Classes
Fall 2018 Schedule
Hatha Flow Yoga
In this class Hatha postures are sequenced to allow fluid movement from one asana to the next. It will include balancing postures to improve the health of the nervous system, spine strengthening postures and deep nourishing stretches on the floor. Modified versions of postures are offered, making this class suitable for beginners.
More challenging options are also offered for more advanced students. Each class ends with a relaxation.
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Evenings : 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Morning Hatha Flow Yoga
In this class Hatha postures are sequenced to allow fluid movement from one asana to the next. It will include balancing postures to improve the health of the nervous system, spine strengthening postures and deep nourishing stretches on the floor. Modified versions of postures are offered, making this class suitable for beginners.
More challenging options are also offered for more advanced students. Each class ends with a relaxation.
- Wednesday Daytime: 9:30 am – 10:45 am
Yin Yang Yoga
This class begins with a Yang practice (Hatha Flow) to energize and strengthen and invigorate the muscles of the body. It is then followed by a slow and deep practice (Yin postures) with a series of floor postures held passively for several minutes. By holding Yin postures we access a safe and positive ‘stress’ on the deep layers of connective tissue in the body. This allows us to stretch the connective tissue in the hips, thighs and lower spine and quiet the mind.
- Monday Evenings: 7:30 pm-9:00 pm
Gentle Hatha Flow Yoga with Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation
This class is designed to help release tension and promote relaxation. It is an excellent class to learn techniques to calm the mind and move the body for both gentle exercise and joint health. Together we explore different breathing techniques and learn postures that are restorative and healing.
We make use of various yoga props such as bolsters, foam blocks and straps in order to increase the benefits of certain poses. Each class ends with a Tibetan Singing Bowl meditation.
- Thursday Evenings: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
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We’ve Got Your Back!
Do you suffer with muscle tension that produces back pain, hip pain or neck and shoulder stiffness? In this therapeutic style of class we explore yoga postures that improve the health of the nervous system with spine strengthening postures and deep nourishing stretches on the floor.
Integral to this class is the use of many Studio props including the @Back Mitra which allows opening and release in the neck, shoulders, mid and low back and the hips. This class includes deep breath work to open the body and release tension and ends with a relaxation.
- Wednesday Daytime: 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
- Wednesday Evening: 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Restorative Yoga
This Class is suitable for anyone who would like to move and relax, but is also available to many people who are healing injuries, dealing with chronic pain/or injuries or who have mobility issues to help release tension and promote relaxation and calm the mind.
The class begins by exploring different breathing techniques and continues with postures that are restorative and healing. We make use of various yoga props such as bolsters, foam blocks and straps in order to increase the benefits of certain poses. Each class ends with a relaxation that often includes the Tibetan Singing Bowls.
- Tuesday Evening: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Friday Daytime: 9:30 am-10:30 am
Drop-in available.
BOOK & PAY FOR A DROP-IN CLASSYin Yoga Class
The practice of yin yoga provides the perfect balance to your active (yang) yoga practices and your busy life. Focusing on long-held floor poses combined with breath work and meditation, yin yoga goes beneath the superficial muscles to target the dense connective tissues of the body – often in the hips, pelvis, and low back – which are difficult to open and can result in both limited flexibility and stagnant energy.
This deep practice is gentle, yet intense, helping students not only to open the body, but also to cultivate the ability to observe and stay with sensation. This class is appropriate for all levels and ends with a relaxation.
- Wednesday Evening: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Drop-in available.
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This class is a Restorative Yoga Class that is longer in duration and suitable for anyone who would like to move and relax. It is also available to many people who are healing injuries, dealing with chronic pain/or injuries or who have mobility issues to help release tension and promote relaxation and calm the mind.
The class begins by exploring different breathing techniques and continues with postures that are restorative and healing. We make use of various yoga props such as bolsters, foam blocks and straps in order to increase the benefits of certain poses. Each class ends with a relaxation that includes an extra long Shavasana with a Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation.
- Intermitently on Sunday Evenings in Fall 2018
Custom Designed Private Classes
Are you interested in private classes?
We can do private (Individual or Group) Yoga, Pilates, Yogilates, or Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation classes to suit any level of student. We will custom design the class to meet the needs of your family friends, employees, staff, or residents. We welcome all shapes, sizes, and ages of students, regardless of fitness or flexibility level.
We offer a safe and detailed approach to all postures with special attention paid to any physical, mental or emotional you might wish to focus on.
Private Individual Yoga Class
A personalized 75 minute session will be designed to meet your specific needs and goals. Whether it is a focus of body, mind or spirit we will incorporate yoga poses/asanas, breath work and meditation. More hands-on adjustments, direction, information and modifications will be given to meet your personal needs.
This class can be here in our studio or on-site at a location of your choice. All mats, props and music will be provided by us!
Private Pilates Classes
Pilates is a combination of breath and core exercise that can enhance your overall core strength dramatically. The fundamentals and key exercises of a Pilates practice engage the deep, internal muscles of the abdomen and back. When these core muscles are strong and doing their job, as they are trained to do in Pilates, they work in tandem with the more superficial muscles of the trunk to support the the spine in day to day movement, keeping us more resistant to back and neck injury and lengthening, toning and shaping the mid section of the body.
