I am honoured to be asked to teach yoga at the Lighting the Fire conference (May 11-13th, 2016, Winnipeg) hosted by the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre. As a gathering for discussing approaches to Indigenous education, honouring First Nation culture, and ensuring student success, a piece of that puzzle is drawing attention to the self-care of educators and leaders. Learning to take care of ourselves is the first step to learning how to take care of others, and yoga or any other awareness practice can play a pivotal role in cultivating physical, mental and spiritual health. Maybe I will see you there!
Tag: self-care
Ayurvedic Cleanse!
Spring is just around the corner – and with a change in seasons, it is an ideal time to inspire change in one’s body and mind. Join Adrienne for an Ayurvedic Diet Cleanse workshop (Sunday April 3rd, 3-5 pm, $50, Yoga Public) and learn about Ayurveda, a 5000-year-old tradition of healing. Learn how to:
– apply the fundamental principles of Ayurveda through a 12-day cleanse,
– discover diet and lifestyle practices suitable for your unique physical and mental needs,
– cultivate deeper self-awareness and harmony, and
– detoxify the body, refresh the mind and reawaken the spirit!
During the cleanse, Adrienne will host a blog for practitioners to receive daily updates of recipes, philosophy and encouragement. No previous knowledge of Ayurveda is required to participate. Register at Yoga Public (280 Fort St, 204 947 9642, www.yogapublic.com).
Join us at Snowflake!
David and I will be leading a yoga/kirtan workshop at Snowflake Winter Wellness Festival, Winnipeg’s first full-day urban retreat on Sunday January 24th! We are excited to bring you a workshop that explores the origin and goal of breathing exercises through the practice of gentle yoga asana and the chanting practice of Kirtan. The breath is a powerful tool that we can use to balance our bodies and minds, and mastery of the breath transcends all styles of yoga practice.
We hope you can join us as we sync breath, movement and voice to the beat of a drum (and a harmonium!) No experience is necessary, and the workshop is suitable for all levels of practitioners. Check out the Snowflake website to see the other amazing workshops that will be happening, and sign up for “The Power of Breath: A Yoga and Kirtan Workshop” here!
The Form of Emptiness: a Five-Day Retreat with Jonathan Austman
Join us this fall for another silent retreat with Jonathan Austman, September 30th to October 4th, 2015, at Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Centre, Beausejour, MB (less than an hour outside Winnipeg). Meditation, yoga and dharma talks will be led by Jonathan, and I will be cooking yummy Ayurvedic food! Space is limited, so register early at Yoga Public’s website. If you have questions, you can email Jonathan at jonathan(at)yogapublic(dot)com.
Cost (includes program, room/campsite, food): single room – $580.00+GST; camping – $500.00+GST
Daily Schedule:
Wed, Sept 30
2:00-3:30pm Check in
3:30-5:00pm Yoga
5:30-6:30pm Supper
7:00-9:00pm Orientation, Sitting/walking review, Talk (Silence begins at 7:30pm)
9:30pm Lights out
Thurs, Fri, Sat, Oct, 1-3
6:30-7:00am Tea
7:00-8:00am Sit/walk
8:15-9:30am Yoga
9:30-11:00am Breakfast/rest
11:00am-1:00pm Sit/walk
1:00-3:00pm Lunch/rest
3:00-5:00pm Sit/walk
5:00-7:000pm Supper/rest
7:00-9:00pm Sit/Talk
9:30pm Lights out
Sun, Oct 4
6:30-7:00am Tea
7:00-8:00am Sit/walk
8:15-9:30am Yoga
9:30-11:00am Breakfast/rest
11:00am-1:00pmSit/walk
1:00-3:00pm Lunch/closing (Silence ends at 1:30pm)
Hope you can join us!