About The Big Stretch

strengthen your body, nurture your soul and lift your spirit

A small, intimate yoga centre that opened its doors in 1999, The Big Stretch is a warm, welcoming space that offers hatha yoga classes to all age groups. With candles and music, and a small group of instructors, classes are tailored to the dynamics of the group attending. Instructors focus on each student and his or her needs, challenges or injuries. The Big Stretch also offers corporate yoga, workshops and yoga retreats.

Hatha yoga is a gentle, yet effective yoga practice that enhances your health and well-being. The simple breathing, stretching and muscle relaxation techniques relieve various symptoms of stress, including tension headaches, fatigue, anxiety,
back-pain, depression and insomnia.

In our classes, we slow down from our hectic schedules, allowing the breath to flow through the postures. Create balance by uniting opposites - effort and grace, stability and fluidity, strength and softness. Rather than just exercising, we can begin to connect the breath with body and mind, directing our attention inward.

Mats, blankets, bolsters, blocks, straps, zafus and eye pillows are provided for your support, comfort and convenience. Inspiring music and candles, warm, earthy hardwood floors, large windows and soothing blue walls create a gentle and relaxing atmosphere.

"Congratulations on a beautiful, soulful business." ~ Libbie Oag

"It is so LOVELY of YOU to have the Big Stretch so we can all be part of it! xo" ~ Daniela Z.

"Hey Joanne, so much thanks for including me in your zoom class premier! I share in everyone's comments. I can't wait to join you again soon. You and the studio weekly classes, for me, have been sooo missed and my body needs it! It thanks you for getting me back to the routine of yoga again! This is a very exciting beginning to 2021! Can't wait to join in soon fully when my back is a bit better and in the meantime I will just enjoy the gentle stretches. How does the saying go.... is it "I am only here for the savasana?!! ~ ALEXIS