What's Your Intention for 2015?

It's the time of year when we tend to look ahead and set goals for ourselves, but how about setting intentions instead? Intentions are different than short-sighted goals that can be gone by the wayside by February (or sooner!). An intention is the driving force behind a goal, and it will motivate you even when the going gets tough. Think of intentions as seeing the forest instead of the trees...

So for example, if your goal for 2015 is to 'get fit' or 'lose weight', take a moment to sit quietly and explore what is beyond that goal. Imagine how life will be, and how you think you will feel as a result of losing weight and getting in shape. Is it a sense of self-love, physical well-being, or freedom? What is the feeling you are striving for? What is the longing in your heart that is pointing you in this direction? Try to meditate on these questions to see if you can become clear on the intention that will help guide you towards real and lasting fulfillment this year.

Can you see how intention invites broader opportunities for personal growth since it doesn't just focus on one detail or habit? Living with intention not only helps you reach your singular goals, it guides all your actions and helps you make decisions that are in better alignment with your whole life's aims, one single choice at a time.

At the beginning of class, Yoga Teachers often invite you to take a moment to set an intention for your practice. This gives you the opportunity to clarify and reconnect to your intention, and to strengthen your resolve. Since intentions are the fuel to manifest your goals and visions, each time you practice, not only are you getting physical and mental benefits, you are also playing an active role in creating your ideal life.

Set your intention. Practice yoga regularly. Watch the magic unfold.

What's Happening this Month at MYH?

January Class Schedule & Online Pre-Registration
The CLEAN Program
30 Day Intro Month Special
Monthly Membership at MYH
Yoga Mat Cleaning Service
Yoga Advisor Intro Workshops
Workshops with Dr. Nicole
Karma Charity of the Month
Hot Yoga Hacks Contest
Studio Etiquette Reminders

January Class Schedule & Online Class Pre-Registration:

The new winter class schedule has been posted and is now in effect. Click here for a copy to print.

Please note that the mid-afternoon classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays are now starting at 3:00pm, based on your feedback.

Be sure to always check the up-to-date class schedule online. We also recommend that you pre-register for classes ahead of time through the Moksha App or your account online.

The CLEAN Program

Are you ready to make 2015 your healthiest, happiest, most inspired year yet?

Join MYH, Earth Shake and the Health Centre Integrative Therapies' Dr. Carly King and Dr. Nicole Ciraolo-Wilson for a 10 day yoga, clean eating and detoxification program from Wednesday, Feb. 4th to Friday, Feb. 13th.

We've added so many new features and expert advice- it's by far our best program yet!

Click here to find out more & sign up online.

New to MYH? Try our 30 Day Introductory Month!

Everyone is invited to do the Intro Month at MYH one time. We want you to experience what happens when you commit to a regular Moksha hot yoga practice for 30 days.

If you try at least 3 classes close together (ideally 3 in one week), you get acclimatized to the heat, the poses become familiar, and you get a sense of the potential benefits of this amazing practice.

When you sign up online, you save $5!

Commit to Regular Practice - Become a Monthly Member

Looking for a calm mind, fit body & inspired life? We can help with that!

Think you can't find the time? You'll more than make it up with your increased energy (you'll get more done!), mental clarity (you'll be more efficient!), deeper sleep (you'll require less!), and so much more. You won't regret it.

Come to MYH 3 times a week or more, and you'll experience dramatic positive changes in your life! Check out our membership options.

Let Us Clean Your Yoga Mat!

Tired of lugging your yoga mat to and from the studio? Want to feel like a VIP each time you come to practice? Sign up for our monthly mat cleaning service contract for $15 a month plus HST. At the end of class, you'll get to just leave your sweaty mat on the hot room floor!

We use all-natural mat disinfectant, we will clean and dry your mat, and next time you come in for class, you'll find it rolled up and stored inside your own personal cubby in the change room. Sign up today!

Yoga Advisor Introductory Workshops

Did you miss the sold-out Intro to Hot Yoga workshop with Ashlie on Sunday? Don't worry, she has more workshops coming up soon!

Intro to Flow - Sunday, Jan 25th:

Want to take it up a notch? Have shoulder or wrist issues? Not quite sure about the Flow? Join Ashlie for this informative workshop.

Hot Yoga Basics - Sunday, Feb 15th:

A great introduction and also a great refresher! Lots of individual attention, interaction and opportunity to ask questions.

Workshops with Dr. Nicole Ciraolo-Wilson

Dr. Nicole's workshops are filling up fast! We've already even added a second date for the Foam Roller Yoga Workshop (because it's AWESOME). $25 for the workshop if you bring your own 6" x 36" high-density foam roller, or $50 to purchase the workshop AND a new foam roller to take home!

Dr. Nicole also has her popular Yoga For Improved Digestion workshop coming up. Click here to learn more about her workshops and to sign up!

Karma Charity of the Month: Wellwood

This month we are supporting Wellwood with the money we raise in our Karma classes on Friday nights at 7:30pm. We ask for a minimum $7 donation to participate.

Wellwood is a community-based, non-profit organization which provides free information, programs and peer support to people who have received a diagnosis of cancer, loved ones, caregivers and healthcare providers.

Cancer has touched us all in some way, so this month's karma charity is close to our hearts. It is a wonderful organization that we are proud to partner with and support.

Hot Yoga Hacks Contest: Congratulations Nicki Agro!

We wanted to hear your best time-saving tips to squeeze in a sweaty hot yoga practice while you're on the go, so we posted a contest on our Facebook page this past weekend.

We know one of the biggest obstacles to committing to a regular practice is time, but we also know how beneficial this sweaty stuff is, so we put together a prize package of all our favourite 'hot yoga hacks' in exchange for your feedback.

Read the comments for some great tips!

Congratulations to our lucky contest winner, Nicki Agro! Nicki won our prize package of all our favourite 'hot yoga hacks'. Congrats Nicki, you can pick up your prize at the front desk!

Friendly Yoga Studio Etiquette Reminders