Up Yoga & Wellness
Up Yoga & Wellness is a studio in Toronto with classes in hatha and yin. About 29 classes a week with 14 facilitators, busiest on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Most classes start in the morning.
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The feel
Compared with the rest of Toronto, Up Yoga & Wellness leans toward Hatha 12×, Yin 4.4× and Barre 3.6×.
How Up Yoga & Wellness feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of TorontoWho leads here
Rachel Strasser13 classes in two weeksTammy Veenstra8 classes in two weeksSteph Howells - RHN6 classes in two weeksKim Lysenko5 classes in two weeksMcKenzie Shabatura5 classes in two weeksJoanne Anger4 classes in two weeks
All 13 facilitatorsPrices and booking
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Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Up Yoga & Wellness
Up Yoga & Wellness sits on Dundas Street East in Toronto, and its week is built around early starts. Most of the schedule happens before noon, with yoga at the center and a steady run of strength, Sculpt and Barre classes beside it. Practice here tends to begin with the day rather than end it.
It suits you if
- you prefer practicing before the day begins
- you want strength work alongside yoga
- you are looking for slower, restorative sessions
At a glance
28classes this week
13facilitators
Read more about Up Yoga & WellnessWhat the studio offers, How the week runs
What the studio offers
Yoga is the core of the timetable, and within it Hatha and Flow appear most often. Strength is the next strand, with Sculpt, Sculpt - XL, Barre and Pilates all on the schedule. Resistance to Aging is one of the more specific offerings.
Alongside these sit slower classes, including Yin, Restorative, Slow Flow and Mindful Movement. Breathwork and Somatic classes are less common but part of the mix.
How the week runs
The week leans heavily toward mornings. The earliest start is 6am, and the busiest start times fall at 7:15am, 9:30am and 11am. Evenings run until 7:45pm, with 7:30pm one of the more common start times. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday are the busiest days.
Most classes last an hour, with a few shorter 45-minute sessions for Sculpt and Slow Flow, and Hatha - Yin runs for 75 minutes.
Up Yoga & Wellness: questions and answers
What kind of studio is Up Yoga & Wellness?
Up Yoga & Wellness is a studio on Dundas Street East in Toronto. Its schedule is built mostly around yoga, with a steady run of strength and Barre classes alongside them.
When do most people practice here?
Most classes start in the morning, and more than half of the week falls before noon. The earliest class starts at 6am, and the latest begins at 7:45pm. Mornings at 7:15am and 9:30am are among the most common start times, and 11am is a busy slot too.
Are there classes for beginners or people who want something gentle?
Yes. The studio has a good number of gentle and restorative options, including Hatha, Yin, Slow Flow and Restorative classes. Mindful Movement and Candlelight Slow Flow & Unwind are also slower, quieter choices.
How long are the classes?
Most classes run for an hour. Some are shorter at 45 minutes, such as Sculpt and Slow Flow, and Hatha - Yin runs longer at 75 minutes.
What kinds of classes does the studio teach?
Yoga leads the schedule, with Hatha and Flow among the common styles. Strength work is also well represented through Sculpt, Barre and Pilates. Restorative, Yin and breathwork classes appear less often.
Who leads the classes?
Rachel Strasser, Tammy Veenstra and Steph Howells - RHN are among the facilitators who teach the most classes here. Kim Lysenko, McKenzie Shabatura and Joanne Anger also lead a good share of the schedule.