New Headquarters for Fit Zone Plus

September 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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If you are ever in the Toronto area and are feeling in the mood for some yoga or zumba in a size acceptance atmosphere then visit Fit Zone Plus at their new location at 475 Danforth Avenue (a 4 minute walk from Chester Station or 5 mins by subway from Yonge/Bloor).

Fit Zone Plus new workout location with lovely floor space.

Their brand new space is 1200 square feet, three time bigger than the size of old one, and there is lots of free parking to be found in the area. You can sign up now for classes in the new space beginning October 15th.

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* Visit Fit Zone Plus for workout schedule and sign up

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Plus Size Yoga in T.O.

March 1, 2012 By 5 Comments
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If you live in Toronto and have been wanting to try yoga but did not want to join a thin and trim class of awkwardness then there is another option. Suzanne Gracan of YogaZonePLUS emailed me today to let me know about their yoga classes/workshops created specifically for larger people. woman in sitting pose

They currently have two classes a week that run for 8 weeks each. New classes for Wednesday (6:00 to 7:00 p.m.) start on March 21st and new classes for Sunday (9:45 to 10:45 a.m.) start on March 25th. Currently these classes are held at 509 Bloor St. W.

At the moment the prices seem a bit hefty to me but I am not familiar with the cost of yoga classes in T.O. Their 8 Class Package is $160 ($20.00/class) for once a week. If you want to go twice a week it is discounted to $288 ($18.00/class).

YogaZonePLUS currently rents spaces and is looking for suggestions for other locations (and times) in the Greater Toronto Area. If you can get 6 friends (max 10) together to start a new class and have a location suggestion give them a call.

Update: Suzanne gave me an explanation of the pricing –>

“First, our classes aren’t the ‘typical’ yoga studio classes, they are a beginner workshop. If you compare our prices to other beginner workshops, we are very competitive. I’ve seen workshops charge up to $40/class. Our only plus size yoga competitor in Toronto charges $30/class for a package of 6 classes. We include all equipment such as yoga mats, straps and bolsters and maximum class size is only 10 people so we can provide individual attention and modifications to allow for body size and various medical conditions. In Toronto, the average class price is $16-18 for a drop-in, they don’t provide individual attention or modifications for larger people, equipment rental is an extra fee and there are usually upwards of 40 people in a class.”

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* Learn more about YogaZonePLUS’s plus size yoga classes at official website
* Learn more about DIY plus size yoga

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Yoga Starter Kit

February 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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If you are considering taking up yoga or have been practicing it for a while and wish to solidify your commitment you need to check out Yoga Accessories. They have a starter yoga that includes a 1/4” Extra Thick Deluxe Yoga Mat, a 6′ Pinch Buckle Cotton Yoga Strap, a Large Nylon Zippered Yoga Mat Bag, two 3” Foam Yoga Blocks, and a Traditional Mexican Yoga Blanket. It is currently $59.99 (reg. $89.99). There is a drop down menu for each item allowing for choice of color. Personally, I love the red shown, but my mat is POWER purple.

If you already have a mat but can’t afford a whole kit I highly recommend getting a strap. Straps are an ingenious tool for plus size yoga practitioners. They allow for deeper poses and aid when some parts are not as reachable as others. Love my strap.

Some plus size women don’t like the rectangular yoga mats (when it comes to floor work they spill over). Yoga Accessories has the coolest looking round mat. It’s a bit pricey for the occasional practitioner but if your practice is more than a couple times a week it may be right up your alley.

I’ve also included a link below for a few reviews so be sure to check them out too.

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* Get your own Essential Yoga Kit from Yoga Accessories
* Check out my post on the round yoga mat
* Plus Size Yoga

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