We are a catalyst for change

in people and communities — igniting the light of global wellness by creating a sanctuary for movement, education, and meaningful connection.

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Who we are

Studio Morpho Bleu is a vibrant centre for movement in Montréal, Canada, located in the central-west neighbourhood of NDG. We offer diverse classes — yoga, barre, pilates, and more — plus workshops, ceremonies and rituals to connect you to your highest self.

To create a hub for movement, rest, and ritual, where our unique reflections can meet in one bright space, both physically and virtually. Together we use modalities of form, function, and flow, to tap into conscious breath and take flight.

Our mission

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Our story

Long before its official opening, Morpho Bleu’s founding members had been an integral part of the yoga and wellness community in Montreal. Over two decades of sweat, laughter, and sometimes tears built the foundation of what would become a studio that breathes beyond physical walls.

Sara is our mystic and visionary leader with a fascination for human nature and a gift for the healing arts. Kelly, our generous, driven wonder woman, works behind the scenes to make magic happen with fierce commitment and savviness from years spent in corporate fundraising. Together, they created a launch-pad for something bigger to take flight.

Over the years, Sara and Kelly spent time and energy in Central America on retreat. It was there that they met the Blue Morpho, one of the largest butterflies in the world and an awe-inspiring sight to behold. The greater symbolism of this brilliant creature had resonated deep within, representing the journey through personal and global metamorphosis, an environmental ethos, and a bold image.

When we needed a name that spoke to the kinds of powerful transformations that our students feel when they come to practice, Morpho Bleu was born. Unique expressions of individuality, constant change, and ultimate interconnectedness are all reflected in our values and worldview. The butterfly effect — how small changes ripple outwards to create bigger impacts — stays in the forefront of our minds as we encourage positive movement, in our physical and mental bodies, to cultivate overall wellness in ourselves and beyond.

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A woman's side profile with eyes closed and hands at her chest in prayer

Our values

  • It’s with careful reflection that we make our decisions, taking into consideration all viewpoints from all levels of the organization, knowing that the butterfly effect creates ripples across a larger landscape. Our communications with our members are clear and proactive, so they can trust that our policies and decisions are fair.

  • Inspired by the butterfly’s capacity to go from caterpillar to taking flight, we stay open to a lifelong journey of growth ahead. As a team, we share feedback candidly and regularly, and we give our teachers room to grow with workshops, trainings, and mentorship. We diversify our offerings so there are always opportunities to learn something new, for students and staff.

  • We acknowledge our responsibility as a part of a greater ecosystem. We also acknowledge that we are on traditional lands of First Nation peoples, most notably the Anishinaabeg and Haundenosaunee, of which the Kanien’kehá:ka are stewards of Tiohtià:ke (Montreal). We vow to minimize our ecological impact to the best of our ability. We have high standards for the sustainability of the products we use, the brands and initiatives we support, and we give back whenever we possibly can through fundraisers and campaigns.

  • From micro to macrocosm, diversity is not only exquisite, but essential to our very survival. We prioritize diversity in our leadership, staff, and offerings, because different perspectives are what makes the soil in our garden so rich. Externally, we commit to making our studio accessible and inclusive to all practitioners. Internally, we welcome the unique contributions that people bring from any and all walks of life.

  • The butterfly is beautiful, yet fragile — we know we must treat it with the utmost respect to ensure it stays with us for a long time to come. We vow to act from a place of kindness, and to always communicate with compassion in our hearts. We also prioritize active listening, for our staff and students alike, to ensure that everyone is heard with an open mind.

  • We are an open source of wisdom for all to learn from, lean on, and contribute to. We encourage learning from all schools of thought, cross-pollinating knowledge from a variety of sources; because fabric woven from all different directions is stronger than threads from a single one. We strive to reinvest in the development of our teachers and staff, supporting them with continuing education, collaborations, and mentorship, and holding space for their unique zones of genius.

  • We must spend time in the cocoon before spreading our wings to fly. In our studio, we strive to be a source for quiet relaxation when it is needed. Inside our team, this manifests itself in policies that facilitate substitutions and paid breaks, to support aligned leaves of absence. Externally, we keep restorative offerings on our regular schedule so that there is opportunity for yin to balance out the yang of everyday life.

Meet our teachers

The people who make up our studio are more than just a team — they’re the colourful fabric that makes us who we are, the creators of the biodiversity that makes our ecosystem so unique.

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