We are a community of all ages who aim to live more healthy, joyful, integrated lives through yoga, Waterhouse.
• I was a competitive bodybuilder, triathlete.
In my experience of making Yoga and exercise a daily way of life I have seen that this commitment has carried over into a more deeply felt initiative under all that I do. In other words, if you develop the commitment to exercise or move daily you learn to rely on your self. This means I have a greater sense of trust to do what I am truly inspired to do in the way I need to. My wish is to demonstra
te how we come into our true humanity when we unite with this innate intelligence and use our current circumstances, easy or challenging, as a doorway into a deeper understanding of our true nature. By returning to this intelligence, we will enliven the possibilities of human physical potential and inspire compassionately, the groundwork for personal renewal. You will learn how to:
• put your body first in a gentle, responsive way
• develop the commitment to exercise or practice Yoga conistently
• eat more healthily
• recognize both healthy and shadow aspects of your self, and an understanding of how to work with them.
• Understand how to change (lifelong) habits so that you can trust your self to focus and realistically meet your needs
• Recognize that your body/mind/circumstances will support you as you continue to make the changes you need
• Recognize that living the healthiest expression of who we are extends beyond our own lives and benefits our families, communities, and all life on earth. In order to help you integrate exercise and Yoga into your life I offer:
• small intimate classes where I adjust your body in the poses
• offer useful insights for this time to assist conscious living
• my open hearted, informative teaching style will call on you to think for yourself and make requests ( “Can you show me how to do this pose so it doesn’t hurt my knee?”)
In order to help you stay inspired to exercise and practice Yoga I offer private sessions:
• to identify your body’s needs and create a real life plan that fits your schedule and exercise personality
• aimed at developing awareness to work with your body responsively
• to increase mobility, flexibility and stamina which are the most fundamental components of fitness that make consistency possible
• aimed at rehabilitation after surgery, accidents or cancer
• aimed at feeling whole and more resilient after life shifts and the need to adapt to the changes with self-empathy and self-care
Experience is the best teacher:
• I have worked in the fitness and rehab industry for 32 years with athletes, those looking to get flexible or feel better in their bodies, accident survivors and those with emotional trauma; as well as corporate wellness, clinical settings, and contract work with organizations such as The Ontario Fitness Council, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto District School Board, Bell Canada, Canada Life, T.D. The following life experiences have informed my teaching and inspired my life:
• Single mom starting from my daughter’s birth
• Running my fitness business and Yoga studio all my life
• Living with teachers and energy workers from all parts of the world
• Studying Ashtanga Yoga and with David Swenson
• My father’s entrepreneurial drive and spirit
• The teacher’s I have had an extensive teaching from either in person or through personal study: Krishnamurti, Osho, Byron Katie, Barbara Marx Hubbard, my daughter Sarah, Marshall Rosenberg, John Bradshaw, Philip Shepherd, Dr. David R. Hawkins, Sri Aurobindo, Satprem, and the ever popular Calvin and Hobbes.
• Living with cellular violation (PTSD) and re-discovering the way of personal renewal
02/21/2026
Step away from the noise and sink into a day made just for you 🧘🏻♀️
Urban Oasis Half Day Yoga Retreat at The Yoga House is your invitation to slow down, reconnect, and restore. From nourishing yoga for your back, hips, shoulders, and neck to a calming sound bath, breathwork, poetry, and a wholesome handcrafted lunch - every moment is designed for deep relaxation and self-care.
📍The Yoga House
📅 Feb 28, 12 - 6:30 PM
🧘🏻♀️ Limited spots available
Your body rests. Your mind exhales. Your soul feels full.
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02/12/2026
Is there anything more romantic than being read to?
Book your spot for the ultimate relaxation.
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02/10/2026
Our Saturday tribe!
Join us at 10 AM in the sunshine every Saturday.
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12/17/2025
Step away from the noise and sink into a day made just for you 🌿
Urban Oasis Half Day Yoga Retreat at The Yoga House is your invitation to slow down, reconnect, and restore. From nourishing yoga for your back, hips, shoulders, and neck to a calming sound bath, breathwork, poetry, and a wholesome handcrafted lunch — every moment is designed for deep relaxation and self-care.
📍 The Yoga House
🗓 Dec 20
💫 Limited spots available
Your body rests. Your mind exhales. Your soul feels full.
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12/03/2025
Stronger bones start with smarter movement. This 2-hour workshop will teach you safe exercise and yoga to build strength, improve posture, and support mobility. You’ll leave knowing exactly what your body and joints can do safely, based on Osteoporosis Canada’s updated guidelines.
Date: Sunday, Dec 7, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Spots: Limited availability — Book Now
Information about Instructors
Lead Instructor
Celeste Shirley
Registered Kinesiologist, Owner of The Yoga House
Phone: (416) 690-8966
Website: celesteinspires.com
Assisting Trainers
Beth Fanjoy
Yoga Teacher specializing in yoga classes for osteoporosis
📅 Saturday, Dec. 6
⏰ 12–1:30 PM
💲 $30
📍 The Yoga House
Learn how nutrition, yoga, and breathing techniques can ease symptoms like hot flashes, poor sleep, anxiety, and brain fog—while gaining confidence and support.
A peaceful full moon ceremony filled with calm energy, healing sounds, and deep relaxation. 🌕✨
09/30/2025
Yoga is more than just stretching — it brings real health benefits. Here are 9 reasons to make it a habit 💫
Which benefit resonates most with you?
09/22/2025
✨ Perimenopause & Menopause Revealed ✨
📅 Saturday, Sept. 27
⏰ 12–1:30 PM
💰 $30
📍 The Yoga House
Learn how nutrition, yoga, and breathing techniques can ease symptoms like hot flashes, poor sleep, anxiety, and brain fog—while gaining confidence and support.
Yoga is not about burning calories or chasing reps. It’s about reconnecting with yourself on a deeper level. Every practice is a reminder to breathe, to be present, and to honor the wisdom your body already carries
In our workshops, I’ll guide you beyond the mat, where yoga becomes a way of life. Together we’ll explore peace, balance, and the wholeness within you.
🧘 Workshop bookings are now open through the website. I’d love to see you there
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09/09/2025
✨ Beginner Yoga 5-Week Series ✨
September 11 – October 9 | Thursdays, 7:50 – 8:50 pm
Ready to finally start (or deepen) your yoga journey? 🌿
This supportive small-group class is designed to:
✅ Assess your posture with a private 1:1 session from Celeste
✅ Improve flexibility in your back, hips & shoulders
✅ Strengthen balance and muscular control
✅ Align your neck, posture & breathing for ease
✅ Give you personalized adjustments in every class
Whether you’ve never stepped into a yoga studio or you’re looking to refine your practice, this series will help you move with confidence, strength, and grace. 🧘♀️
📍 Limited spots available – sign up today under Workshops on our website. Link in Bio!
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