THE OYF BLOG
Go Analog with Oxygen Yoga & Fitness
How many hours a day do you spend staring at a screen? Don’t worry, you don’t really need to answer that question. We think it’s a pretty safe bet that it’s too many. Whether you’re working in front of a screen all day, or just trying to relax with some Netflix at...
Make Your Workout Work for You
Because there’s no one right way to move your body. There’s a reason we love to have variety in our class offerings. Everyone has different goals. Everyone has different preferences. Our coaches have their own favorites, too! We know that we’re all leading busy lives...
Yoga vs Pilates Breathing
How switching up your breathing can affect your workout. Breath is in many ways the root of everything. Without it, we can’t live, so we certainly can’t work out. If you’ve been to a yoga or pilates class before, you may have noticed that breathing comes up a lot in...
CERVICAL SPINE: Part Two of Our Essentials of Pilates Series
Your head and neck might have a much bigger impact on your workout than you realize. We recently touched on the importance of breathing in pilates. Now, let's look at the next essential of pilates, cervical alignment. Your cervical spine, also known as your neck, is...
BREATH: Part One of Our Essentials of Pilates Series
Earlier this year, we took some time to explore what makes pilates special when comparing it to other workouts. Every type of exercise has its own areas of focus and speciality, but when it comes to pilates, one of the ways we can define the magic sauce that has...
5 Unexpected Benefits of Mat Pilates
You and your mat are all you need for a great workout. When you hear Pilates, what comes to your mind? If it’s a complicated-looking machine, aka the reformer, or plenty of accessories and straps, we get it. Reformer Pilates is exciting and attention-grabbing, as...
Hey, It’s Time to Check in On Your Fitness Resolutions
Why remembering to revisit your fitness goals is essential to making them come true. Not all goals or resolutions are created equal. If your fitness goals for the new year aren’t sticking in the way you hoped they would, these tools might help you reset. We’re a...
Pick a new Oxygen Yoga & Fitness class based on your favorite Canadian Singer
Pick a new Oxygen Yoga & Fitness class based on your favorite Canadian Singer No plans for the start of the new year? Or perhaps, so many plans you know you’re going to need to do something fun and physical to reconnect with your body, but just can’t quite find...
Make Reformer Pilates Fall Season
Why You Should Make A Reformer Pilates Routine This Fall For many of us, fall brings a desire to build a routine. No matter how long it's been since you actually went back to school in September, something about the season is bound to remind us of that time. It might...








