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.

"Hi Joanne - really appreciate the yoga 'snacks' and your continuing messages. It's a strange world right now and I think all we can do is take it one day at a time...which is what I'm trying to do. There is so much we (and the experts) don't know and there is a lot of 'noise' out there...yoga and meditation is helping to keep me grounded. Hope you are doing well, hugs." ~ BARBARA

"I will be forever grateful to Joanne - her kindness and wonderful yoga classes - zoom and in-studio - are pure bliss! After each class I feel so relaxed and nicely stretched from neck to toes... I'm already looking forward to my next class!!!!" ~ Hanne

"Thank you for being an amazing teacher of breath and spirit! Your studio is inspiring and recharging. Your gift has blessed my life and I am grateful to have you instruct on Earth Day for my birthday yoga class." ~ Irina F.