YOGA for RECOVERY AND HEALING Moving into Wellness with Pam Guzzi & Sharon Smith-Carter
Date: Tuesdays A gentle yoga program to support those undergoing and/or recovering from cancer treatment or serious illness. Moving beyond cancer into wellness. The classes incorporate gentle stretching, restorative yoga poses, breath awareness and relaxation to aid in regaining a sense of well-being. Studies indicate that a therapeutic yoga practice may benefit overall mood, stress levels, physical strength, mental clarity and quality of life during treatment and recovery. No previous yoga experience in necessary. Class size is limited.
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RESTORATIVE YOGA FRIDAYS Restful Yoga for Restoring Balance with Sharon Smith-Carter, Pam Guzzi, Tracey Drake
Date: Fridays January 20th, February 17th and March 23rd Time: 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm *Space is Limited to 8 Restorative yoga may be referred to as active relaxation. Restorative poses are poses of "being" rather than "doing". The body is placed in a supportive environment using props with gentle attention to the breath. By being supported by props, the muscles and bones are relieved from their roles of support and action which allows the nervous system to send fewer messages and become quieter. Restorative poses cultivate the habit of attention. Learn to identify how and where you hold tension and then consciously release it. Restorative yoga is beneficial for any time whether it dealing with stress, fatigue, injury or just taking time out to relax the body. Move into your weekend with a renewed sense of energy.
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STAYING HEALTHY THROUGH COLD & FLU SEASON A Naturopathic Approach with Dr. Molly Brass, BSc, ND
Date: Friday January 20th *Pre-Registration required
Join naturopath, Dr. Molly Brass for an informative talk to help us through the winter cold and flu season and beyond. Learn which foods and lifestyle factors can dramatically affect your immune system. Choose the best natural remedies to reduce your susceptibility to colds or flus. Know the signs and symptoms of a weakened immune system.
Molly Brass, Naturopathic Doctor, has an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Mount Allison University. She then graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto after completing a 4-year ful-ltime program in Natural Medicine, which included 4,500 hours of classroom training and 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experience. As a board certified naturopathic doctor, Molly has an office in Lindsay, Ontario where she has practiced since 2001. In addition, she is a medical writer for several professional and consumer publications.
DEVELOPING A HOME YOGA PRACTICE with Bridget Cuff
Date: Saturday February 4th ** Please note that this workshop date was rescheduled from Jan. 21st
Have you thought about taking your yoga practice from the class into your home but are at a loss when you finally roll-out your mat? Developing a personal yoga practice is a way to grow, reconnect with yourself and find your own rhythm. Join Bridget in this popular workshop to explore the tools needed to create a home practice: setting up a space, sequencing a basic practice, developing a practice habit and discussing ways to overcome resistance to sustaining a home practice. Let 2012 be the year to bring your yoga home. All levels welcome. A handout will be given.
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PRENATAL YOGA BASICS with Courtney Jeffery , CYT
Date: Sundays January 22nd, February 5th & 19th * Drop In Rate: $18.00 (Space Permitting)
We are pleased to be offering a 3 week PreNatal Yoga series meeting every other week. These safe and supportive classes will include relaxation, breath work 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. All stages of pregnancy welcome. The class size will be limited to ensure a safe and supportive environment. Pre-registration is required.
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INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION ~ A 6 Week Course with Jane Scott, CYT
Date: Wednesdays January 25th - Feb. 29th
Jane will be teaching a 6-week meditation course that provides a foundation for developing a meditation practice. Each week introduces a new focus or technique and builds on the previous week. Through guided and silent meditations, participants will learn how to quiet body, emotions, mind and spirit. Learn how to breathe and relax effectively, reduce internal chatter and use positive thinking techniques to enhance present moment experience. Week 1 ~ Getting Started: Proper Breathing Week 2 ~ Watching and Balancing the Breath Week 3 ~ Deep Relaxation & Release of Tension Week 4 ~ Witnessing the Mind/ Let Go of Chatter Week 5 ~ Balancing Your Thought Process Week 6 ~ Putting it All Together
Jane Scott has enjoyed many and varied benefits of meditation and yoga for over 25 years. She is a certified Sivananda Yoga Teacher and has studied the methods of Vanda Scaravelli, Esther Myers and Irene Beer. Daily meditation is a way of life and she has studied the work of Sri Aurobindo Society out of Pondicherry, India. Jane has taught yoga within the City of Kawartha Lakes, Fleming College and TLDSB. She brings the elements of earth, water, air and fire into her meditation practice influenced by her work with Regis Ilerna, a Peruvian Shaman.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES (3) FOR YOGA TEACHERS with Paola di Paolo , RYT500 Date: Thursdays January 26th, February 23, March 22 Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Cost: $69.00 (includes HST) * Class size is limited * Drop-In Rate of $28.00 (Space Permitting)
There comes a time as yoga teachers when we have questions about the asanas, the breath, the students and our teaching. Paola will guide us in a series specifically for yoga teachers to aid in the continuing development of our yoga teachings. Working in a small group, we will have an opportunity to gain clarity and understanding through both practical applications and discussion based on the "focus" of the class. Questions will be submitted prior to the first class so we can begin from a place of mutual interest, confusion or curiosity. Explore your understanding and present it in a more meaningful way to students. The class usually meets every 3rd week for 3 sessions. There will be no drop ins due to continuity. The series is geared to certified yoga teachers with a minimum of 200 hours training.
