Past Workshops and Events

Yoga Anatomy with JJ Gormley

We welcome JJ Gormley to Wavelengths Yoga, October 28-30.

In this workshop, JJ will present (from the yogi-s perspective) the anatomy of our muscular and skeletal systems, as well as major organs.

When JJ presents these systems through the yogi-s eyes, she overlaps the anatomy of the chakra system with the anatomy of the above systems. This allows participants to categorize the body in a different way by looking at what each chakra area of the body has working in and for that particular chakra. In this way participants get a more in-depth and wholistic picture of the inner and outer workings of the body/mind.

JJ may also (as time allows) present the anatomy of the energy channels (nadis), the concept and anatomy of kundalini, mantra, and/or mudras.

This workshop is part of the Wavelengths Yoga Teacher Training, however, a limited number of spots are available for other yoga instructors, teachers-in-training or serious students of yoga.

About JJ:

JJ Gormley, Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500), Yoga Educator and Yoga Therapist, began practicing yoga in 1979.

She received her first yoga certification from the White Lotus Yoga Center in Santa Barbara, CA under Ganga White. In 1989 she began teaching yoga. She took many Teacher Trainings in the Iyengar tradition. In the mid-1990s she began to branch out of Iyengar Yoga and studied with Rodney Yee, John Friend and Erich Schiffmann. She was among the first few individuals to receive Anusara certification through John Friend's Anusara training.

In 1994, JJ began teaching teachers.

In 2002 she met Kausthub Desikachar and fell in love with the teachings from "The Heart of Yoga" by TKV Desikachar as taught by his son, Kausthub. She went to Chennai, India to study from Kausthub and the tradition of yoga teaching commonly called "Vini Yoga," and also known as KYM teachings (the institute in Chennai is known as KYM (Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram).

She continues her studies of yoga and knows that she will always be a student of yoga. She loves her diverse background and calls her yoga education "eclectic and well-rounded." She draws from each tradition she has studied, seeing the good in all and uses what she loves and what resonates with her heart.

JJ teaches several yoga teacher trainings in various location in the U.S. and as a guest teacher internationally.

JJ has produced many yoga training manuals and handouts, yoga videos/DVDs, and a chanting CD.

You can read more about JJ on her website at:
www.yoginijj.com

Dates: Fri., Oct. 28 (evening) - Sun., October 30, 2011
Times: Exact times TBA (Friday evening, all day Saturday and all day Sunday)

Cost: $270 + HST (includes delicious vegetarian lunches)

Partnering With The Universe

David's talk in August was well attended, but many of you who were unable to make it wished you could have been there. So, we've invited David back for another evening of exploring the personal through the universal.

For 20 years, David Makepeace has travelled the world to witness solar eclipses - a natural phenomenon that has been called the most spectacular event you can witness from earth.

With breathtaking film and video captured around the world at eclipse events, Makepeace takes us on a tour of our world and our solar system - widening the perspective on our lives.

Discover how the simple beauty and mystery of our world can open the door to a greater awareness of what we are and our place in the universe.

Makepeace recently presented "Understanding Ourselves in an Epic Universe" at the TEDx conference in Toronto.
For more information visit: www.eclipseguy.com

Date: Friday, October 14, 2011
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 or Pay What You Can

Join me in the stunning Northwest Territories this summer to paddle through some of the most ruggedly beautiful areas in the world.

The South Nahanni River is the premier wilderness river in Canada and has been called the most visually diverse river on the planet. Located in the North West Territories-one of the most sparsely populated places on earth-the Nahanni River is legendary. Bill Mason, naturalist, film maker and environmentalist called it the "Greatest river trip in the world" and Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau echoed that sentiment when he famously canoed the Nahanni in 1970. Containing Canada's deepest river valleys, its greatest waterfalls, massive rugged mountains, a vast wilderness of wildlife, deep forests, and legends of headless prospectors and lost adventurers, it's no wonder this is the world's very first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sorry guys, this particular trip is for women only, but you can find other great trips at www.blackfeather.com for both women and men.

