Author Archives: Jenn Hardy

Montreal Yoga Class Memoirs #3: My hour of Bliss

Sometimes we all need a little “me time.” I have a four-month-old daughter. I love her more than any words could describe. I also love my partner and my cat. But sometimes we all need a little “me” time. As … Continue reading

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Bliss Business #1: Studio Bliss Voted best in Montreal!

We wanted to take the opportunity to thank everyone who voted for Studio Bliss in The Montreal Mirrors Best of Montreal 2011. We won in three categories! Best Spa (#1) Best Massage Therapist (#1) Our amazing massage therapists Julia Barila, … Continue reading

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Montreal Yoga Class Memoirs #2: Grateful for the burn

Hatha Flow classes at Studio Bliss are challenging–to say the least. A couple weeks ago, yoga instructor Mélissa Colleret began the class with crunches. It was just what my post-pregnancy body needed, but after three months of no yoga at … Continue reading

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Montreal Yoga Class Memoirs #1: Sometimes I go to yoga class for the music

One of my favourite classes at Bliss these days is Charity’s Yin class at 6:30 on Saturdays. Charity is a wonderful teacher and Yin is my favourite type of yoga. It’s the best way I’ve found to spend my Saturday … Continue reading

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Montreal Yoga Matters #11: Acroyoga @ Bliss

June is an exciting month for Acroyogis. Montreal acroyoga superstars Jill, Costa and Heidi are teaching a series of acroyoga classes around the city, two of which are happening at Studio Bliss June 5th and 12th. Sunday, June 5th, 10am … Continue reading

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Montreal Massage Memo #2: Hot Aromatherapy Oil Massage at Bliss

What’s more heavenly than a full body massage? Here’s a hint: it’s hot and it smells great. Many of the benefits of massage alone are pretty awesome: • Massage therapy relieves muscle strain and tension • Decreases tension, pain and … Continue reading

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Montreal Spa Talk #2: Spring detox for the body and mind

Every spring, many of us empty out closets, purging the clothes that no longer fit us anymore. We wash the windows and the inside of the stove. We eliminate every last dust bunny and maybe even re-organize the kitchen cupboards. … Continue reading

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Montreal Massage Memo #2: Prenatal massage – The greatest thing on earth?

When I was 31 weeks pregnant, I was hit hard one night with horrible lower back pain. I didn’t blame my 4lb. baby. I blamed the fact that I took almost a week off of doing yoga. Though I have … Continue reading

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Montreal Yoga Matters #10: Sweet, sweet breath

Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (alternate nostril breathing) is also known as the Sweet Breath. Why? My theory is afterwards, you feel pretty… sweet! This is a cleansing breath that seems much more complicated than it actually is. It is great to … Continue reading

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Montreal Massage Memo #1: Hot Stone Massage, a great way to relax and warm up!

Having a Hot Stone Massage is great at any time of year. It might, however, be that much better during spring, when the air is still cool and damp. It’s a great way to warm up! Hot Stone Massage originates … Continue reading

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