virtual yoga classes
let us move & breathe together
I teach virtual yoga in a fun, friendly, interactive way.
Weekly class schedule
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
CORE & STRETCH
In this fun class you will engage your abdominal muscles with yoga poses that build a strong and stable core. Class is balanced with a good stretch and relaxation.
All Levels. 1 Hour Virtual Class on Zoom
STRETCH & RELAX
Join me for a relaxing and nourishing class for the body and mind. Explore meditation, yin, Yoga Nidra and restorative poses that will benefit your nervous system, ease muscular tension and release physical stress. There will be no standing in this class and we will use props you have at home such as blankets, and pillows/cushions to support your poses comfortably.
All Levels. 1 Hour Virtual Class on Zoom
GENTLE YOGA
Gentle yoga is perfect for people who are looking for a softer approach to their practice. In this class we will combine seated and standing yoga poses to stretch and strengthen the body, reduce stress and calm the mind.
All Levels. 1 Hour Virtual Class on Zoom
In this fun class you will engage your abdominal muscles with yoga poses that build a strong and stable core. Class is balanced with a good stretch and relaxation.
All Levels. 1 Hour Virtual Class on Zoom
STRETCH & RELAX
Join me for a relaxing and nourishing class for the body and mind. Explore meditation, yin, Yoga Nidra and restorative poses that will benefit your nervous system, ease muscular tension and release physical stress. There will be no standing in this class and we will use props you have at home such as blankets, and pillows/cushions to support your poses comfortably.
All Levels. 1 Hour Virtual Class on Zoom
GENTLE YOGA
Gentle yoga is perfect for people who are looking for a softer approach to their practice. In this class we will combine seated and standing yoga poses to stretch and strengthen the body, reduce stress and calm the mind.
All Levels. 1 Hour Virtual Class on Zoom
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Feedback from my virtual classes
Michael is an attentive & open teacher who cares that you get a lot from your time with him. Every time I go, I want to go again.
- Karen
Great class Michael! Challenging but certainly do-able and very interactive for an online class. Thank you!
- Mary Jane
Enjoyed Michaels class once again. Thanks for an engaging class😊
- Gayle
I look forward to classes with Michael. He’s an excellent teacher to any level you’re at in yoga. He is kind and attentive. He instructs by demonstrating and using similes and metaphors to help me picture the pose. I was very nervous at first and wasn’t sure if I liked yoga. He is the instructor that changed that for me. I love yoga now and the community it has introduced to me. This is more than taking a class. I feel like I belong.
- Camille
Love this class Michael ... I like getting the feedback and corrections when needed. I so badly need this core work! Thank you! -
- Glynis
Yet another fabulous and entertaining class. Love the way Michael explains each pose and always has comments on what to watch for in that pose.
- Nita
Hard core with a heart
- Collette
I have been doing Michael’s core classes 2xweek now for 4 weeks. I have seen a tremendous change in my core strength, which has transferred over to many areas of my life such as: gardening, kayaking, walking up hills etc. This is a class that I have always avoided because I felt that I wouldn’t be able to do it. Michael is very adept at offering modifications if needed. I now feel confident and I am happy to say that I always look forward to the class.
- Yvonne
That Michael has had experience teaching online is pretty evident in his classes. He maintains the interactive conversation by watching his students and providing subtle corrections when needed. I really appreciate that. I also like the camera angle so I can see exactly what he is demonstrating for us
- Debra
An amazing class!!! Michael is a wonderful instructor.
- Erica
What a powerful gift Michael is to our community. thankyou -
- Catherine
- Karen
Great class Michael! Challenging but certainly do-able and very interactive for an online class. Thank you!
- Mary Jane
Enjoyed Michaels class once again. Thanks for an engaging class😊
- Gayle
I look forward to classes with Michael. He’s an excellent teacher to any level you’re at in yoga. He is kind and attentive. He instructs by demonstrating and using similes and metaphors to help me picture the pose. I was very nervous at first and wasn’t sure if I liked yoga. He is the instructor that changed that for me. I love yoga now and the community it has introduced to me. This is more than taking a class. I feel like I belong.
