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| WORKSHOPS at Esther Myers Yoga Studio |
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*See bottom of page for registration information. |
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| YOGA FOR ANXIETY CLASS SERIES | |||||||||
| Practise and discuss asana and pranayama techniques that you can work with at home to help manage anxiety. There will be time to record these practices. Please bring a notebook. | |||||||||
| Mondays, January 23 - February 13 | 4:45pm - 6:00pm | Tama Soble | $64 | ||||||
| SANSKRIT FROM THE BEGINNING...NEW! | |||||||||
| Would you like to learn the language of Yoga? This nine week course will introduce you to the sounds, writing system, vocabulary and sentence structure of this beautiful language. | |||||||||
Saturdays, January 28- March 31 |
3:30pm - 5:00pm |
Libbie Mills | $185/series $25 trial lesson, Jan 28 Seniors/Students 15% off |
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| YOGA FOR ANXIETY | |||||||||
| Practise and discuss asana and pranayama techniques that you can work with at home to help manage anxiety. There will be time to record these practices. Please bring a notebook. | |||||||||
| Sunday, January 29 | 10:00am - 12:30pm | Tama Soble | $43 | ||||||
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| View recent Yoga for Anxiety Video with Tama Soble. | |||||||||
| YOGA CLASS with PETER BLACKABY | |||||||||
| By popular demand, Pete will teach one regular asana class at the Studio. All Welcome! Attendance limited to 20. Pre-registration and pre-payment only. No drop-ins please. |
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Thursday, |
4:15pm - |
Peter Blackaby | $22 | ||||||
| YOGA FOR LOWER BACKS * | |||||||||
| We will focus on gentle exercises to prevent and relieve discomfort, increase strength and flexibility, with breathing and relaxation techniques to reduce stress. This workshop is not suitable for students in the acute stages of lower back pain. | |||||||||
| Sunday, February 12 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Mar Jean Olson | $38 | ||||||
| KNOWING YOUR KNEES AND FEET * | |||||||||
| Movement Awareness, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation. Practise beneficial exercises for strengthening and flexibility. | |||||||||
| Sunday, February 12 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Mar Jean Olson | $38 | ||||||
| * TAKE BOTH “YOGA FOR LOWER BACKS” AND “KNOWING YOUR KNEES AND FEET” FOR $65 | |||||||||
| 5 ELEMENT QI GONG | |||||||||
| This is an easy to learn form comprised of 5 separate repetitive movements linked together to balance the 5 internal organs, Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lungs and Kidneys. It was developed and implemented in China's Qi Gong Hospitals to help patients restore the normal function of their organs. | |||||||||
| Sunday, February 26 | 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Donna Oliver | $38 | ||||||
| INTEGRATING TIBETAN BREATH WORK with BODHICITTA (Noble Heart) MEDITATION PRACTICES - "TONGLEN" | |||||||||
| This workshop will focus on using Reginald Ray's "Meditating with the Body" approach to enhance and deepen our experience in the Tibetan loving kindness and compassion meditation practices. The November 2011 workshop of this title was largely focused upon the development of "Maitri" - loving kindness toward self and others. This workshop will concentrate on the compassion practice of "Tonglen" - exchanging self for others. The first workshop is not a pre-requisite for this workshop. All are welcome to attend. | |||||||||
| Sunday, March 11 | 10:00am – 1:00pm | Melanie Bonnell | $55 | ||||||
| DAO-YIN AND YOGA...NEW! | |||||||||
| Spend a few hours experiencing ancient Chinese Yoga, and the concept of "nourishing life". We will learn about Dao-Yin meditation, breathing, movement, and self-massage. | |||||||||
| Sunday, March 11 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Sabrina Wang | $55 | ||||||
| *TAKE BOTH "INTEGRATING TIBETAN BREATH WORK" AND "DAO-YIN AND YOGA" FOR $95 | |||||||||
| THE BUSINESS OF YOGA | |||||||||
| This seminar will look at issues relevant to yoga teachers. You will be introduced to the basics of income tax and HST and the most common pitfalls. The question of whether to incorporate will be explored and bookkeeping requirements will be reviewed. There will be time for discussion, questions and answers. | |||||||||
| Friday, March 16 | 12:30pm - 3:00pm | Perry de Man | $43 | ||||||
| KUNDALINI YOGA SPRING EQUINOX CELEBRATION | |||||||||
