Yoga for Round Bodies

Classes & Retreats

These yoga classes and retreats are offered specifically with the round body in mind. In these classes and retreats, not only will you have the opportunity to explore yoga in a way that suits your constitution/anatomy best, you will also be able to practice and explore in a comfortable, non-competitive environment in small groups, in pleasant surroundings. Classes will include restoration (deep relaxation) practices, gentle yoga and mindful movement.

Absolute beginners welcome along with any other “level.” Any size is welcome. This exploration is not about how big or not big, nor how advanced or not advanced, how flexible, nor how strong. Nor is it about weight loss. It is an opportunity to come and begin from where you are, to move your body and quiet your mind in a comfortable, supportive environment.

NO YOGA EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY, yes really!
And your teacher is round, too!

These offerings are intended for beginners and do not include vigorous practices, however, if you have done yoga, they include a significant amount of restorative practice–of benefit to anyone–and foundational principles that can be applied to any level of practice.  Class size is small enough to accommodate modifications and individual attention.  And because stress is a significant challenge faced by most of us, ample time is given to explore relaxation/restoration practices so you can also learn useful tools to counterpoise everyday stress and its effects.

Want a little taste of Yoga for Round Bodies?  Here is a video showing
part of a leg/hip opener sequence that is excellent for a long day
of desk-sitting or standing.  Always consult your health care
provider before doing any new exercise if you have an injury
or pre-existing condition that could be aggravated.

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YOGA FOR ROUND BODIES RETREAT
with Big Beautiful Wellness™

Sunday, October 3 -to- Tuesday, October 5
At beautiful Trillium Resort & Spa
Muskoka Lakes, Ontario

With Tiina Veer & Liz McCallum (Founder of BBWellness)

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to explore gentle restorative yoga designed
specifically with your curves in mind, and workshops to explore wellness,
being active and living life fully regardless of the tag size!  All in a supportive,
non-judgmental environment, in an idyllic peaceful setting, among the changing
colours of fall, with a group of women sharing their exploration and
experience together in a spirit of fun, curiosity and mutual support.

Haven’t you always dreamed of just such an event?  Something just for you?
You are worth it. Join us.

Click here to go to Big Beautiful Wellness™
for all the juicy details!

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YOGA FOR ROUND BODIES
Fall & Early Winter 2010
CLASSES

SATURDAYS 10:00-11:45am
Restorative & Gentle Hatha Yoga for Round Bodies

FALL SATURDAYS
September 18 – October 30 (no class Oct 23)
$150 Earlybird before September 9 ($180 after Sep 9)
CLICK HERE to register for this series

EARLY WINTER SATURDAYS
November 13 – December 18
$150 Earlybird before October 9 ($180 after Oct 9)
CLICK HERE to register for this series

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TUESDAYS 5:45-7:00pm
Restorative Yoga for Round Bodies

FALL TUESDAYS
September 21 – November 2 (no class Oct 5)
$125 Earlybird before September 9 ($150 after Sep 9)
CLICK HERE to register for this series

EARLY WINTER TUESDAYS
September 21 – November 2 (no class Oct 5)
$125 Earlybird before October 16 ($150 after Oct 16)
CLICK HERE to register for this series

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TESTIMONIALS FROM CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

“I loved it! It was the first day in months where I did not feel the urge for a
nap that day!  I felt more flexible for the next 2 days.”
~ N.S.B., Toronto

“I found the workshop to be helpful and definitely made me want to get back
into classes and take them especially with Tiina.”
~ N.S., Toronto

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TESTIMONIALS FROM RETREATS

I feel different about yoga after attending Tiina’s retreat. Her gentle approach, complete with options to make poses work for all body types, makes yoga an experience from which all can benefit. Stiffness which I sometimes feel after sitting for long periods of time was completely gone after our weekend retreat. I feel more limber than I have in a very long time.

Tiina has tremendous knowledge which she is willing to share in an understandable, easy manner. I highly recommend her for anyone wanting to get into yoga or back into yoga. Her approach is refreshing.
~ D.B., Toronto

The weekend was very enjoyable.  Good food, good classes, and good company.  You are very knowledgeable and give an excellent presentation as well as well-organized classes.  Your venue was well chosen.  It was jam-packed with activities.  The only problem was that we could have used more time!  I loved your talks, especially the one on home remedies.  You could do even more of that.  Thanks for a lovely weekend.
~ T.M., Etobicoke

Tiina Veer, BA RMT
Registered Massage Therapy | Yoga | Self-care Education
Tiina is passionate about making yoga practice accessible “to the rest of us” in a non-competitive and supportive environment. Inspired by her own experience living and practicing yoga in a round body, Tiina hopes to share yoga and inspire home-practice in a way that is accessible, beneficial and safe for the Rubenesque student.  She has a no-nonsense, non-dogmatic, down-to-earth approach to teaching that integrates deep respect and gratitude for the ancient wisdom of yoga with modern anatomy knowledge and clinical experience, in a context relevant to everyday life.

Please join our waiting list (near top right) to be kept apprised of new dates for classes, workshops or retreats.