THE OYF BLOG
First Class Fears
First Class Fears… Coming to your first yoga class can be intimidating. There are so many things to keep tabs on. Showing up on time, finding parking, signing up, what to wear and bring and studio ettiequte. And that is just getting you to the class. Sometimes you...
Spring Forward
Spring Forward They say April showers bring May flowers, but what do the April showers and sunny spring days bring to you? Spring is about shading the layers of winter, cleaning out the clutter, and feeling reenergized by the sun. It is now very common for people to...
The Sun Is Coming… Take Your Exercise Outside Of The Gym!
As the year goes on it is getting to be that time of the year when the sun comes out and stays out! What I love about the warmer weather (among many other things) is that it gives me a great opportunity to take my daily workouts outside the gym, I know for many of you...
Key Elements To A Successful Franchise
Yoga & Fitness Franchising: 5 Pillars of a Successful Studio While the fitness industry is booming across North America, the gap between a struggling studio and a thriving community often comes down to the foundation. With thousands of franchise opportunities...
Helpful Foods To Eat Before Rigorous Exercise
As past blog posts have expressed helpful tips on eating healthier. I thought it would be best to talk about foods you consume with regards to your workout regiment! Although you may see online of people fasting before they go to their workout, the reality is that it...
My Trip To Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Kensington!
On Thursday, March 30th I took another weekly trip to a new Oxygen Yoga & Fitness studio. This time, the location was at Kensington, in Burnaby. The class that I managed to take was a 6:45pm class called Freedom Flow, by the wonderful instructor Lorraine. The...
My Trip To Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Brentwood!
On Tuesday, March 28th I had the opportunity to check into the Oxygen Yoga Brentwood location and take their Hot Amazing Arms class, and boy did I get a workout! What was great about this class was that it was tailored to work on your upper body only. This manages to...
Jen’s Experience in Costa Rica
Just recently (and still going on again in April), Oxygen Yoga & Fitness took a trip across the globe to Costa Rica! The city is called Tierra de Sueños, which is nestled in the jungle right next to the best beaches in Costa Rica. Members were staying in a center...
Healthy On A Budget
Eating healthy is hard, especially if you’re on a budget. This is usually the reason why people tend to opt for the simple solution, which could be grabbing a doughnut at Tim Hortons or the Big Mac meal at McDonald's (we are all guilty of this). Although a lot of us...