- Camille
Love this class Michael ... I like getting the feedback and corrections when needed. I so badly need this core work! Thank you! -
- Glynis
Yet another fabulous and entertaining class. Love the way Michael explains each pose and always has comments on what to watch for in that pose.
- Nita
Hard core with a heart
- Collette
I have been doing Michael’s core classes 2xweek now for 4 weeks. I have seen a tremendous change in my core strength, which has transferred over to many areas of my life such as: gardening, kayaking, walking up hills etc. This is a class that I have always avoided because I felt that I wouldn’t be able to do it. Michael is very adept at offering modifications if needed. I now feel confident and I am happy to say that I always look forward to the class.
- Yvonne
That Michael has had experience teaching online is pretty evident in his classes. He maintains the interactive conversation by watching his students and providing subtle corrections when needed. I really appreciate that. I also like the camera angle so I can see exactly what he is demonstrating for us
- Debra
An amazing class!!! Michael is a wonderful instructor.
- Erica
What a powerful gift Michael is to our community. thankyou -
- Catherine
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OPEN SPACE YOGA
LIVE WEEKLY ONLINE CLASSES FOR OSY MEMBERS Mondays: 9:30am -10:30AM Hatha Flow Yoga 11:30-12:30pm Core Yoga Tuesdays: 11:30am Slow Flow Yoga Wednesdays: 6:00pm Core Yoga |
MY VIRTUAL STUDIO
LIVE WEEKLY ONLINE CLASSES Tuesdays:
9:30am Core & Stretch Wednesdays: 7:15pm Chill & Relax Thursdays: 1oam Gentle Yoga |
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HEAR FROM MY STUDENTS:
Michael is one very special yoga teacher. First of all, he makes his students laugh in his class. I had never gone to a yoga class that is filled with as much fun and laughter until I met Michael. He tailors his class to fit students of all levels and he makes the extra effort to learn each student's name. I may have been to his classes weekly for a while, but he never fails to make them engaging and fun by switching things up and trying new things. He knows when to let me take it easy and when to kick my butt. I don't think you will ever meet another yoga instructor who is as personable, fun and dedicated as Michael. Michael is a true inspiration to any yogis. If you need a reason to go to a yoga class, he's it.
- Viola T.
Michael Jay’s yoga teaching brought me back to a regular practice after a pause of nearly 20 years. I registered for Yoga 101, unsure if I could even do yoga anymore. When I first stepped into the yoga studio, he made me feel so comfortable and at ease that I I had chosen the right person to help me restart my practice.
Michael has a unique way of building a yoga community filled with peace, joy, and fun where everyone is welcome to practice yoga in their very own way.
- Susie B.
While yoga does wonders for body, mind and soul, it is really about learning how to accomplish what might be an uncomfortable position. Michael teaches how to tweak that pose so it works for your own body, and he does it with such humour and encouragement that you’re smiling both outside and in.
- Sandie D.
Michael's classes are powerful, playful and heartfelt with a lot of fun included. As someone new to yoga, it keeps me engaged and involved, allows me to grow at my own pace. Best yoga classes ever!
- Katherine W.
Michael taught my very first yoga class and I have been attending his classes ever since. I remember being nervous and unsure of my abilities but his first words put my mind to rest. He pointed to a sign on the front wall that simply said “BREATHE” and followed with the words “this is the most important lesson to be learned today". That was 2005 and those words have stayed with me throughout the years whether I’ve been facing challenges on the yoga mat or in life. Not only has Michael’s non-judgmental approach to yoga helped me physically with enhancing my balance, flexibility and strength but at times the poses and meditation in class have also provided a safe place for me to face many of life’s struggles.
