bloom both in nature and within ourselves. Harness this energy and join us where your efforts will be naturally supported.

So many wonderful things happening at our studio this month.....

🌿We have a new class on the schedule....All Levels Pilates with Cam, 8:30am on Saturdays.

🙌Our Summer Unlimited Pass is now available!! 10 Weeks of unlimited yoga and Pilates for just $333+hst. (link in bio for more info)

☀️Also be sure to check out our special SUMMER SOLSTICE Celebration class with Angela & Carly. 108 Sun Salutations on June 20th!! The summer solstice, marking the longest day of the year, is a celebration of light, love, peace, and renewal.

June invites us to welcome the light that resides within and all around us. It’s a time to enjoy the simple pleasures of life, celebrate achievements, and express gratitude for all the blessings in our lives.

Link in bio for more info and to register for your classes.

See you on your mat!🤍

Today is my last day as owner of Willow, and I have so many mixed emotions! I had thought this would feel like an early retirement, but actually I imagine it feels more like my child is getting married. Sending them off with someone else who you know is a perfect fit for them, but it's bittersweet, because it means change. I've told Angela I'll try and give her and the studio some space to enjoy the honeymoon period without me hovering, so you might not see me around much for a few months. :)

Angela and I have been meeting regularly over the past few months to transition the studio, and I feel so grateful that those invisible threads guiding us through life have led us to each other. I can't wait to see how Willow evolves under her leadership.

To all of the staff, clients and community members who have supported me over the past 10 years since the inception of Stephanie Reynolds Yoga, thank you. Thank you for your trust, inspiration, collaboration, and support. You hiked up those stairs to class at the Queen Alexandra Community Centre, back when I was renting the yoga room there. You supported me when I was pregnant, postpartum, grieving, sleep deprived and overrun. You let me hold your babies while I taught classes, and lead you and your babies on hiking adventures. You shared your most personal stories of pelvic floor dysfunction with me and trusted me to teach you all about Kegels. You cheered me on when the pandemic pulled the rug out from under us all. You accepted me as your leader, even when I had to make tough decisions about studio operations.

One of the most profound experiences I found as a yoga teacher was during the silence of savasana at the end of class. A roomful of humans have completely trusted you to hold space for them, while they let go and experience stillness. During this time, I would often move my attention around the room, to silently send each person my love.

Now, at the end of this journey of studio ownership, please know that I am one more time sending each and every member of our Willow Community my love, and a total appreciation for being a part of this journey with me.

Until our paths cross again,
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Stephanie

🌞Our Summer Unlimited deal is back!! 🌞

Mark you calendar! Sale begins June 1st 🌸

Commit to yourself and your practice with over 10 weeks of unlimited yoga and Pilates for just $333+ HST.

🌿Build strength and vitality
🌿Energize your spirit
🌿Release stress, anxiety, and tension
🌿Enhance posture and sleep quality
🌿Embrace the present moment and make this your best summer yet!

Secure your spot before June 23rd to your summer wellness journey, extending until August 31st. Only 10 of these discounts available!

Teachers and education workers: Enjoy 10% off with promo code SCHOOLSOUT. (Don't forget to bring proof of employment!)

Step onto the mat, let your practice blossom and your soul shine. 💫🧘‍♀️ 🌸
Purchase through link in bio

Studies continue to demonstrate the benefits of yoga and Pilates for improving balance, posture and sleep quality, reducing fatigue, anxiety, stress and pain, and generally raising the quality of life. Come join us! 🌱

Celebrate our 6th anniversary with us this May! 🥳🎂

Pick up a 6 Class Pack for an amazing price of $106 + HST and join us for 6 classes that will leave you feeling relaxed, present, strong and ready for spring!

This very special deal must be purchased before May 1st, and is only valid for 2 months from the date of purchase. Any classes remaining on your 6-pack will expire after 2 months!

Purchase through our Pricing Page at www.willowpeterborough.com/pricing.

This April, we’ll be rolling up our sleeves to save lives! We are proudly partnering with Canadian Blood Services to help fill an immediate need for blood. Canadian Blood Services is a not-for-profit charitable organization that operates independently from government.

Each 450 ml of blood collected can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more. What a great way to pay it forward, and make an impact on people in our community and across the country. It’s also a wonderful way to practice yoga “off the mat” and practice Seva, or selfless service. We are very excited about the drive and we hope you are too!

