Overview
Lakeshore Yoga, founded by Zhanna Zeleke, is a yoga studio in Oakville, Ontario, offering in-studio and online group classes as well as private sessions. The studio provides a range of classes suitable for all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, with a strong focus on Iyengar-style alignment and individualized attention. Offerings include Restorative, Mobility, Core Strength, and Family Private classes, along with a free class for new students. Workshops cover hip opening, restorative yoga, shoulder stand, backbends and inversions, pranayama, and Ayurvedic routines. Reviews highlight the attentive teaching style, precise corrections, and collaborative approach with physiotherapists, which have helped students recover from injuries and improve their overall well-being. The studio fosters a supportive atmosphere that encourages steady progress and self-awareness.
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Studio Amenities
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Open | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Open | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | Open | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Friday | Open | 9:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed | – |
| Sunday | Open | 9:00 am – 11:00 am |
Studio in Details
Overview
Lakeshore Yoga, located in Oakville, Ontario, is a studio founded by Zhanna Zeleke that focuses on helping students feel better both physically and mentally. The studio offers in-studio and online group classes, as well as private sessions—both in person and via Zoom. Classes are designed to suit all ages and all levels, from total beginners to advanced practitioners. The approach emphasizes attention to detail and precise alignment, drawing from the Iyengar style of yoga.
Lakeshore Yoga provides a comprehensive selection of classes, including Restorative, Mobility, Core Strength, and Functional Range Conditioning (FRC). There are also Family Private classes, Basic classes, and a Free Class for new students. The studio’s philosophy is rooted in creating a supportive environment where students can build strength, flexibility, and balance at their own pace.
Classes and Atmosphere
The class schedule includes both in-studio and online options, with private sessions tailored to individual needs. Reviews highlight the interactive nature of Zoom classes, where the instructor uses a large screen to observe and correct postures in real time. Students appreciate the precision and attention to form, noting that each class includes a wide range of activities that target foundational skills. The atmosphere is described as methodical, challenging, engaging, and fun, with a strong emphasis on proper alignment and injury prevention.
The studio also hosts workshops on specific topics such as hip opening and restorative yoga, shoulder stand (Sarvangasana), backbends and inversions, pranayama (breath control), and Ayurvedic routines like Dinacharya. Guest teacher Beena Parekh, who holds an Intermediate Junior 2 certificate in Iyengar Yoga, leads some of these workshops. The studio collaborates with physiotherapists, and students have noted the benefit of a combined approach for rehabilitation.
Visitor Experience
Visitors consistently praise Zhanna Zeleke’s attentive, empathetic teaching style. She provides individual attention, offers modifications for injuries, and encourages students to work at their own level. Many reviewers have seen improvements in posture, flexibility, strength, and mood, and some have used the studio’s approach to recover from injuries such as lower back pain and rotator cuff issues. The small class size allows for personalized guidance, and the studio’s welcoming ethos makes it accessible for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners. The shift to online classes during the pandemic has been well-received, with students feeling that the remote sessions are just as interactive and effective as in-person ones.