Lost 'n Found Yoga
400 Scott St. L2M 3W2 Saint Catharines, ON, Canada

Have a restful weekend

We had a great time with CAA Niagara last night virtually hosting a yoga class for their online member benefits event! Thanks to everyone that participated, it was a blast!

The team at Lost 'n Found wish you a peaceful weekend full of rest, relaxation and self-care Will you be joining us for a Live At-Home Zoom Class this weekend? Let us know in the comments! Namaste

Celebrating our very last class of 2020! It’s fitting that in a year that has had us connecting in ways we never thought we would before, our last class is a virtual class. This year we have all grown stronger under the pressures that have challenged us, and we have grown more flexible as circumstances beyond our control have stretched us. What a perfect analogy for how our yoga practice changes us for the better, even (no, especially) when we are challenged to do more than we thought was possible. Happy New Year everyone! See you in 2021!!

This special candlelight Christmas Eve Advent Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra class will be a Gratitude Class, all donations going toward supporting the ALIGN Program. The winter months are an ideal time for rest and introspection. Yoga Nidra, paired with restorative yoga, are the perfect means for achieving both. Come and enjoy these Restorative and Nidra classes to carry us from winter to spring. During Nidra, our brainwaves slow down to the pace we experience when we are dre...aming. It's no wonder, then, that participants frequently fall asleep-- our bodies aren't used to being awake when the mind is this still! A regular Nidra practice will enable you to enjoy the benefits of a calmer mind and to carry these blissful states into your waking life. What is restorative yoga? Restorative yoga allows you to enjoy the benefits of postures without the muscular effort. Supported by props, participants hold poses for time, sometimes upwards of ten minutes. The combination of time and breath in a pose, allows the body to switch on its innate healing processes. In a nutshell, restorative yoga is deep, meaningful rest. What is Yoga Nidra? Part restorative yoga, part led-meditation, Yoga Nidra has participants resting in a comfortable Savasana while being led progressively deeper toward relaxation. As the body rests, the mind is offered different anchors for awareness: visualizations, imaginations, points of focus etc. With kind guidance, the mind has the opportunity to shed some stress and reset patterns of thinking from negative to positive. These classes are accessible and suitable for all levels. Pregnant ladies are welcome! Investment: donations welcome Date: Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24 2020 Time: 9:30-11:00am

Saying you're not flexible enough for yoga is like saying you're too dirty to take a bath!

Get a 12-month unlimited membership for just $699, plus get an extra month for FREE! Our holiday pre-sale is on now! This is our best sale of the year and it ends on Friday, November 27, so don’t miss out! Buy online at https://www.lostnfoundyoga.com/promo, or call the studio at 905-682-4469 to get yours before the sale ends on Friday! Our 12-month UNLIMITED yoga membership with 1 extra month FREE is the most cost-effective way to attend as many classes as you want, all year... long! Our drop-in schedule includes more than 75 yoga & mat Pilates classes every week, and this unlimited membership allows you to come to as many as you like, every day! Your membership is valid for both our North Niagara location at the Grantham Plaza in St. Catharines, AND our South Niagara location at 96 Jarvis St. in Fort Erie. This membership also includes unlimited access to all of our In-Studio Simulcast classes, including an additional 10+ afternoon REWIND Simulcast classes with low class sizes of 6 8 students. The more you attend, the less you pay per class! For those that might prefer to practice at home, your unlimited membership also includes access to our At-Home Simulcast Classes via Zoom, plus our daily video yoga classes sent out by e-mail every day at 6:00AM. You will also receive full access to our Online Yoga Video Library with over 450 on-demand video classes organized by class type and by instructor, with more classes being added all the time! Plus, your UNLIMITED membership includes: 10% off retail items 10% off workshops 2 free mat or towel rentals per month 2 FREE guest passes per quarter No other studio offers as much value as this! For one LOW price you have access to in-studio classes, In-Studio Simulcast classes, In-Studio REWIND classes, At-Home Simulcast Classes, daily e-mail video classes and one of the the largest Online Video Yoga Libraries around! Don’t miss out, get yours before this sale is over on Friday, November 27! Buy online at https://www.lostnfoundyoga.com/promo, or call the studio at 905-682-4469 to get yours before the sale ends on Friday!

