Yoga Centre of Niagara

Specialties

At the Yoga Centre of Niagara we believe that yoga is for every body. Our group classes cover all ages and abilities, from beginner to power; from kids to 50+ chair yoga; back care to better sleep to prenatal. The healing and calming energies of our studio and the practice can bring new meaning and vitality to your life. We have a therapeutic emphasis that makes our classes so much more than just a stretching workout. Private therapeutic appointments are also available to address concerns such as chronic pain or illness, mental health matters or injury rehabilitation. Today is the day to make that change and find your true potential! Your first class is complimentary and our flexible membership programs are the most affordable in the region. Centrally located in downtown Thorold, Ontario, with plenty of free parking.

History

Established in 1998.

It started with a weekly class at our local Thorold library just to help people understand what yoga was in the hopes that they would seek out formal classes elsewhere. Clearly, Thorold was ready for more as it was soon difficult to book a spot in that weekly class. When the new community centre opened, we initiated Thorold’s first full time, multi day yoga program. Again, everything sold out. So we expanded some more… and some more… and now, as of March 1, 2009, have opened a dedicated, full time studio on Thorold’s main street.

Meet the Business Owner

Cheryl G.

Business Owner

After practising yoga for a few decades, and wanting to take her own practice deeper, Cheryl commited to a rigorous teacher training program in the year 2007. As a lifelong resident of Thorold, Cheryl also wanted to share her journey with her family, neighbours and friends. Thus was born the Yoga Centre of Niagara.

Cheryl graduated from Thorold Secondary School in 1980 and in turn took university degrees in business from Brock and U of T. After running several different local businesses, Cheryl has now turned her full attention to practising and teaching yoga. Her certifications include

* Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500 hour level from the internationally recognized Yoga Alliance,

* a Yoga Therapist Specialty certificate from the Ananda Seva Ashram in California,

* RYT 200 hr from East to West Yoga School in Toronto,

* CanFit Pro Yoga Exercise Specialist Certificate,

* membership in the International Association of Yoga Therapists.