To participate, go to blood.ca and book a date and time in April to give blood. You’ll need to set up an account (top right corner of website), in order to link your donation to our team. Once your online account is set up, you can join our team using the code THEW0114808. If you have any trouble with this – please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll walk you through it! If you’d prefer not to make an online account, you can also contact Canadian Blood Services at 1-888-2-DONATE to book an appointment, and provide our code to link your donation to our team.

Our closest Peterborough location is Canadian Blood Services, 55 George Street North. The hours are: Tuesday 1 pm – 7 pm, Thursday 1 pm – 7 pm, Friday 8:30 am -2:30 pm and every other Saturday.

At the end of April, all participants will be entered in a draw for one of 3 Willow Studio prize packs, each valued at $100. We’ll post the total amount of blood that our team donated on social media!

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected] – we’d love to help you get set up to donate! You can see more information about giving blood at https://www.blood.ca/en/blood/donating-blood/donation-process.

It’s not every day that we do something that has such a lifesaving impact. Let’s show our community and the patients in need of blood just how much we can do.

❤ The Willow Studio Team

Last year, through our partnership with One Tree Planted 🌲, we committed to having 1 tree planted for each piece of branded apparel sold at our studio. We are pleased to let you know that on behalf of our clients, we planted 84 trees for 2023!

Thanks to for creating such beautiful works of wearable art!

Join hannahbrownyoga and for a relaxing evening to dissolve stress, find mental clarity, recharge the batteries, and tune and balance the 7 energy centers, or chakras.🌈

Blending aromatherapy, Reiki, self-massage and restorative yoga, you'll be guided through a deeply relaxing experience that will leave you feeling amazing!

Served with herbal tea and the healing energies of these two amazing humans.☺️

No previous yoga experience required - beginners welcome!

Friday March 22nd, 7 to 9 pm.

$65 + HST.

Book through Mindbody at https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=268942&stype=-8&sTG=23&sVT=2093&sView=day&sLoc=0

Get ready for the winter triathlon with us! Improve your core strength for Snow Shoveling,💪your balance for Walking on Slippery Sidewalks🕺🏽and your mental health for Getting Out of Bed in the Morning While it's Still Dark!🛌

Our skilled instructors, personalized service and ridiculously clean studio space are ready to help you train for a gold medal winter. 🏅

We’ve got:
👉 33 classes PER WEEK to choose from.
👉Limited class sizes, with lots of space to move and breathe.
👉 Free use of our high-quality yoga mats and yoga props.
👉 Specialized class options (e.g. Yoga for 50+, Prenatal Yoga, Yoga for Beginners, etc.) so you can build your community of support.
👉 Accessibility – we’re on ground level and have lots of free parking.
👉 Fresh filtered water at our bottle refill station
👉 On-site retail boutique with a curated selection of yoga props, body care, apparel, tea, and gifts.
👉 On-site physiotherapy, massage therapy, and yoga therapy to compliment your classes.

If you've been thinking of getting into a yoga or Pilates practice, NOW is the time. Learn how to move with less pain, live with less anxiety, become more flexible and stronger, and uncover the best version of yourself.

Learn more at www.willowpeterborough.com.

We recently welcomed back Sonja Martin to the Willow Studio to lead our Prenatal classes on Wednesday nights!

Sonja Martin brings an incredible depth of experience to our team as a 500-hour certified yoga and meditation teacher🧘‍♀️with significant additional training in fertility, pre and postnatal, pelvic floor and core, family, trauma, loss, restorative, yoga nidra and behvaioural therapy.

As a mother of three, surrogate of two, Sonja has been building her family and working in the field of family wellness for over 30 years.

Sonja is a wealth of information and a comforting support for the perinatal community in Peterborough – we are so lucky to have her!🩷

You may have seen Kim Hattey's friendly face volunteering around the studio since way back around when we opened. Kim has recently trained to become a Front Desk Ambassador, and we’re so lucky to have her incredible attention to detail, wisdom, and soulful depth officially on the team!

Kim has over 35 years of experience in the retail industry, including as a pharmacy technician and manager of a sub-post office.

She is deeply influenced by nature🌿and inspired by Indigenous culture, values and teachings. Kim loves to spend time with her 3 grandchildren, and has a love of water, kayaking, cycling and watercolour painting. She has practiced yoga for many years solo, but now more than ever, enjoys the community of a group yoga practice.

Please welcome the lovely Becca Eadie to our subbing team!

Becca (she/her) has had a dedicated yoga practice for over 10 years. After completing her 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training, Becca also jumped on the opportunity to complete her Reiki Level 1 & 2 certifications.

