Movement & Yoga Studio
Come Join the Movement
Our yoga studio is intentionally small, with a maximum of 12 students per class. This intimate setting allows our yoga instructors to offer personalized attention and hands-on guidance. Our teachers are able to guide you closely, offering support and adjustments that help you feel confident and safe in your movements. It’s a relaxed, focused environment where you won’t get lost in the crowd.
We recommend reserving your spot ahead of time—our classes fill quickly!
If you’re looking to build consistency and really see progress, we encourage you to commit to a full 6-week series. It’s a great way to stay motivated, connect with others, and deepen your understanding of the practice week by week.
Our instructors—Jillana, Julia, and Ashley—bring nearly 50 years of combined experience. They teach with intention, compassion, and a deep respect for each student’s journey.
Whether you're new to yoga or refining an advanced practice, you'll receive the support you need to move with confidence and clarity
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Our studio space comfortably fits 12 students. We offer mats and props for every class. We do not have a locker facility for the movement studio, so please leave your valuables at home when possible.
Please check in with front desk before heading to the studio.
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Nature Folk supplies yoga mats and props for all of the classes we offer.
Please bring your own water bottle. There is limited space to store your belongings.
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Check in with your yoga instructor if you are new to their class. Inform them of any injuries they should know about.
If you don’t have a credit card on your file, we kindly ask you visit the front desk before your class.
Arrive 10 minutes before your class begins so you can get settled without interrupting a class. Unfortunately, you won't be able to practice if you arrive past the class start time.
Please place your phone on silent upon entering the studio.
We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. Those who do not not cancel their class prior to the 24 hour window will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee.
We encourage you to book your class in advance—our small-group format means spots fill quickly.
Private sessions for individuals or small groups are available upon request.
To enhance your experience, consider adding an infrared sauna or thermal circuit after class—ideal for recovery and relaxation.
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Drop-in Price (per class) $21.74 + tax
6 Week Series Price $113.04 + tax
Yoga Classes & Series
Drop-in or 6 week Series?
We offer the option to drop-in to yoga classes at any time but for those looking to deepen their practice, we highly recommend enrolling in the full 6-week series.
This consistent commitment fosters meaningful progress, builds accountability, and creates a strong sense of community. It’s the most effective way to grow your practice and stay connected.
How to sign up:
To sign up for a class or series, please use our online booking system or email: info@naturefolk.ca
Before registering, be sure to read the class descriptions below for guidelines and series start/end dates to avoid disappointment.
Some classes require students to pre-register and have some prior yoga experience. For these classes we kindly ask you to sign-up and fill out any intake forms in advance.
If you are signing up for a 6 week series; you only need to register for the first week. Payment for the full series will be collected when you arrive for your first class and you will automatically be booked in for the following weeks - no need to register/book again.
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Series are designed and scheduled for students who want to commit to a practice over several weeks. You will practice with the same group of people during this time. Yoga series are perfect for those with specific goals or intentions in mind.
Series are not refundable. If you are unable to come to a class for any reason it is counted as a no show and there will be no carry-over.
Note: if you feel like you can’t commit to a 6 week series you can still drop-in to classes and pay per class.
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Nature Folk supplies yoga matts and props for all of the classes we offer.
Please bring your own water bottle. There is limited space to store your belongings.
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Check in with your yoga instructor if you are new to their class. Inform them of any injuries they should know about. If you don’t have a credit card on your file, you will be asked to check in at reception.
Arrive 10 minutes before your class begins so you can get settled without interrupting a class. Unfortunately, you won't be able to practice if you arrive past the class start time.
Please place your phone on silent upon entering the studio.
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6 week series pricing: $113.04 + tax
Full payment is collected when you arrive to your first class.
No refunds allowed at this time.
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Hatha Yoga with Marie
This class is designed to calm the mind while bringing strength and flexibility to the body. Through breathwork and traditional hatha postures, the practice brings forth a meditative state. Students will be encouraged to focus on their alignment through slower, conscious movements, and they will build strength and flexibility with longer holds of the postures. The gentle hatha class is a good fit for beginners or anyone looking to slow down and reconnect to themselves.
60 minutes
Tuesdays @ 7:00pm
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Mom & Babe Yoga • with Ashley
This 6 week series is designed to help support the transition into motherhood while also helping with postpartum recovery. It is a combination of gentle and mindful movement practices to help you to reconnect, reawaken and strengthen your postpartum body safely. It is also a time for you to nature yourself, find some balance and connect with baby in a welcoming and supportive community of other mothers and their babies. No yoga experience needed.
60 minutes
Mondays @ 10:00amNext session starts March 2nd
(no class March 16th for March Break)
**No Drop-ins allowed for this class. Registration for full series is required.
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Iyengar Beyond the Basics • with Jillana
Expanding on the foundations and the actions of the standing poses, in this class we learn to carry these actions into all other categories of posture, including inversions.
Some previous experience in Iyengar yoga is required.
90 minutes
Mondays @ 5:45pmNOTE: Next 6 Week Series starts Feb 2nd
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Lunchtime Strength & Restore
This class combines elements of strength training barre toning exercises and yoga into a full-body, low impact workout.
This class will consist of high-repetition movements, set to music, with the use of some optional light weights (1-3lbs), blocks, balls etc…and mat work.
Finish the class off with some restorative yoga. This class is suitable for all levels and abilities and will leave you having fun and feeling balanced and restored at the same time. No experience needed.
