Ananda-based Yoga | Thursday 7pm | Friday 10:30am
Note: Saturday 4pm classes are cancelled for July and August, but will resume September 11, 2010.
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 with Margot | Wednesday 9:15am | Friday 9am
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 Yoga with Paul | Tuesday | 5:30pm
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 | Monday | 5:30pm
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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Bliss Yoga | Thursday | 10:30am
Reduce the effects of stress on your body and your mind with gentle yoga postures, healthy breathing and proven relaxation techniques. Release tension from you body, quiet and calm your mind; invite bliss into your life! |
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Expressive Dance | Sunday 12:30pm
This class will help you to release your creativity, and emotional expression through FUN, free form, dynamic dance. Christine's background in dance, yoga and meditation give the participants a chance to work with an experienced instructor who enjoys this form of dance and recognizes the importance of our relationship to our own body. She will help participants try new approaches to movement and suggest new ways you can express your inner feelings and excitement. No experience necessary, just the willingness to move to a variety of music. Whether you are a shy or bold dancer, all are welcome. |
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Gentle Yoga and Meditation | Wednesday | 1pm
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. There is a 15-minute, optional meditation at the end of each class, from 2pm to 2:15pm.
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. |
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Hatha Yoga with Beth | Monday 7:30pm | Tuesday 9:15am | Saturday 10am
A part of these classes moves slowly with preparatory work to explore alignment and awareness of the direction of energy through the structures of the body and to develop resilience and focus between mind and body where the attention is to an inner awareness and the meditative quality of Yoga. The flowing sequences are used to develop ease of movement and an ability to maintain mindfulness at a quicker pace. The intention is to learn to work and relax at the same time, to breathe with ease and to develop a dynamic balance of mind, body and spirit. |
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Hatha Yoga with Kymm | Thursday 9:15am | Alternate Saturdays 10am
Classes always begin with stillness; a quiet time to become aware of the flowing quality of the breath, to withdraw from concerns and to-do lists, to center and develop present moment awareness. With gentle stretches we warm and prepare the muscles, and then move on to a flowing sequence of asana (yoga postures) that provides a complete and balanced full-body stretch and strengthen. Finally, we calm the body and move into savasana, 10 minutes of pure mind-body rest and guided relaxation. All levels are welcome. |
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Kripalu-based Yoga | Sunday 10:30am
Kripalu is a body-centred yoga that revitalizes the body, calms the mind, and deepens self awareness. This class begins with the breath, warms up the body for a series of yoga postures, and finishes with relaxation. You are encouraged to listen to your body and what it needs during the practice. This class is based on a gentle, meditative practice and suitable for all levels. |
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Meditation | Friday | noon
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 | Tuesday | 7:30pm
Nia is done barefoot to music and delivers cardiovascular and whole-body conditioning through blending dance movements, marital arts, mindfulness and more. It is adaptable and safe for any fitness level. Nia is energizing, relaxing and fun! For more information check out Leslie's website at www.joyfuljourneys.info or the Nia website www.nianow.com |
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Parent and Baby Yoga | Monday | 11:30am
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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Pilates (pi-lah-teez) is a unique and effective method of physical conditioning developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 1920’s. The Pilates Method combines stretching and strengthening exercises supported by breath, attention and awareness that emphasize body symmetry and abdominal control.
Emphasis is placed on deep abdominal work, free joint movement, and spinal articulation. Attention is paid to muscular balance and skeletal alignment. Through this learning process clients are educated about efficient movement patterning, expanding movement choices in the aim of relinquishing ineffectual and faulty movement patterns and regaining the natural ease, flexibility and power that is inherent. All movements are fluid, precise, and consciously coordinated with breathing patterns and efficient body alignment to provide maximum results with minimal repetition.
Exercises begin on mats and progress to specially designed equipment through a controlled series of rhythmic, balanced motions designed to increase flexibility and strength. People of all ages and physical conditions can benefit from Pilates. It is an effective tool for injury prevention and rehabilitation and is an excellent workout by itself or in combination with other forms of exercise.
Introductory Mat Pilates | Monday 8:45am | Tuesday 10:45am | Wednesday noon | Saturday 8:45am
Designed for people new to the Pilates technique. Introductory classes will cover the basic repertoire of Pilates exercises focusing on postural re-education and the Key Principles of the Method. The workout is slow and controlled and one can expect to leave a class feeling “worked” yet relaxed. The sessions are progressive and will prepare you for an Essential level class.
Essential Mat Pilates | Tuesday noon | Saturday 8am
Designed for people who have a good understanding of the basic principles and who have completed an introductory class. Essential mat work material is covered with a focus on full version, essential level exercises progressing toward preparation exercises for more intermediate work. Workouts may include the ball, fitness circles, Thera-band.
Intermediate Mat Pilates | Wednesday | 10:30am
This challenging workout is appropriate for participants who have mastered the full essential repertoire and have the strength, flexibility and stamina to integrate new intermediate exercises. Workouts may include the ball, fitness circles, Thera-band.
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Prenatal Yoga | Wednesday | 5:45pm
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 | Monday 10am | Thursday 5:30pm
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. |
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Vinyasa Flow Yoga | Wednesday | 7pm
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. |
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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) |
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