Sweet Serenity Yoga

New Studio Policies

 While we’ve always prided ourselves on a very clean studio, we will be taking additional steps to ensure our cleanliness and sanitation is at its highest level, and we’d love your cooperation as we do our best to make SSYW as safe as possible. SSYW is committed to providing a safe workspace for our team and clients.  With that in mind, we have built this Studio Safety Protocol due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  As our business re-opens to the public, we want to ensure not only the safety of our team but the safety of the greater community that every person entering our studio will encounter. Every team member is expected to take part in implementing and complying with these measures.

• Keep your distance – please enter one at a time, leaving plenty of space between students and ensuring a minimum distance of 6ft. We have placed markers every 2 meters at the entrance to provide students with the visible cues that encourage physical distancing.
• One point of entry. Only one person is allowed in a door at the time.  If you need to wait, please wait 6’ft apart outside on the markers until someone has entered and completed their check-in.
• Using hand sanitizer upon entering and exiting. We currently have hand sanitizer dispensers located throughout the studio, but clients and instructors will be obligated to clean their hands immediately upon entering AND exiting the studio.
• Limiting the number of people in the studio at any one time. We are a small boutique fitness studio, so we will practice different arrangements to see what is viable and use tape to mark out mat placement. In-studio class sizes will be reduced by more than half to a maximum of 9 students to comply with safe social distancing.
• Contactless Check-In. We will have members check-in with the front desk instead of using the iPad to reduce the spread of germs. Front desk staff is to maintain a distance of 6 feet (2 meters; 2 arms length) from members as they enter and exit the studio. No physical touch greetings with members such as hugs, high fives, or handshakes are to be made.

• Students will enter the studio room one at a time.
• Safety bubble.  We have tapped off 7ft by 7ft spaces along the mirrors to indicate each student’s safety bubble. Please place your mat at the center of the square and point it out from the mirror towards the center of the room.
• Must be pre-registered. (no drop-ins) Upon re-opening, all class reservations will be mandatory for all classes due to limited occupancy and social distancing.
• Cancelations must be made a minimum of 4 hours prior to a class to allow for someone else to have the opportunity to fill the spot, or a $10 late cancelation fee will be charged. No-Shows will be charged a $20 no-show fee.
• Studio considerations:
  • Only students who have pre-scheduled classes will be allowed to enter the facility.  We will be restricting class sizes to ensure that there are 6 feet of separation between members.  A maximum of 9 members will be allowed inside the studio at one time and up to 3 team members
  • Aside from allowing enough space between clients, we would encourage a ‘no-contact’ environment, there will no longer be a waiting area (the front entry area will be in a new configuration) – the front door will be locked in-between classes for clean-up and to ensure that that all students have left before the next class begins to filter in
• Reduced front desk time as much as possible. All pass purchases should be made online, and cash will no longer be accepted as a form of payment. Students are encouraged to pre-purchase passes and store their credit card information in our online studio management software for all future purchases. Any necessary interactions at the front desk or within the studio will be within social distance guidelines, and payment only accepted via contactless means (tap).
• Social Distancing Among Team Members. Team members will maintain 6 feet apart when possible and wear mandatory masks at all times. There will be no more than 3 team members inside the studio at a time.
• Extra time between sessions. Our studio schedule will be adapted to allow more time in between sessions so that staff can thoroughly disinfect all touchpoints.  We expect this to schedule ample time – 30 minutes between classes to ensure clean-up time and so that proper social distancing requirements between classes can be met.
• All studio inquiries will be managed by email only. If, at any time, you feel unsure of the new protocols, feel free to ask our staff about the proper procedures. We will also post signs in specific areas to help guide you through the new process.
• Bring your own yoga mat and props: Upon re-opening, for our student’s health and safety (under new regulations), we will require that students bring their own mats and props to class. We will be facilitating a pre-order of our existing studio equipment to enable students to purchase their own props for use, as this will be the best option for safety (a decision based on risk tolerance to prevent the possible spread of germs on props).
• Masks and Socks. We request that all staff and students wear socks in common areas of the studio. If a student feels more comfortable wearing a mask, we would, of course, encourage this and will have masks for sale at the reception. All team members will be required to wear a mask and socks. (Instructors to wear socks and mask until the start of their class).
• Our water cooler will be closed and no longer be available for tea or water refills. Please bring your own full water bottle to class. And sadly, there will be no more candy dish.
• Instructors will announce distancing guidelines at the beginning of each class while reminding members to wipe down equipment before AND after use and to use hand sanitizer before and after class:
  • Elimination of non-essential physical contact and shared touched surfaces
  • Increase the use of verbal cueing or demonstrating, no more hands-on physical cues. All cues will be verbal or visual. The instructor and team members will maintain at a 6’ or greater distance from the student.
• Members may continue to use their punch pass or membership for virtual and in-studio classes. Alternatively, we have virtual-only passes available:
  • • Virtual Drop-in
    • 2-week Unlimited Virtual Pass
    • One-Month Unlimited Virtual Pass
• Disinfecting – We’ve invested in Up-Leveled Cleaning Protocols: High contact areas of the studios will be disinfected after each class by using a professional-grade disinfectant.
  • When the session ends, a staff member will distribute cleaning supplies.  Cleaning supplies will not be shared.  The student will clean their equipment and leave one at a time from the studio.
  • Spray down your mat and props with the one-step EPA approved food-grade disinfectant, Decon30, which kills over 99.99% of bacteria in just 30 seconds! No need for wiping!
  • The bathroom and all high-touch points will be sanitized between classes
  • Hand sanitizer will be available for use throughout the studio
  • Professional cleaners will be in the studio daily
• A ZERO-TOLERANCE SICK POLICY – Anyone exhibiting symptoms of any infectious illness will not be permitted in the studio. If a student or instructor presents with ANY cold symptoms (cough, sneezing, general malaise), they will be refused entry and sent home. This is clearly to protect all of YOU and US! Covid-19 is still a threat and will be a part of our lives for the foreseeable future, so we need to do whatever it takes to protect ourselves and others!
• Students and team members will continuously self-monitor for any symptoms (fever with either cough or sore throat, or muscle aches) they may experience and will, therefore, quarantine for the mandatory 14 days in the event they are ill.

