Hi Folks,
What a delight - more light every day. I can practically hear the flowers growing. We've turned the corner on winter and what a winter it has been. I've never had to have a make-up for a make-up class before!
But, I find I've got more energy, am eyeing projects that got dusty during winter hibernation and am thinking with enthusiasm of spring and summer possibilities. Perhaps your Spring cleaning will include attending to "de-cluttering" mind, body and spirit. If so, perhaps something from the Spring schedule may interest you.
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Spring classes starting the week of Apr 7th
Spring classes start the week of April 7th and run 8 weeks. The cost is $130.
With the winding down of the Teacher Training in May, and more Beginner "Graduates" seeking Intermediate places, I've decided to offer more group classes this Spring.
- Mondays at Odell Lodge: 6:00PM Pregnancy, 7:30PM Beginner (All welcome)
- Tuesdays at Lifesong: 9AM 50+ or Gentle Intermediate; 10:45AM Yoga for Out of Shape or Overweight Beginnings
- Wednesdays at Marysville Heritage Centre: 5:15PM Beginner; 6:45PM Intermediate
- Thursday Mornings at Lifesong: 9:15AM Out of Shape or Overweight Intermediate; 10:45AM YogaBaby is back! (3 wks to 6 mos)
- Thursday Evenings at Yoga Above Aura: 7:30PM Intermediate/Advanced.
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Intermediate Spring Topic: "De'Cluttering" for Body, Mind and Spirit...
We'll spend the 8 weeks of the Spring Session considering Yoga's take on "de-cluttering" (a new word for Spring Cleaning?) and exploring specific techniques for "lightening up" at all levels of our Being: mind, body and spirit. Honor the ancient ritual of the "Turning of the Seasonal Wheel" - we have the potential to leave winter's long, dark days new people for a new season. As usual, I'll be using supporting texts. Prereq: Beginners class or yoga experience in another tradition. The intermediate/advanced class will be working with more technical pranayama techniques than the other classes.
As many of you know, I've been experimenting with some new spaces this winter.
- Odell Park Lodge has proved a beautiful location - central, with lots of parking and a much appreciated wood stove this winter. Can't wait to see it in the spring.
- The Marysville Heritage Centre is just down the street from the Cotton Mill. It's a nice space along the river, surrounded by park space for walks before or after and there's lots of parking. Count on 10 minutes from either bridge.
- Aura Natural Foods is on Westmorland and George - a beautiful yoga studio with lots of parking across the street at the church.
- Lifesong at Marysville: We've been enjoying the teacher trainings and 50+ classes at the studio this winter and appreciating what a wonderful location this is. Stop and watch the ever-changing Nashwaak river, or pop down to the walking trail for a walk. Lots of parking. Max class size: 8 so please register early. Please note there are two friendly dogs - their presence can be understated but if you're allergic, they're definitely there!
*Due to significant rental costs elsewhere, if class size is under 9, I may consider moving it to Lifesong rather than canceling. In that case, I would inform all those registered and give them the choice of moving or withdrawing.
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An Invitation to Participate in Free Classes Offered by Teacher Trainees in April
The first class of Viniyoga teacher trainees are approaching graduation in May/08. They're amazing! And, they need some practice with classes from a wider public now. Join us the weekend of April 19th & 20th for the opportunity to enjoy some free classes. In exchange, we'll ask you for a simple feedback form (anonymous). Class times: Sat 11AM and 5PM. Sun 11AM and 3pm . Interested students can e-mail me for more information. You do need to sign up in advance. I will send out a reminder the week before.
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The Next "Preparation for Labour Workshop for Couples" ( A Guy's Guide to Labour Support)
This workshop will be offered in early April. Location TBA depending on numbers. This workshop is aimed at couples wishing to increase their chances of a natural birth and who would like to learn how to work together towards their goal. This class does not replace a "full" prep for birth course such as the VON gives. It does not include information on drug choices, but focuses on practical ways the partner can support the woman during labor - including
- what to expect during the different stages of labour and how to work best together as a couple
- how emotions and thoughts play a role in the way the labour progresses (or doesn't) and how "the art of birth" can complement "the medicine of birth"
- how to work "with" the system. The support person as advocate.
- natural pain management and comfort techniques
- physical postures, breath and relaxation techniques for delivery
The cost of the workshop is $80 per couple.
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For French Speakers, opportunities to study with Claude Marechal in Quebec City: June & Oct
As many of you know, Claude Marechal has been my own teacher for more than 10 years. He visits Canada twice a year from his native Belgium, leading senior seminars on particular aspects of yoga philosophy and practice. In Europe, he spends his year travelling through 12 different countries offering advanced yoga teacher trainings. Claude has been recognized as a unique resource and institution in his own right. His long studies and relationship with TKV Desikachar and his father; his deep knowledge of and passion for the study of the original texts of Yoga; and his reputation as Europe's "teacher of teachers" make his seminars an unforgettable experience.
Claude will be in Quebec City May 29th to June 2nd offering the first of three years study on the Bhagavad Gita; and from June 5th to 9th studying Pranayama. He will be returning at Thanksgiving for a three day seminar on Yoga for Youth and Adolescence. The first two seminars are $690 each plus travel and accommodations. The Thanksgiving Seminar is $400, or $200 if you have attended a June seminar. Accommodations can be had reasonably at the Cegep where the seminars are officered. I will be attending the May 29th seminar and willing to share travel. Malheureusement mes amis, ces entirement on francais. Thus, for French speakers only! Please contact me for more information.
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For French Speakers, opportunities to study with Claude Marechal in Quebec City: June & Oct
I'm planning to begin a second yoga teacher training class in June. Please contact me for details.
Good wishes for all your Spring plantings!
Namaste
Kathryn Downton
Lifesong Yoga
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