
|
Upcoming
Workshops
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.

Click here for descriptions of past workshops. |
|