We are pleased to be offering a 4 or 6 week PreNatal Yoga Introduction series beginning Tuesday June 22nd until July 27th (or 4 weeks July 6th-27th) from 11:15 am - 12:45 pm with Courtney Jeffery (CYT200). The classes will include relaxation, breathwork and gentle movement to nurture you and your baby during pregnancy and help prepare you for birth and motherhood. Yoga is an ideal modality for all stages of pregnancy. The emphasis on increasing body and breath awareness can allow you to work with the transformations of pregnancy with calm and confidence. Variations will be given for all stages of pregnancy. No experience necessary. The class size will be limited to 8 to ensure a safe and supportive environment. The 6 week session is $100.00. The 4 week session is $68.00. Both prices include HST.
Pre-registration is required.
Courtney Jeffery is a prenatal yoga instructor, trained Doula and mother. She has been practicing yoga for 12 years and teaching for 8 years. Courtney has a holistic approach to yoga and honours the individual needs, according to lifestyle, body and mind connections. She is a trained Kripalu yoga teacher who has studied prenatal yoga with Janice Clarfield and completed her doula training through Dona with Kim Ethrington of Oshawa.
We are happy to have Courtney return to the studio after 6 years of study, travel and motherhood! Courtney taught a successful yoga for teens class at the studio before moving away from our community. Congratulations Courtney on the birth of your beautiful babe - Ember!
Monday, May 17, 2010
A Morning of Yoga & Nia in the Country
To help celebrate a new venture of one of our studio yogis, we will be participating in a morning of yoga & nia at Elysian Fields in Bethany on Sunday June 13th from 9:30 am- 1:00 pm.
Elysian Fields will nourish your soul as we join together to embrace joy of movement with Nia, centre and ground ourselves through yoga, walk in meditation and feed our bodies with an organic seasonal lunch from Food for Heroes. The beautiful setting will allow us to move amongst the fields of flowers, singing songbirds and a plentiful garden as we celebrate the coming of summer. Rachel Spearing has combined her passions for healthy living, gardening and cooking with her new business, Food for Heroes at this breathtaking setting in the country. Paola and Sharon are happy to share in this inaugural workshop morning in honour of this new venture.
The morning will include a 45-minute Nia practice, a 75-minute yoga practice followed by a meditative walk through the property. We will finish with a light seasonal lunch in the garden provided by Rachel. The classes will be held outdoors (weather permitting) so please dress accordingly. In case of inclement weather, we will move into the greenhouses. A selection of seasonal organic herbs and vegetables may be available for purchase following the workshop.
Space is Limited. Pre-Registration Required. Payments by cash or cheque only.Cost: $50.00
For further information or to register, please call the studio.
Elysian Fields will nourish your soul as we join together to embrace joy of movement with Nia, centre and ground ourselves through yoga, walk in meditation and feed our bodies with an organic seasonal lunch from Food for Heroes. The beautiful setting will allow us to move amongst the fields of flowers, singing songbirds and a plentiful garden as we celebrate the coming of summer. Rachel Spearing has combined her passions for healthy living, gardening and cooking with her new business, Food for Heroes at this breathtaking setting in the country. Paola and Sharon are happy to share in this inaugural workshop morning in honour of this new venture.
The morning will include a 45-minute Nia practice, a 75-minute yoga practice followed by a meditative walk through the property. We will finish with a light seasonal lunch in the garden provided by Rachel. The classes will be held outdoors (weather permitting) so please dress accordingly. In case of inclement weather, we will move into the greenhouses. A selection of seasonal organic herbs and vegetables may be available for purchase following the workshop.
Space is Limited. Pre-Registration Required. Payments by cash or cheque only.Cost: $50.00
For further information or to register, please call the studio.
Victoria Day Weekend Closures
Namaste.
What a beautiful day yesterday. Hopefully the good weather will continue into the upcoming Victoria Day weekend.
The studio will be closed Saturday to Monday (May 22-24) with classes resuming on Tuesday May 25th. Please note that there are only a few weeks left of the spring yoga session and if you are wanting to do any makeups please do them over the next 2-3 weeks.