• There are two additional documents and training manuals a Student must sign before attending a class in the studio:

1. 1. 1. Studio Safety Protocol Plan
      2. Student Waiver

A full in-studio Studio Safety Protocols Manual is available in the studio. If you have any further questions please email us at info@sweetserenityyoga.com

• There are two additional documents and training manuals a Student must sign before attending a class in the studio:

1. 1. 1. Studio Safety Protocol Plan
      2. Student Waiver

A full in-studio Studio Safety Protocols Manual is available in the studio. If you have any further questions please email us at info@sweetserenityyoga.com

It’s been incredible the ways folks are adapting and practicing their “new normal” to facilitate connection and grounded-ness: cooking, gardening, meditation — and practicing with us over Zoom has been a great way to stay connected and continue caring for our amazing students. I am so grateful we have been able to do this, but I will be even more grateful when we can see you in studio again.

Naturally, this will look different as we add in more safety protocols to keep you and our team safe, healthy, and happy. Of course, we have always taken precautions but now we will add to them as the federal and provincial governments and our associations direct us.

Over the past few weeks, we have created an opening plan, procedures, and protocols, keeping everyone’s safety in mind.  We will be re-opening in June 15^th with a limited in-studio schedule (which will be streamed simultaneously). We will continue some of our classes as live virtual classes only. READ MORE HERE

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*Natural DIY Hand-sanitizer – this recipe makes slightly more than 1 cup:

• 8oz Aloe Vera
• 1 Tbs Witch Hazel
• 1/4-1/2 tsp Tea Tree Oil (0.5-1% concentrate)
• 1/4 tsp Vitamin E Oil (optional)
• 10-20 Lavender Oil (optional)

*you can use any essential oil for the scent but Lavender and Peppermint are good choices because they have antibacterial properties.

At SSYW we want to take the extra step and are offering natural hand sanitizers for use throughout the studio.

Virtual Class Drop-in: Single Class Pass

• FREE Virtual Trial Drop-in (one time offer for new students only)
• $12+gst Virtual Class Drop-in

2 Week Unlimited Virtual Class Pass:

• $49+gst – Access to all our LIVE online classes for 14day

One Month Unlimited Virtual Class Pass:

• $89+gst – Access to all our LIVE online classes for 30days

To our amazing students,

To call the last few months unprecedented is the understatement of our lifetime. While social distancing maybe the word of the year, no member of our community should ever feel alone. At this point, our mental health and well being is more important than ever. With that in mind, Sweet Serenity Yoga and Wellness is happy to be offering LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSES through Zoom (bookable through Mindbody).