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WISDOM OF THE BREATH with Paola diPaolo
Date: Sunday February 12th
Bring mindfulness and ease to breathing practices that give clarity, energy, and vitality to our body and mind. During the day our breathing patterns change and may reflect our level of concentration, tension, or relaxation. We may be unaware that we often pause or suspend our breath or that we have lengthened our exhalation breath. Pranayama practices take these natural tendencies and expand them - pausing our breath becomes "inhalation retention" to gather energy. Deepening our exhalation is natural when we relax and becomes an extended breath to bring release, grounding and stillness.
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YOGA for CORE STABILITY with Pam Guzzi
Date: Sunday February 26th
Join Pam in a workshop designed to connect you to your "inner core". Learn about your "core" muscles; how to find them; how to activate them; how to strengthen and tone them through an introduction to a series of asanas. With this new knowledge and exploration you may reduce the risk of pain or injury to compensatory muscles or areas in your body. Discover your "powerhouse" from within. A handout will be given.
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POSTNATAL YOGA WORKSHOP with Courtney Jeffery , CYT
Date: Sunday March 4th
Come to Revive, Relax and Rebuild! Time to restore your energy, release tension and rebuild strength and toning after childbirth and within the first and second year. Workshop will touch upon common postpartum issues including neck & shoulder tension and pelvic strengthening. When we nourish ourselves we are more able to deeply nourish our babies. Come and enjoy! Pre-registration is required.
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DAY RETREAT OF YOGA at The Brick Church Bed & Breakfast, Manilla with Sharon Smith-Carter
Date: Sunday April 22nd, 2012
Revitalize, Restore and Realign yourself as we share a day nurturing our body, mind and spirit in the unique space of The Brick Church. The day retreat will include hatha, yin and restorative yoga practices. A delicious vegetarian lunch, time for leisure, herbal teas and a delicious smoothie will nourish us as we move to find centre in our busy lives.. A peaceful getaway, within our community, to restore well-being and deepen your yoga experience. The Brick Church was built in 1869 and has undergone an innovative transformation into a home and a special event location. With exposed timbers, iron railings and green design it will be an unforgettable venue. Our host Jennifer Drapeau will create a lunch designed specifically for our group to allow us to feel nourished and able to move freely into the afternoon class. Space is limited. Pre-Registration is required with a cheque to secure your space. Tentative Schedule: 9:00 - 9:20 am ~ Arrival 9:30 - 12:15 pm ~ Welcome, Yoga 12:20 - 1:40 pm ~ Lunch & Leisure 1:45 - 3:50 pm ~ Afternoon Practice 3:50 - 4 :00 pm ~ Closing and Refreshment
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YOGA THRIVE: Beyond Cancer, Yoga for Wellness From Surviving to Thriving ~ A 7- week program with Sharon Smith-Carter
** Yoga for Recovery and Healing will be replacing Yoga Thrive for the Winter Session Date: TBA Yoga THRIVE is a research-based, therapeutic yoga program for cancer survivors either on or off treatment. This gentle, 7- week program is based on hatha yoga, but has been modified for cancer survivors - especially those who are experiencing stiffness, pain, stress or fatigue. Dr. Nicole Culos-Reed (University of Calgary) has been researching the benefits of this program in collaboration with Susi Hately - Aldous, Kinesiologist and Yoga Teacher, (specializing in therapeutic yoga - Functional Synergy Inc.) since 2002. Past participants have found significant benefits in overall mood, stress levels, physical strength, range of motion and quality of life. Research continues to be tied to the program. No previous yoga experience is necessary and the program is progressive as each class builds on the next. Classes are held once a week over a 7- week period and pre-registration is required. A support person is also welcome to register for the class if desired. The Instructor of this course have been trained at the University of Calgary with this protocol and is a certified yoga instructor who will ensure individual attention and safety within the class. A minimum number of 6 participants are needed for the classes to run.
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a post-dated cheque or cash payment is required to secure a place in the workshop you have 7 days in which to submit payment or your spot will no longer be held any cancellations within 4-7 days of the workshop will incur a 25% administration charge There will be no refunds within 3 days of the workshop
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