Business Details
Your Sanctuary for Inclusive Yoga in St. John's
Embody Yoga & Wellness is a boutique studio dedicated to creating a warm, inclusive environment where individuals of all ages, body types, and experience levels can focus on their wellbeing. Our skilled instructors provide personalized guidance in small-group classes, emphasizing accessibility and adaptability to meet diverse physical needs. With offerings ranging from prenatal yoga to chair-based practices, we prioritize options that allow everyone to experience yoga's benefits. The studio fosters a supportive community where students build confidence and connection through mindful movement, breathwork, and restorative practices. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures that no one feels intimidated, with teachers who make newcomers feel welcome from their first session.Located in St. John's, the studio combines convenience with a cozy atmosphere, featuring ample parking and thoughtfully curated amenities like yoga props and flexible scheduling. We offer seasonal memberships, drop-in passes, and specialized workshops while maintaining class sizes of 12-16 to ensure personalized attention. Through consistent focus on physical and mental wellness, Embody Yoga & Wellness has become a trusted space for both beginners and experienced practitioners seeking holistic self-care.
Services
Prenatal Yoga
Chair Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Flow Yoga
Yin Yoga
Postnatal Yoga
Fertility Support
Supreme Release Yoga
Holistic Nutrition
Private Sessions
Highlights and features
- Our small classes (12-16 students) ensure personalized instructor attention
- Specialized classes accommodate prenatal needs, aging bodies, and diverse physical conditions
- Instructors provide modifications for all poses to suit individual capabilities
- Studio maintains consistent temperature control for optimal practice conditions
- Comprehensive prenatal yoga program includes birth preparation education
What people say
Welcoming community
Personalized instruction
Accessible for all bodies
Life-changing confidence
Expert prenatal support
Services
Prenatal Yoga
Specialized classes for expectant mothers from 12 weeks to delivery, focusing on modified poses for changing bodies. Instructors teach breathing techniques for labor preparation while fostering community connections among participants. Sessions include educational components about pregnancy and birth processes, with recorded classes available for missed sessions.
Chair Yoga
Accessible practice using chair support for strength and flexibility improvements. Ideal for older adults or those with mobility challenges, this class incorporates seated postures and optional standing movements with chair assistance. Modifications ensure comfort for individuals with chronic conditions affecting mobility.
Yin Yoga
Long-held poses targeting connective tissues to enhance joint health and flexibility. Focuses on hips, pelvis, and spine mobility while promoting nervous system regulation. Combines physical postures with mindfulness practices for stress reduction and energy balance.
Supreme Release Yoga
Specialized practice for releasing physical, mental, and emotional tension through guided relaxation techniques. Uses props to support complete muscular release while incorporating breath awareness. Designed to counteract chronic stress responses through passive postural alignment.
Fertility Support
Holistic program combining gentle yoga postures with nervous system regulation techniques for individuals trying to conceive. Includes self-myofascial release methods and personalized nutrition guidance to reduce stress during fertility journeys. Offers both group classes and one-on-one coaching sessions.
People
Nicole Blackwood
Founder
Certified yoga instructor with specialized training in prenatal yoga and fertility support. Developed programs combining yoga with holistic nutrition after personal IVF experience. Leads workshops on stress reduction for reproductive health.
Megan Morgan
Studio Manager
Experienced yoga teacher focusing on accessible practices for diverse populations. Coordinates studio operations while teaching foundational classes that emphasize body-positive movement principles.
Maria Hillier
Senior Instructor
Lead teacher for Hatha Flow and Yin Yoga classes with expertise in adapting practices for aging bodies. Develops continuing education content for yoga professionals while maintaining regular class schedules.
Christie Fahey
Specialty Instructor
Creator of the Yoga for Bigger Bodies program, combining lived experience with professional training to make yoga accessible for all body types through customized modifications.
Valerie Wicks
Therapeutic Yoga Specialist
Instructor focusing on alignment-based practices and self-myofascial release techniques. Teaches classes that integrate yoga therapy principles for chronic pain management and postural improvement.
Questions
What makes Embody Yoga different from other studios?
We specialize in fully accessible yoga with small classes (12-16 students) and expert instructors who modify practices for all body types and experience levels.
Do you offer prenatal yoga for first-time mothers?
Yes, our prenatal classes welcome all experience levels with specialized instruction from 12 weeks pregnancy through delivery, including breathing techniques for labor.
Can I try a class before committing to a series?
We offer drop-in options and new student promotions so you can experience different classes before registering for full sessions.
What if I need to miss a scheduled class?
Our flexible policy allows makeup classes during the session, and members receive recordings for missed prenatal yoga sessions.
Are private yoga sessions available?
Yes, we offer one-on-one sessions for personalized instruction in prenatal yoga, fertility support, and therapeutic practices with our senior instructors.
How do you accommodate different physical abilities?
All classes include modifications using props like blocks, bolsters, and chairs to ensure safe, effective practice for every student's unique needs.