Nahanni River Whitewater Getaway, NWT
June 30 - July 10, 2011
see http://www.wildwomenexp.com/paddling.html for details.

Wavelengths’ Yoga Teacher Training Information Sessions
Dates: Friday, March 18 and Friday, May 13, 2011, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Wavelengths Yoga

Please R.S.V.P. to this event by email at wavelengths@gmail.com, or by calling (705) 639-8937.

Ashtanga Yoga Fusion with Caroline Owen
Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011 9:30 – 12:30 a.m.
Cost: $54 including HST
Location: The Path to Stillness, Lindsay, Ontario

Description: Vinyasa means to move with the breath and is the essence of asthanga yoga. The word ashtanga literally means "eight limbs" (asta=8, anga=limb) and refers to the complete practice of yoga as explained in the foremost yoga text, "The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali." The third and fourth limbs of yoga are asana (postures) and pranayama (breathing). In this workshop, we will look at the dynamics of breath, and how it relates to the movement in each pose, as well as how the breath and movement enhance one another to deepen both throughout the practice.

Registration: Contact The Path to Stillness at (705) 878-1212 or email pathtostillness@sympatico.ca.

Yoga for Happy Hips and Shoulders
Date: Sunday, February 20, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $39 plus HST
Location: Wavelengths Yoga

Description: These major joints of the body often become stiff, leading to discomfort or pain. The key to maintaining flexibility in the joints is through simple dynamic movements that lubricate as they stretch. Only then are the joints prepared to take on more challenging postures to increase flexibility. While the focus of the workshop is on releasing the hips and shoulders, we will also pay attention to the spine and its role in allowing freedom of movement for the joints. This workshop is suitable for all levels of student, with options given for those with more flexibility in the hips and shoulders. If you have and injury, or are recovering from an injury, please consult your doctor before signing up.

Chant Your Way to Stillness -
An Introduction to Vedic Chanting with Caroline Owen

Chanting brings the mind into clear focus, improves concentration and aligns us with the divine. No experience is necessary and you don't need to have a "good voice" or any musical ability. You just need a desire to deepen your yoga practice through one of the most ancient tools of yoga.

You will learn the basic rules of chanting in Sanskrit and how to form the sounds of this ancient and mystical language.

We'll warm up with a simple asana (movement) practice, look at chanting theory, practice some simple chants, and end with a meditative practice encorporating breath work, chanting and movement.

This is an excellent workshop for anyone who is interested in chanting, but isn't sure where to start. It's also great for those who are familiar with chanting and Sanskrit and want to understand the background and how to encorporate chanting into a physical yoga practice to deepen the meditative effect. This workshop is also appropriate for yoga instructors who would like to introduce chanting into their yoga classes.

Date: Sunday, October 24
Times: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 including HST
Location: The Humanistic Yoga Centre, 172 Brock Street, Peterborough
Registration: Please call the Humanistic Yoga Centre at (705) 745-7727 or email hyc@cogeco.net.


Professional Development Day for Yoga Instructors

Network, experience, learn. This is a day for yoga instructors to meet other instructors in the area, indulge in some heart-opening and delightful practices, and learn how to bring more facets of yoga into your own teaching. If you are a yoga instructor, or enrolled in a teacher training program, you're welcome to participate.

Schedule for the day:

9:00 - 9:45 Welcome and Introductions
9:45 - 11:00 Explore your Inner Alignment - warm up with Judith Mintz
11:00 - 11:15 Break
11:15 - 12:30 Kripalu Yoga Dance with Tiina Kivinen
12:30 - 2:00 Vegetarian Lunch by Louise Racine of Thirteen Moons
2:00 - 3:15 To prop or Not to prop? Instructor TBA
3:15 - 3:30 Break
3:30 - 4:45 Teaching Pranayama with Caroline Owen
4:45 - 5:15 Wrap up

Date: Sunday, November 7
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Cost: $65 +HST (includes lunch)
Location: Wavelengths Yoga, Norwood, Ontario
Registration: Click on the link below to register securely online, or call (705) 639-8937, or email wavelengths@gmail.com to arrange cash or cheque payment (payment is required to reserve your spot).

