March, 2008 Newsletter

New Location and new Classes in Peterborough

My Yoga classes in Peterborough have moved to take advantage of the fabulous space available at Kalico Healing Arts Centre at 252 ½ Charlotte Street (between Aylmer and Bethune). Come and check out this great studio with lots of natural light and an uncluttered, distraction-free environment.

Classes begin on Friday March 7 (this week) at the new location. Please note that I've added an early evening Ashtanga yoga class to get you revved up for the weekend. This class starts on March 14, and other classes renew on that date. Here's a list of the classes starting on March 14 at Kalico Healing Arts:

NEW! Ashtanga Yoga
Fridays from March 14 - April 25 (6 weeks) - no class on March 21
5:15 - 6:30 (Intermediate - Vigorous). This class offers Ashtanga yoga as it was taught to me by Sharath Rangaswamy (grandson of yoga giant, Pattabhi Jois) in his house with 12 others in the scorching heat of Southern India. We will look at the two sun salutations, standing poses, seated poses, backbends, forward bends, hand balances and inversions. Prior yoga experience is a good idea, but not essential, especially if you're in reasonably good shape and are prepared to move and stretch.

Yoga Therapy
Fridays from March 14 - April 25 (6 weeks) - no class on March 21
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. (all levels). Bring your aches and pains and a blanket/pillow (optional).

Moms and babies
Fridays from March 14 - April 25 (6 weeks) - no class on March 21
11:00 - 12:30 noon (all levels). A relaxed mom means a relaxed baby, and vice versa!

Please see the website for full class descriptions of the above classes: http://www.wavelengthsyoga.com/yoga_public_classes.html

Pre-registration is required for all classes
Cost: $72 per person (Ashtanga - $66 per person)
To register: Call Caroline at 705-639-8937 or email wavelengths@gmail.com


Classes in Norwood Start March 17

There are just a few spots left in the Norwood classes for the next 6-week term from March 17 - April 21. The classes with available space are:

Mondays 6:15 - 7:45 pm
Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:30 am

Both these classes are Gentle Hatha Yoga, suitable for beginners or those who appreciate a gentler class.
Pre-registration is required for all classes
Cost: $60 per person
To register: Call Caroline at 705-639-8937 or email wavelengths@gmail.com


Thai Massage Therapy Now Available in Norwood

You can now receive a therapeutic Thai Massage on Mondays, at the Massage Therapy Clinic on County Rd. 45. Thai massage combines pressure point therapy and passive yoga stretches to release tightness and increase flexibility. It promotes an overall feeling of calm through slow rocking movements and metta (loving kindness). Performed on floor mats with the receiver fully clothed, Thai massage works to release tight muscles and connective tissue. March special: $60/hour.

Thai Massage Course

Thai Yoga Massage is an ancient hands-on healing technique that combines pressure point therapy and passive yoga stretches. This level one course will give you everything you need to know to safely and confidently perform a 90-minute massage. Thai Yoga Massage is a great complement to other healing practices such as Massage Therapy, Shiatsu, Reiki and any other one-on-one healing modality. It is also a great way for yoga instructors to learn more about working hands-on with their students. This is a 30-hour course run over two weekends (April 5/6 and April 19/20) and will take place in Maple, Ontario (near Hwy 400 and Major MacKenzie Drive). There is no pre-requisite and all materials will be provided. Massage Therapists will receive 15 CEUs, approved by the CMTO. The cost for the course is $595 ($550 if you register by March 21)