ABOUT THE THIRD SPACE

The third space is a yoga studio located on land that is shared between the Attawandaron, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples, colonially known as Stratford, Ontario.

The third space is owned by Kate Kirby a queer, non binary and disabled person. They have been practicing yoga since they were 13 and have been teaching since 2019. They have completed over 500 hours of yoga teacher trainings. Kate is passionate about creating accessible and inclusive yoga practices. They are also focused on honouring yoga's roots and history. Kate is also a certified full-spectrum birth worker and child-birth educator and is passionate about reproductive rights.

As a queer person Kate has noticed a lack of inclusion of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the health and wellness world. Kate's hope is the third space will be a place for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to gather and be comfortable connecting with their mind, heart and body.

While the third space is extremely passionate about serving the 2SLGBTQIA+ community the third space will be a gathering place for folks of all identities to come and practice yoga and connect with others in the community. Every body is welcome.

The third space is located on the ground floor of 150 St. Patrick St. there is a small step at the front door but during operating hours we will always have an accessible ramp out front. We have mats, blocks and bolsters for you to use during practice.

Kate Kirby's training and education experience:

200 hour yoga teacher training with Pure Yoga Ottawa in 2019

Yin and Mellow Yoga teacher training with Intelligent Edge Yoga in 2019

Full Spectrum Doula and Child Birth Educator trainings with Birthing Advocacy Doula trainings in 2022

300 hour yoga teacher training with Ignite Yoga and Wellness Institute in 2024