Have a wonderful holiday weekend. Safe Travels.
Sharon, Bridget, Pam, Tracey & Paola
What a beautiful day yesterday. Hopefully the good weather will continue into the upcoming Victoria Day weekend.
The studio will be closed Saturday to Monday (May 22-24) with classes resuming on Tuesday May 25th. Please note that there are only a few weeks left of the spring yoga session and if you are wanting to do any makeups please do them over the next 2-3 weeks.
Have a wonderful holiday weekend. Safe Travels.
Sharon, Bridget, Pam, Tracey & Paola
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Cancellation of Nia Workshop - Tuesday May 11th
With great regret, Martha Randall is unable to present her workshop on Tuesday May 11th at Alexandra School Gymnasium. Please contact the studio for refunds for pre-registration. We look forward to continuing our Nia Journey with Martha in the fall.
Get Well Martha!
Get Well Martha!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Journey of the Heart Nia Workshop
Nia is a path to condition, heal and express your self through movement and sensation. A dynamic blend of dance arts, martial arts and healing arts, Nia revolutionized the face of fitness in 1983, and has since changed millions of lives and bodies across the globe. Balancing technical precision with free-form expression, Nia brings the body, mind, emotions and spirit to optimum health through music, movement and self-expression, guided by the sensation of Pleasure.
Nia is designed for any body. It is ageless and limitless, transformational and effective for every person everywhere, from athletes, dancers and fitness instructors, to children, special needs groups and the elderly. With the philosophy, Through Movement We Find Health, Nia addresses the whole person through music and movement integrated from nine traditional movement forms.
Please join Martha Randall, Nia Black Belt and Trainer, for a nourishing, funfilled evening of dance and movement and be inspired by music and movement. We are so fortunate that Martha makes her trek to Lindsay twice a year to allow us an opportunity to find freedom, laughter, fitness and joy as we dance on this Journey of the Heart.
The workshop is held offsite at Alexandra School Gymnasium, 66 Sussex St. North, Lindsay on Tuesday May 11th from 6:15 - 8:00. Pre-registration requested. No experience required.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
An Introduction to Meditation & Mindfulness
Have you ever been curious or contemplated Meditation?
This introductory workshop will allow you to experience simple meditation techniques and learn how to begin and work towards the practice of meditation and mindfulness. Meditation is not a technique. It is more a state of mind or quality of awareness. We practice meditation techniques in order to promote these states of mind or ways of being.
Jack Connelly draws on a wide range of experiences and the workshop will introduce the basics of meditation and mindfulness. The workshop is suitable for complete novices, those with minimal meditation experience or those just wanting to see what it is all about. If you are concerned that you can only do meditation sitting cross-legged on the floor, there are chairs and many props to support you comfortably.
If you are interested in this 2 hour workshop on Saturday May 8th ~ 10:30 - 12:30 pm, please contact the studio for registration information.
"Do you have the patience to wait till your mud settles and the water is clear?"
Lao-Tzu
This introductory workshop will allow you to experience simple meditation techniques and learn how to begin and work towards the practice of meditation and mindfulness. Meditation is not a technique. It is more a state of mind or quality of awareness. We practice meditation techniques in order to promote these states of mind or ways of being.
Jack Connelly draws on a wide range of experiences and the workshop will introduce the basics of meditation and mindfulness. The workshop is suitable for complete novices, those with minimal meditation experience or those just wanting to see what it is all about. If you are concerned that you can only do meditation sitting cross-legged on the floor, there are chairs and many props to support you comfortably.
If you are interested in this 2 hour workshop on Saturday May 8th ~ 10:30 - 12:30 pm, please contact the studio for registration information.
"Do you have the patience to wait till your mud settles and the water is clear?"
Lao-Tzu
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Releasing the Spine ~ Backbends Workshop
This Sunday, May 2nd, Paola will guide us in a workshop to explore Backbends in yoga practice. Backbends can be intimidating for some, but we will look at deconstructing and working with asanas for all abilities in this workshop. There are many backbends in yoga; from locust to pigeon to wheel ~ poses for students of all levels. We will explore both restorative as well as more active backbends.
