YOGA

Yin Yoga

Yin yoga targets the deep connective tissues of the body – ligaments, joints, bones, the deep facia networks. Yin is contrast to a Yang yoga practice such as Vinyasa yoga which targets the superficial muscles. A Yin class usually consists of a series of passive floor poses held for up to 5 minutes or more that mainly work the lower part of the body – the hips, pelvis, inner thighs, lower spine. A regular yin practice can increase circulation and improve flexibility, calm and balance the mind and body, reduce stress and anxiety, release fascia, encourage deeper relaxation, improve joint mobility, and bring balance to the organs.

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Jocelyn LeBlanc

Jocelyn graduated from the college of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan in June of 2023. Her education in human kinetics and movement has made her passionate about helping people recover from injury, enhance their sport performance, and functionally move through the world with confidence. It is important to Jocelyn to meet each client where they are and support them in reaching their individual health goals by establishing and sustainable and long-term healthy lifestyle habits. Jocelyn enjoys working with all populations and her approach is rooted in evidence-based practices when delivering exercise prescription, rehab programming, and health education. Her background in competitive figure skating has afforded her a deep understanding of human movement and physical well-being and the vital nature these have on the mind and body and she is excited to share this knowledge with her clients. Outside of the clinic Jocelyn is a figure skating coach as well as a yoga and meditation facilitator!

Misty Urbatsch

What drew you to LEAD?
I started Pilates when I was living in Australia, while recovering from a back injury. Before moving to Saskatoon, I did extensive online research on the different Pilates studios in Saskatoon and Lead appealed to me because of all the great class options that were on the schedule. What kept me coming back was the friendly staff, challenging classes, and their ability to translate why I need Pilates in my life every day.

What do you love most about working with clients?
LEAD attracts the best clients! Every single client makes it rewarding to teach Pilates. I love seeing client’s bodies change from class to class, their dedication to moving their bodies better, and hearing about how much they love Pilates and how it is changing their day-to-day lives. Clients remind me why I LOVE PILATES SOOOO MUCH!

What is your favourite class?
My favourite class is the full mat repertoire because of the flow and challenge. I am also in love with the trapeze table because a lot of the mat exercises translate so well on that piece of equipment.

What don’t we know about you that you would like to share?
Joseph Pilates is pretty cool, but I have had a lifelong crush on Jane Fonda.

Do you have any words of wisdom?
Smile. Laugh. Move.

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