July - "Be Peaceful"
We continue to set intentions in every yoga practice to push you through your workouts with monthly themes. We found inspiration through our favourite yogis, mentors, and experts, and determined the perfect monthly theme for July.

The astrological sign for the majority of July is Cancer (June 21st to July 20th). Those born in this time frame are known to be very nurturing, in touch with their roots, and put priority on their family and friends above all else.

In Roman mythology, this same time frame is personified by the moon, known as mother of the heavens.

In Chinese medicine, this time of year is associated with the fire element, known to symbolize transformation, movement, energy and power. They believe that at this time of year, we should spend time with friends because fire is linked to social connectivity.

Additionally, in Ayurvedic medicine, we are still in the Pitta Season, which can be very hot. It is recommended to stay out of the sun during Pitta time (10am to 2pm) to avoid getting too hot, and to practice restorative yoga and cooling breathing exercises.

Considering all of this, our theme for July is “take time to practice peace with friends and family." And what better way to do so than by attending one of our wonderful outdoor yoga events AND/OR by bringing a friend or family member to YOGAthletix for FREE!? Read on for more details.
Bring a Friend to Yoga for FREE!
July 1st to July 31st




A good friend encourages you to practice yoga, a great friend practices yoga with you! 




Bring a friend to any yoga class* for FREE this month!
Simply e-mail info@yogathletix.com and provide your friend's name, e-mail address and what yoga class he/she will be joining you in.

*Yoga classes include - Yogathletix, Yogasana, and Roll & Relax
Canada Day Long Weekend
June 29th - July 2nd
FRIDAY: no classes
SATURDAY: 8:30AM GETnRIP'D - 9:30AM BarreFit - 10:30AM Yogasana
SUNDAY: 9:30AM GETnFIT - 10:30AM Yogathletix
MONDAY: 9:30AM GETnFIT - 10:30AM Yogasana (no evening classes)

Yoga in the Park at TOPS
Thursday Nights at 7PM in July
Thursday night Yogasana is headed outside for the month of July!
Note : We have added a Yogasana class on Wednesday nights at 7:10PM.
Run and Fun in the Sun!
Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
New run times:
  • Mondays at 6:10PM (shorter runs)
  • Wednesdays at 6:10PM (hills)
  • Saturdays at 8:30AM (longer runs)

If you have been training and are looking for the motivation that comes with running in a group, it's not too late to sign up and run with us this summer!

Note: Distance will be increasing each week starting from 8km and progressing to 15km by the end of August.


Yoga & Cider at Brickworks
Saturday July 7th at 10AM
Yoga in the Park
Saturday July 21st at 10AM
The Ultimate Self Care Experience - Roll & Relax + ZEN!
Sunday July 22nd at 11:30AM
FREE Women's Self Defence Seminar
Sunday July 29th at 12:30PM
Running Shoes and Mill Street Brews
Saturday July 28th at 10:30AM

Not up for the commitment of Run Club but still want to join in on some fun?

Lace up and join us for a Saturday morning 5K run followed by a Mill Street Brewery tour and beer samples! 

Date: July 28, 2018
Time: 10:30AM 
Location: Meet in front of The Beer Hall - 21 Tankhouse Lane, Distillery District 
Cost: FREE

YOGAthlete of the Month
Congrats Katelyn C.
We are excited to announce that our April YOGAthlete of the month is Katelyn C.!

Katelyn joined our YOGAthletix community in April this year and in the three months she has been with us she has managed to take over 70 classes! Katelyn participates in all styles of yoga and fitness, she takes class almost every day, often both morning and night classes and sometimes even 3 classes in one day, woah!

Thanks for being such an incredible YOGAthlete Katelyn!
As YOGAthlete, Katelyn receives a FREE workshop credit and a YOGAthletix swag bag!
Here's how YOU can win the title next month...
  • Be a very committed member coming to class more than one time per week
  • Attend a balanced array of classes
  • Check-in at YOGAthletix on Facebook
  • Tag YOGAthletix in your favourite yoga/fitness pics on Instagram
  • Introduce yourself and befriend fellow YOGAthletes
  • Use your guest passes to refer a friend to become a YOGAthlete
Caitlin's Blog
Sore Wrists Keeping You Down?
Over the past few months I’ve overheard quite a few of you talking about wrist pain during certain exercises/poses (sorry not sorry for eavesdropping). During our day-to-day lives we tend to put little, if any, weight through our wrist joints. Then we come to class and do things like planks, burpees, mountain climbers, push-ups, arm balances, and downward dog flows, all of which put  at least  half our body weight through our wrists. That can be quite a shock to those joints!  
If you find yourself experiencing soreness in your wrists during any of these exercises and you don’t have a specific reason for this pain (like a wrist injury or other pre-existing condition) then consider the following for preventing wrist pain during exercise:

Strengthen your wrists:  specifically strengthening the muscle groups that move your hands and fingers will provide support to your wrist joints during exercise. Here’s an exercise you can try: Sitting in a chair holding a light hand weight (a water bottle works great too), simply rest your forearm on your thigh with your palm facing up, and bend your wrist up toward your face then back down to neutral 10 times. This will strengthen your wrist flexors. Then flip your hand so that the palm is facing down and again bend your wrist up toward your face and back down to neutral 10 times. This will strengthen your wrist extensors. Repeat twice per wrist, 2 times a day for a week.    

Stretch your wrists:  specifically stretching these same muscle groups will help keep them limber and prevent soreness after exercise. Here’s a simple stretch you can try: Holding your arm straight out in front of you at shoulder height with your hand in a “stop!” position, use your other hand to gently pull your fingers/hand back towards your face and hold for 30 seconds. This will stretch your wrist flexors. Then bend your wrist downwards in a “check out my engagement ring” position and again use your other hand to gently pull your fingers/hand back towards your face and hold for 30 seconds. Repeat twice per wrist, 2 times a day for a week.    
 
Talk to your instructor & modify:  If an exercise simply isn’t working for you, your instructor will always be able to recommend a modified version or a different exercise altogether to give those wrists a break.  

Get them checked out:  If your wrist pain persists, consider having it assessed by a chiropractor. You may benefit from an adjustment to alleviate restrictions in the wrist joint, from extra support via kinesiotaping, or other therapeutic modalities to help speed up healing. If you have any specific questions, feel free to hit me up after class!

For more information about Dr. Caitlin and chiropractic care -
Instagram: @healthquestchiro
YOGAthletix Meal Box from Power Kitchen
Hand crafted by our very own holistic nutritionist - Heather Allen
Discount at Impact Kitchen
15% OFF

Did you know that being a client at YOGAthletix means you get a discount at Impact Kitchen?!

Enjoy 15% off any purchase at Impact Kitchen when you say you practice yoga and workout at YOGAthletix!
Yoga Events Happening this Month!

Unveiling Infinity
July 9th to 11th
Special offer for YOGAthletix

Sign up using promo code:
UIYOGAy
to receive 15$ off the economy tickets, 25$ off preferred, or $50 off premium level seating!

Yoga Meltdown FREE event on the island
July 15th
Muskoka Yoga Festival
July 14th and 15th
Special offer for YOGAthletix

Sign up using promo code: YOGATHLETIX15
to receive 15% off a weekend or day pass!
Lole White Tour
July 26th