Our classes may look different than normal … as we’ll be substituting mats for carpeted living rooms and in-studio props for at-home alternatives (yes, those cans of beans were a good idea).

Our goal is simple, we want to still your spirits and walk away from this thing with a healthier and stronger mind and body. We will focus on quieting the mind and creating community connections while naturally building our immunities.

Click below for detailed instructions on how to participate:

Virtual Class FAQ

• $59+gst – Two Weeks Unlimited Trial pass (expires 14 days from first use/scheduled class) – there is a one time offer of 10% off the purchase of your first regularly priced membership if purchased within 7 days of the initial trial pass expiration

Drop-ins: Single In-Studio Class Pass

• $20+gst – Valid for 1 in-studio class
• $18+gst (with valid student ID) available in Studio ONLY

Drop-in bundles: Recommended for those who practice 1-2 times per week Valid for online and in-studio classes

• $179+gst – 10 Class pass (expires 3 months from first use)
• $299+gst – 20 Class pass (expires 6 months from first use)

Family of 2+ shared drop-in bundle: In-studio & Virtual Valid for online and in-studio classes

• $325+gst – 20 Class pass (expires 6 months from first use)
• $650+gst – 50 Class pass (expires 1 year from first use)

Unlimited Passes: Recommended for those who practice 2 or more times per week 

One Month Unlimited Pass: Valid for online and in-studio classes

• $150+gst – Working out to only $5 a day! This is the best option to practice more than twice a week – if you can only commit for one month. Expires 30 days from first use.

Memberships: Valid for online and in-studio classes

• 6 Month Unlimted Membership: Do you want to feel relaxed and nurtured as well as energized and uplifted? 6 Month memberships expire 6months from the date of purchase. For less than $33 a week, that’s only $4.50 a day! this is the best option to practice more than twice a week with a 6 Month Commitment. This Membership includes 5% off workshops and seminars (excluding trainings and retreats) One hold for up to 7 days per life of the contract, for a minimum of 7 days.
  • $140+gst monthly with 6-month auto-pay – an 8% savings!
  • $775+gst upfront payment – a 13% savings!
• 12 Month VIP Unlimited Membership Do you want results? Are you ready to commit to a minimum of twice a week to better your health? Then this pass is for you! Our best value membership for less than $26 a week, this is ideal for those practicing more than twice a week. This membership activates upon purchase of contract and includes 10% off workshops and seminars (excluding training’s and retreats) and ONE complimentary guest pass per month (for NEW students only). Pass may be held for up to 14 days per the calendar year, for a minimum of 7 days in length. Up to 2 Holds permitted provided that the combined total of all holds does not exceed 14 days per the life of the contract.
  • $125+gst monthly with 12-month auto-pay – an 18% savings!
  • $1,350+gst upfront payment – a 28% Savings! 

• Hold and cancelation policy
• Studio Guidelines
• Terms and Conditions
• Online waiver – Must be signed prior to attending in-studio classes
• COVID-19 protocols

Download the Sweet Serenity Yoga and Wellness App for FREE today to plan and schedule your classes! From this mobile App you can view class schedules, sign-up for classes, view ongoing promotions, as well as view the studio’s location and contact information. You can also click through to our social pages! Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your device! Download now by clicking: 

Sweet Serenity Yoga and Wellness has been featured in various print, radio, and television media!

A Bollywood-inspired class is just one of the dance fitness and yoga offerings raising funds and awareness for an animal sanctuary in Delta, B.C.

Sweet Serenity Yoga and Wellness is partnering with Perfect Pastures Animal Sanctuary for a biweekly outdoor fundraising event beginning this week. 

Set on Perfect Pastures’ field, Fridays at the Farm is a four-class series that benefits the animal sanctuary while safely continuing group classes during the current COVID-19 restrictions. The outdoor program permits Sweet Serenity and its yogi community to stay active and connected while practicing in an open space.