Yoga for Hips and Shoulders with Caroline Owen

In this workshop, poses from the Ashtanga Yoga primary and second series are explored, with a focus on opening the hips and shoulders. Ashtanga Yoga includes some challenging poses that are very effective in opening the hips and shoulders, as long as the body is well-prepared. This workshop will focus on preparing these areas of the body, to safely access the postures in the series. We will tune into the wisdom of the body to understand when a pose must be modified or omitted to ensure an injury-free practice. Taking an unique approach to the Ashtanga yoga series, we will weave in breath-work, chanting, visualization and some partner-work to enhance the experience.

Date: Sunday, October 3, 2010
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $54 including HST
Location: Path to Stillness, Lindsay, Ontario
Registration: Please call or email Path to Stillness at 705-878-1212 or pathtostillness@sympatico.ca


Anusara Yoga with Louise Hanly (www.louisehanly.com)

About Anusara Yoga
Anusara is a hatha yoga system that unites a joyful celebration of the heart with powerful principles of alignment. Anusara is a Sanskrit word which means "follow your heart". When we follow our heart we meet the challenges of asana on the mat with compassion and humour. We learn to embrace all of ourselves, to see the good and refine and enhance the beauty within.

About Louise Hanly
Louise has always been interested in the relationship between consciousness and the body. Searching for a way to explore this interest more intimately in 1998, at age 39, she discovered yoga and immediately fell in love with its beauty, grace and challenge. Six years later Louise met John Friend and was immediately captivated by the Tantric philosophy of saying, “Yes” to life and threw herself completely into studying Ansuara yoga. Louise is a now Certified Anusara teacher with over 700 hours of Anusara training.

Good Vibrations: Backbends (morning session)

Consciousness vibrates with joy and awareness. In Anusara yoga we call this vibration or pulsation, Spanda. When we “tune up”, uniting our individual voice with spirit we create inner harmony. When we feel inner harmony we can express our own voice with joy and confidence. Just like a musician practices to express the music in his/her heart, we practice yoga to express the joy of union with the Universal. If you’ve ever practiced an instrument you know there are ways to practice that make playing much easier. Come and learn the Universal Principles of Alignment of Anusara yoga and make your poses sing.

Thanksgiving: Hip Openers and Forward Bends (afternoon session)

October is the time of the Harvest when we reap Nature’s bounty. We give thanks for this abundance by celebrating on Thanksgiving weekend. The abundance of the harvest is a manifestation of the fullness of Spirit. In Anusara yoga this fullness or perfection is Purnatva, one of the attributes of Spirit. That full feeling after a turkey dinner is one way to appreciate the perfection of spirit! Hatha yoga is a way of alchemically transforming the body so we experience Purnatva, the perfection of Spirit. In this class we will transform our hips so that with a heart full of gratitude we can express our gratitude for the fullness of life.

Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $105 +HST (includes lunch)
Location: Wavelengths Yoga, Norwood, Ontario
Registration: Click on the link below to register securely online, or call (705) 639-8937, or email wavelengths@gmail.com to arrange cash or cheque payment (payment is required to reserve your spot).

Discovering Inner Treasures:
Kids' Yoga Picnic Week

Spending time both inside and outside on the lawn at Wavelengths Yoga, children will be encouraged to discover their inner treasures. Using a picnic basket as the focal point for the week, children will choose treasures from the basket and the class will explore its qualities through yoga.

This journey of discovery will be led by Margo Lee, teacher, librarian and yoga instructor. Margo’s imagination and devotion to educating young minds, makes for playful and precise learning. Children will benefit from greater focus, concentration, balance, body-mind awareness and flexibility. Ages 5 - 11.

Dates: Monday, August 16- Friday, August 20, 2010
Times: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. daily
Cost: $50 +HST

Women's week at the Madawaska Kanu Centre (MKC)

June 28 - July 2
Barry's Bay, Ontario.
Learn to canoe or kayak in whitewater at an exclusive women's only paddling and retreat week at MKC. The week will consist of a learning environment for both whitewater canoeing and kayaking, enhanced by morning yoga, afternoon stretching sessions along the rapids edge, apres paddling sauna, a mid-week sports massage and athletic therapy assessment, a nutrition seminar and a wine and artisan cheese afteroon by the lake on Canada Day.