There may not be snow on the ground, but it is definitely starting to feel like winter out there! Come get cozy with us! We have a wide selection of both hot and warm temperature classes on our drop in schedule, available on our website: https://lostnfoundyoga.com/classes/class-schedule/

These Candle Light Shapes of Grace Advent Classes will be a four week advent series hosted by Nicole Postma and April Janzen. These classes are a place for contemplative Christian practice to find peace and stillness during the holidays. Hatha Shapes of Grace combines a Hatha practice while holding space for a contemplative Christian meditation. Hatha yoga is a gentle to mid-paced class where you'll learn how to utilize your breath within postures. Feel relaxed, lengthened, a...nd toned. Expect to be gently challenged. Hatha Flow Shapes of Grace is a Hatha Flow practice while holding space for a contemplative Christian meditation. Hatha Flow is a mid-paced class that combines Hatha Yoga fundamentals with the flow of a Vinyasa class. Come prepared to move more quickly than a Hatha class but sower than a Vinyasa class. Expect to be challenged. Dates: December 1, 8, 15 & 22 Times: 10:00am Hatha Flow with April Janzen 7:15pm Hatha with Nicole Postma

Some like it hot! We have added 7 new hot/warm yoga classes to our weekly schedule in St. Catharines! These classes begin Oct. 4 in response to increased demand as the weather gets cooler. Here is our hot/warm class schedule (new classes marked with an asterisk): Sundays at 9:30AM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Sabrina/Lindsay Sundays at 11:00AM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Sabrina/Lindsay* Mondays at 10:00AM - Warm Hatha (Level II) with Angela*... Mondays at 5:45PM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Tammy Mondays at 7:15PM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Austin* Mondays at 7:30PM - Warm Yin Restorative with Amanda Tuesdays at 9:30AM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Stephanie* Tuesdays at 4:00PM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Angela Tuesdays at 6:45PM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Jordan* Wednesdays at 9:15AM - Warm Hatha with Haley Wednesdays at 5:15PM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Angela Wednesdays at 6:45PM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Terra* Wednesdays at 7:15PM - Warm Yin Restorative with Angela Thursdays at 6:45PM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Austin Fridays at 10:00AM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Julie Fridays at 4:00PM - Warm Hatha with Haley Saturdays at 9:30AM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Sara* Saturdays at 11:30AM - Hot Yoga Tone with Haley If you are already a student at Lost 'n Found Yoga you can sign up for classes using our mobile app or through our website, and if you are new you can purchase our Introductory Offer: 30 days of unlimited drop-in classes for just $39! We have approximately 70 classes (both hot and non-hot) on our schedule every week. Just follow this link to learn more and sign up online: https://lostnfoundyoga.com/join-our-community/ See you on your mat!

Get ready! Our biggest sale of the year starts tomorrow!!Get ready! Our biggest sale of the year starts tomorrow!!

Be calm - you're brilliant! What class will you be joining us for today?

What's your favourite standing pose? Let us know in the comments below!

It’s almost here! Just 2 more days until our best sale of the year! It’s almost here! Just 2 more days until our best sale of the year!

We are excited to announce that we are adding a new Live In-Studio Simulcast option for some of our busiest classes! As many of you have probably noticed, some of our more popular classes, like the weekday morning Hatha classes, have been full a lot lately. We have been brainstorming various ways to alleviate these wait lists given our current constraints of 14 students maximum in our Lotus studio. We already have other Hatha classes running at similar times (ie. 9:30am, 10am... or noon) on several of these days, so just adding more classes isn't dealing with the demand completely. Since our Satya studio goes unused most of the time because it has a capacity of only 7 students plus an instructor, we decided to experiment with a Live In-Studio Simulcast option from Lotus to Satya. We have installed a projector and large screen in Satya, along with a speaker at the front of the room. There is a video camera mounted on the ceiling of Lotus near the front of the room, and the instructor wears a small microphone while they teach. Music is played in both rooms. We have done a few test runs of this last week and we have had a very positive response. We realize this isn't an ideal option, as most students would obviously prefer to be in the room where the instructor is teaching. However, it is a good "second best" option for students that would otherwise not be able to attend the class at all because of full classes and capacity limits. Additionally, some students may even prefer to be in Satya with fewer people in the room, depending on their level of comfort being back in a group yoga setting. For selected classes on the drop-in schedule you will now notice a second class of the same name at the same time with the same instructor, with a "Live In-Studio Simulcast" label on it. If the regular class is full (or if you just prefer a room with less people in it), you can sign up for this class instead. Please note you can still add yourself to the wait list for the regular class as well. If you get in from the wait list, just make sure to remove yourself from the Simulcast class so you aren't registered in both. We know this is different than anything we've ever done, we're just trying to find ways to make things work with all of our current constraints. Thanks everyone for being flexible in these crazy times!