The benefits of backbends include bringing freedom and movement to the spine, release of tension from the pelvis, heart and throat and finding a sense of energy in the body. There are a few spots available, please contact the studio if interested.
Slow and deep into the heart of the day.
With each inhalation comes an exhalation twice as long.
Slow and deep filling the lungs with infinite space,
the sun rises and sets in each single breath.
Forget about tomorrow.
Now is an eternity and life is a victory to celebrate
the heart of the day.
Leza Lowitz " Yoga Poems"
The benefits of backbends include bringing freedom and movement to the spine, release of tension from the pelvis, heart and throat and finding a sense of energy in the body. There are a few spots available, please contact the studio if interested.
Slow and deep into the heart of the day.
With each inhalation comes an exhalation twice as long.
Slow and deep filling the lungs with infinite space,
the sun rises and sets in each single breath.
Forget about tomorrow.
Now is an eternity and life is a victory to celebrate
the heart of the day.
Leza Lowitz " Yoga Poems"
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Chakra Workshop
Tracey will be offering a 2 hour introduction to the chakras workshop entitled Balancing Energy in the Body this Saturday, April 24th from 10:30-12:30 pm. Space is still available. If you are interested, please contact the studio for registration.
Additional upcoming workshops will be Releasing the Spine Through Backbends: For All Abilities ~ May 2nd and Journey of the Heart A Special Nia Class/Workshop on Tuesday May 11th. Jack Connelly will be returning for 2 Meditation Based workshops ~ Introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness on Sat. May 8th and Meditation: A Deeper Exploration on Wed. June 16th. That will end the offerings of studio workshops until the fall.
Additional upcoming workshops will be Releasing the Spine Through Backbends: For All Abilities ~ May 2nd and Journey of the Heart A Special Nia Class/Workshop on Tuesday May 11th. Jack Connelly will be returning for 2 Meditation Based workshops ~ Introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness on Sat. May 8th and Meditation: A Deeper Exploration on Wed. June 16th. That will end the offerings of studio workshops until the fall.
Yin Yoga
The teachers at the studio continue to expand their knowledge through continuing education and trainings in many aspects of yoga. We are pleased to offer YIN yoga at the studio and 3 of our teachers completed Yin Yoga Trainings this spring. Bridget recently returned from Chicago after completing an intensive 25-hour Yin Yoga: Practice and Theory Teacher Training with well known Yin Teacher Paul Grilley. Pam completed a comprehensive 40-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training Intensive with Tracey Soghrati in April. Sharon participated in both trainings in Chicago and Toronto. We feel blessed to have studied and learned from these accomplished teachers. We are offering an Introduction to Yin Yoga and also will be incorporating Yin yoga approach into our hatha classes. This is a therapeutic practice that is both challenging and meditative. Congratulations to Bridget, Pam & Sharon!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Workshop Cancellation
The workshop on Arm Balances and Inversions on Sunday April 11th, has been cancelled and will be re-scheduled later in the season.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Holiday Closure
Is is wonderful to see the sun shining and the temperatures warming.
Hopefully spring is just around the corner....
Just a reminder that the winter session of classes will be finishing on Friday March 12th. The studio will be closed for the March Break school holiday from Sat. March 13th to Friday March 19th. Classes will resume on Sat. March 20th as we begin our Spring Session.
Registration is open and will be on-going as long as space permits.
Namaste.
Hopefully spring is just around the corner....
Just a reminder that the winter session of classes will be finishing on Friday March 12th. The studio will be closed for the March Break school holiday from Sat. March 13th to Friday March 19th. Classes will resume on Sat. March 20th as we begin our Spring Session.
Registration is open and will be on-going as long as space permits.
Namaste.
Friday, February 26, 2010
A Warm Welcome
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Senior Teacher Paola di Paolo, RYT500, OYA-R to our studio for the spring session 2010.