Contact MKC for information or to register: 1-888-652-5268 or email paddle@owl-mkc.ca. Their website is www.mkc.ca.


Women's French River Trip
Hosted by Black Feather Wilderness Adventures

July 12 - 15, 2010
French River, Ontario
The Women's French River is an excellent introduction to river canoeing, wilderness camping and whitewater just for women. We'll follow the route of the Voyageurs through easy rapids, camp on great shelves of rock by the river shore, enjoy diving rocks and swimming down swifts in the warm water. The pace is relaxed so we can play in the rapids, swim on hot days whenever we want, take pictures or take a long lunch. The sunsets are stunning. The meals are a treat. There is enough physical activity that you'll sleep well but you'll return from the French River refreshed, renewed and with a sense of accomplishment.

Contact Black Feather at 1-888-849-7668 or info@blackfeather.com. Their website is www.blackfeather.com.

Mountain River, NWT
Hosted by Black Feather Wilderness Adventures

August 7 - 20, 2010
Northwest Territories, Canada
This wild whitewater river flows 370 km, dropping over 1,200 metres over its course, with large volume rapids, fast current and five beautiful canyons. It's a trip of a lifetime for paddlers with intermediate whitewater skills. (Those skills c.ould be obtained at the MKC women's week or other courses offered by either Black Feather Wildnerness Adventures or MKC)

Contact Black Feather at 1-888-849-7668 or info@blackfeather.com. Their website is www.blackfeather.com.

An EnChanted Evening

Date: Friday, June 18, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: By Donation (all donations will go back to the community where the need is greatest)
Location: Wavelengths Yoga Studio, Norwood
Registration: There is no need to register, but space is limited, so please come early.
Led By: Caroline Owen

Event Description: In yoga philosophy as well as in modern science, it is said that everything in our universe is made of pulsating energy. All matter is vibrating at certain frequencies. When we chant, we align ourselves with those frequencies. One can chant in any language and receive many benefits, but there may be a particular advantage to chanting in Sanskrit, the ancient Indian language of yoga. Sanskrit is a scientifically formulated and precise language, and its sounds are said to truly represent what they mean.

Whether you’re a shy beginner, or already tuned into the power of sound through chant, you can receive all the benefits of creating sacred sound together at “An EnChanted Evening”. No experience is necessary. Chanting will be both call-and-response (the leader chants and participants repeat), or refrain (a refrain is taught, and chanted by participants between verses which are chanted by the leader). The theme of the evening will be a focus on chants that promote health and healing.

Chronic Pain Management Workshop (FREE)
By: The Arthritis Society
***PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE***
You MUST pre-register IN ADVANCE for this workshop. It will only run if there are sufficient numbers of people registered.

Date: Wednesday June 2, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free (please pre-register using the link below)
Location: Wavelengths Yoga Studio, Norwood

The Chronic Pain Management Workshop (CPMW) is a single, two-hour course that focuses specifically on pain management - one of the components of the more comprehensive Arthritis Self-Management Program. Participants have the chance to learn new information and skills, discuss ideas and share experiences with others that have arthritis or family members with arthritis.

The main objective of the workshop is to improve your understanding of pain management in arthritis and its treatments, introduce different methods to cope with chronic pain, and encourage you to take an active role in their pain management. The program's intention is to help those with arthritis, as well as to teach family members, partners and friends how to help people with arthritis. The class is led by ASMP leaders and class size ranges from approximately 10-14 participants. Like ASMP, this program is not designed to override treatment programs provided by health care professionals but rather to complement conventional treatments and programs.

