Category: yoga

May livestream yoga session – starts May 1

This world of dew –
is only a world of dew –
and yet…and yet…
– Kobayashi Issa, translated by Makoto Ueda

Spring is a season of transitions and growth, and a visceral reminder that life is impermanent. The beauty of the morning dew is gone when the sun gets high in the sky – a bittersweet loss. Can we be fully present with change, in all of its delights and tragedies?

THIS WORLD OF DEW: YIN & YANG YOGA
Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm CT
May 1, 8, 15 & 29
**no class May 22**
4 weeks
$50 (includes 7-day replay)

Each day of class, you will be emailed a unique Zoom link to gain access. Feel free to hop onto the Zoom 5 minutes early to say hi and chat!

Shortly after each class, a link to the recording will be sent out, which will be available for 7 days.

Note that registration closes at 4 pm CT on the first day of class.

NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS NOW CLOSED. To get notified about upcoming sessions, please sign up for my newsletter here.

May livestream yoga

April livestream yoga session – starts Apr 3

Past experiences colour how we anticipate the future. When we have had negative or painful experiences in the past, we might wince at or feel like we need to armour ourselves against what’s next. This is a very useful protective mechanism that has the intention of keeping us safe – but when does it dampen excitement, or rob us of joyful experiences?

Practice offers us an opportunity to notice our habit patterns and to get curious about whether they support our well-being. From there, we can realize that we have choice: the choice perhaps to be excited about what’s to come, or nervous, or a little bit of both 😉

THIS COULD BE REALLY NICE: YIN & YANG YOGA
Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm CT
April 3, 10, 17 & 24
4 weeks
$50 (includes 7-day replay)

Each day of class, you will be emailed a unique Zoom link to gain access. Feel free to hop onto the Zoom 5 minutes early to say hi and chat!

Shortly after each class, a link to the recording will be sent out, which will be available for 7 days.

Note that registration closes at 4 pm CT on the first day of class.

NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS NOW CLOSED. To get notified about upcoming sessions, please sign up for my newsletter here.

April livestream yoga session

Two in-person yoga sessions at Sport Manitoba starting March 19

Please join me in-person on Sundays starting March 19 at Sport Manitoba Fitness Centre for the spring editions of our six-week yoga sessions!

There are two types of class to choose from; while each session will have different focuses, they will both have an emphasis on cultivating functional movement that supports our everyday living. As we step into spring, let’s create strength and space in ourselves to fully embrace this season of regeneration.

Space is pretty limited so sign up soon! There is a discount for folks who are already Fitness Centre members. Please see below for more details.

YOGA FOR STRENGTH
Sundays Mar 19 – Apr 23, 11-12 noon
6 week session
$115 (non-members) / $95 (members)

This session will focus on building stability and endurance (mental / physical) through our yoga practice. Holding a plank pose isn’t just about muscular strength; it’s about showing ourselves the strength of our determination, and learning how to cheer ourselves on.

As always, I’ll offer modifications for postures so that you can find a version of the practice that suits you best.

 

YOGA FOR MOBILITY
Sundays Mar 19 – Apr 23, 12:30-1:30 pm
6 week session
$115 (non-members) / $95 (members)

This session will focus on maintaining / increasing range of motion so that we can feel more open in our bodies. This is a great practice for those of us wanting to recover / prevent further injury, or simply wanting to be a better mover.

I offer options to dial up / down the intensity so that you can make the practice work for your needs. Sometimes taking a step back is the more challenging choice; sometimes taking baby steps is just the right fit. Learning to adjust the practice to suit you is a key component to self-stewardship.

 

If you have any questions, check out this list of FAQs, or feel free to send me a message here. If you want to contact Sport Manitoba directly, you can do so here.

March livestream yoga session – starts Mar 6

Life can sometimes feel like a whirlwind, with us spinning like dervishes – perhaps sometimes due to ecstasy, but oftentimes due to chaotic unfocus and unrelenting craving.

The antidote? To actively practise non-action. We choose to sit down in the centre of the tornado, grounding ourselves in curious observation and gentle compassion. We disrupt the patterns of doing, fixing, arranging and controlling and see what opens up for us.

This is not apathy, nor is it rest (though there will be savasana). Tolerating discomfort takes sustained effort and discipline. With practice, we get stronger in our non-doing. And in that journey, the best starting point is exactly where we are right now.

THE ACTION OF NON-ACTION: YIN & YANG YOGA
Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm CT
March 6, 13, 20 & 27
4 weeks
$50 (includes 7-day replay)

Each day of class, you will be emailed a unique Zoom link to gain access. Feel free to hop onto the Zoom 5 minutes early to say hi and chat!

Shortly after each class, a link to the recording will be sent out, which will be available for 7 days.

Note that registration closes at 4 pm CT on the first day of class.

NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS NOW CLOSED. To get notified about upcoming sessions, please sign up for my newsletter here.