A new livestream session – REIMAGINING POSTURE – starts Wed Nov 20!

Reimagining Posture livestream session

This is not your typical yoga class.

REIMAGINING POSTURE is about uncovering ease and stability in how we sit, stand, and move through the day. Over the course of four weeks, we’ll focus on key areas of the body that affect how we hold ourselves up against gravity (feet, hips, spine, ribcage, shoulders, and skull).

We’ll let go of the notion that there’s a static perfect posture (balancing a teacup on your head? no thanks) and instead explore how a truly useful posture is one that is dynamic, adaptable, and contextual.

Unlike a usual yoga class with a guided sequence of postures, we’ll have more of a workshop-style experience with lots of experimenting, room for discussion, and the promise of real-world applications.

This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart; something I’ve been working on personally and with folks one-on-one. As much fun as it is to do an arm balancing pose or stretch into a deep backbend, to me the most important postures are the ones we take when we simply stand and sit in daily living.

And while I’d obviously like to think that each and every hour-long yoga class has a huuuuuge impact on the rest of our lives, I think it’s worthwhile for us to bring attentiveness specifically to postures we take on the daily: how we sit at our desks, stand washing the dishes, and walk up the stairs. These acts might sound mundane, but they hold the seed of magnificence: each and every one of our bodies is a vehicle for a life. When we feel good in our bodies, we do good.

So if you’re interested in exploring how your yoga / movement practice can extend off the mat, sign up! If you’re looking to address chronic back / neck / shoulder pain that has to do with sitting long hours, this is for you! If you’re hunched over your screen reading this, scroll down and register already!


Each week’s class will build on the previous. We will:

  • Cover the basics of human anatomy pertaining to posture i.e. get acquainted with our “equipment”
  • Learn simple cues for making subtle adjustments that can make a big difference
  • Become the most comfortable desk warrior in all the office-land (lol, jk, but I do really want you to be able to enjoy sitting at your desk)
  • Definitely cultivate a deeper respect and appreciation of the human body’s beautiful intelligence.

For these classes, please have a yoga mat, a blanket, and a chair. You might consider setting yourself up in your desk chair (or wherever you sit often) so that we can apply the principles of our practice to our context.


REIMAGINING POSTURE: Unpacking the Intricacies of How We Sit, Stand & Move
Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 pm CT
Nov 20, 27 & Dec 4, 11

4 weeks
$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.

Registration closes at 4 pm CT on Nov 20th. Also note: unlike the yoga livestream sessions on Mondays, I do not plan to run this session repeatedly (unless you really, really want it) so if this is something you’re interested in, sign up now!

November livestream yoga session – starts Nov 4th

In the midst of a chaotic world, it’s nice to return to basics. Bearing witness. Noticing. Allowing space. Giving presence.

Less is more.

November, in my opinion, is an ideal month to reflect on the past year and to take stock. December is too busy with social functions, and/or supercharged with the destabilizing emotionality of loneliness.

So let’s get ahead of it: join me now in cultivating a gentle, nurturing space for ourselves to move, breathe, and be still.

4-WEEK NOVEMBER SESSION
GIVING PRESENCE: YIN & YANG YOGA
Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm CT
November 4, 11, 18, 25

$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: REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS NOW CLOSED. To get notified about upcoming sessions, please sign up for my newsletter here.
Nov 2024 livestream yoga session

Fall yoga: join me in-person for an 8-week session at Sport Manitoba starting Oct 20th!

We’re BACK! Join me in-person this fall with 8-week yoga sessions starting Sunday October 20th at Sport Manitoba Fitness Centre!

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.

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 Oct 20-Dec 8, 10:30-11:30 am

8-week session
$150 (non-members) / $130 (members)

We are stronger than we think! 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 Oct 20-Dec 8, 12:00-1:00 pm

8-week session
$150 (non-members) / $130 (members)

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.

October livestream yoga session – starts Oct 7th

In Sanskrit (the language of yoga), the word for contentment is santosha. It speaks to the relationship we have with ourselves and our lives. How can we find ease with things as they are? How do we come home to ourselves?

Feeling settled doesn’t just spontaneously happen – it takes a bit of effort to get there! Our practice gives us a chance to actively look for little moments of joy, nourishment, or even just okayness – and to really take that in. Little by little, contentment is a state that we can inhabit with more familiarity and consistency.

Join me in October for a 4-week livestream yoga session:

4-WEEK OCTOBER SESSION
THE RIGOR OF CONTENTMENT: YIN & YANG YOGA
Mondays 5:30-6:30 pm CT
October 7, 14, 21, 28

$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: REGISTRATION FOR THIS SESSION IS NOW CLOSED. To get notified about upcoming sessions, please sign up for my newsletter here.
October livestream yoga session 2024