Paola has been practicing yoga since 1984 and has been teaching since 1990. She is certified to teach both Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Yoga (3H0). Paola has studied Iyengar Yoga, Scaravelli influenced yoga with Esther Myers and Kundalini Yoga with Hari Darshan Singh Khalsa. She enjoys the dynamic relationship between asana, breath and energy. Her particular teaching interest lies in encouraging students to explore their own authentic experience of the postures in order to deepen their practice. Paola is on the faculty of the Teacher Training Program at Esther Myers Studio in Toronto and has directed a YTT (RYS200) program at her Keswick studio, Four Directions Yoga.
Paola will be teaching a new EXPERIENCED LEVEL Hatha class for those wishing to deepen their understanding of yoga on all levels in an integrated practice. These classes are suitable for those familiar with asana at an intermediate or advanced level, yoga teachers and those wanting to benefit from the energy and support that a group class experience offers.
Paola will also be facilitating a MOVE DEEPER INTO YOGA series for yoga teachers and/or experienced students. This series will allow an opportunity to gain clarity and understanding through exploration of yoga from both practical applications and discussion based on the "focus" of the class. The class will be limited to 8 students and is held every 3 weeks for a 4 class session.
Welcome Paola!
Sharon, Bridget, Pam & Tracey
Paola has been practicing yoga since 1984 and has been teaching since 1990. She is certified to teach both Hatha Yoga and Kundalini Yoga (3H0). Paola has studied Iyengar Yoga, Scaravelli influenced yoga with Esther Myers and Kundalini Yoga with Hari Darshan Singh Khalsa. She enjoys the dynamic relationship between asana, breath and energy. Her particular teaching interest lies in encouraging students to explore their own authentic experience of the postures in order to deepen their practice. Paola is on the faculty of the Teacher Training Program at Esther Myers Studio in Toronto and has directed a YTT (RYS200) program at her Keswick studio, Four Directions Yoga.
Paola will be teaching a new EXPERIENCED LEVEL Hatha class for those wishing to deepen their understanding of yoga on all levels in an integrated practice. These classes are suitable for those familiar with asana at an intermediate or advanced level, yoga teachers and those wanting to benefit from the energy and support that a group class experience offers.
Paola will also be facilitating a MOVE DEEPER INTO YOGA series for yoga teachers and/or experienced students. This series will allow an opportunity to gain clarity and understanding through exploration of yoga from both practical applications and discussion based on the "focus" of the class. The class will be limited to 8 students and is held every 3 weeks for a 4 class session.
Welcome Paola!
Sharon, Bridget, Pam & Tracey
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Spring Schedule 2010
Namaste
The spring 2010 schedule brochures have been mailed out to those on the mailing list or who were away from class this week. Registration has now begun for our spring session. Please call to confirm available space in a class or workshop. A post dated cheque is required within one week of registration to hold the space.
The Spring Schedule will be posted on the website early March.
The upcoming Ashtanga Fusion Workshop with Caroline Owens (March 28th) is now full but we have a waiting list, for those still interested in attending if a cancellation occurs.
The spring 2010 schedule brochures have been mailed out to those on the mailing list or who were away from class this week. Registration has now begun for our spring session. Please call to confirm available space in a class or workshop. A post dated cheque is required within one week of registration to hold the space.
The Spring Schedule will be posted on the website early March.
The upcoming Ashtanga Fusion Workshop with Caroline Owens (March 28th) is now full but we have a waiting list, for those still interested in attending if a cancellation occurs.
Do you have the patience to waitLao-Tzu
Till your mud settle and the water is clear?
Can you remain unmoving
Till the right action arises by itself?
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Family Day - Monday February 15th
Just a reminder that the studio will be closed Monday Feb. 15th
for the Family Day holiday.
Enjoy the day and regular classes will resume Tuesday 16th.
pts yoga studio
for the Family Day holiday.
Enjoy the day and regular classes will resume Tuesday 16th.
pts yoga studio
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Developing a Home Yoga Practice
There are still a few spots left in Bridget's workshop,
Developing a Home Yoga Practice this Saturday January 23rd.
