The first master yogis bent themselves like twist-ties around their enemies, smothering them with relaxing vibes. Now that all of your human and animal enemies are dead or in exile, today's Groupon offers a chance to defeat work-related stress: for $49, you get 10 classes at Stratusphere Yoga (a $203 value, including tax) in Vaughan. Though Stratusphere is a membership-based studio, today's Groupon gives commitment phobes a glimpse inside the studio's shimmering, exclusive walls.

The pristine, 5,200-square-foot multi-disciplinary yoga studio offers an eclectic selection of classes and convenient schedule to accommodate yogi aspirants of all levels. Your Groupon is good for any 10 classes at the studio, so you can try out an assortment of yoga styles or stick with a known favourite. Ease into a fast-paced day with the slow-flow gentle course, a foundation-building class that helps newbies master the essentials of the practice. Or, opt for an energizing power-hour to experience a blend of yoga styles in a quick and invigorating workout free of bears. Pilates, prenatal, hot power yoga, hot knitting, and vigorous ashtanga courses are also available at Stratusphere, and the friendly and experienced staff creates a cozy environment for practitioners of all skill levels to seek solace and perfect their pretzelian poses.

The sleek studio is the picture of a comfortable and inviting space, and its sofa’d lounge and fully stocked library of good reads offer a relaxing respite from the hustle, bustle, and egg-rains of the outside world. A model of environmental thoughtfulness, the eco-friendly studio incorporates cushioned cork floors, low-voltage lighting, and a band of hard-working corgis who clean the studio with green-certified disinfectant. Seize this opportunity to get body and mind into shape, or gift this Groupon to a stressed scholar studying for a fast-approaching standardized test.

Reviews

Stratusphere founder Trish Stratus and her studio have received a great deal of press, including features by ET Canada and Wee Reporters. Four Yelpers give it a 4.5-star average, and it has more than 1,200 Facebook fans:

• Stratusphere yoga is truly gorgeous. – Roma M., Yelp
• …the instructor was quite funny and the class was challenging… – Rana L., Yelp