GWC Body
23 classes in the next two weeks with 10 facilitators.
23 classes this weekPlus workshops and retreats
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The feel
Compared with the rest of Toronto, GWC Body leans toward Chair yoga 120×, 60 and over 90× and Hatha 6.2×.
How GWC Body feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of TorontoWho leads here
Michelle Ganley14 classes in two weeksAndrea Graham7 classes in two weeksNadine Bellhouse6 classes in two weeksPhoebe Harrington4 classes in two weeksZoe Harrington4 classes in two weeksLaura Lee Connerty3 classes in two weeks
All 10 facilitatorsPrices and booking
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Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout GWC Body
GWC Body is a studio at 202 Grand River Avenue A in Brantford, and it draws people from across the region who want a practice that fits into a full week. Most of its classes are yoga, with Pilates, strength and meditation alongside. The schedule leans toward mornings and early evenings, and it has a clear focus on older adults, as well as on people who want to build strength at a steady pace.
It suits you if
- you prefer morning or early evening classes
- you are looking for gentle, older-adult-friendly yoga
- you want strength work alongside yoga and Pilates
At a glance
23classes this week
10facilitators
Read more about GWC BodyPractices and styles, How the week runs
Practices and styles
Yoga is the core of the timetable, with roughly a third of classes. Gentle and strong classes are about equal in number, so the studio gives you a choice of pace from one session to the next. Hatha appears in several forms, and there are steady offerings in pilates and strength, particularly for the core and pelvic floor.
Meditation and calming classes make up a smaller share, including Peaceful Mind, Peaceful Body and Tranquil Tuesday. Yin and yoga nidra are also on the timetable in smaller numbers.
How the week runs
Classes run from early morning through the evening, and most of the timetable is split between mornings and evenings, with a smaller number at midday. Weekends have a modest number of classes. Most sessions are an hour, while many others are 45 minutes.
A roster of about ten facilitators leads the classes. Michelle Ganley, Andrea Graham, Nadine Bellhouse and Phoebe Harrington lead the most, and Laura Lee Connerty, Zoe Harrington and Michelle Banfield also appear often. Danielle Rawls, Sara Lynne and Sara McCready round out the group.
GWC Body: questions and answers
Where is GWC Body, and is it in Toronto?
GWC Body is at 202 Grand River Avenue A in Brantford, which is a short drive from Toronto rather than inside the city. The classes are yoga, Pilates, strength and meditation, and many of them are scheduled for the morning or early evening.
Are there classes for older adults?
Yes. The classes include several named for older adults, among them Seniors Chair Yoga and a class for people 60 and over. Gentle Hatha Flow and Relax and Recharge are other slower options at 45 minutes.
Is it a good place to start if I am new to yoga?
Yes, there are gentler choices alongside the stronger ones. Gentle Hatha Flow, Relax and Recharge and Peaceful Mind, Peaceful Body are paced for a calmer start, while Yoga Sculpt and Core Wake Up bring more work into the body.
What time do classes usually start, and how long are they?
Most classes run an hour, and many are 45 minutes. The first starts in the morning at 8am and the last in the evening at 8pm. Thursday, Monday and Tuesday are the busiest days, with many classes starting around 9:30am, 5:30pm and 7pm.
What kinds of classes are offered?
Yoga is the most common practice here, followed by strength, Pilates and meditation. Hatha, yin and yoga nidra appear too, along with classes focused on core, flexibility, sleep and release.