Union is the essence of yoga. Partner yoga is a great idea for a date, reconnecting with your spouse, or having fun with a friend.
Join us for a playful evening as we explore traditional postures, breath work, and simple massage techniques!
No experience necessary. Suitable for all, including kids!
Each couple will need a yoga mat, strap, 2 blocks, bolsters/cushions, blankets. Added touches might include candles, your favourite essential oils plus a sense of fun & adventure!
All of the above will be provided in studio!
Cost: $60.00 per couple.
About your Teacher:
Melissa has been teaching partner yoga for over 10 years. She makes her classes fun and engaging especially for those online.
Here are what previous students have said about her Partner Yoga workshops:
"We truly loved the experience, thank you!"
"My daughter (9 yrs old) really enjoyed it. I particularly loved the massage part."
"Your class truly helped us reconnect. We needed it!"
Union is the essence of yoga. Partner yoga is a great idea for a date, reconnecting with your spouse, or having fun with a friend.
Join us for a playful evening as we explore traditional postures, breath work, and simple massage techniques!
No experience necessary. Suitable for all, including kids!
Each couple will need a yoga mat, strap, 2 blocks, bolsters/cushions, blankets. Added touches might include candles, your favourite essential oils plus a sense of fun & adventure!
All of the above will be provided in studio!
Cost: $60.00 per couple.
About your Teacher:
Melissa has been teaching partner yoga for over 10 years. She makes her classes fun and engaging especially for those online.
Here are what previous students have said about her Partner Yoga workshops:
"We truly loved the experience, thank you!"
"My daughter (9 yrs old) really enjoyed it. I particularly loved the massage part."
"Your class truly helped us reconnect. We needed it!"
Teaching with Purpose: Designing Smart, Safe, and Creative Classes for All
Friday, May 27th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Online and/or In-Person Course
Learn how to thoughtfully and intelligently create mixed-level group classes that meet students where they are.
In this training, you'll apply an alignment-based approach to sequencing that is grounded in applied anatomy and sound bio-mechanical principles.
You’ll learn:
Applied anatomy of yoga poses
Biomechanics and the difference between alignment and action
How to effectively prepare students to safely move toward more challenging poses based on principles for pose progression
Strategies for form and flow-based classes
How to structure a series of classes and plan a course curriculum
Pose options and prop variations to address the needs of all your students.
How to effectively teach mixed level classes that benefit everyone in class
You’ll receive a manual that includes templates for sequencing full-spectrum classes as well as postural categories including back-bends, hip openers/twists/seated poses, arm balances and inversions.
You’ll also practice energetic, elemental, and theme-based approaches to class offerings. You can expect an interactive combination of lecture, individual exercises, small group work, and practice building and teaching poses.
Learning objectives:
Gain the confidence and skills needed to adapt your teaching to all levels and abilities.
Deepen your understanding of alignment-based technique
Learn safe, effective, and creative methods for creating and presenting classes that benefit everyone in your class.
Date and Times:
Friday, May 27, 2022 to Sunday, May 29, 2022
Friday, May 27, 2022 – 6 pm ET – 9 pm ET
Saturday, May 28, 2022 – 10 am ET to 4 pm ET
Sunday, May 29, 2022 – 10 am ET to 4 pm ET
+ 2 hours homework assignment, post weekend.
Due to COVID-19, this course will be offered Live Stream and/or In Person as Ontario and City of Ottawa health authorities permit.
Cost: $450.00 per person with our EARLY BIRD SAVINGS! Save $45.00 when register before February 28, 2022. $495.00 per person thereafter.
Fee includes the training, manual and certificate.
This course is open to Yoga Teachers of all disciplines and levels of teaching experience including Yoga Teachers in training. For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
Explore the healing power of vibrational sound with Tibetan Singing Bowls
Sound healing is an effective and proven modality that uses vibrational sound to help reduce stress, alter consciousness and create a deep sense of peace, well being and better health.
During our workshop you will experience Restorative and Yin Yoga to soothe the nervous system and stimulate the connective tissues through body nourishing postures. Additionally, throughout the session you will experience sound cleansing at a cellular and auric level with the healing notes of Tibetan Singing Bowls and Gongs as they are played in the studio room.
This 90 minute workshop is limited to a maximum of 18 in-person participants. The lighting will be dimmed for a restful and balancing sound cleansing experience.
Cost: $40.00 per person.
Note: Please bring your yoga mat and any additional props you require to rest comfortably. We are providing bolsters and blocks. You may like to bring an eye pillow or cover, a blanket and meditation cushion.
Join Valentina for a post-race yoga class designed specifically for runners! Yoga is the perfect recovery activity for runners. It relieves soreness and tension in your hardworking muscles and restores range of motion so you can run better the next time you hit the road.
Valentina, who is also a runner and will be part of the Half Marathon, will be leading the practice based on her own experience as an athlete and yoga teacher.
We will take good care of you and help you stretch, recover through thoughtfully selected and sequenced yoga postures and self massage.
Bring your medal! Let's celebrate! Enjoy this class with a fellow race buddy, friend, family member, partner, loved one or come on your own for some restorative time.
Cost: PranaShanti Class Package, Membership or Drop-In Fee.