50 minutes Mondays @ 12:00pm
NOTE: Next 6 week session starts March 2nd
drops ins welcome before the new session starts and during all sessions
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Iyengar Yoga Basics • with Jillana
Foundation level, but not for raw Beginners. If you’re brand new to yoga, its preferable to join the Beginner session on Friday.
This class will help you to establish strength and stability in a variety of poses while learning to connect to the intelligence of your body.
90 minutes
Tuesdays @ 9:30amNOTE: Next 6 Week Series starts March 10th
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Lunch Hour Yoga • with Jillana
60 minutes of structured movement to break up your day.
All levels allowed - no prior experience required.
60 minutes
Tuesdays @ 12:00pmNOTE: DROP-IN ONLY
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Foundations (beginners) Yoga • with Jillana
This 6-class series combines the foundations of yoga with the calming qualities of a restorative practice, as we explore how to find Savasana in every pose. Beginning with a foundation of asana to channel energy into and through the legs we will then work from there towards a quiet mind. This class will start with a challenge, but end with deep rest and increased understanding of the body, mind and breath connections.
All levels welcome - no prior experience required.
75 minutes Wednesdays @ 10amNOTE: next 6 week series starts Feb 25th, drop ins welcome
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Iyengar Yoga Basics & Restorative + 1 Hour Thermal Circuit• with Jillana
This class combines the foundations of yoga with the calming qualities of a restorative practice, as we explore how to find Savasana in every pose. Beginning with a foundation of asana to channel energy into and through the legs we will then work from there towards a quiet mind. This class will start with a challenge, but end with deep rest and increased understanding of the body, mind and breath connections.
After your class, unwind further in our thermal circuit with access to traditional Finnish saunas, cold plunge & ritual treatments. Set yourself up for maximum relaxation by completing the traditional Nordic cycle: hot, cold, rest!
Leave feeling relaxed and recharged!
DATE: WEDS OCT 29TH & DEC 17TH 5:30 - 8:15 pm. $71.74 + TAX
NOTE: This is not a 6 week series*
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Pre-natal Yoga • with Ashley
Prenatal yoga will bring a deeper awareness and connection to your own body and your growing baby during the experience of pregnancy. There is a focus on proper breathing techniques to help promote relaxation in order to support pregnancy and labor, and to foster a strong connection to your breath, as the biggest tool in your pregnancy and labour journey. Prenatal yoga can also offer other benefits, such as improved sleep during pregnancy, improved circulation, reduced stress and anxiety, reduced fatigue, decreased lower back pain, nausea, headaches and shortness of breath.
This offering will create new space for you in mind, body and soul and invite you to connect to the intuitive wisdom that you have as a Mamma on this journey. No prior yoga experience needed.
Participants should consult with their health care/care provider(s) prior to taking prenatal yoga.
60 minutes
Wednesdays @ 7:30pmNOTE: 6 week series Jan 7 - Feb 11, 2026 SOLD OUT,
Next series bookable now:
Feb 18-March 25th
**no drop-ins allowed for this class (unless approved by instructor), registration for full series is required.
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Beginner + Restorative • with Julia
Based on the traditional principles of Iyengar, this class explores the journey of life through a restorative approach. Participants in this class will experience a style of yoga that encourages stability and mobility and cultivates strength.
All levels allowed - no prior experience required.
90 minutes Mondays @ 2:00pm
NOTE: This class is drop-in only (6 week series does not apply).
Meet the instructors
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Jillana Burgess
Having traveled and lived abroad for 10 years, Jillana's yoga journey began somewhere along the path of her travels and intertwined itself with her understanding of this vast and diverse world we live in. She completed her first Yoga Teacher Training in 2010. and then went on to became Certified in Iyengar Yoga in 2016. Jillana’s teaching is fluid and dynamic. She puts strong emphasis on structure and alignment, without neglecting the fluidity of the postures, and of our bodies. Props such as blocks, belts, bolsters, and chairs are used to support and enhance the experience of a posture, making them accessible and safe for all levels of practice.
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Ashley McGaw
It is Ashley’s passion to share mindfulness and the power of breath and movement through the practice and teachings of yoga. She hopes her classes leave you with something that resonates with you to take off of your mat and into your daily life with a new sense of intention, grounding and aliveness! Ashley's offerings incorporate the use of creative tools and mindful techniques such as visual imagery, mantras, mudras, and intention/affirmation cards.
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Marie Apaloo
Marie began practicing yoga 15 years ago while living in Vancouver. Since then, she’s always returned to yoga as a pillar of support through her diverse experiences of working, studying, and travelling abroad. In 2024, following a difficult period of corporate burnout and 2 years of chronic neck and shoulder pain, she decided to pursue her long-held dream of completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Vibrations Om Studio in Montreal. Through the training and consistent practice, she expanded her knowledge of the yoga system and was able to heal from chronic pain. She now seeks to extend the healing benefits of yoga to others.
Marie teaches hatha yoga and is influenced by Sivananda yoga, gentle yoga, and healing yoga practices. With a background in language education, she brings a strong pedagogical awareness to her approach. She encourages her students to challenge themselves while maintaining respect for their individual bodies, needs, and limitations. She is a lifelong learner, always seeking to further her knowledge and share those learnings with her students.
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Julia MacLean
Julia is passionate about yoga. It provides a sense of being whole and encourages a focus within. Julia has taught for 14 years and has been training in the Iyengar style for nearly 20 years. she brings her enthusiasm and insatiable curiosity for yoga practice! She understands how yoga can help students achieve a release of memories stored in the body, allowing them to really be present. She says it’s like waking up and those moments are precious. Julia wants a whole new paradigm for how we can be in life—she wants people to live well and age well, and to hold the light.