“We’re offering two class style options: the Fitness Mash-up, with Zumba, BollyX and Refit; and a Yoga Series featuring Hatha and Slow Flow. The variety makes it extra engaging and fun, and gives each instructor their time to shine,” explains Jenine Lehfeldt, owner of Sweet Serenity. “Maggie (Ferguson) from Perfect Pastures is the kindest, most hard-working person I’ve ever met; she puts the animals before even her own wellbeing. I’m passionate about animals, too, and feel fortunate I’m able to help.”

Lehfeldt’s North Delta studio has hosted many local fundraising initiatives, including cat and bunny yoga benefitting the Delta Community Animal Shelter. Sweet Serenity recently helped Perfect Pastures raise over $1,200 for Amaro, a rescue dog who needed medical attention for pneumonia and an enlarged heart. Fridays at the Farm was conceived as a means to continue to support the sanctuary, which is a haven for farm animals like goats, sheep, and pot-bellied pigs, as well as a temporary home for pets needing immediate refuge before moving to organizations that deal with foster care and adoption.

“Things are getting more difficult for animal rescue care, especially since COVID-19 has increased poverty in communities already in need,” explains Ferguson

She’s been based at her Ladner farm for 10 of the last 40 years she’s been helping rescue animals. For the past nine, she has also facilitated a food program aiding animals in northern B.C. communities. This year alone, Ferguson has collected and shipped 7,900 lbs of food to rescues, food banks, and community support workers who distribute the goods where they’re desperately needed.

“I realized northern communities weren’t getting the food support they needed, so I started collecting animal food and packaging it in bulk. I approached Lower Mainland transport companies who go to remote areas about getting what I collect to the rescues – and the rest is history!”

This year, Ferguson’s trusted delivery truck finally reached the end of life after 350,000 km on the road. In order to continue its mission, Perfect Pastures has started a GoFundMe page with a goal of $35,000 to purchase a replacement flat-deck truck.

For over three months during the pandemic, Lehfeldt has had to get creative, including pivoting to online classes. On June 15th the studio reopened, but the new safety precautions have significantly dropped capacity by 75%.

“It’s been one of the hardest things any small business owner could have ever imagined facing, but through sheer determination and the support of our community, we have managed to stay afloat,” she shares. “We aren’t out of the woods yet, as we don’t qualify for the majority of government assistance; however, we’re determined to continue being the safe space our all-ages community needs for physical and mental health.”

Fridays at the Farm kicks off this Friday (July 10th) and follows with classes July 24th, August 7th, and August 21st, weather-permitting (a Zoom link will be provided in case of rain). Participants may attend one or all classes and are asked to pre-register, with a minimum donation of $44 for either four-class series. 

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“I have just finished Keri’s Sunday morning class and I feel great so many thanks to you both for making it happen!
On a slightly different note, I wanted to mention that the strength, ingenuity, and perseverance you personally have shown (with the support of your instructors I’m sure) is admirable and inspiring. You have managed to create the closeness, friendliness, and warmth of your studio, (which I have always thought is the embodiment of what a wellness community should be) and reached that right out into our homes and made us feel welcome. This is quite a feat!So I wanted to let you know that we feel more a part of the sweet serenity family than ever and to thank you for making it all possible. Many many thanks!” – Jason Hammond

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“On-line yoga sessions — genius!!!

We recognize that suspending your business comes at personal cost.  Please know that there are folks out there rooting for you and wishing you success. Thank you for all you are doing for our community in general and for my family, in particular.  Both our girls have taken positive steps toward better physical and emotional health because of you and with your encouragement. You are a local hero! Love, right back at you”. – Jill Gillett

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“I just wanted to say thank you so much for finding a way to keep classes going during this strange and bizarre time. It’s been a lifesaver for me knowing that I can still access classes. I hope that you are doing well. Thank you for all your hard work, week after week, to keep a little bit of normal going. Thank you!!!” – Lisa Chandra

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*Rave Review* -“I’m compelled to write a quick note to thank you for the blessing you’ve brought to this community.

I’m against the clock to use my remaining passes before they expire, so, admittedly, there’s a bit of “might as well try it” to booking classes.

Team Sweet Serenity was out for “The Coldest Night of the Year” on February 22nd @cnoyorg

A family-friendly walk that raises money for charities serving hungry, homeless, and hurting people in our community!