If you have a desire to begin a home yoga practice but can't
remember what you have done in class, this is a great opportunity to develop tools to cultivate and maintain a home practice.Please call the studio if you feel you may like to join us for this 2 hour workshop.
Developing a Home Yoga Practice this Saturday January 23rd.
If you have a desire to begin a home yoga practice but can't
remember what you have done in class, this is a great opportunity to develop tools to cultivate and maintain a home practice.Please call the studio if you feel you may like to join us for this 2 hour workshop.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
The Eve of a Blue Moon
A Full Moon Meditation
Tonight is the second full moon in this month of December and it is unusual to have it fall on the last day of the year. Some call this a Blue Moon when we see two full moons in one month. It is a rarity to have more than 12 full moons in a calendar year and we see this happen every 2 to 3 years. The saying "once in a blue moon" speaks to something that does not occur often. Tonight is a perfect opportunity to engage in a Full Moon Meditation. This is when we take time to pause our activities and focus our attention upon the energies of the full moon in the evening sky.
Acknowledge and give thanks for the blessings in your life as you allow the shimmery light & energy of the moon to shine upon you. Name what you are grateful for and set intentions for what you would like to achieve over the next month till the next full moon occurs on January 30th. This can be a powerful meditation for some and a regular meditation to do each month on the eve of a full moon.
" Meditate. Live Purely. Be Quiet.
Do your work with mastery.
Like the Moon, come out from behind the clouds!
Shine."
Buddha
Tonight is the second full moon in this month of December and it is unusual to have it fall on the last day of the year. Some call this a Blue Moon when we see two full moons in one month. It is a rarity to have more than 12 full moons in a calendar year and we see this happen every 2 to 3 years. The saying "once in a blue moon" speaks to something that does not occur often. Tonight is a perfect opportunity to engage in a Full Moon Meditation. This is when we take time to pause our activities and focus our attention upon the energies of the full moon in the evening sky.
Acknowledge and give thanks for the blessings in your life as you allow the shimmery light & energy of the moon to shine upon you. Name what you are grateful for and set intentions for what you would like to achieve over the next month till the next full moon occurs on January 30th. This can be a powerful meditation for some and a regular meditation to do each month on the eve of a full moon.
" Meditate. Live Purely. Be Quiet.
Do your work with mastery.
Like the Moon, come out from behind the clouds!
Shine."
Buddha
Friday, December 18, 2009
Friday December 18th, 2009
As we move into this holiday season, and the end of 2009,
it becomes a perfect time to reflect upon this past year.
December 21st marks the time where the sun will begin
its journey towards longer days ~ a time for renewal and growth.
Take time to contemplate your life through the lens of the Yamas and Niyamas. Does your life reflect kindness, awareness, compassion, integrity and contentment? Can you accept the lessons learned through your experiences? Is there something in your life that speaks towards change? ........ Allow this new year to be an opportunity for growth......for change.... for expansion and for hope. Thank you for sharing time with us as we continue to explore the gifts that yoga
may bring to our lives.
Be gentle with yourself and take time to see the treasures each day has to bring.
With Blessings for this holiday season,
sharon, bridget, pam & tracey
The studio will be closed from Monday Dec. 21st until January 4th.
it becomes a perfect time to reflect upon this past year.
December 21st marks the time where the sun will begin
its journey towards longer days ~ a time for renewal and growth.
Take time to contemplate your life through the lens of the Yamas and Niyamas. Does your life reflect kindness, awareness, compassion, integrity and contentment? Can you accept the lessons learned through your experiences? Is there something in your life that speaks towards change? ........ Allow this new year to be an opportunity for growth......for change.... for expansion and for hope. Thank you for sharing time with us as we continue to explore the gifts that yoga
may bring to our lives.
Be gentle with yourself and take time to see the treasures each day has to bring.
With Blessings for this holiday season,
sharon, bridget, pam & tracey
The studio will be closed from Monday Dec. 21st until January 4th.
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