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Studio Ancrage · Sherbrooke, Quebec

You don't need to be flexible. You need an hour to yourself.

A maple floor, twelve mats, a teacher who knows your first name by the second class. No dreamy music, no mandatory Sanskrit, no posture competition.

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What actually happens here

People from Sherbrooke, ages 19 to 78, closing the office door for an hour. Some touch their toes. Most don't.

Groups of 12 max, so the teacher can see every body and correct before it hurts.

Seven classes, seven intentions

Intensity shown from ● to ●●●

Hatha

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Postures held for several breaths, alignment explained in detail. The class that builds the foundation — and the one where you finally understand what you're doing.

All levels · ideal for a first class

Vinyasa / Flow

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Postures flow with the breath. It raises your heart rate, makes you sweat, empties your mind in 20 minutes.

All levels and intermediate · athletes, stressed workers

Yin

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Five minutes per posture, on the floor, with props. We're not working the muscle but the deep tissue. Uncomfortable, never painful.

All levels · stiff backs, tight hips

Gentle and chair yoga

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Mobility and balance without getting on the floor if you don't want to. Everything can also be done seated, on a stable chair.

Seniors, recovering from injury, reduced mobility

Hot yoga

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Room B at 38°C, controlled humidity. Heat loosens you up fast, so we go slow. Bring a towel and plenty of water.

All levels · not recommended for a first practice

Prenatal

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Adapted by trimester, with variations for the pelvis, back and breathing. Also a chance to meet other expectant mothers.

Pregnancy, from week 12

Guided meditation

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Thirty minutes seated or lying down, guided aloud. No posture, no flexibility required. The easiest and hardest class.

Everyone · you can step out anytime

What “level” actually means

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Beginner

You've never done yoga, or you did years ago. The teacher names every posture, shows every step, offers an easier variation out loud. We assume nothing.

02

All levels

The majority of our classes. The teacher gives three versions of each posture — simple, medium, ambitious — and you pick the one that fits your day. A beginner and a ten-year practitioner fit in the same class.

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Intermediate

You've been practicing for a year or more, you know the names, you follow a sequence without demonstration. Faster pace, optional inversions, fewer explanations.

The schedule

Current session · book online or by phone
Day Time Class Teacher Duration
Monday 6:15 am Wake-up flow Marilou 45 min
Monday 5:15 pm Hatha all levels Jean-Sébastien 75 min
Monday 7:00 pm Yin Marilou 75 min
Tuesday 9:30 am Gentle and chair yoga Hélène 60 min
Tuesday 6:00 pm Hot yoga Jean-Sébastien 60 min
Wednesday 12:10 pm Express flow Marilou 45 min
Wednesday 7:15 pm Beginner · 6 weeks Hélène 75 min
Thursday 5:15 pm Intermediate vinyasa Marilou 75 min
Thursday 7:15 pm Prenatal Hélène 60 min
Friday 5:30 pm Hot yoga Jean-Sébastien 60 min
Saturday 8:30 am Hatha all levels Hélène 75 min
Saturday 10:15 am Guided meditation Jean-Sébastien 30 min
Sunday 10:00 am Yin and breathwork Marilou 90 min

Morning classes (6:15 and 9:30) and end-of-day (5:15 pm) are the busiest. Saturday 8:30 am stays quiet — that's our secret.

Two rooms, zero mirrors

Room A — 12 spots, maple floor, large window onto Wellington Street. This is where hatha, yin and gentle yoga happen.
Room B — 10 spots, radiant ceiling heating (38°C, controlled humidity) and a dehumidifier. Reserved for hot yoga and intense flow.
Everything is provided: mats disinfected after every class, blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets. You only need to bring a water bottle.
Changing rooms with showers, locking lockers and clean towels ($2). No mirrors in the rooms: nobody watches themselves, nobody watches you.

Your first time, question by question

I'm not flexible at all.

Flexibility is a result, not an entry requirement. Our stiffest students are the ones who progress the fastest — and we have blocks and straps to shorten the distance between your hands and your feet.

Will I look ridiculous?

Everyone looks at the teacher or the floor. No mirrors in the rooms, no correction out loud in front of the group. We ask your consent before any physical adjustment.

What should I wear?

A t-shirt and comfortable pants, that's it. Bare feet (or non-slip socks if you prefer). Avoid very loose clothing that falls over your head when you bend down.

What should I bring?

A water bottle. Mats, blocks, straps and blankets are provided and cleaned. For hot yoga, add a towel and a change of clothes.

When should I arrive?

Ten minutes early. That gives you time to find the changing room, set up your mat, and tell the teacher it's your first class — they'll keep an eye on you.

What if I need to stop mid-class?

You sit down, you breathe, you resume when you're ready. No one will ask why. Leaving the room is also perfectly fine.

The teachers

Marilou Fréchette
Vinyasa · yin · founder

500-hour certification (Yoga Alliance), additional training in movement anatomy. 12 years teaching, former long-distance runner who discovered yin after a knee injury.

Hélène Marcoux
Gentle · prenatal · beginners

300-hour certification, prenatal specialization (85h) and yoga adapted for seniors. Trained physiotherapist, 16 years teaching. She runs the 6-week beginner series.

Jean-Sébastien Roy
Hatha · hot yoga · meditation

500-hour certification, two trainings in India (Rishikesh, 2016 and 2019), 9 years teaching. Speaks little, explains well, and will remind you to unclench your jaw.

Workshops and immersion days

Three hours to understand just one thing

“Stiff back” workshop — Saturday, October 18, 1:00 to 4:00 pm. $55. How to sit eight hours a day without paying for it.
Breathing and sleep workshop — Sunday, November 9, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. $45.
Orford immersion day — Saturday, December 6, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. $145, lunch included. Three practices, a walk, a long silence.

Rates

Discovery package · new students
$35

Three weeks of unlimited classes, one-time only. The best way to try every style before choosing.

Drop-in class
$22

No commitment, bookable up to an hour before class. Hot yoga: $25.

10-class card
$185

Valid 6 months, transferable to a friend or family member. $18.50 per class.

Unlimited monthly membership
$119

All classes, all rooms, meditation included. Free pause of up to 4 weeks per year.

Students and 65+: 15% off everything. No contract, no membership fee, cancel your membership anytime.

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Your first class is free

No form to fill out: call or write, we'll reserve you a mat and welcome you ten minutes early. Come in comfortable clothes, bare feet.

Address
Studio Ancrage
184, rue Wellington Nord, 2nd floor, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1H 5B8
Free evening parking in the alley · bike racks at the entrance
Opening hours
Monday to Friday · 6:00 am to 8:30 pm
Saturday · 8:00 am to 2:00 pm · Sunday · 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Get in touch
819 555-0176
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