yoga in the spaces with the spaces – fall 2020 sessions

 

this summer of heat and humidity, of not enough rain and so many beach walks. this summer of fear and anxiety, of projects and reading and breathing and crazy sleeps. it is not far from a wrap.

with fingers crossed and heart wide open, i move into fall programming and class offerings.

gentle yoga classes shall resume, held in the upton room at west royalty community centre on mondays and fridays (as per the schedule below) from 10:30 – 11:30. 

gentle yoga offers a lovely way to move your body for good health, longevity, and injury protection. breathwork and mindfulness, moving with intention, and dedicating time to honour the beautiful mess you are is included in each class. no previous yoga experience is required. getting up and down from the floor is required.

as per covid protocols, there will be no drop ins and all participants must be pre-registered.

it is necessary that you bring your own yoga mat, strap (yoga strap, neck tie, robe belt, something that will serve), and blanket/towel. if you have one or two yoga blocks, feel free to bring them along for pose modifications.

the fall schedule runs in three 8-class sessions.  registration and payment will be accepted for only current/upcoming session. 

please email me at 3oryoki@gmail.com to register and to receive the more detailed covid protocols we will be following.

 

YOGA SCHEDULE

SESSION 1         Monday               Friday

Sept.                    14                        18

                            21                        25

sept/oct               28                         2

                            5                           9

SESSION 2

oct                                                   16

                             19                        23

                             26                        30

nov                       2                           6

                             9

SESSION 3

nov                     16

                            23

                            30

dec                                                   4

                             7                          11

                             14                        18

 

CLASS COSTS

8 classes =  $68

4 classes =  $36

one off/add on classes = $10 each

the importance of breathing need hardly be stressed. it provides the oxygen for the metabolic processes; literally it supports the fires of life. but breath as “pneuma” is also the spirit or soul. we live in an ocean of air like fish in a body of water. by our breathing we are attuned to our atmosphere. if we inhibit our breathing we isolate ourselves from the medium in which we exist. in all oriental and mystic philosophies, the breath holds the secret to the highest bliss. that is why breathing is the dominant factor in the practice of yoga.           ~ alexander lowen

 

new year, new you, new yoga session

enjoy a 60 minute practice geared toward maintaining joint health and body strength as we age, move through stress-related soft-tissue tension, arthritis, or a variety of joint injuries.

a gentle flow warm-up sets the tone for stretches, basic postures, warm laughter, and a rejuvenating final relaxation.

no yoga experience is necessary for this class.

classes are on mondays and fridays at 10:30am

in the upton room at west royalty community centre.

classes begin on january 7 and end on february 22

14 classes $112

any 10 classes $85

any 7 classes $63

*add’l drop in for package participants $10
general drop in $12

join us. we welcome new energies.

yoga is a dance between control and surrender — between pushing and letting go — and when to push and to let go becomes part of the creative process, part of the open-ended exploration of your well-being.       –Joel Kramer