Today yoga is a part of my daily life and will always be. I am forever grateful to Michael for his teachings and those simple words to “Just Breathe”.
Namaste.
- Lindsay Y.
I have been coming to Michael's yoga classes for many many years. He has taught me to be calm and to enjoy so much more than I have ever taken to time to do before. He has guided me through classes cancer surgeries and helped me with encouragement to stay calm and grounded. He made his classes my "happy, safe place".
He is informative about the various yoga positions as well as keeping a watch on what some students should not do as well as encouraging you to do as much as you can. The classes are fun and strong. I will continue to come for many more years!
- Susan C.
Upon moving to this community in 2005 I endeavored to make some connections and to revisit my love for music. I joined a community choir which I thoroughly enjoyed. I quickly discovered how my stooped posture and shallow breathing was limiting my ability to sing. I asked one of my choir friends if there was a yoga studio that she could recommend nearby. With great enthusiasm She directed me to open space yoga , which is the studio that she also attended. I started going to classes at Open Space Yoga in 2006 having not done yoga for 30 years. Michael greeted me warmly and explained the calendar to me and directed me to the classes that would best suit my needs. he offered several appealing options for payment as well. His calendar was easy to understand and it caught my interest immediately.
This beautiful practice has been life altering for me. I have learned to breath more easily and more fully.my friends I’ve commented how much color changed from being gray to a wonderful healthy vibrancy. Through this mindful practice I have developed a greater understanding of how my mind body and soul work in unison. Not only have my health and my posture improved but I am now singing solo pieces with a jazz ensemble.
My yoga practice at Open Space Yoga has been life changing for me and I have made lifelong friends here at the yoga studio. Michael has created a safe space for us all to come together in community.
- Yvonne D.
We’ve been going to Michael’s Hatha Flow classes for several years and they’re always enjoyable and inspiring. As well as the usual flow poses, he includes a few more challenging elements and though we may groan a little, our strength, endurance and flexibility has steadily increased. He offers options to poses and walks among us to gently help correct positioning. Michael’s classes are a highlight of our week!
- F & H
Michael is a great yoga teacher, who actually takes time, in his classes, to teach. I don’t just mean that Michael gives good alignment cues and good adjustments (he does); I mean that he takes the time to actually teach us how to get into a pose, and how to build up to it, and he offers advice to correct the mistakes that so many of us make without knowing (eg. falling into our hip joints in balance poses). That’s pretty unique in my experience with different yoga teachers, and at different yoga studios. Even more uniquely, Michael brings a sense of joyful community to his classes. Laughter in class is frequent, and encouraged. I truly love that!
- Heather
I would like to share my deepest thanks to Michael Jay's Core Yoga class.. I recently had my left hip replacement surgery on February 26,2019,. Prior to the surgery, I attended the Core Yoga class regularly for more than a year. Some of the days weren't much fun as my range of motion was obviously diminished in my hip.
Surgery occurred at Richmond General and was successful. Just a few hours after surgery, I was required to take part in some post-operation exercises. The physiotherapist noticed and commented on my ability to perform the exercises at a level that excessed expectations. I attributed my success to the Core Yoga classes I had been taking.
The benefits from the Core Yoga class significantly improved my efforts during rehabilitation. I was able to complete my rehab faster this time around (l had my right hip replaced in 2017 and rehab took longer because I wasn't aware of the class yet). The majority of the exercises in rehab focused on core activation which I was obviously ready for with the help of the Core Yoga classes.
A few months after the operation and rehabilitation, I returned to Michael Jay's class to continue my progress.
I have noticed many benefits such as increased strength, flexibility and general body movement. All of these factors have added to an improvement in my golf game as well. My only regret is that I didn't start sooner.
I would strongly recommend attending Michael Jay’s Core Yoga class for individuals who are in need of hip or any other type of surgery (pre and post procedure) and anyone looking to improve their overall body health, movements and flexibility.
- Grant
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