$120+hst Standard Rate | $145+hst Community Supporter
Subsidized Rate: 20% off the Standard Rate (for more information on how to access the subsidized rate, visit our Sliding Scale Pricing webpage)
Simple, accessible strength training to build stability, power, and confidence from the ground up.
If you’ve ever felt unsure or intimidated by strength training, this course offers a supportive and approachable place to begin. With clear instruction, a welcoming atmosphere, and a manageable pace, you’ll learn the foundations of lower-body strength in a way that feels doable and empowering.
This 6-week course focuses on building strength in the legs, hips, and glutes using bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, and free weights. Movements are taught with an emphasis on good mechanics, joint health, and functional strength you can use in everyday life—like walking, climbing stairs, and balancing with more ease.
This course will also discuss and offer tips for the full range of physical activity types recommended by the Canadian Medical Association. You’ll explore yoga-based stretches and simple movements to support safe warm-ups and cool-downs, building a well-rounded routine you can continue at home or in our drop-in strength classes. This class is a great preparation for our Strength Essentials Drop-In Classes, offered seven times a week.
Beginners of all ages are welcome, including those with physical limitations. Our small group size allows for individualized attention and thoughtful adaptations. Please note: participants must be able to climb two flights of stairs to access our studio.
This course is taught by Linda Collins, a yoga teacher and certified personal trainer who’s in her 70s. Linda brings not only professional expertise but lived experience of how yoga and strength training can transform physical ability, ease of movement, and everyday life. She loves sharing how she has much better mobility and less pain than when she retired 15 years ago. She’s passionate about helping others discover what’s possible through movement — no matter their age or starting point.
Course Format: This course includes 6 in-person, weekly sessions at our studio location. Course participants will also receive access to a virtual Course Portal that includes a set of on-demand video practices specially selected to complement the course. To allow plenty of time to explore these offerings, all participants will have access to the Course Portal for 90 days.
Courses scheduled on Saturday, Sunday or Monday will not meet during holiday long weekends.