SSYW is so fortunate for their continued partnerships with @deltassist to raise funds and awareness for social, psychological and

physical well being of individuals, families and the community we live in

We had so much fun bringing a smile to the participants’ faces as they rounded the corner of the halfway mark. The studio donated their time, funds, and door prizes for this spectacular event.

“It is thought that external goods are the cause of happiness (but) Leisure of itself gives pleasure and enjoyment in life” – Aristotle

Experiences are much more intrinsically fulfilling than things. Your experiences are part of you, we are the sum total of our experiences! So share the gift of self-care with someone you love. Purchase yours in-studio or online HERE 

Download the Sweet Serenity Yoga and Wellness App for FREE today to plan and schedule your classes! From this mobile App you can view class schedules, sign-up for classes, view ongoing promotions, as well as view the studio’s location and contact information. You can also click through to our social pages! Optimize your time and maximize the convenience of signing up for classes from your device! Download now by clicking: 

App-specific tutorial information: how to get it and where, how to buy a pass, how to book and cancel classes, waitlists, Perkville points and so much more!

▶ How to get the App & then what 

There is little doubt that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting every aspect of our lives—from virtual classrooms to telecommuting to early restaurant closing times to outright quarantines. Observing public health measures and reducing exposure to the virus are required to slow the spread of this disease. No one knows how long these virus safety measures will need to stay in place, but it presents a perfect time to protect and improve your health while practicing social distancing. Healthy eating is especially important for keeping your immune system in top condition.

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Mission: Sweet Serenity Yoga and Wellness is a unique and serene community Yoga studio in the heart of North Delta. It is a bright and spacious studio offering 32+ classes per week, workshops, community fundraisers and specialized trainings. We strive to provide an inspiring experience that suits many ranges of physical abilities by offering various styles of Yoga, Hot Yoga, Barre, Mat Pilates, Dance fitness, and other fusion classes. We hope this range encourages people to push their limits while honoring the individual needs of each student along their wellness journey. At SSYW we give people the tools to help them make healthy positive changes by getting them actively involved in their own self-care, effectively giving them the power to maximize their personal physical and mental health potential.

~Nourish Your DiVine

Vision: The objective of opening this studio is to provide a safe, nurturing and accessible space.  A place where we can all let our guards down and open our hearts. A Safe space to freely laugh or cry and feel through whatever it is we’re facing in life. Together we aim to expand in the future to further our reach and lend that helping hand to those who seek it.

We are a welcoming and inclusive community 

We welcome everyone who is interested in learning, sharing, and growing in their yoga practice in an inclusive and respectful environment. We value diversity and seek to provide a safe space that rejects intolerance. Practices compassion & forgiveness. We seek the goodness found in everyone, including ourselves.

We meet people where they are

We inspire people towards healing, evolution, and personal growth. We offer a wide range of classes taught by experienced teachers who can help to modify and adapt the practice to your unique set of needs, life experiences, and physical variations. We see all our students as individuals and have a genuine desire to help you meet your goals – whether they are physical, mental, or spiritual in nature.

We aim to serve our community

In our service to others, we serve ourselves and the greater good. We are responsible supportive members of the community, hosting periodic awareness and fundraising classes for causes like the Delta Community Animal Shelter’s Tollie Fund and Deltassist Family & Community Services. (we also collaborate off-site at other local events).

We are authentic and present

We believe in clear, honest communication that serves to facilitate healthy boundaries, a safe space, and a place for healing and growth. We hold space for people to be vulnerable (including ourselves!), and that means practicing presence not perfection. We support each other and our students to realize our gifts and potential.

We are highly skilled 

Our well-trained, approachable teachers considerately guide students in pursuing their goals. Their experience covers a vast array of modalities and they are genuinely eager to support all our students towards the discovery of new styles of movement. All teachers are certified in their respective modalities and have multiple years of teaching experience. They are all devoted to a life-long practice of study and personal growth.  Our front desk staff are highly knowledgeable about our classes, as well as all daily studio operations. We don’t claim perfection, but we strive to align our words and actions.

We are professionals who operate with integrity

We want to be here for you wherever you are on your wellness journey. You can count on us to offer a consistent schedule with classes that meet you where you are while also challenging you to grow