Gentle Practices for Every Body
Specialized instruction designed to honor where you are today and support where you want to go
Somatic Strength Yoga for Women 50+
The embodiment of this class is to support women through a pivotal and transitional timeframe in their lives, using yoga and strength training within our yoga practice to feel healthy, vibrant and strong.
What to Expect
Experience the transformative power of somatic yoga which focuses on how the pose feels from the inside more than how it looks from the outside. This class integrates mindful movement and strength-building exercises to awaken your body's innate wisdom.
Investment
8 weeks for $168 + GST
Thursdays, 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Key Benefits
- Core stabilization and strength building using body weight and resistance bands
- Bone and joint health, flexibility and overall wellbeing
- Hormone balance during menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause
- Reduces symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and insomnia
- Breath awareness, mindfulness and yoga nidra body sensing
Recorded classes available within 7 days, access for 1 week
Healthy Aging Yoga 55+
Explore the benefits of Healthy Aging Yoga, a holistic approach to promote physical vitality and mental well-being.
What to Expect
Throughout this gentle practice we will explore movements that increase flexibility, improve balance, agility, and breath awareness. Easing muscle tension and enhancing range of motion.
Investment
7 weeks for $147 + GST
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Key Benefits
- Increases flexibility and improves balance and agility
- Engages major muscle groups, promoting strength
- Supports bone health and enhances range of motion
- Props and modifications for varying mobility levels
- Guided Yoga Nidra meditation to improve memory and sleep
Celebrate the beauty of aging gracefully with practice that nourishes your soul
Active Aging
Enjoy a class that works on Mobility, Strength, and Stability, all with the support of a chair.
What to Expect
Expertly taught with healthy aging and longevity in mind, this class will meet you where you are to progressively get you moving and feeling better, stronger, and more confident.
Location
The Glencoe Club
Key Benefits
- Chair-supported mobility exercises
- Strength building with accessibility
- Stability and balance improvement
- Progressive movement adaptation
- Confidence building through achievable goals
All levels welcome, different options will be offered
Yoga for Relaxation
Pure restoration focusing on techniques that help your body remember how to truly relax.
What to Expect
This is where students often fall peacefully asleep. Gentle movement followed by extended relaxation periods with guided meditation and breathwork.
Location
The Glencoe Club
Key Benefits
- Teaches the body how to deeply relax
- Reduces cortisol and stress hormones
- Improves heart rate variability
- Enhanced overall wellbeing
- Extended supported rest periods
Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed or having trouble sleeping
Private Sessions
Completely personalized instruction in the comfort of your home, designed around your specific needs, goals, and physical considerations.
What to Expect
A session designed entirely for you. We'll assess your needs, create a practice that fits your body, and progress at your pace.
Investment
Single session $120, 4-session package $400
Key Benefits
- Fully customized to your body and goals
- No travel or scheduling around classes
- Address specific physical concerns
- Build confidence before joining groups
- One-on-one personalized attention
Perfect for beginners, specific health concerns, or privacy preference
The YogaSunrise Approach
Less is More
We focus on quality of movement and depth of awareness rather than complex poses or intense effort.
Your Body, Your Pace
Every body is different. We honor your unique needs, limitations, and goals without judgment.
Nervous System First
All practices are designed to support your nervous system in finding safety, rest, and restoration.
"The goal isn't to become more flexible or stronger, though that often happens naturally. The goal is to come home to yourself—to remember what peace feels like in your body."
— Alex
New to Yoga? Perfect.
What You Don't Need
- ✗To be flexible
- ✗Special equipment
- ✗Previous experience
- ✗To be in perfect health
- ✗To achieve any particular pose
What You Do Need
- ✓Comfortable clothes
- ✓An open mind
- ✓Willingness to rest
- ✓Permission to modify everything
- ✓Curiosity about your body
"I've had 70-year-olds tell me they feel stronger than they have in years, and 30-year-olds discover what true relaxation feels like for the first time. Your body knows exactly what it needs—we just create the space for it to remember."