Thermal Bliss
Hot Stone Restorative Yoga
A nourishing experience designed to de-stress and reconnect with your inner calm.
Overview
A deeply soothing, sensory-rich practice that combines gentle, supported yoga postures with the therapeutic warmth of smooth, heated stones placed on the body. The heat helps release muscular tension, relieve pain, improve circulation, calm the nervous system, and invite a deeper state of relaxation.
Throughout the experience, you’ll be supported with optional gentle hands-on assists — offered with care and presence — to help ease the body more fully into each posture and deepen your sense of being held and supported. Subtle essential oil aromatherapy is thoughtfully woven throughout, awakening the senses and enhancing this multi-layered journey of rest and renewal.
This class is designed to restore balance, melt away stress, and leave you feeling nurtured, grounded, and renewed — the ideal practice for the cold depths of winter, when our bodies and spirits naturally crave warmth, stillness, and the quiet support of our own inner hibernation.
Emerge feeling deeply cared for, grounded, and softly renewed.
WHEN
Hosted monthly through fall, winter & early spring
Dates listed below
7:30-9:30 PM
LOCATION
Hosted in a home-based studio surrounded by nature.
Thunder Bay, ON
7 min from Expressway off Oliver Road ~ Address included with event information emailed to registrants prior to event
LED BY
Catharine Tombs
Yoga & Breathwork Teacher, Registered Physiotherapist, Wellness Mentor
Limited to 6 participants for a healing and personalized experience.
Cancellation Policy
I understand that life happens and priorities can change. Cancellations made with at least 48 hours’ notice by email to cathtombs@wellnessinbloom.ca will receive a credit, less a $25 administration fee, toward a future self-care experience. Credits are valid for 12 months from the original event date.
When refunds are provided, the original non-refundable payment processing fees will be deducted from the refund amount.
If you are unable to attend, you’re also welcome to gift your spot to someone else with notice.
Please note that no credits or refunds are available for cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice.
Thank you for your understanding and for supporting small, heart-led businesses.
A Note for Animal Lovers (and those with allergies):
Our beloved feline family member, Milo, sometimes joins us.
He fancies himself a bit of a therapy cat and may curl up beside participants. Please keep this in mind if you’re sensitive or prefer a pet-free space.
Frequently asked questions
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Hot Stone Restorative Yoga combines gentle, supported yoga postures with the therapeutic warmth of smooth, heated basalt stones placed on the body. The warmth helps to melt away muscular tension, calm the nervous system, and invite a deep state of rest — perfect for the colder months when our bodies crave stillness and comfort.
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Not at all! This practice is suitable for everyone — no flexibility or prior yoga experience needed. The postures are fully supported with props, allowing you to completely relax and receive.
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Wear soft, comfortable clothing that allow you to move and relax with ease. Long sleeves, cozy socks, and breathable fabrics are ideal to help your body stay comfortably warm as the stones do their magic. Avoid thick heavy clothing and clothing with any zippers or other metal.
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The stones are gently warmed — never hot or uncomfortable. They are placed mindfully on the body (often on the hands, feet, back, or abdomen) to encourage relaxation without overheating.
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Traditional restorative yoga focuses on stillness and support. In this version, the addition of heated stones deepens the relaxation response, soothes muscles, and offers a luxurious, spa-like quality that makes it especially comforting during the winter season.
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Absolutely. The combination of gentle postures, warmth, and mindful deeper breathing activates the body’s relaxation response, helping to reduce stress, ease pain ad anxiety, and promote deeper more restful sleep.
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Most people leave feeling deeply grounded, peaceful, and renewed — as if they’ve had a full night’s rest. It’s common to feel more spacious, calm, and gently energized in the days that follow.
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This class is very gentle and adaptable. If you have any recent injuries, medical conditions, or concerns about heat sensitivity, please let me know beforehand so modifications to the pose, the stone heat and placement of the stones can be made for your comfort and safety. Hot stone restorative yoga is NOT recommended if you are pregnant due to risks associated with overheating the mother’s body.