You can register for this FREE workshop here: https://arthritis.akaraisin.com/gala/Event/Registration.aspx?seid=2855&mid=41

Dance Your Yoga - A Kripalu Yoga Dance Workshop

Date: Sunday May 16, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $24 +GST
Location: Wavelengths Yoga Studio, Norwood
Registration: Online (link below), by mail or in person. See registration information to download the registration form. Print, complete and bring it to the workshop.
Instructor: Tiina Kivinen

Workshop Description: Join Tiina Kivinen for an exhilarating introduction to the practice of Kripalu YogaDance, a unique fusion of Yoga and Ecstatic dance. When we dance our Yoga, we allow for a free flow of energy; freeing blockages, cleansing and purifying, letting go of tension, and returning to our natural state of freedom and joy. No experience in Yoga or Dance is necessary, just a willingness to play and explore. All are welcome!

Tiina Kivinen practices and teaches yoga in Peterborough, ON. She has certifications in Ashtanga Yoga, Kripalu Yoga, Interdisciplenary Yoga, Kripalu YogaDance, and Expressive Arts. She currently serves on staff for Kripalu YogaDance Teacher Training. Her approach to yoga and healing emphasizes creativity, inner wisdom, and self love.

David Gellineau
Two Ashtanga Yoga Workshops

Dates: Saturday May 1 and Sunday May 2, 2010
Times: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $50 +GST or $90 +GST for both days
Location: Wavelengths Yoga Studio, Norwood
Registration: Online, by mail or in person. See registration information for details.
Instructor: David Gellineau

Workshop Descriptions:

Saturday May 1, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Ashtanga Yoga - Learn to Fly
Vinyasas are the linking of breath with movements. They are the essence of Ashtanga yoga and develop strength, vitality and energy in your practice. In this workshop we look at the breathing technique, movements and the actions required to jump back, jump through and move from one pose to the next with ease.

Sunday May 2, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Backbends and Arm Balances
Backbends are one of the most exhilerating asanas to practice. They develop flexibility, strengthen the spine and bring greater freedom of movement to the entire body. Arm balances help develop our sense of lightness, strength, stability and agility. They improve our balance, co-ordination is cultivated and self-confidence and concentration are increased. In this workshop, we will look at the actions needed to safely deepen these asanas and add a dimension of intelligence to your Backbends and Arm Balances.

David Gellineau teaches with tremendous humour and heart. Join us for his first visit to Wavelengths Yoga Studio. David co-owns and teaches at Downward Dog Yoga Centre - in the Beach (one of Toronto's busiest Ashtanga Yoga studios). Travelling regularly to Mysore, India to study with his teacher, Sharath Rangaswamy (Grandson of the late Sri K. Pattabhi Jois), David is immersed in the life of a full time teacher and student. Don't miss this opportunity to learn yoga from one of the few teachers in Canada who is fully authorized to teach Ashtanga Yoga, through the KPJAYI (K. Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute) in India.

Early Morning Intensive

Dates: Monday April 12 - Friday April 16, 2010
Times: 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Cost: $60 +GST
Location: Wavelengths Yoga Studio
Registration: Online, by mail or in person.
Instructor: Caroline Owen


Workshop Description: Over the five classes, we will work on the same basic postures, with each class going deeper into the subtle layers of being. Yoga works on five general levels: the body, breath, mind, emotions and a deeper place of bliss and stillness. We start with the body and work progressively with the layers, adding to the practice to discover a deep place of stillness within.

Yoga Sutra Chapters 3 and 4 (Introduction)

Dates: Sunday April 11 and Sunday April 25, 2010
Times: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $150 including GST (or $80 for just one of the days)
Location: The Humanistic Yoga Centre, Peterborough, Ontario
Registration: Call The Humanistic Yoga Centre to register for this workshop: 705-745-7727 or email hyc@cogeco.net.
Instructor: Caroline Owen

Workshop Description: In the third chapter of the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali describes the process of meditation, including the special powers (siddhis) that one may acquire through the committed and long term practice of yoga. It is important to note that these special powers arise, and can not be conjured. In fact, we are instructed to just do the practice and let go of the fruits of the practice.

