Gentle Yoga Training

Gentle Yoga Training

May 4-6, 2018 For ALL Yoga Teachers and Students! Gentle yoga is an approach to yoga where all muscle groups are worked individually, allowing each posture to be comfortable while still being balanced, strengthening and stretching, to allow for relaxation.   With this method any student can safely follow the program and experience the benefits. Students don’t need to adapt to yoga, yoga is flexible enough for everyone.  This training will focus on how open yoga can be to all types of students.  Many students are attracted to gentle yoga, and the program will explain the methodology needed to work with them.  This includes students with different fitness levels, those starting a practice later in life or who are knew to yoga or fitness, students with injuries or mobility difficulties such as MS, students who are overweight, pregnant, suffering from anxiety, and students with other reasons for attending a gentle class. Program Outline A gentle yoga class can bring the benefits of yoga to any students,...
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Teaching Yoga and Mindfulness to Children

Teaching Yoga and Mindfulness to Children

Teaching Yoga and Mindfulness to Children with Victoria Lynes Sunday, September 22, 2019 “If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation.” - Dalai Lama Our children live in a hurry-up world of busy parents, school pressures, incessant lessons, competitive sports and the ever increasing dominance of hyper-connectedness and “on-line all-the-time culture”.  These influences can be very stressful for our kids! The bustling pace of our children's lives can have a profound effect on their innate joy. Growing research suggests that teaching children to disconnect though Yoga and Mindfulness, can help them in the same way it benefits adults, having a profound impact on alleviating depression, anxiety and improving concentration and self-esteem.  Kids think better, are kinder humans and show up in the world more connected to their surroundings with these skills! Overview This fun, interactive, creative and practical workshop is designed for: parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers and educators, health care professionals, yoga teachers or...
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Meditation Training

Meditation Training

Meditation Training with Devinder Kaur Friday, December 3 to Sunday, December 5, 2021 "Meditation: Because some answers can only be found on the Inner net." – Shira Tamir Meditation is one of the most natural and rewarding of all human activities. It brings balance, rest, and a growing inner peace. While its highest and original purpose is to help us awaken our inner, spiritual nature, the benefits to body and mind are well established by medical research. Practiced on a daily basis, meditation produces profound results on all levels of your being—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. It connects you with your own inner powers of vitality, clarity, and peace. Join, PranaShanti Yoga Centre Director, Devinder Kaur, for an introductory course to learn more about the powerful affects of meditation and how to teach simple and effective meditation techniques to others. Course Overview In this training, you will learn how to integrate meditation into your lifestyle and learn how to teach simple and effective meditation techniques to beginner students with...
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Winter Comfort – Restorative Day Retreat

Winter Comfort – Restorative Day Retreat

Winter Comfort Restorative Day Retreat with Anne Wanda Tessier Saturday, November 30, 2019 11:30 am to 4:30 pm Escape the cold, and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with this 1 day urban Restorative Retreat with Anne Wanda Melt away the holiday stress and nourish your body, mind and spirit. Feel nurtured in a warm and supportive atmosphere, while creating the opportunity to connect with others. During this one-day retreat we will practice gentle and restorative yoga with hot-stones and guided meditations. This is a perfect opportunity to take time out for yourself, while still providing the time for other commitments during the weekend. By taking care of ourselves, we can take better care of others. Our retreat day is suitable for all levels of yoga practitioners, including those who are new to the practice. About the Retreat Our Urban Day Winter Retreat includes: Welcome talk and introductions Gentle yoga and meditation practice A nourishing and healing light catered lunch Restorative yoga with Hot Stones A...
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program with Carole Trépanier September 16, 2020 to November 11, 2020 ONLINE COURSE - Live Stream 9 Week Series + Urban Retreat. This 9-week experiential program with Carole Trépanier develops in participants a foundation in mindfulness practice. The program begins with an Orientation Session, followed by 26 hours of direct instruction, including a meditation day retreat and daily home practices. MBSR is an 8-week, once weekly, group program that was developed in 1979, by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and associates at the University of Massachusetts Centre for Mindfulness in Medicine, Healthcare and Society. The curriculum is based on the emerging field of Mind-Body Medicine and as a result, MBSR is now an internationally acclaimed program with a growing body of research supporting its efficacy and potential benefits for a variety of populations. Through intentional training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction strategies, participants will learn to mobilize their own inner resources to activate learning, growth and healing while increasing emotional regulation and enhancing self-care and...
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Yin Yoga Teacher Training Ottawa

Yin Yoga Teacher Training Ottawa

30-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Laurie Howe and Stéphane Ippersiel September 27-29, 2019 Discovering the healing potential of a yin practice is becoming more popular.  This 30-hour training is designed for both yoga teachers and dedicated yoga practitioners to delve deep into the practice and theory of Yin Yoga, and explore anatomy, sequencing, safety in postures, introduction to meridian theory, and mindfulness. Course Overview Who will benefit from this Training? This training will benefit teachers, practitioners and students alike. It can be used as a therapeutic treatment or as a personal practice. You don’t need to have the desire to teach, only to openness to fully immerse yourself in yoga. More and more practitioners are exploring Yin Yoga. This is a natural reaction to what has become an extremely yang health culture. Yin yoga is the relaxed practice of floor postures for three to five minutes at a time. A yin practice emphasizes the connective tissues of the hips, thighs, pelvis and lower spine. It prepares the...
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Women’s Yoga Retreat – Yellowknife, NWT

Women’s Yoga Retreat – Yellowknife, NWT

Elemental: Earth * Wind * Water * Flame * Spirit Women’s Yoga Retreat for the Soul with Dev Suroop Kaur, Devinder Kaur & Dhanraj Kaur Yellowknife, NWT, Canada September 13 – 16, 2018 Hosted and organized by Radiance Mbodied Yoga located in Yellowknife, NWT. Autumn arrives early in Canada's north. The transition from summer to fall invites us to reconnect with nature - as well as our own elemental nature. This connection is enhanced where we can readily immerse ourselves in the Precambrian Shield - featuring some of the world's oldest rock and the deepest waters. Plus, on crisp autumn nights, the dancing flames of the Aurora Borealis light up the sky. Combine this with yogic, meditative, and community practices that enhance connection within and with others, we have the opportunity to create a powerful experience. Immerse yourself in the stunning, isolated beauty of the north country. Connect to your elemental nature. Blachford Lake Lodge – a unique fly-in resort - provides you with the chance to enjoy...
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