Private Yoga Classes in Toronto: What to Expect and How to Plan One

A private yoga class is a session designed around you or your group rather than a public timetable. You choose the date, the location and the focus, and the teacher shapes the class to the people in the room. In Toronto, private sessions usually take place at home, in a rented studio or event space, at an office, or outdoors in warmer months.

What a private yoga experience involves

Most private classes follow a simple arc: a short conversation about goals and any injuries, a warm-up, a main sequence, and a slower close with stretching, breathwork or a few minutes of guided rest. The difference from a public class is attention — the teacher can adjust pace, offer variations and focus on what matters to your group.

Individual sessions versus private group classes

• Individual sessions suit people who want personal attention — for example, building confidence as a beginner or returning to movement after a break.
• Private group classes bring friends, family or colleagues together. The focus shifts from individual technique to a shared experience everyone can enjoy, whatever their level.

If you’re planning a group session for an occasion, our guide to private group yoga for celebrations goes deeper into event planning.

Common formats

• A gentle, beginner-friendly flow
• A stronger, more energizing class
• Yoga combined with guided meditation or breathwork
• A themed session for a celebration, such as a birthday or a bachelorette

Flowtime’s private sessions can include yoga, sound, breathwork, meditation or movement, with a custom theme available.

Choosing a venue

Look for a space with a clear floor area for everyone to lie down with room to spare, a comfortable temperature, and as little foot traffic or noise as possible. At home, a living room with the furniture pushed back often works for a small group. For larger groups, an event room or studio rental gives you more space and fewer distractions. Outdoor sessions are lovely in summer but need a backup plan for rain and, in public parks, a check on any permit requirements.

Group size and accessibility

Ask about the group size the teacher recommends for your space, and share any mobility needs, injuries or pregnancies in advance so the class can be planned with options from the start. A good private class should feel welcoming to complete beginners.

What to bring

• A yoga mat (ask whether mats can be provided)
• Comfortable clothing you can move in
• Water
• A layer for the final rest, when the body cools down

Questions to ask before booking

• What is included in the session, and how long is it?
• Can the class be adapted for beginners or specific needs?
• Will you bring mats, props or sound equipment?
• How much space do you need?
• What happens if we need to change the date?

How customization works

At Flowtime, private bookings start with a discovery call, followed by a custom session design and setup guidance. Pricing is custom, based on format, location and group size. To start planning, explore private yoga and events.