The fourth chapter outlines yoga's ultimate goal which is freedom (kaivalyam) for the consciousness. In a practical sense this means that we are no longer governed by our conditioning, but live fully from the heart. He describes the journey toward kaivalyam, and warns of the challenges that we may meet along the way. He also describes the qualities of a yoga teacher, and their role in guiding others toward personal transformation and conscious living. This workshop is open to students at all levels, but may be particularly interesting to yoga instructors and those who have studied the first and second chapters of the Yoga Sutras.

Ashtanga Yoga Fusion

Date: Sunday March 28, 2010
Times: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $48 including GST
Location: The Path To Stillness Yoga Studio, Lindsay, Ontario
Registration: Call The Path to Stillness Yoga Studio to register for this workshop: 705-878-1212 Or email pathtostillness@sympatico.ca.
Instructor: Caroline Owen

Workshop Description: Ashtanga Yoga is made up a series of yoga postures, linked together with the breath and flowing from pose to pose. Traditionally done, Ashtanga yoga is vigorous, challenging and energizing, as well as relaxing and purifying. This workshop will explore poses from the first and second series, in a fusion of breath, sound, and movement. Outward motion is balanced with inner stillness and focus, creating a profound renewing effect on the body, breath and mind.

Caroline brings to this workshop a unique perspective from her three main teaching influences: Esther Myers, TKV Desikachar and Pattabhi Jois. Her teaching style blends Esther's emphasis on the ground, breath and spine, Desikachar's teachings on tailoring the practices to the needs of the individual and Pattabhi Jois' focus on the Ashtanga yoga discipline. Previous yoga experience is recommended.

Children's Yoga

Date: Saturday March 20, 2010
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (ages 4-7), 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (ages 8-12).
Cost: $18 +GST (each workshop)
Location: Wavelengths Yoga Studio
Registration: Online (link below), by mail or in person. See registration information for details.
Instructor: Margo Lee

Workshop Description: Bringing together yoga, creativity and playfulness. We will explore postures, learn to connect with our breath, and be crafty. The theme will focus on exploration of our hands and how they support us, while working with postures of nature.
No experience necessary, simply a sense of spirit and fun!

Margo Lee brings together years of yoga experience and a background in education. Her work with children has brought insight to young minds and enriched her life. With a fun-loving character, Margo creates a welcoming atmosphere for yoga exploration.

Embodying Ecstatic Spirit - A Kripalu Yoga Dance Workshop

Date: Sunday March 21, 2010
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $24 +GST
Location: Wavelengths Yoga Studio, Norwood
Registration: Online (link below), by mail or in person. See registration information for details.
Instructor: Tiina Kivinen

Workshop Description: Join Tiina Kivinen for an exhilarating introduction to the practice of Kripalu YogaDance, a unique fusion of Yoga and Ecstatic dance. When we dance our Yoga, we allow for a free flow of energy; freeing blockages, cleansing and purifying, letting go of tension, and returning to our natural state of freedom and joy. No experience in Yoga or Dance is necessary, just a willingness to play and explore. All are welcome!

Tiina Kivinen practices and teaches yoga in Peterborough, ON. She has certifications in Ashtanga Yoga, Kripalu Yoga, Interdisciplenary Yoga, Kripalu YogaDance, and Expressive Arts. She currently serves on staff for Kripalu YogaDance Teacher Training. Her approach to yoga and healing emphasizes creativity, inner wisdom, and self love.

Retreat at the Robins' Nest

Dates: Friday February 26 - Sunday February 28, 2010
Location: The Robins' Nest, Norwood, Ontario
Cost: $350 including shared accomodation and 5 delicious meals
Registration: Call The Robins' Nest at 639-2284
Instructor: Caroline Owen

Workshop Description:

Deepen your undertanding of yourself though yoga. We'll combine vinyasa yoga, restorative yoga, walking meditation and personal time for reflection and exploration, Special attention will be given to breathing and meditation, however yoga asanas (postures) will also form a significant portion of each session. There will be three sessions a day with ample free time to receive a healing Thai massage, private yoga therapy session, go for a walk in the woods or soak in the hot tub.