With a regular Pilates practice you will develop your core strength and stability throughout your entire torso. As the trunk is properly stabilized, pressure on the back is relieved and the body is able to move freely and efficiently through all types of movement. Sounds good doesn’t it?
For more information or to book your classes, get in touch!
Private Group Yoga Class
A personalized 75 minute session will be designed to meet you and your friend’s, family’s, or co-workers or employees specific needs and goals. Whether it is a focus of body, mind or spirit we will incorporate yoga poses/asanas, breath work and meditation. More hands-on adjustments, direction, information and modifications will be given to meet the group’s needs. This class can be here in our Studio, or on site at a location of your choice. All mats, props and music will be provided by us!
If you are interested in private yoga classes (individual and group), Tibetan singing bowl meditations, private mat and standing pilates classes, or Yogilates classes, get in touch!
Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Class
NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING – PLEASE CONTACT STUDIO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED
This class is designed especially for the pregnant body and includes a unique series of yoga postures and strengthening exercises specifically designed to increase your energy, stamina and sense of well-being. This class will assist in developing flexibility where needed and help to cultivate concentration and breathing necessary to help you with a successful labour and delivery. A special emphasis is placed on releasing tension in the hips, sacrum and shoulders and legs.
This class is suitable for all levels, including prenatal beginners. Modifications are offered for each trimester/or for postnatal to make this program appropriate for women at any stage of pregnancy. There are no poses lying on belly or back. Each class ends with a relaxation.
Note: We would appreciate a phone call if this is your first prenatal class at our studio. There are several important forms you will need to fill out pre-class that we would like to briefly discuss with you for your safety.
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Prices & Buy
Drop-in Pricing
$17.14 + GST = $18.00
Drop-in if space available in class. Drop-ins must BOOK & PAY online IF SPACE AVAILABLE IN CLASS.
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Massage
Deep Tissue Full Body Massage and Ayruvedic Indian Head Massage
Our Deep Tissue Full Body massage is from the Raynor tradition:
What is Raynor Massage? The Raynor method of massage draws knowledge from Shiatsu, Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, Thai massage, Hawaiian medicine, Reflexology and Deep Tissue Massage. It also encompasses many breath-work techniques from yoga to combine into a unique and comprehensive massage system known as Raynor Massage.
Raynor Massage has an emphasis on the interconnectedness of the body using “bands of tension” that exist throughout the human body. Raynor Massage teaches the students to loosen these bands of tension which then helps the person to achieve a much greater degree of health. These bands of tension become tight due to physical and emotional stresses and consequently after these bands are released a person feels much better. These bands are similar but different to the meridians of Chinese medicine.
Along with stressing the importance of the bands, Raynor Massage has a strong emphasis on detailed massaging of the feet and hands; going into tiny parts of the bands that start and end on the toes and fingers. In addition, Raynor Massage has a strong focus on the abdominal area which is where a lot of emotional stress is held that causes long term problems for people in different ways.
We look at the body, mind and spirit as a whole and see the interconnectedness of a person’s physical well being, emotional health and alignment with their spiritual purpose in life.
Upper Body Massage
Designed as an introductory massage, this particular massage applied with Raynor Massage techniques, focuses on the back, neck, head, arms and hands.
Head, Hands and Feet Massage
Similar to an Upper Body Massage, this massage is conducted over a shorter period of time. Using Raynor Massage techniques, this deeply relaxing massage will release tension in your hands, feet and head.
Children’s Massage
Raynor Massage has been found to be effective in helping children with overall relaxation, particularly those with ADHD. We are happy to provide treatments for children, but do ask that those 16 and under be accompanied by an adult who can be present during the massage.
Pregnancy Massage
Not only is Raynor Massage perfectly safe and soothing for pregnant women, it can significantly help relieve aches in the back, legs, shoulders and neck. Our pregnancy massage will remove natural toxins and help promote calmness in mom and baby. Mothers-to-be will lie on their side during the massage, supported by comfortable pillows (no massage will be applied near the belly area). No essential oils will be used in this massage
- 30 Mins $50.00 plus GST
- 45 Mins $75.00 plus GST
- 60 Mins $100.00 plus GST
- 90 Mins $150.00 plus GST
- 120 Mins $ 200.00 plus GST
- PACKAGE of 6 (60 Min) Massages: $500.00 plus GST
How do you book? Call/text or email to book a time that works for you.
Also offered: Ayruvedic Indian Head Massage
An Indian Head Massage is a powerful and unique experience with the client sitting upright in a comfortable chair for the duration of the one-hour treatment. It begins with a deep kneading and probing of the back, arms, neck and shoulder muscles.
Contact
Located up the hill on Roberts Street, just above First Avenue, we’d love to hear from you with comments or questions about our classes, or just yoga or pilates in general! Parking available on the street or in the free parking around back.
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