| Ananda-based Yoga | Heather Ananda Yoga is a gently challenging style of classical hatha yoga. It is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. (Autobiography of a Yogi) and developed by his disciple, Swami Kriyananda. Its distinguishing features are the affirmations associated with each pose,designed to help the body relax into the pose and to bring focus and clarity to the mind. |
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| Ashtanga-based /Yin Yoga | Margot Margot's classes draw on her near 25 years teaching experience, resulting in an eclectic blend of strengthening work (Ashtanga) with correct postural alignment (Iyengar). Breath work throughout the class leads to an increased awareness of the body/mind connection and prepares the student for deep relaxation. |
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| Ashtanga-based Yogal | Paul This class encompasses two styles of yoga that are perfectly complimentary to each other. The Ashtanga style is dynamic and muscular, promoting strength and flexibility, while the Yin style uses long held floor postures in a relaxed way to stretch and stimulate the connective tissues of the body. Doing the postures in this way promotes a deep release and relaxation. Appropriate for the experienced student and fit beginner. |
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| Beginner Yoga | Kymm A welcoming place to learn the fundamentals of yoga while building a stronger and more flexible body, a calmer and more focused mind. Each class is a balanced practice for mind and body, carefully sequenced to include postures from each of the basic categories, forward bends, back bends, twists, standing, seated and reclining poses. We also do pranayama (breathwork) and occasionally meditation. There’s lots of attention to correct form and alignment – the basic tools for creating a safe and effective yoga practice. The class is ongoing, you can join in anytime...even the most advanced yogis had to start somewhere! Please also see Hatha Yoga with Kymm for further description of class structure. |
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| Dancing For Birth™ Prenatal/Postpartum Dance Classes | Leslie Dancing for Birth™ prenatal / postpartum classes incorporate dance moves from around the world that best prepare women to give birth. At the same time women learn valuable childbirth preparation skills and natural pain coping techniques that builds their confidence in their own birthing ability and wisdom. The classes are fun and informative and provide a supportive environment for pregnant and newly postpartum women. www.dancingforbirth.com These classes are offered in 6-week sessions and pre-registration is required. Please bring a yoga mat for the floor portion of the class. Classes are taught by Leslie Switzer, a certified Dancing for Birth Instructor and Birth Doula. www.joyfuljourneys.info |
| GYROKINESIS® | Claire GYROKINESIS® movement principles offer the same benefits also found in yoga, dance, gymnastics, swimming and tai chi, but are not derived from these other exercise modalities. GYROKINESIS® exercises systematically and gently work the joints and muscles through rhythmic and undulating movements. These movements stimulate the body's internal organs, while different corresponding breathing patterns are integrated along with the movements. Postures are smoothly and harmoniously connected through the use of breath, making exercises appear and feel more like a dancing or swimming than like traditional yoga. Those who practice GYROKINESIS® exercises tend to be more relaxed in their daily lives and can move with increased flexibility and ease. |
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| Gentle Yoga and Meditation | Kymm This class provides an opportunity to ease into yoga – for the newcomer or anyone who wants a nice stretch and to learn about meditation. It is a gentler approach to yoga that uses props (bolsters, yoga straps, pillows, chairs etc.) and modifications to make the postures appropriate for every body. Gentle yoga postures maintain their power to enhance strength and flexibility; to relax the muscle tissue and heighten body awareness. Yoga and meditation are proven, effective stress relievers; this class will make a great contribution to your inner peace as well as toning your body and nurturing your immune system. |
Hatha Yoga | Kymm |
Hatha and Therapeutic-based Yoga | Christine |
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| Meditation | Margot Join us for a half hour of non-instructional meditation; a time of silence and rejuvenation in the midst of a busy life. |
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| Nia | Leslie Nia is done barefoot to amazing music and delivers cardiovascular and whole-body conditioning through blending dance movements, marital arts, mindfulness and more. Because Nia is self-guided and based on the “Pleasure Principle” and following The Body’s Way – the innate intelligence of the body – it is adaptable and safe for any fitness level, from stiff beginners to highly fit athletes. NIA IS ENERGIZING, RELAXING AND FUN! |
