Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Familys Yoga Destination in Vancouver
Founded in 2019 by co-founders Tara and Shayan, Uphoria Yoga is a family-centric yoga academy rooted in the belief that yoga fosters connection, growth, and joy. Our mission is to create a welcoming space where individuals of all ages and abilities can explore yoga through mindful movement, community, and education. With expertise in prenatal, postnatal, kids, and adult yoga, our team of certified instructors combines academic knowledge and practical experience to deliver classes that emphasize physical wellness, emotional resilience, and self-expression.We prioritize smaller class sizes to ensure personalized attention, complemented by child-minding services and a family-friendly environment. Our programs, including seasonal camps, afterschool activities, and birthday parties, are designed to nurture social, emotional, and physical development while fostering a sense of belonging. Recognized as Vancouver's Best Yoga Studio in 2021, we remain committed to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in every aspect of our practice.
Services
Prenatal Yoga
Postnatal Yoga
Kids Yoga
Family Yoga
Afterschool Program
Birthday Parties
Seasonal Camps
Corporate Classes
Private Sessions
School Programs
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer smaller class sizes for personalized attention.
- Our team includes certified prenatal and postnatal yoga instructors.
- We provide child-minding services during adult classes.
- Our programs cater to all ages, from toddlers to adults.
- We combine yoga with mindfulness and educational themes.
What people say
Professional staff
Engaging yoga classes
Clean space
Family-friendly environment
Great community vibe
Services
Prenatal Yoga
Designed for all trimesters, our prenatal yoga classes focus on mindfulness, strength, and flexibility through poses tailored to pregnancy. These sessions prepare the body and mind for childbirth while fostering a supportive community. Classes include breathwork, pelvic floor exercises, and relaxation techniques to enhance well-being during pregnancy.
Postnatal Yoga
Postnatal yoga classes blend gentle movement and bonding activities for parents and babies. These sessions strengthen postpartum recovery, improve flexibility, and create opportunities for social connection. Classes incorporate music, storytelling, and breathwork to support physical and emotional wellness for new parents and their infants.
Kids Yoga
Structured weekly themed classes for children from crawlers to teens. Our program encourages self-awareness and creativity through yoga poses, games, songs, and art. Non-competitive and inclusive, these sessions build physical strength while promoting emotional regulation and social skills in a playful environment.
Family Yoga
Interactive family yoga events combine poses, games, and music for all skill levels. These sessions foster intergenerational bonding through playful, collaborative activities. Classes include themed events with Lululemon sponsorships, offering a welcoming space for families to connect and create lasting memories together.
Afterschool Program
Transportation and yoga programming for elementary school children. Our staff picks up kids from local schools and provides structured mindfulness activities, yoga practice, and supervised play. The program supports physical development, emotional resilience, and social interaction in a safe, nurturing environment.
People
Tara
Co-Founder
Co-founder with a Bachelor of Health Sciences, 8 years of daily yoga practice, and specialized training in kids, prenatal, and postnatal yoga. Combines academic expertise with mindful movement to impact children's wellness positively.
Shayan
Co-Founder
Co-founder with a background in sports management and 17 years of experience operating a tennis facility. Believes in nurturing environments to help individuals grow their inner happiness and achieve personal bests.
Jessica
Instructor
Certified prenatal and postnatal yoga instructor with expertise in creating nurturing spaces for expectant and new parents through specialized yoga practices.
Chelsea
Instructor
Kids and family yoga specialist focusing on playful, developmentally appropriate classes that combine yoga with storytelling, music, and creative movement for young participants.
Kristin
Instructor
Adult yoga instructor offering diverse classes from hatha to vinyasa flows, emphasizing breathwork, alignment, and mindful movement for practitioners of all experience levels.
Questions
What age groups do you cater to?
We offer programs for infants, toddlers, children, teens, adults, and families through specialized classes designed for each developmental stage.
Do you provide child-minding during adult classes?
Yes, we offer supervised child-minding services during adult yoga sessions to accommodate parents and caregivers.
Are prenatal and postnatal classes suitable for beginners?
All prenatal and postnatal classes are designed for all fitness levels with modifications available to accommodate individual needs.
Can I book private yoga sessions?
Yes, we offer private and semi-private sessions for kids, adults, prenatal, postnatal, and family yoga with experienced instructors.
Do you offer school programs or field trips?
We provide on-site yoga programs and field trip opportunities for schools, focusing on children's physical and emotional development through movement and mindfulness.