Off the mat, Becca is a nurse practicing in the community, where she is able to encourage all things she loves: wellness, caring for others, mindful movement and spirituality through a balance of offering yoga classes, Reiki sessions, menstrual education workshops and nursing or nursing consolation.

Becca’s teaching style is a mix of anatomy, alignment and yoga philosophy while also leading intuitive, creative & empowering classes. Her aim is to encourage students to give back to themselves through self-care and compassion, while exploring energetic, emotional, and physical states of the body and mind through deeper awareness and knowing. 🩷

We’ve had some new faces join our team the last few months, and it’s about time that we introduced them!👋

Jane Cook joined our regularly scheduled teaching staff back in November – join her for Bhakti Flow on Fridays at 5:15 pm, and occasionally Rest on Wednesdays at 8 pm.
Jane completed her 200 hr YTT with Vichara Yoga in 2014. Since then she has been teaching and hasn’t looked back! In addition to teaching yoga, Jane works as direct support professional, plays the French horn with the Peterborough Symphony Orchestra 🎼 and loves preparing awesome food to share with others.

We’re tweaking our Cancellation Policy to provide more flexibility and to keep valuable spots in classes from going unfilled when clients late cancel or don’t show up for their reservation.

We heard you – that 8-hour cancellation window is just too long. Lots of things can happen 8 hours before class to keep you from attending. So we've recently shortened this window to 3 hours. This means that if you cancel your class reservation, or remove yourself from the waitlist at least 3 hours before class, there won’t be any Late Cancel charges.

If you cancel your class LESS than 3 hours prior to class, it will count as a “Late Cancel”. Starting January 15th, EVERY Late Cancel will incur a $10 + HST charge, and EVERY No Show will incur a $20 + HST charge.

This also includes Late Cancels/No Shows if you did not remove yourself from a waitlist when you could no longer attend, and were added to the class. For those who use class passes, your pass will be forfeited if you No Show or Late Cancel, as it was in the past.

Please know that we understand that circumstances are typically out of your control when you Late Cancel – whether that is car trouble, illness, weather, or child care. We know you don’t intend to miss your class. We are sympathetic, because we’ve been there ourselves!

Unfortunately, even if your reason for Late Cancelling is valid, another client is losing out on that spot, which has financial implications for the studio. Our system for issuing late charges is semi-automated - staff are unable to make exceptions to this policy, and are unable to override charges due to Late Cancels or No Shows.

A reminder - if you are cancelling your spot, please do this through your online account. Emails or voicemails may not be received in time for us to offer that spot to someone else. When you cancel online, the system will automatically take someone off the waitlist and put them in that spot, saving us a step and giving that person more time to make arrangements to be there.

Thanks for your understanding as we navigate these changes to make things run more smoothly for everyone! 🤍

Having trouble with the Mindbody App? 😠 You’re not alone! We know that it can be glitchy.

Some things to try:

👉Try uninstalling the app and reinstalling it. This usually fixes the problem!

👉Are you using the same email address that you gave us to set up your account? Make sure this is a full email address, and not just a username.

👉Under your Profile on the app, click on “Contact Us” – that will take you to Mindbody Support and they can help diagnose the problem for you.

👉If all else fails, you can always book through the Classes page on our website (www.willowpeterborough.com/classes). There is also a link to access your Mindbody account on the top banner of our website (www.willowptbo.com). Just click on Mindbody.

Happy New Year!✨

Have we met yet? 👋 We’re a yoga and Pilates studio in Peterborough, Ontario, empowering you with tools to move with less pain, live with less anxiety, become more flexible and stronger, and uncover the best version of yourself.

Whether you’re looking for relaxation, a workout, a deeper connection with your Self or to build your community of support, our skilled instructors, personalized service and ridiculously clean studio space are waiting for you.

We’ve got:

👉 34 classes PER WEEK to choose from.
👉Limited class sizes, with lots of space to move and breathe.
👉 Free use of our high-quality yoga mats and yoga props.
👉 Specialized class options (e.g. Yoga for 50+, Prenatal Yoga, Yoga for Beginners, etc.) so you can build your community of support.
👉 Accessibility – we’re on ground level and have lots of free parking.
👉 Fresh filtered water at our bottle refill station
👉 On-site retail boutique with a curated selection of yoga props, body care, apparel, tea, and gifts.
👉 On-site physiotherapy, massage therapy, and yoga therapy to compliment your classes.

Come join us - it’s time to write a new chapter.

Learn more at www.willowpeterborough.com.