How Yoga Fits In at Our Holistic Health Studio

At CasaVive, we’ve always believed that holistic health means more than just a workout. It’s about caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. That’s why we’re so excited to announce that we’re now offering Hatha Yoga right here at our North York wellness studio!

After a beautiful January Lunch and Learn session with our yoga instructor Antonietta, we knew yoga had to become part of our regular offerings. Starting now, you can join us for Hatha Yoga every Monday from 7:15–8:15pm. (Spots are limited, so message us here to save yours!)

Why Yoga Belongs at CasaVive

CasaVive is built around a truly integrated approach to wellness. Yes, we help our clients move better and feel stronger through personal training, manual therapy, and nutrition counseling, but that’s only part of the story.

We also support mental and emotional wellbeing through life coaching, stress management, and community care. Our clients’ needs are varied, and our team—Yasmine (Registered Kinesiologist and Athletic Therapist) and Jacqueline (Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Counselor, and Life Coach)—brings a diverse skill set to help meet them.

But true holistic health doesn’t stop with just individual support. It also means social wellness. That’s why we created community spaces in our studio—from the cozy chairs and coffee table in our front lounge to our welcoming Lunch and Learn events. And now, with the addition of Hatha Yoga, we’re adding yet another way for our clients to connect—to themselves, and to each other.

Why Hatha Yoga?

In working with our clients, we noticed two big themes:

1. Many of you are dealing with high levels of stress, and it’s affecting your health.

2. When it’s time to slow down—during cool-downs, stretching, or mindful movement—many people find it really hard to be still.

This is where Hatha Yoga shines. Hatha Yoga is a deeply calming, meditative practice that uses gentle poses, breathwork, and props (like bolsters and blankets) to help release physical tension and emotional stress. Poses are held for several minutes at a time, encouraging a shift out of “go mode” and into true rest.

This isn’t a workout—and that’s the point. This is nervous system nourishment. It supports the mind-body connection, helps reduce chronic stress, and promotes a deeper relationship with your body. For anyone navigating pain, tension, burnout, or just the whirlwind of modern life, this kind of restorative movement can be transformational.

A Holistic Add-On, Not a Replacement

Let’s be clear: this doesn’t replace your strength sessions or mobility classes—it enhances them.

While our training sessions focus on physical performance, yoga prioritizes mindfulness and presence. And because we know that mental and emotional wellbeing affect physical outcomes (and vice versa), bringing in this new perspective felt like a natural evolution of our offerings.

We’re always looking for ways to grow CasaVive into a truly well-rounded wellness studio. Yoga is simply the next step in that journey.

Ready to Join Us?

Whether you’re already a CasaVive regular or you’re just looking for a welcoming North York yoga class, we’d love to have you. Come experience what holistic health can really feel like.

Message us here to reserve your spot or drop by the studio at 1122 Finch Ave W, Unit 21–22.

We’ll see you on the mat.