Yoga, Pilates and Mindfulness Meditation
with Allison Ulan
Weekly Classes and Seasonal Workshops
Autumn Session 2026
Monday, September 7th to Saturday, December 6th – 12 week program
Welcome to practicing Yoga, mindful movement and meditation for your health and well-being. My classes are a thoughtful and progressive approach to fitness through Yoga and Pilates.
Yoga and Pilates are my main methods of teaching. Yoga’s core principles are that we can attain freedom through awareness, embodiment and intentional action. Pilates method created by Joseph Pilates focuses on balancing core strength and agility. In my classes and workshops, you will learn the essentials of awareness, posture, self regulation and the Yoga approach to fitness.
I have been teaching since 1996. I am a certified Yoga Instructor, a IAYT Therapist and YACEP provider through The Yoga Alliance. I completed my education and certifications at The Ashtanga Yoga Institute (Mysore, India 2000 to 2009, Certified in 2004), The Yoga Workshop/Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor (Boulder, Colorado, 1998 to 2010), IMS (Barre, Massachusetts 2004 to 2011) and Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Center (San Rafael, California, Mindful Meditation Certification, 2015). I hold a B.F.A. in Dance from The Juilliard School of Performing Arts (1992). I enjoyed a career in contemporary dance and theatre for 20 years. In 2000, I shifted to teaching Yoga and somatic movement full-time at my studio, Ashtanga Yoga Montreal. Currently, I am completing a degree in Psychology and Creative Writing.
In metta (loving-kindness) and solidarity, Allison Ulan B.F.A., IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP
Weekly Class Schedule
Autumn Session – September 7 to December 6, 2026
Mondays
5:45 pm to 6:50 pm Somatic Strength – Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga infused with Pilates at McKernan Community Hall
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Pure Pilates – 12 Week Pilates Course Essentials at McKernan Community Hall
Please bring your own yoga mat and a towel. All other props are provided.
Wednesdays
7:00 pm to 8:25 pm Online The Complete Yoga Class for Back Care
8:30 pm Mindfulness for Everyone 8 Week Mindfulness Course Online – October/November and February/March
Thursdays
11:45 am to 12:45 pm Iyengar Yoga at RGC
Saturdays
9 am to 10:15 am – Vinyasa Yoga – McKernan Community Hall and Online
11am to 12 noon – Yogalates at RGC – In Person
Register by emailing me at allisonulan@gmail.com and paying via an e-transfer to allisonulan@gmail.com. Or pay in person via cheque or cash. Once you have registered and paid, you will receive an email confirming your spot in the class and information on what to bring to class. Please register 24 to 48 hours in advance. If you have any questions or concerns, write to me at allisonulan@gmail.com.
All RGC classes are private and require membership at The Royal Glenora Club to participate.
Spring and Summer 2026 Workshop Series at McKernan
Twist into Spring – April 11th 8:30 to 10:30 am –
A workshop on the benefits and practices of twisting postures. Plus, the foundational Ayurvedic Spring cleansing practices will be taught and a pdf provided at the end of the session.
Backbends for Release – June 6th 2:30 pm to 4:45 pm –
A workshop on the A, B, C’s of practising backbends. You will learn how to practice backbends safely and progressively for success. Numerous variations will be presented for different back and postural needs. All yoga students are welcome from the beginner to advanced practitioner.
Inversions and the Upper Back – June 13th 9th 2:30 pm to 4:45 pm –
Yoga safely teaches the actions for poses like handstand, headstand, and shoulder stand. Inversions strengthen the most important muscle in the body – the respiratory diaphragm and build strength in the arms and core. Mentally, they can have a calming effect on the nervous system which can cultivate focus and confidence.
Participate in all three workshops for $120 (includes gst). Take one workshop for $50 (includes gst). Write to allisonulan@gmail.com to register.
Fees:
Drop in for one class – $20 (fees include all taxes)
Drop in for one class – Students/Seniors $14 (fee includes all taxes)
12 week session fee: 60 and 75 minute classes (Monday Ashtanga & Restorative, Saturday Vinyasa) Regular rate from $180 (includes all taxes) $15 per class
12 week session: 85 minute classes (Tuesday – The Complete Yoga Class for Back Care) – $180 (includes all taxes) $15 per class
10 class card to be used over 6 months $168 (fee includes all taxes)
Register for classes by writing to allisonulan@gmail.com. Payments are required in advance or on the first day of class. Payments can be made via a cheque, cash or an e-transfer to allisonulan@gmail.com. After I have received your registration and payment, you will receive a confirmation email with all pertinent information and Zoom links.
For my full class calendar, please click here.
A Balanced Approach Soma Yoga Teacher Training – 200 hour program
Monthlong Schedule – August 5th to August 30th, 2025
Participate in this in-depth training which brings together the science of Yoga, the intelligence of somatic therapies and the centring approaches of Mindfulness. Learn from a faculty of Health and Yoga experts with a combined 80 years of experience. Since 2003, this program has been Yoga Alliance accredited and has successfully certified 350 yoga instructors.
For more information, click A Balanced Approach Yoga Teacher Training Programs.
Social Media
Metta Posts
Metta Blog #17: Comforting Kitchadi recipe
Hi Friends, Here is great Kitchadi (basmati rice and dal stew) recipe to help your body in the transition seasons of Autumn and Spring. This stew is soothing and nourishing. If you have a hard time with seasonal flus, spring [...]
Metta Blog #16: Ayurvedic Recipe for the Spring to soothe and restore
As I had detailed in Metta Blog 15, Spring is the hardest season on our bodies because of the transition from a heating system during winter to a cooling system in Spring. Ayurveda, the Indian medicinal science, has recognized this [...]
Metta Blog #15: Ayurvedic Self Care Rituals in the Spring
Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most. -The Buddha Spring is a trying time for our bodies to navigate. As the temperature outside fluctuates, this demands our interior thermostats to be responsive. Our [...]
The Breath of Life, Part 2: Laying back into Breathing by Allison Ulan B.F.A. ERYT-500, YACEP
This is the second article in my pranayama series called The Breath of Life. I am offering these articles to present what pranayama is and how you can start with simple breathing practices to receive profound benefits. Science-Based Practices Used [...]