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June livestream yoga session – starts June 2nd

Life is often hard, and it makes sense that it can harden us. So choosing to be soft, kind, and curious – it requires courage and grit. To be vulnerable is to be brave. But to be clear, it doesn’t mean a dissolution of our boundaries and needs. Generosity is honest only when it comes from within where we are capable of giving.

Join me for practice in June, and let’s be brave so we can stay soft.

4-WEEK JUNE SESSION
BEING BRAVE MEANS STAYING SOFT: YIN & YANG YOGA
Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm CT
June 2, 9, 16, 23
$60 (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: REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS NOW CLOSED. To get notified about upcoming sessions, please sign up for my newsletter here.

May livestream yoga session – starts May 5th

Equanimity is often explained as non-judgement, which in its brevity can be misunderstood as never judging anything, ever. However, to not judge would be to deny a part of being human, and to minimize the importance of discernment. Instead, let’s make space for judgements to arise (you me both know they will anyway) – and, to practise holding those judgements lightly. Let’s be okay with changing our minds! Being agile is for both our bodies and our minds.

Join me for practice in May, and let’s be okay with having strong opinions, loosely held.

4-WEEK MAY SESSION
STRONG OPINIONS, LOOSELY HELD: YIN & YANG YOGA
Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm CT
May 5, 12*, 19, 26
$60 (includes 7-day replay)
*this class will be pre-recorded

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

April livestream yoga session – starts April 7th

A little story from the Zen Buddhist tradition goes something like this:

A monk once asked Basho: “What is the essence of your practice?”
Basho replied: “Whatever is needed.”

The end!

The simplicity of this story belies all the nuance, complexity, missteps, commitment, and discipline that’s part of doing what is needed. Practice can be a time to show us what is really important (do I really need to clench my jaw during downward dog?!) and give us a chance to refine where and how we spend our energy.

Join me for practice in April, and let’s explore what is needed, on a moment-by-moment basis.

4-WEEK APRIL SESSION
WHATEVER IS NEEDED: YIN & YANG YOGA
Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm CT
April 7, 14, 21, 28
$60 (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.

Spring yoga: join me in-person for an 5-week session at Sport Manitoba starting March 16th!

Join me in-person this spring with 5-week yoga sessions starting Sunday March 16th at Sport Manitoba Fitness Centre!

While the names of the two class types stay the same, each session offers a slightly different theme that responds to the needs of the moment. The through line that is always maintained is an emphasis on cultivating functional movement that supports our everyday living.

Space is limited so sign up soon! Note that this is the last session at Sport MB for the time being; we will resume in the fall. There is a discount for folks who are already Fitness Centre members. Please see below for more details.

YOGA FOR STRENGTH
Sundays Mar 16-Apr 13th, 10:30-11:30 am
5-week session
$100 (public rate) / $90 (member rate, use code YOGAMEMBER)

We are stronger than we think – let’s not sell ourselves short. This session will focus on building resilience (mental / physical) through our yoga practice. When we rise up to challenge, we show ourselves our inner strength and learn how to be our own cheerleader. We will explore how to prepare for greater and greater challenge, learning how proper scaffolding is what sets us up for feeling strong and empowered.

We will work up to playing at the edges of our comfort zone, and in that, 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 16-Apr 13th, 12-1 pm
5-week session
$100 (public rate) / $90 (member rate, use code YOGAMEMBER)

This session blends yoga and Functional Range Conditioning principles to maintain and improve range of motion in our joints. We slow things down to release tension, which then makes room for new movement patterns. This is particularly important for aging bodies (i.e. all bodies), injury recovery and prevention, and simply feeling comfortable in yourself.

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. Sport Manitoba has recently migrated to a new booking system, so if you run into any issues, don’t hesitate to message them for support.