Welcome to the Yoga House!
As the weather becomes cooler, self care and yoga is more important than ever!
What better way to boost your immune system and keep you limber, than to take a yoga class either in our studio or online. We have a lot of options for everyone, and we are happy to be offering a complimentary online class in November. See details below regarding this class as well as Melissa's popular Restorative Workshop, which will also occur in November this year.
We invite you to enjoy an article from one of our students about her experience with yoga in the time of covid, as well as a yummy recipe and special announcement regarding our upcoming AGM.
Scroll down to enjoy some photos of our yoga community and a yummy baked apple recipe!
Please note regarding our roster that Phofi is continuing her Saturday morning All Levels class in studio until the December break, and Kari is adding an online All Levels class on Saturday morning. For a complete overview of our Schedule, check out our website!
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Please note, to avoid disappointment, register early due to a maximum occupancy of 9 students for in studio classes. We also require at least 60-minute advance notice in case of cancellation. If no cancellation notice is given within that timeframe this will result in a charge to your account for that class.
The cancellation window for online classes is 30 minutes.
Thank You!
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Complimentary Online Beginner Yoga Class |
Sunday, November 15
10:30 am - 12 pm
Everyone is welcome for this complimentary online class. In this class, you can expect step-by-step instruction in a sequence of postures (asanas) which will help you improve focus, strength, flexibility and relaxation.
Sign up is required in order to receive the login information for this class.
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Restorative & Pranayama workshop with Melissa |
Sunday, November 22, 2020
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
In studio and online!
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"Yoga in the time of COVID" by Colleen Wilson
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A Reflection based on “Love, Labour, Laugh” Sadhana 2020
with Krisna Zawaduk
I was “cookin’ with gas” in the Summer of 2019, when I participated in my first Sadhana. I felt connected with the Kelowna Yoga House community – in and out of class. I was at KYH at least a couple of times a week for classes, I participated in special events and activities regularly and as a member of the KYH Board and Marketing Committee. I would zip down to KYH on my bicycle; cool wind in my face, arriving energized and refreshed.
And then 2020 happened. This Sadhana “Love, Labour, and Laugh” in the time of COVID would offer a different experience.
I set up my computer and my yoga mat with props at home in the upstairs hallway, as I’ve done all summer. My things are ready, but I’m not. I’m late to join the Sadhana by ‘zoom’ session due to a mini-melt-down-in-progress. Living arrangements have shifted as we’ve adjusted to accommodate two teenagers needing more space. We’ve been at home together for 7 ½ months. My workspace/yoga studio is not yet ready.
I need this Sadhana. I snap out of it, sit down on my mat in the hallway and join the session minutes later. I am immediately absorbed by Krisna’s introduction.
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Annual General Meeting
Mark your calendars! Our AGM this year will be on November 28th at 3pm via ZOOM. Details coming soon!
Survey:
“As we are stepping into a new world and a new year approaches, KYH is currently working on a survey to be circulated to all members to gather your input about what is truly important to you and your vision of how KYH could better meet your needs. Your voice matters. More on this to come!”
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Kari and her dog Panda Bear in Supta Swastikasana going into Supta Ardha Padmasana during the workshop from Louie Ettling |
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Tracy is joined by her granddaughter Maren in Supta Padangusthasana 1
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Do you have a child in your life or a pet who always wants to join in the yoga fun? Send us your pictures to be featured here! |
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Recipe: Baked Apples in Spicy Apricot Sauce |
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Ingredients:
3c Apple
10 Whole apricots (dried)
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tbsp Ghee
1/4 tsp Nutmeg
2 tbsp Raw Sugar
1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
Use 4 apples. Preheat oven to 375 F.
Step 1: The Apricot Compote
Chop dried apricots, cover with water and boil. When soft, let cool and blend in a food processor. Add sugar and ghee. Continue simmering until apricot sauce becomes thick. Finally, remove from heat, stir in vanilla and spices, cover, and let stew an additional 5 minutes.
Step 2: The Apples
Meanwhile, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Core the apples, keeping the bottom intact. Place apples in a baking pan with the boiling water. Set in the oven. When apricot sauce is ready, spoon the sauce into the center of the apples and return to the oven. Bake 30-40 minutes or until soft. Occasionally, baste the apples in the sauce.
Step 3: Serve Hot
Garnish with additional cinnamon and nutmeg if desired. Serve hot, to the delight of your guests.
From the website Joyfulbelly.com
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Thank you all for your continued support! We really appreciate your loyalty and patience while we navigate this new covid-19 world, and we wish you all an abundance of wellness and contentment in your yoga and life pursuits.
Namaste,
KYH
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"Health is Firmness in Body, Stability in Mind
and Clarity in Thinking"
BKS Iyengar
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We are in need of yogis who would like to help out KYH and benefit from an arrangement of work exchange (cleaning) for yoga classes.
We will consider students who have an established relationship (for example, three months with KYH), rather than newcomers to the studio.
Also we are looking for a social media wiz who can help with postings on Facebook and Instagram on a regular basis. If you are that person, please send an email to Carola Jaspers via: info@kelownayogahouse.org
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Address: 1272 St. Paul Street Kelowna, BC,
Canada V1Y 2C9
Phone: 250-862-4906
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