We are excited to announce 7 new drop-in classes to our weekly schedule in St. Catharines! These classes are in response to demand for classes that have regularly had full classes with wait lists over the past several weeks. Most of them are hot yoga classes, where our class size capacity is very limited with our current social-distancing restrictions. There are also a couple of schedule changes and adjustments. The new classes and changes will go into effect beginning Sunday..., October 4. Here they are: NEW CLASSES: Sundays at 11:00AM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Sabrina/Lindsay Mondays at 10:00AM - Warm Hatha (Level II) with Angela Mondays at 7:15PM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Austin Tuesdays at 9:30AM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Stephanie Tuesdays at 6:45PM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Jordan Wednesdays at 6:45PM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Terra Saturdays at 9:30AM - Hot Vinyasa Flow with Sara SCHEDULE CHANGES: Sundays 10:00AM Hot Vinyasa Flow with Sabrina/Lindsay changed to 9:30AM Thursdays 9:30AM Core Fusion with Kathy changed to Hatha (Level II) See you on your mat!

Our next 5-week "Intro to Reformer" classes are starting soon! Are you interested in Reformer Pilates? We are happy to announce that there are now 6 new "Intro to Reformer" sessions now open for registration, with classes beginning the as soon as Tuesday, October 6th. We have a special Reformer Intro Offer of just $99 for our 5-week Intro to Reformer series. Class sizes are limited to just 5 students, so book now to secure your space! This 5 week session will introduce you to... the Reformer. You will learn the basics of Reformer Pilates so that you get the most out of your practice. These classes are designed to make sure that you learn how to set up & use the Reformer safely. You will also be introduced to props that may be used during Reformer classes. These sessions help you find your own correct postural alignment and teach you the basics of how to move in a way to maximize the benefits of the Reformer. All clients wishing to participate in other Reformer group classes must complete this 5 week Intro to Reformer series or have 3 private 1-hour sessions with one of our Pilates Instructors. Here are the start dates and times for each new session: - Tuesday, October 6 at 9:30am with Haley (5 sessions) - Wednesday, October 14 at 11:30am with Heather (5 sessions) - Monday, October 26 at 10:30am with Heather (5 sessions) - Thursday, October 29 at 7:00pm with Haley (5 sessions) - Saturday, October 31 at 8:30am with Haley (5 sessions) - Monday, November 2 at 8:00pm with Haley (5 sessions) All classes are held at our North Niagara location at the Grantham Plaza in St. Catharines. Register online at https://lostnfoundyoga.com/prere/intro-to-reformer-pilates/, call the studio at 905-682-4469, or stop in for a visit.

We had a large wait list this week for Sunday's 10AM Hot Vinyasa Flow class with Lindsay, so we have added a second one at 11:30AM! If you were wait listed (or even if you weren't), join us for a Hot Vinyasa Flow class with Lindsay Saxon at 11:30AM. Sign up on our website or on the Lost 'n Found Yoga mobile app for Android and iOS to secure your spot!

We are open for in-studio appointments for our ALIGN Counselling & Psychotherapy, as well as TCTSY Trauma Sensitive Yoga. We continue to hold online sessions via Zoom, and online is preferred whenever possible. Current services include: 60 min 1:1 Psychotherapy with Brianna (RP) 60 min 1:1 Counselling with Nicole (RSW)... 30 or 60 min TCTSY with Nicole (can be covered by insurance) For more information, please visit our website at https://www.lostnfoundyoga.com/align/

