Overview
Holistic Yoga Therapy in Etobicoke offers individualized yoga therapy and coaching for high-achieving women navigating perimenopause, menopause, burnout, and weight struggles. Led by internationally certified holistic yoga therapist Niya Bajaj, the practice combines yoga, ayurveda, and narrative medicine in a compassionate, evidence-based approach. Services include one-on-one therapy, a 120-day coaching program, workplace wellness workshops, and retreats. Niya’s training at Yoga Therapy Toronto and her own healing journey inform her empathetic style. Clients benefit from personalized movement, breathwork, and reflective practices in a safe, supportive environment. Sessions are available in-person across the GTA and virtually worldwide. Reviews praise Niya’s ability to address chronic pain, improve mobility, and foster emotional well-being through patient, tailored guidance.
Yoga Format
Studio Amenities
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | – |
| Tuesday | Open | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Open | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Thursday | Open | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Friday | Open | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | Open | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Sunday | Open | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Studio in Details
About the Practice
Holistic Yoga Therapy, located in Etobicoke, is a specialized practice led by Niya Bajaj, an internationally certified holistic yoga therapist, best-selling author, and award-winning mentor. Trained at Yoga Therapy Toronto in the lineage of Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, Niya brings over 1,000 hours of specialized training in yoga therapy, narrative medicine, and mental health. Her work focuses on supporting high-achieving women through life transitions, particularly perimenopause and menopause, addressing challenges like weight struggles, burnout, body image, and stress. The practice integrates ancient wisdom with modern science, offering evidence-based, personalized care.
Sessions are available in-person across the GTA and virtually worldwide, making the approach accessible to a broad audience. Niya’s own journey with chronic pain, disordered eating, and burnout informs her empathetic, client-centered style. She creates a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore their needs and develop sustainable wellness strategies.
Services and Programs
The core offering is one-on-one yoga therapy, including the 120-Day One-on-One Yoga Therapy and Coaching Program designed specifically for women in perimenopause and menopause who want to understand their weight and support their bodies through this transition. This program combines yoga therapy, mindful movement, and coaching to address weight management, stress, and overall vitality. Other programs include the Weigh Better Blueprint, Burnout Blueprint, and Menopause Map, all tailored to high-achieving individuals.
Beyond individual sessions, Niya provides organizational wellness workshops, training programs, and retreats for workplaces, focusing on topics like mental health, work-life balance, and sustainable leadership. She also facilitates Write Well workshops, which use narrative medicine and reflective writing to foster creativity and self-connection. As a continuing education provider for yoga therapists, Niya offers workshops and courses that bridge yoga philosophy with practical, actionable tools.
Visitor Experience and Approach
Clients consistently describe Niya as empathetic, knowledgeable, and gentle. Reviews highlight her ability to create a safe space for exploration and healing, whether through movement, breathwork, or reflective writing. One client noted that after sessions, they felt more relaxed, grounded, and connected to themselves. Another shared that Niya’s patient approach helped them avoid hip replacement surgery by addressing chronic pain through tailored movement and breath practices.
The sessions are individualized: Niya listens to concerns, observes how the body responds, and adjusts the practice accordingly. For beginners to yoga therapy, she explains goals and outcomes clearly, ensuring clients feel informed and at ease. Her style is described as soft, smooth, and caring, with a focus on building a sense of safety and trust. The approach respects clients’ intelligence and high-pressure lifestyles, offering practical strategies for sustainable well-being.