Welcome to Kelowna Yoga House!
Have you heard the good news? Kelowna Yoga House is pleased to return to regular in-studio classes, with no physical distancing required! Indoor group exercise is allowed as we move into step 3 of BC’s Restart Plan, and we couldn't be more excited!
As we ease our way back into the world, it's important to be kind with yourself, and take care of your body and mind. We understand you may not be ready to join us in-person quite yet, and will continue to offer classes online.
Please read on for all details on our upcoming free community class and a teacher feature interview with Joni Barbagallo by Kari Dul. Our senior teacher, Krisna Zawaduk, illuminates the practice of Upaviṣṭa Koṇāsana, our pose for the hot summer. Also included is a lovely article from Melissa about one of our marketing committee members, Carola Jaspers!
Volunteers are central to the Kelowna Yoga House community. If you are interested in becoming part of the marketing committee or any of the many other essential teams that keep us running (jumping, standing...). contact info@kelownayogahouse.org for more information.
A tasty recipe for a healthy and refreshing beverage to keep you cool during this hot summer and our President's Report feature will inform you of the current status of our very special non-profit yoga house, so please read on!
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Check out our Summer Schedule and join our amazing teachers on the mat! |
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Free Community Online Yoga Class |
Sunday, July 31, 10:30 am - Noon. |
All Levels and Abilities Welcome!
Join us for a morning of yoga where you will be guided systematically through a series of foundational yoga postures (asanas) to create a feeling of well being and vitality.
This class is suitable for all levels, body types, and abilities. Please have any yoga props you may have at home handy: yoga blocks, belt/strap, blanket(s) and a chair. See you on Zoom!
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If you haven't found us on Facebook or Instagram yet, come connect with us to stay up to date on more upcoming events and in-person classes! |
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Kari's interview with
Joni Barbagallo
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Just a little snippet as to why we love Joni!
What do you hope to bring to your students?
I want to be on this yoga journey alongside my students. I want to challenge them and assist in fostering their intelligence in their own practice so that they do not under/overestimate what they are capable of.
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Upaviṣṭa Koṇāsana (Sanskrit उपविष्टकोणासन)
with Krisna
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Looking to stay cool this hot summer while practicing? This a great pose for hot temperatures. This “seated angle” pose can be done numerous ways to enhance the cooling effects. Try these variations below. You can hold the posture for 1-5 minutes. |
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1 Samaashrayi:
Quiet alertness.
Sit on some blanket height so the trunk lifts out of the pelvis. Hands are spread sideways on bricks so armpit area is open. This is re-energizing and centering. Great for reproductive organ health too.
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2 Adho Mukha:
Going forward.
Taking Upavista Konsasana as a seated forward bend but keeping the head and arms elevated as to not compress the abdomen and chest. Focus on keeping the “vents” of the body open (leg pits and arm pits) and not closing off the throat area. This version is great for recovery and headaches.
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3 Upaashrayi:
L-shape.
This is supported with bolster and adequate height for the head so there is a slight backward lean and the front body gets even more openness. This is calming for the nervous system and relives fatigue.
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Another great way to beat the heat is with this delicious Green Dream Energy Drink!
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled
1/2 long English Cucumber
1 lime or lemon juiced
1 orange, peeled
2 apples-choose juicy types (ambrosia, gala, golden, green)
6-8 large pieces romaine lettuce
4 large stalks celery
1 inch piece of aloe vera juice-add last
(makes 2-3 cups)
Other possibilities to include: beets, carrot, spinach, kale, pineapple
Put everything in a juicer or high speed mixer. Most nutritious to drink fresh when made or can be refrigerated. This tasty drink provides nutrition, lasting energy and reduces cravings for junk food, sugar and caffeine.
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More on Kelowna Yoga House’s Marketing Committee
by Melissa Perehudoff
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Carola has been a member of the marketing committee since 2014. She serves on the KYH society board and from time to time on small sub committees. She is self-employed as she and her husband own and operate an Information Technology business. Carola is originally from The Netherlands. She and her husband moved to Canada in 2009. Carola was initially persuaded to help out with the KYH website and newsletter. Once she joined the marketing committee her duties and tasks kept on growing and she manages everything to do with the MindBody software, liability waivers, class rosters, website updates and changes as well as helping with the KYH Facebook account.
If you're interested in joining Carola on the marketing committee, contact us at info@kelownayogahouse.org for more information.
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KYH President's Report
Dianne Kapty
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The Little House stands in front of the main studio at our downtown location. It has received some much needed rehabilitation and is now ready for use. We also took advantage of the COVID-19 shutdown have the main studio painted in May. These are examples of the work that goes on behind the scenes by our many volunteers, like Don Ciesielski, head of the maintenance committee. Kelowna Yoga House Society succeeds through the dedicated service of its many volunteers! THANK YOU!!
The board of directors is following key indicators of activity and finances and is pleased to report that the Society is managing to hold its own in these challenging times.
Our neighbours, the Metro Community, have closed their temporary winter shelter on Ellis Street and anticipate opening a new community centre this fall. A hygiene centre operates out of their St. Paul building. I was invited to join the new Community Engagement Committee, whose members include local businesses, developers, City Bylaws, RCMP, and the Downtown Kelowna Association. The focus of the committee is to work together to improve the overall experience for all members of the community.
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"Health is Firmness in Body, Stability in Mind
and Clarity in Thinking"
BKS Iyengar
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1272 St. Paul Street
Kelowna, BC, Canada
V1Y 2C9
250-862-4906
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