We have just 2 spaces left in our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program starting in October! Our Early Bird discount of $550 has been extended until today, so you can still save big on your registration fee if you apply now! Have you ever dreamt of becoming a yoga teacher? Do you wish you could delve more deeply into your yoga practice? Wondering how you can incorporate yoga into your work in human services? If so, check out the details on our website at https://lostnfoundyo...ga.com/teacher-training/ on this fantastic program, email April at [email protected] or call (905) 682-4469 to set up a time to chat to get more information. If you have thought about taking Yoga Teacher Training before, this is your chance! Because of COVID, this year we have extended our Early Bird discount of $550 that normally ends in July until today! Whether you want to become a certified yoga instructor, learn more about yoga to bring into your workplace, school or human services organization, or just go deeper in your own practice, this is a great opportunity to take the next step in your yoga journey. We are excited that our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program will be running in-person for the October 2020 start date!! There are significant restrictions we have at the studio in Stage 3, including class sizes that are limited to much fewer students than usual. These restrictions apply to our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training program as well, meaning that if you are interested you should get your application in ASAP so that you don't miss out! Because a major component of any 200-hour YTT program focuses on the physical practice, in-person training is far superior to online programs. The community that is developed during this program is also a incredibly important part, and online programs can't replicate the relationships that are fostered during an in-person program. We are fortunate that the expansion that we completed to our studio space in January 2020 includes a brand new Training Room to allow us to run this program in-person here at the studio. The Yoga Teacher Training program at Lost 'n Found Yoga is like none other. You will not only embark on an in depth study of the body and how to teach yoga poses, but you will learn the links between yoga philosophy and modern science. You will learn how to take your yoga off your mat into your every day life. If you are a human services professional such as a teacher, a social worker or recreational therapist, this program will equip you to support individuals who have unique emotional, physical and mental health needs. We would love to have you join us for our upcoming program that begins this October!! For more information please check out our website at https://lostnfoundyoga.com/teacher-training/ or email [email protected]! Embark on a new journey with us this year!!

Such a great weekend using our new Training Room for our first training session! Our students loved the space and enjoyed their first Restorative and Yoga Nidra Teacher Training with Taryn Diamond this weekend!

Back by popular demand! Liam and Noah will be selling chocolate chip cookies and banana chocolate chip muffins once more on Saturday morning from 8am - noon out front at Lost ‘n Found Yoga! Last time they sold out and had to go home to bake some more, so if you want to reserve some please comment below! Thanks for all your support! Cookies: $1.00 each or a $10.00/dozen Muffins: $1.50 each or $16.00/dozen... 10% of all proceeds go to support McMaster Children’s Hospital! Cash, Visa, MasterCard and e-transfers accepted! :)

Aaahhhh Hatha Restorative This gentle to mid-paced class will combine Hatha yoga poses with the breath, easing you into passive restorative postures. This class helps to open joints, refresh muscles and calm the mind. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed

Voting is open for the St. Catharines Standard Reader's Choice Awards! Please vote for Lost 'n Found Yoga as your choice for the best studio in the Yoga Centre category! Thanks for your support everyone! Also, please share this post to your news feed to help us get the word out to vote! Thanks again! https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca//subcatego/yoga-centre

Did you know the ALIGN Yoga for Mental Health Program runs a group program utilizing Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)? This is a closed group program offering an opportunity for the brain and the body to start to reconnect through movement. TCTSY can be useful for those individuals struggling with complex trauma, PTSD, as well as various other mental health issues! As a recognized adjunctive therapy modality provided by a Registered Social Worker, insurance may ...be able to cover the cost or group! All levels of yoga experience welcome! Our next round of groups start the week of September 13 Group runs for 7 consecutive weeks for 60 min per week There is a maximum number of individuals in group, so contact to us to reserve your spot today! Contact us at [email protected], or simply call the studio at 905-682-4469!