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| Parent and Baby Yoga | Meredith The Parent and Baby Yoga classes offer exercises for both parent and baby, but will focus mainly on giving mom or dad a welcome opportunity to stretch, strengthen, relax and renew energy levels. For obvious reasons, it won't be the quietest yoga class you'll ever attend, but my hope is that it will offer you an opportunity to get out of the house, meet other parents and share something very special with your baby. Moms, you will want to wait for about 4-6 weeks after the delivery of your baby or until your bleeding has stopped before attending class. If you had a caesarian delivery, this time should be extended to about 8-10 weeks, or until you receive the go-ahead from your doctor. Dads, you are also welcome to join in if you are the one staying home and caring for baby. There are no expectations for your baby to perform perfectly. You may need to stop and nurse or give a reassuring cuddle now and then. It sometimes takes a few classes for a baby to start to enjoy a new experience. You are welcome to bring any baby chairs, blankets, head-pillows or cushions on which you can lay your baby on or beside your yoga mat. The Yoga Collective has community blankets and mats as well. Once your baby begins to actively crawl and move about (usually by 8 months), it may become much more difficult for you to fully participate in the class. If your baby is already at this stage, I do welcome you to come out and try the class to see if it will be something that you enjoy. This class is sessional. Please contact Meredith Brown at 519.272.9679 to register. |
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| Prenatal Yoga | Meredith This class helps mothers-to-be to connect with their bodies and babies in a way that builds confidence and intuition in preparation for birth and motherhood. Students learn safe stretches and breathing techniques to help support pregnancy and the birth process. Women find these classes to be invaluable to their physical and mental comfort and health during pregnancy. Prenatal yoga classes also offer a wonderful opportunity for women to come together and share information and friendship in this very special time of their lives. Many women come to yoga for the first time while pregnant. The class is suitable for both the new and experienced yogini. Pre-registration is required. |
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| Restorative Yoga | Meredith This deeply relaxing and meditative class focuses on reducing the effects of chronic stress on our bodies. Students are guided through gentle poses to help improve posture, circulation and flexibility. Many of the postures are deeply supported by blankets, blocks, or other props and are held for several minutes at a time to give the body a real chance to release and let go of held tension. The class is suitable for all levels and ages and is a great introduction to yoga for the new student. It is also suitable for people with injuries and for those recovering from illness. |
| Therapeutic-based Yoga | Christine Therapeutic yoga is designed for people who believe their levels of pain, fatigue, tightness, tension or stress are standing between themselves and the rest of their lives. It is a balanced and mindful approach to health and healing that enables you to develop awareness and a sense of ease. It will help your body to unwind, gain strength, move in a pain free range of motion, and gain better functioning. In the initial stages, you can expect to move in a slow, mindful way in order to facilitate a sense of ease while enabling your optimal movement. As pain levels decrease and your movement improves, your strength and core stability will be challenged so that you become strong in a soft and efficient way. It will be based on 6-8 week progressive sessions. |
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| Vinyasa Flow Yoga | Meredith In this class, traditional hatha yoga poses are sequenced to allow fluid movement from one asana to the next. This flowing style of practice helps build strength, flexibility and endurance. It is suitable for those familiar with yoga or for the fit beginner. |
| YOGAenergy | Beth Beth's yoga teaching is strongly influenced by studies in the dynamic understanding of the body developed by Tom Myers called "Anatomy Trains". During classes Beth takes a "what to do" positive approach. Her goal is to facilitate a sense of wellbeing and understanding that continues in to daily life: a balance of ease and strength through alignment and the breath. Beth brings to her teaching practice influences from her training in theatre, dance, mime and music. Beth Beech is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Thai Yoga Massage practitioner. Her teachers include Jayelle Lindsay, Sandra Anderson, Kam Thye Chow, Tom Myers and Mark Finch. |
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| Individual Yoga Instruction provides an opportunity to try yoga for the first time in a private setting. By working one-on-one with a qualified yoga teacher, it is possible to refine an established practice to ensure it is safe and meeting one’s needs. Individual instruction is offered by Meredith Brown (519.272.9679) and Beth Beech (519.273.3856) |