Love Yourself First

Date: Sunday February 14, 2010, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Wavelengths Yoga, Norwood, Ontario
Cost: $36 +GST (or $50 +GST with CD: `Open Heart - Yoga to Awaken Loving Kindness`)
Registration: Online (link below), by mail or in person. See registration information for details.
Instructor: Caroline Owen

Workshop Description: The key to joyous relationships is to start with a healthy dose of self-love. Whether you are single and happy, looking for a partner, or in a committed relationship, this workshop will help you to deepen your friendship with yourself, thus facilitating healthier and happier relationships in all aspects of your life. We will look at teachings on loving kindness from various texts and move through a gentle heart-opening yoga practice. You will finish fresh and ready to share a Valentine`s meal with your sweetie, or feel good about treating yourself to a special evening alone. Register with a partner or friend and receive a 10% discount.

New Year Practice Intensive

Over the four classes, we will work on the same basic postures, with each class going deeper into the subtle layers of being. Yoga works on five general levels: the body, breath, mind, emotions and a deeper place of bliss and stillness. We start with the body and work progressively with the layers, adding to the practice to discover a deep place of stillness within.

Dates: January 4, 6, 11, 13, 2010 (Mondays and Wednesdays)
Times: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $52 +GST ($54.60)
Location: Wavelengths Yoga, 2351 County Rd. 45, Norwood, Ontario
Registration: Online, by mail or in person. See registration information for details.

Ashtanga Yoga - Beyond the Basics

Breath and movement flow together in a sacred dance through the practice of vinyasa (movement co-ordinated with breath) yoga. Through selections from the primary and second series of Ashtanga yoga, you will be guided in a flowing practice of breath and movement. Caroline honours both the individual student and the spirit of Ashtanga yoga's strict discipline, by offering variations for all levels of student. You'll experience the purifying effects of the series and soak it all in with a long guided relaxation at the end.

Caroline brings to this workshop a unique perspective from her three main teaching influences: Esther Myers, TKV Desikachar and Pattabhi Jois. Her teaching style blends Esther's emphasis on the ground, breath and spine, Desikachar's teachings on tailoring the practices to the needs of the individual and Pattabhi Jois' focus on the Ashtanga yoga discipline.

Previous yoga experience is recommended. Click here to go to the Path to Stillness website for more information.

Dates: Sunday November 8, 2009
Times: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $48 including GST
Location: The Path To Stillness Yoga Studio, Lindsay, Ontario
Registration: Call The Path to Stillness Yoga Studio to register for this workshop. 705-878-1212 or email pathtostillness@sympatico.ca.

The Yoga Sutras are a series of 195 short statements that together define yoga, give the method for practicing yoga, and the results that one can expect to obtain through the practice of yoga.

This fascinating text was written about 2000 years ago in Sanskrit, a language that was designed to inextricably link the sound of the word with its meaning. For this reason, you will learn to chant selected sutras in the original Sanskrit, with the proper pronounciation for each syllable, to get the most benefit from the sounds. We will also delve deeply into the meanings of the sutras and illuminate the profound relevance that they have to everyday life in the 21st century.

This workshop looks at selections from the first two chapters of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. These chapters define and offer a practical approach to yoga. This workshop is suitable for all levels of student and includes movement, chanting, breathwork, lectures, discussion and practices to help bring the sutras to life. It is recommended that participants attend both days, but it is also possible to attend either day separately.

Click here for a lesson selected from the Yoga Sutras.

Caroline has studied the yoga sutras in depth with Kausthub Desikachar and continues studies with her mentor, Dolphi Wertenbaker, and will be studying further this fall with TKV Desikachar in India. She has also studied yoga with Esther Myers, Pattabhi Jois and Sharath Rangaswamy.

Dates: Sundays, October 4 and October 18, 2009
Times: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $150 including GST for both days ($80/day for one day only)
Location: The Humanstic Yoga Centre, 172 Brock Street, Peterborough, Ontario. www.thehumanisticyogacentre.ca
Registration: Call the Humanistic Yoga Centre to register for this workshop. 705-745-7727 or email hyc@cogeco.net.

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