RESTORATIVE YOGA MINI-RETREAT
with Andrea SoosSunday, December 4 – 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$60.00 per person
As the hectic holiday season approaches, give yourself the gift of kindness and self-care with a morning of ‘active relaxation’ through mindful movement, various nurturing restorative poses and quiet breath awareness. Relax, unwind & undo with the knowledge that ‘taking time for yourself is a gift for everyone’. Please bring a large blanket and an eye pillow.
HOLIDAY YOGA CLASS
IN SUPPORT OF MISSION SERVICES HAMILTON
with Joanne HudspithWednesday, December 28 – 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
'Tis the season of peace, joy and gratitude. In the spirit of giving, join Joanne for a relaxing morning of easy yoga poses and gentle stretches anyone can enjoy! New students, friends & family members are welcome. Please bring a mat and arrive early to ensure your space.
$20.00 cash donation per person to Mission Services Hamilton is greatly appreciated.
10TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, January 14 – 1:00-3:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate 10 years of yoga on Main St. W.! Bring a friend, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with your fellow yoga-mates. We look forward to thanking you for your years of patronage, and to meeting new students who wish to learn more about the studio our various programs.
“PAYING ATTENTION”: CULTIVATING THE PRACTICE OF MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
with Donna Paige, MSW, RSW, RMFTSundays, January 15 to February 19 – 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$216.00 for 6-week series
Mindfulness meditation enhances well being in its approach to mental calming & physical relaxation. This 6-week introductory program will help participants in developing the skills of focusing the mind, letting go of concerns, and fostering non-judgmental awareness of ongoing life events. Learning will be experiential through body & breath-focused awareness, gentle movement and guided imagery.
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION DAYLONG MINI-RETREAT
with Donna Paige, MSW, RSW, RMFT“Mindfulness – The Practice of Intimacy”
Sunday, March 4 – 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
$120.00 per person (includes lunch)
This day of practice will be in silence and is designed for those with some background & experience in mindfulness meditation and open to anyone who wishes to deepen their meditation practice. There will be alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation with intermittent talks and sequential instructions. Focused attention will be on mindfulness of body breathing; hindrances; and an exploration of the metaphor for mindfulness practice as the practice of intimacy. A light vegetarian lunch will be provided.
Donna Paige completed a 2-year Mentorship Programme in Insight (Vipassana) Meditation in December, 2011 and spent a month in the fall of 2011 on a Buddhist Pilgrimage to India. She has been offering mindfulness classes at Andrea Soos Yoga Studio since 2007. Donna is a registered social worker and registered marriage and family therapist in private practice.
GENTLE YOGA FOR SENIORS
with Joanne HudspithSaturday, January 21 – 1:00-3:00 PM
$45.00 per person
Discover how yoga can be a safe & accessible movement practice for any age & ability with an introduction to gentle stretches and easy yoga poses which improve fl exibility, stability, balance and posture, including adaptations for injuries and conditions affecting mobility such as arthritis and osteoporosis. New students welcome.
YOGA FOR ANXIETY WORKSHOP
with Andrea SoosSaturday, January 28 – 1:00-4:00 PM
$60.00 per person
Yoga offers many practical tools in managing the physical, psychological and emotional effects of chronic stress & anxiety, and can be an effective adjunct to other prescribed therapies. This workshop will include gentle movement to relieve muscle tension, mindfulness practices to improve focus & enhance breath awareness, and quiet restorative poses to calm the nervous system & promote emotional balance. Suitable for those who are new to yoga, including yoga teachers and health care practitioners who wish to learn more.
YOGA FOR ANXIETY CLASS SERIES
with Andrea SoosFridays, February 3 to 24 – 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$100.00 for 4 weeks
A 4-week series to help participants foster skills in managing the effects of chronic stress & anxiety, including gentle yoga, breathing & mindfulness techniques and calming restorative poses. New students welcome.
THERAPEUTIC YOGA FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
with Andrea SoosSaturday, February 4 – 1:00-4:00 PM
$60.00 per person
Bone health involves a lifetime regimen of proper diet and weight-bearing exercise. In this workshop, we will examine the role of movement in building and maintaining strong bones with an exploration of safe versions of yoga poses and appropriate stability & mobility exercises to stimulate bone growth, improve posture & balance and reduce the risk of falls. Suitable for those with osteopenia & osteoporosis, as well as those seeking a preventative bone health program.
YOGA FOR HEART HEALTH
with Andrea MichalukSaturday, February 11 – 1:00-3:00 PM
$45.00 per person
The effects of stretching, deep breathing and relaxation have long been studied and shown to decrease stress and improve heart health by reducing blood pressure & age-related arterial hardening, lowering heart rate and regulating heart rhythm. Learn how a gentle yoga practice can benefi t your heart with an exploration of gentle stretches, effective breathing techniques and heart-opening restorative poses. Students of any age or ability are welcome.
SLEEP BETTER WITH YOGA
with Andrea SoosSunday, February 12 – 3:00-5:00 PM
$45.00 per person
We know the value of a good night’s sleep, and how insomnia can affect our waking hours. The quality of our sleep can be affected by stress, hormonal changes, emotional or medical issues. Learn a series of restorative poses, quiet breathing exercises and a restful before-bed yoga routine you can practice at home to help improve your sleep habits and normalize your sleep cycle by releasing physical and mental tension. Please bring a large blanket and an eye pillow.
UNPLUG & TUNE-IN: YOGA FOR BUSY MEN
with Andrea MichalukSaturday, February 18 – 1:00-3:00 PM
$45.00 per person
Take a break from the demands of technology & daily stressors with an introduction to easy yoga poses and breathing techniques to calm the body and focus the mind. Practice simple stretches to relieve stiffness and tension in your neck, shoulders, back, hips & legs, and learn an easy routine you can practice at your desk anytime to regroup and recharge. Newcomers welcome!
THERAPEUTIC YOGA FOR BACK PAIN
with Andrea SoosSaturday, March 3 – 1:00-4:00 PM
$60.00 per person
The health of your back is greatly infl uenced by the strength, stability and mobility of your hips, shoulders & spine. Learn a series of therapeutic yoga exercises to reduce pain and bring ease to the muscles, joints & connective tissues associated with these structures for a happier & healthier back!
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