August 30, 2023

Yoga — Move your body. Steady your mind.

Beyond Monthly Yoga Tip

With September around the corner and the return to school, we often feel like summer is over and although the full summer feeling may be dissipating, it is technically still summer until September 21st. With that said, our Beyond Monthly Yoga Tip is to find the time to live in the moment and not rush the season away. Let's continue to soak in the warmth and embody the slower pace this season offers.

Our new schedule begins September 11th. In addition to your favourite classes our new offerings include:

• Mondays, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Gentle and Restorative Yoga with Dawn-Marie
• Mondays, 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Gentle Yoga with Ivana
• Tuesdays, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Restorative Yoga with Glenda
• Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Hatha Yoga with Justine
• Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Chair Yoga with Lisa
• Thursdays, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Nia (soulful dance) with Ann
• Fridays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Pilates with Laura
• Sundays 9:15 - 10: 15 a.m. Flow 1-2 with Diane

Workshops

Helping Kids with Cancer Fundraiser

24Hr Yogapalooza is an annual charity fundraiser that supports

childhood cancer treatments & research at CHEO.

Hosted in studio and led by Shelley Murdock, this 60 minute gentle yoga class will feature a crystal bowl sound bath relaxation with Glenda Rodriguez to close the practice.

Register online and donate in-person on the day of the event. Cash donations will be accepted or donate in-studio by scanning a QR code onsite to direct your payment directly to Yogapalooza.

Date: Sunday, September 17

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Fee: donate on-site with cash or QR code, minimum suggested donation: $25.00

Spaces are limited: please register in advance to secure your spot.

This 75-minute specialty class will introduce you to guided self-massage (self-myofascial release/SMR) with therapy balls, which release tension in the nervous system and the body’s fascia system.

Explore a therapeutic, yoga-inspired class that eases pain, and discover improved posture, and enhanced mobility.

Learn a routine designed to keep our bodies supple, strong and flexible and receive an easy-to-follow handout so you can continue to enjoy the benefits of this self-care routine at home.

Let’s use our bodies how they were designed to -- move freely without limitations.

Date: Monday, September 25

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Deeply relaxing. Meditative. Healing. Grounding. Calming. Cleansing. Helped me to sleep better... These are some of the words that people have used to describe their "Gong/Sound Bath" experience.

You are invited to take an hour for yourself, and let the sounds of gongs, singing bowls, ocean drum, rainstick (and more) take you on a restorative journey towards greater health.

Date: Monday, September 25

Time: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Through its gentle, flowing movements, Tai Chi strengthens the body and promotes better posture and body alignment. Simultaneously, it cultivates mindfulness and enhances mental well-being. These combined benefits make Tai Chi a holistic practice that nurtures physical health, mental clarity, and overall well-being.



In this 6-week series, attention will be given to proper posture, movement and flow as well as becoming more aware and centered in each moment. At the end of each class students will be led in a short standing meditation to help integrate the cultivated subtle energy (also known as Qi or Chi, prana or life force).

This course is suitable for both new and intermediate students.

"Try-it" Tai Chi class: New to Tai Chi and want to try it out before registering for the series? Sign up for the Try-It Class on Wednesday, September 20.

Dates: Wednesdays, September 27 to November 1

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Trainings

Open to Yoga Teachers and Yogis. This special offering will provide you with valuable experiences and with the knowledge to include Eden Energy Medicine to your yoga practice.

What you will learn in this workshop:

• Basics of energy medicine as seen by Donna Eden;

• Several energy exercises that: 1. keep our basic energies solid 2. Keep our energy systems communicating and 3. bring resilience;

• How to incorporate these techniques into your yoga practice or yoga class; and

• A short basic energy routine.



This workshop ends with an Energy Medicine Yoga practice — Open to all levels.

Date: Saturday, September 23

Time:1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Over the next 20 years, Canada’s seniors’ population — those age 65 and older — is expected to grow by close to 70 %. As the population continues to age, it is more important than ever for seniors to take a proactive approach to their health. Falls are much more likely to occur as we get older. A regular and accessible yoga practice that not only builds strength and flexibility but also maintains and improves the body’s complex balancing systems, can contribute to a healthy quality of life in later years.



This Chair Yoga Teacher Training Certification Program is designed to provide yoga teachers, senior fitness instructors and health care professionals with the knowledge needed to offer chair yoga practices to seniors and/or those who have physical challenges, pre-existing medical conditions or who might be recovering from an injury.

Many of the principles can be translated to someone who sits at a desk all day or who is new to yoga and wants an accessible practice.

Dates: Saturday and Sunday November 4 and 5

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

You will Learn:

• How to measure a ball for a student;
• How to practice Hatha yoga postures on the ball;
• How to know when a student is ready or not ready for a pose;
• Variations of the same posture for accessibility;
• How the ball gives you the support to work on a more challenging pose;
• Sequences for a beginner and intermediate class; and
• And how to make it a whole lot of fun.

You will feel confident in offering beginner and intermediate Yoga on the Ball classes to: 

• Improve balance;
• Increase flexibility;
• Improve mindfulness; and
• Strengthen the core.

Date: Saturday November 25, 2023

Time: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.