Back with a freebie yoga update!

Various forms of hot yoga are offered Yoga Public, which opens Dec 5 downtown.

I haven’t forgotten this blog, but I’ve definitely neglected it. My excuses are: I was on holiday and then tied up with a freelance project. But I’m not doing either of those things now, so the excuses have to end. I did manage to go out rollerblading on an absolutely gorgeous night this week, but that’s about it fitness-wise for me over the past few weeks! Urgh, I don’t feel good about it at all!

Well, I’ve got to madly rush to finish up using classes in my Lifestyle Pass before it expires at the end of Oct. I’ve got a couple for Moksha, so I’ve approached a yoga buddy friend to see if she’ll hit up a class or two with me.

While I was thinking about yoga, I remembered some buzz over Yoga Public, which I’ve heard is a designer yoga studio from the brains behind the luxurious and lovely Ten Spa. So, I checked out the website and they’ve got an opening date set! Dec 5. And if you sign up for a newsletter now by clicking here (scroll down in new window), you can try out a free class. They’ve also got an intro special of two weeks worth of classes for $35. I’ll be checking that out, thanks! They seem to offer various types of hot yoga only and there are some TRX classes, which I tried a bit with some free passes awhile back.

Anyway, I’m really looking forward to getting back into shape. It’s going to be painful at first since I’ve neglected it for a month now, but it’s something I need to do in order to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle. I say this as I’m drinking a mini can of coke by the computer and having just consumed two grilled cheese sandwiches for brunch. Hmmm.

A shopping trip to the grocery store is in order once my boyfriend returns. I’ve lined up a couple of new recipes (Jamaican Shediac Cape Curry & Pillsbury pizza dough chicken and vegetable pies) and I’m definitely going to stock up on some veggies and dip in the fridge to encourage healthy snacking. Speaking of which, I’m going to go grab some trail mix now!

I’ll update soon with more fitness deals as I find them.

 

Free yoga classes & $1 yoga classes

Now that summer has arrived, there are plenty of outdoor yoga classes to take join.

Just a reminder that there is a free yoga class taking place in Memorial Park today at noon. Read more here. I showed up a little too late (blaming it on construction traffic) to make it last week (the sky was dark and scary too), but my co-worker and I are ready to go today!

Also, if you’re looking for low-cost yoga classes, dealfind has them on 20 for $20 (reg $160) at Centered Yoga & Fitness in River Heights. Drawbacks? Well, classes are only Mon & Wed from 6:30-8:30. Also, you have to make an appointment before attending. Dropping in just so much more convenient, don’t ya think?

Also, a quick preview on some upcoming posts:

-Review of Sustainable Fitness TRX boot camps

-$5 outdoor yoga class next week led by Moksha Yoga

-How to score dozens of FREE yoga classes with the click of a button

-Free outdoor yoga & running clinics at Assiniboine Park on Sundays

And I’ve got tons more up my sleeve. Stay tuned and thanks for reading!

 

Mark your calendars: free yoga classes start soon!

Take advantage of free yoga sessions in Memorial Park on Thursdays at noon all summer.

Starting June 2nd, downtown dwellers and workers can take advantage of a free 45 minute yoga session at Memorial Park during noon hours each and every Thursday (except for rainy days). These lovely outdoor classes are put on by the Downtown Biz, Fort Garry Hoteland the hotly anticipated Yoga Public studio. Like I mentioned before, classes are free but donations to the instructor are welcome. Now all you need to do is remember to pack your yoga mat and gear, and you’re set! What a great way to break up the work day. See you there.

P.S. I will definitely be checking out Yoga Public when it finally does open. It’s supposed to the “Ten Spa” of Winnipeg yoga studios. Can’t wait!

Anytime Fitness – Double Deals!

My current moving process has kept my evenings fairly full, but I have still managed to squeeze in another class at Peg City Yoga with a couple of co-workers. I will make it a priority this week to get that post about this adorable Osborne Village studio up and running.

In the meantime, my quest for affordable fitness has found not one, but two deals for Anytime Fitness on Ness Ave. One’s a freebie and one’s a bargain buy!

One is courtesy of those little facebook ads that pop up on the side. If you “like” the Anytime Fitness facebook page, you will notice a free gift for a two week membership. This is a great option for trying it out!

If you’ve got $20 and don’t want to cram a trial into a two-week period, you can get 20 visits for $20 through a teambuy deal. I bought a similar voucher for Anytime Fitness through dealfind.com ($15 for 20 visits), but a $1 per visit is still awesome value. Also, you get a 20% discount should you convert over to a membership and there’s a 20% discount on tanning with the voucher, if that’s your thing.

My one complaint is the lack of aerobic class schedule online at Anytime Fitness as that’s one of my main reasons for picking up a gym membership.

So what’s it going to be? Take your pick and get active!