When you don’t want to be cooped up in a gym, but it’s way too hot for intense cardio outside, outdoor yoga is an ideal solution. Another reason to do it this summer? It’s completely free. Get in your asana over the next few months without spending a dime so save those funds for the post-class frap!
Here are 7 places to do free yoga this summer in Toronto!
Tribe X Bentway Summer Yoga Jam
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Where: The Bentway, 250 Fort York Boulevard
When: Sundays at 7 p.m. from June 16 – August 25
Tribe X is known for its inclusive free workout series and its Sunday evening yoga class at The Bentway beneath Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway welcomes all ages, levels, and abilities, all summer long. Well-behaved pets are even allowed, too.
Yoga In The Square by Lululemon Eaton Centre
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Where: Yonge Dundas Square
When: Mondays at 12 p.m. from July 8 – September 2
Lunch hour yoga, anyone? If you work around Yonge and Dundas, you may want to make this part of your Monday routine. The mid-day Yoga in the Square event is for Torontonians of all experience levels, and is hosted by a rotating slate of yoga teachers. You’ll also be flowing to a soundtrack of live music by local artists. This is definitely yoga like you’ve never experienced.
FREE Beach Yoga with PUR YOGA Toronto
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Where: PUR YOGA Toronto, 2245 Queen Street East
When: The second Monday of every month until September 9 at 7 p.m.
This community-driven yoga studio in the heart of the beach holds a free evening yoga class at the foot of Hammersmith Avenue in the Beaches. Watch the sun set and let the stress of the day roll off your back.
KARMA YOGA Community Yoga For Charity
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Where: Culture Athletics, 1175 Queen Street East
When: Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Culture Athletics’ Karma Yoga is a passion project led by a crew of Toronto-based instructors who want to share the benefits of yoga with our very in-need city. A $5 donation is required, but you get a one-hour vinyasa flow that’ll get you sweaty then chill you out all for the price of a latte. Also check out the team’s free Buti Yoga in the Park event on July 14th at 10 a.m. at Leslie Grove Park.
Chandra Yoga Shala Presents Free Yoga
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Where: Ourland Park, 36 Ourland Avenue
When: Every Sunday until August 25, from 12 to 1 p.m.
Join an all-levels Vinyasa class on the grass outside at Ourland Park hosted by the team at wholly-inclusive yoga studio, Chandra Yoga. Stay tuned on Chandra Yoga’s Facebook page for rain changes.
CF Summer Fit Series – Saturday Yoga
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Where: CF Shops at Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills Road, Town Square,
When: Every Saturday from May 25th to September 7th, 10 to 11 a.m.)
Start Saturday off with a complimentary yoga session in CF Shops at Don Mills’ Town Square hosted by Physiomobiliy. Stay for a Biermosa after class courtesy of Biermarket and good luck resisting a mall crawl after those endorphins and cocktails.
Laya Spa & Yoga @ SheaMoisture Pop Up
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Where: 128 Peter St
When: July 31, from 2 to 4 p.m.
The Ayurveda inspired wellness spa and yoga studio on Queen West is teaming up with cruelty-free hair and skin care company SheaMoisture to offer a one-off afternoon of free yoga. Bless pop-ups.
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7 Outdoor Workouts To Take Part In This Summer In Toronto
Now that the warm weather has finally arrived, it can only mean one thing, it inevitably becomes easier to forget about your regular gym routine and focus more on spending time in the sun, hitting up patios, hanging in the park, and enjoying al fresco dining. But rather than giving up on the gym completely, why not continue making the most of the sunshine and taking your workout outdoors? Luckily for you, many Toronto parks, squares, and public spaces offer lots of outdoor workouts with lots of them free and low cost to help you stay on track.
If you’re looking to get in a good workout and spend time outside, here are 7 outdoor workouts to take part in!
Bumble Sweat Series
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On Saturday, July 13, trainer and founder of Trained by Lany, Lany Herman, will be teaming up with Bumble to lead a sweaty outdoor workout at Toronto’s Canoe Landing Park. While the class is free, participants can snag their spot through the Bumble App. Whether you want to bring your BFF, partner, or come on your own, you’ll get to enjoy a killer workout while taking in the picturesque city skyline views. Plus, there will be awesome Puma swag giveaways up for grabs.
When: Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Canoe Landing, 95 Fort York Boulevard
Price: Free to attend with the Bumble App
City Shred
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If you’re a fan of group workouts, then you’re going to want to be a part of this epic one-day group-training experience. Taking place at Central Tech Stadium, City Shred that’s fuelled by Genuine Health, will challenge you to push your limits and work as a team, all while breaking a serious sweat. Participants can look forward to a live DJ, a burpee challenge, a warmup led by Toronto’s top fitness trainers, a HIIT workout led by renowned trainer and former athlete Evan Betts, a cool down session, and much more.
When: Sunday, July 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Central Tech Stadium, 725 Bathurst Street
Price: $35
Yoga in The Square
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Taking place in the heart of downtown Toronto, Yonge-Dundas Square is teaming up with Lululemon to host free, weekly community yoga classes. Taking place on Monday afternoons, all yogie levels are welcome to center themselves as they breathe, stretch, and get refreshed in the centre the popular square. lululemon will be providing mats, so don’t sweat if you don’t own one!
When: EveryMonday until September 2 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Yonge-Dundas Square
Price: Free to attend
Toronto Island SUP
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It should come as no surprise that paddleboarding is a popular summer activity in Toronto. Not only do you get to take in the incredible views of the city and Toronto Islands, but you also get a killer workout at the same time. Whether you’ve been paddleboarding before or you’re a newbie, Toronto Island SUP offers a variety of classes all summer long including stand-up paddleboard yoga lessons and illuminated night classes to solo or group board rentals for those wanting to trying paddleboarding on their own.
When: Classes and rentals are available until the end of September
Where: Toronto Islands
Price: Varies by activity
The Sweat Games
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Grab your favourite workout partner and get ready to sweat as you enjoy some friendly competition. Created by fitness and Instagram star Beverley Cheng, The Sweat Games participants will spend the afternoon squating, lunging, and burpeeing their way across the finish line while they compete against other fitness enthusiasts. Plus, even if you don’t come home as the Sweat Champion, you’ll leave with an impressive swag bag filled with healthy snacks, drinks, supplements, and more.
When: Saturday, August 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Central Tech Stadium, 725 Bathurst Street
Price: $169.50 for a team of two
Outdoor Yoga at The Bentway
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You can end your weekend on a relaxing note as you downward dog beneath the Gardiner Expressway at The Bentway for a free yoga class led by outdoor workout specialists from TRIBE Fitness. This weekly, fun yoga class is intended to strengthen both the body and the mind, and is open to all fitness levels.
When: Every Sunday through August 25 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: The Bentway, 250 Fort York Boulevard
Price: Free to attend
The Famous Canadian Beer Run
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If you find regular races are a bit too intimidating, you’ll enjoy this fun 5km run that feels more like a party than a serious race. Once you’re finished running The Famous Canadian Beer Run through Ontario Place, you can sample craft beers and tasty bites from some of the city’s best food trucks. Not a beer drinker? There will also be vodka and cider drinks up for grabs.
When: Saturday, September 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore Boulevard West
Price: $65 for runners or $25 for non-runners
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