Discovery Week
Find your wellbeing activity
Yoga, Meditation
Qigong, Taiji
903 rue St. Zotique Est
(Rosemont - La Petite-Patrie)
Free Classes
September 14 - 20, 2026
Try any of our classes for free
The fall season is under way. Once the week’s commitments are sorted out, it becomes easier to see which time and which practice suit you for taking care of yourself.
From September 14 to 19, all our regular classes are free for anyone who has never practised with us before. Yoga, Qigong, Taijiquan, Meditation: try one discipline, or several, and see which one might support your wellbeing this fall.
Sunday, September 20: open house day. Five classes to discover our different practices, with time to explain them in more detail. After each class, a snack is offered and the team stays available to chat.
During this week, you can also take advantage of exclusive discounts on our packages.
Choose your free trial class below and book your spot.
Sign up for a free trial class
A note on language: our classes are taught in French, but our teachers are happy to translate or explain anything you need in English, before, during or after class. Just let us know when you arrive.
Thursday, September 17
Friday, September 18
7h15 Méditation – Inscription
10h00 Qigong – Inscription
12h15 Yoga Suryashtanga – Inscription
16h30 Taijiquan – Inscription
18h00 Yoga & Meditation – Inscription
Our weekly class schedule
Here's what's waiting for you at Surya:
- a team of caring, passionate teachers to guide you along the way
- a friendly, easygoing atmosphere - no pressure, no competition
- wellness practices rooted in rich, time-tested traditions, adapted to the way we live today
Who are these classes for?
you often feel tense or tired
your mind never stops
you spend a lot of time in front of a screen
you’re looking for a practice that’s simple, human and non-competitive
you want to take care of yourself, without pressure
What you'll feel
a deep sense of calm
freer, easier breathing
a more relaxed body
greater mental clarity
- more energy to achieve your goals
Which course is right for you?
Yoga, In-Depth Practice
Once you’re comfortable with the Surya sun salutation sequence and our usual postures, join us for this longer, 1 hr 15 min session. We move from one posture to the next more fluidly, working to settle into a steady rhythm and stay inwardly focused throughout the practice.
Qigong
A moving meditation from the Chinese tradition, blending gentle movement, conscious breathing and visualization. Come discover a practice that gathers and harmonizes your vital energy!
Taijiquan
After a short Qigong practice to awaken the energy, we work through the flowing, coordinated and graceful movements of Taiji. This practice improves mobility, supports energetic balance and builds concentration.
Suryashtanga Yoga
A full-body practice that combines dynamic movement with static postures, with particular attention paid to the rhythm of the breath.
We aim for a good balance between a certain amount of effort and a sense of ease in the postures — everyone is encouraged to adapt the exercises to their own abilities, with no pressure whatsoever. Inspired by the principles of Ayurveda, this class is designed to bring balance back to our often overly hectic lifestyles.
Gentle Yoga
Less physically demanding and more accessible, this class is a good fit for anyone who has never practised yoga before, who prefers a gentler approach, or who has limited mobility.
The practice includes specific breathing exercises to quiet the mind and cultivate a sense of calm.
Yoga & Meditation
A balanced class: 30 minutes of dynamic and static yoga to release tension in the body, followed by 30 minutes of breathing exercises and guided meditation for deep mental relaxation.
If you’ve tried meditating before and couldn’t quiet your thoughts, you’ll be surprised how much easier it gets when you start with yoga and breathing exercises.
The Surya Montreal team is available before and after classes to discuss and answer any questions you may have about the studio and our practices.
Frequently asked questions
Are your classes suitable for beginners?
Yes. Our classes are structured so that beginners have time to discover the basics, while advanced students can add details and focus on specific intentions for a more internalized practice.
If you want to start yoga and take it very slowly, opt for the gentle yoga class.
What should I bring to my first class?
All you need to bring is comfortable clothing and, for yoga and meditation classes, a mat (you can rent one for $2.50 at the studio).
For Qigong and Taijiquan, you can bring indoor sneakers, but you can also practice barefoot.
How many times a week should I practice?
We recommend establishing a regular practice routine. Even one session per week brings benefits. If you want to deepen your experience, two or three classes per week are recommended.
Furthermore, yoga and taijiquan are different but complementary practices. You can take both types of classes.
What is « Suryashtanga » yoga?
Suryashtanga is a yoga practice developed by the founder of our school, Stéphane Chollet. It is based on the philosophical foundations of “Yoga in 8 steps” (Ashtanga). This includes ethical principles, physical exercises, conscious breathing, and concentration.
Our yoga classes begin with dynamic exercises, followed by static postures and a guided relaxation.
Do you offer mindfulness meditations?
There are various meditation techniques. All aim to calm the mind, but their practice and results differ.
At Surya, we practice “creative meditation”: guided meditations that include visualizations. In our experience, this is a good method that can be integrated into everyday life, even when our minds are often very restless.
What is the difference between Taijiquan and Taichi?
Taijiquan is an internal Chinese martial art now renowned for its health benefits. There are different styles and schools in the Chinese tradition, including Taoist Taichi. Each school has its own specific characteristics, but all are based on similar principles and a common philosophy.
At Surya, we practice HunYuan Taijiquan, which includes Qigong to increase our vital energy and spiral movements to deeply stretch our bodies and improve energy circulation.
More information
Contact
903 Saint-Zotique Street East
Montreal, Quebec H2S 1M9
- (514) 431-5248
- montreal@surya-world.org
The studio is located just off Plaza St. Hubert, at the level of Rue St. Zotique; opposite a large IGA.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Parking: you can find free parking spaces in the surrounding streets, for example on Saint-Zotique or Christophe Colomb. Allow a few extra minutes if you’re coming by car. There are also a number of paid parking spaces, notably behind the IGA.