You are invited to join us Saturday morning for our Yoga Teacher Training open house at Lost 'n Found Yoga's St. Catharines location! Enjoy a FREE drop-in class between 8am and 1pm on Saturday, September 12 and chat with April Janzen, Studio Owner and Creative Director at Lost 'n Found Yoga. Be sure to e-mail [email protected] or call the studio at 905-682-4469 to book a time to come. It's not too late, you can even contact us Friday evening or early Saturday morning t...o book a time! If you have thought about taking Yoga Teacher Training before but are feeling a little on the fence about it, this is a great opportunity to learn more about the program with no obligation. We are excited that our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program will be running in-person for the October 2020 start date!! There are significant restrictions we have at the studio in Stage 3, including class sizes that are limited to much fewer students than usual. These restrictions apply to our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training program as well, meaning that if you are interested you should get your application in ASAP so that you don't miss out! Because a major component of any 200-hour YTT program focuses on the physical practice, in-person training is far superior to online programs. The community that is developed during this program is also a incredibly important part, and online programs can't replicate the relationships that are fostered during an in-person program. We are fortunate that the expansion that we completed to our studio space in January 2020 includes a brand new Training Room to allow us to run this program in-person here at the studio. The Yoga Teacher Training program at Lost 'n Found Yoga is like none other. You will not only embark on an in depth study of the body and how to teach yoga poses, but you will learn the links between yoga philosophy and modern science. You will learn how to take your yoga off your mat into your every day life. If you are a human services professional such as a teacher, a social worker or recreational therapist, this program will equip you to support individuals who have unique emotional, physical and mental health needs. We would love to have you join us for our upcoming program that begins this October!! For more information please check out our website at https://www.lostnfoundyoga.com/teacher-training/ or email [email protected]! Embark on a new journey with us this year!! P.S. This picture is from a previous YTT program (pre-COVID). Currently physical distancing and mandatory masks are required until you are seated on your mat for class. All mats are spaced out a minimum of 8 feet from centre to centre.

Last chance to purchase a membership or a class pass at our promotional re-opening prices! We have discounted all of our prices to the lowest prices we offer all year, which are the same discounts that we offered at Christmas last year. This sale ends tonight at midnight! Monthly Autopay Membership - $75 with 3-month commitment (reg. $85) Monthly Autopay Membership - $70 with 12-month commitment (reg. $85)... 12 Month Membership - $750 (reg. $900) 3 Month Membership - $215 (reg. 260) 20 Class Pass + receive 5 extra classes FREE - $250 10 Class Pass + receive 2 extra classes FREE - $145 Go to https://www.lostnfoundyoga.com/promo/ to buy online!

What is a Shapes of Grace class? Shapes of Grace Hatha Yoga combines traditional Hatha yoga while holding a space for those who want to incorporate contemplative Christian meditation in their practice.

It's okay to take a break #mentalhealthmatters

Our Training Room studio space has a new look! This space was meant to be used for workshops and trainings, but with reduced class capacities due to social distancing, we have used it a lot over the past month for some of our drop-in classes too. We realized right away that with all the hard flat surfaces it was quite an echoey room, so we needed to find a way to reduce the echo that looks aesthetically pleasing. These heavy microfiber/fleece blankets did the trick, and they match our colour palette too! Let us know what you think next time you have a class in this room!

Mid-week Yin Yoga poses

Our in-person 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program begins October 3 in St. Catharines at Lost 'n Found Yoga! This year's class size will be limited to fewer students than usual to allow for safe social distancing, so if you are interested, get your application in ASAP so that you don't miss out! If you have thought about taking Yoga Teacher Training before but are feeling a little on the fence about it, we have a great opportunity to learn more about the program with no obl...igation. Please join us at our YTT open house for a FREE drop-in class on Saturday, September 12 between 8am and 1pm and chat with April Janzen, Studio Owner and Creative Director at Lost 'n Found Yoga. Be sure to e-mail [email protected] or call the studio at 905-682-4469 to book a time to come. Because a major component of any 200-hour YTT program focuses on the physical practice, in-person training is far superior to online programs. The community that is developed during this program is also a incredibly important part, and online programs can't replicate the relationships that are fostered during an in-person program. We are fortunate that the expansion that we completed to our studio space in January 2020 includes a brand new Training Room to allow us to run this program in-person here at the studio. The Yoga Teacher Training program at Lost 'n Found Yoga is like none other. You will not only embark on an in depth study of the body and how to teach yoga poses, but you will learn the links between yoga philosophy and modern science. You will learn how to take your yoga off your mat into your every day life. If you are a human services professional such as a teacher, a social worker or recreational therapist, this program will equip you to support individuals who have unique emotional, physical and mental health needs. We would love to have you join us for our upcoming program that begins this October!! For more information please check out our website at https://www.lostnfoundyoga.com/teacher-training/ or email [email protected]! Embark on a new journey with us this year!!