| Spring brings the return of sunlight, and the renewal of the earth's energy. The earth warms, plants send down roots and begin to grow toward the sky. The practice of Kundalini Yoga is a wonderful way to celebrate this change in season. We will practise yoga sets and meditations that are both grounding and energizing. Traditional Kundalini yoga food will be served after the workshop. | |||||||||
| Sunday, March 18 | 10:00am - 1:30pm | Paola di Paolo | $60 | ||||||
| KUNDALINI YOGA FOR THE IMMUNE SYSTEM | |||||||||
| As winter draws to an end and spring approaches, exploring Kundalini yoga sets, breathing practices, and meditations to benefit the immune system provides an excellent spring tonic. The rhythmic movements of Kundalini yoga assist in clearing our lymphatic system as well as harmonizing our glandular system, releasing us from stress and refreshing our energy. Teachers and students of all levels and experience are welcome to attend. | |||||||||
| Sunday, March 18 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Paola di Paolo | $38 | ||||||
| * TAKE BOTH “KUNDALINI YOGA SPRING EQUINOX CELEBRATION” AND “KUNDALINI YOGA FOR THE IMMUNE SYSTEM” FOR $85 | |||||||||
| YOGA FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR TEENS | |||||||||
| Learn simple, enjoyable techniques that can help you deal with stress at school, home, work and in social situations. We will explore yoga postures and breathing and meditation techniques. No previous yoga experience is required. | |||||||||
Mondays, March 19 - April 2 |
4:45pm - 6:00pm | Tama Soble | $48 | ||||||
| YOGA FOR ANXIETY CLASS SERIES | |||||||||
| Practise and discuss asana and pranayama techniques that you can work with at home to help you manage anxiety. There will be time to record these practices. Please bring a notebook. | |||||||||
| Thursdays, March 22 - April 12 | 8:00am - 9:15am | Tama Soble | $64 | ||||||
| SHARING YOGA WITH PEOPLE IN PAIN | |||||||||
| Yoga is considered one of the most effective modalities for change and provides complementary healing for people living with chronic stress and pain. In this workshop, we will explore key issues and major considerations regarding pain and yoga teaching through lecture, experiential learning and discussion. People living with chronic pain face multiple challenges in life. Very often these challenges pervade everyday experiences and activities. It takes courage and readiness from within, and a supportive and non-competitive environment for them to explore movement potential in their bodies, and to move forward in life. |
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| Friday, March 23 | 12:30pm-3:00pm | Linus Ip | $43 | ||||||
| YOGA FOR UPPER BACKS, NECKS & SHOULDERS * | |||||||||
| Increase the range of motion in your upper back. Enjoy an enhanced sense of freedom and mobility. | |||||||||
| Sunday, March 25 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Mar Jean Olson | $55 | ||||||
| YOGA FOR YOUR EYES * | |||||||||
| Simple eye exercises for relieving eye strain and improving focus. Techniques for developing new visual habits. | |||||||||
| Sunday, March 25 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Mar Jean Olson | $32 | ||||||
| * TAKE BOTH “YOGA FOR UPPER BACKS, NECKS & SHOULDERS” AND “YOGA FOR YOUR EYES” FOR $75 | |||||||||
| LABOUR PREPARATION FOR SINGLES, COUPLES AND FRIENDS | |||||||||
| Stretching, breathing, back care and positions for labour. Come solo or with a partner or friend. | |||||||||
| Saturday, April 14 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Monica Voss | $43/single or $75/2, $100/3 | ||||||
| YOGA AND MENOPAUSE * | |||||||||
| Together, we’ll reflect on Menopause with optimism as a universal and natural event in every woman's life. We’ll learn the benefits of Yoga to support our minds, bodies and spirits as we face this period of change and potential growth. Let’s pause and think about what we truly want in this new stage of life. | |||||||||
| Sunday, April 15 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | Dr. Valeria Blumenkranz | $60 | ||||||
| HEAVENLY TREASURES QI GONG MEDITATIONS * | |||||||||
| In Taoist theory it is said the Heaven has 3 Treasures, the Sun, Moon and Stars. Learn meditations that use these Heavenly Treasures to cleanse, replenish and balance the body's energetic centres. They are portable and can be practised sitting or standing. | |||||||||
| Sunday, April 15 | 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Donna Oliver | $38 | ||||||
| * TAKE BOTH “YOGA AND MENOPAUSE” AND “HEAVENLY TREASURES QI GONG MEDITATIONS” FOR $85 | |||||||||
| THE CREATIVE BODY: KUNDALINI YOGA AND VISUAL ART...NEW! | |||||||||
| In Kundalini Yoga, there is a teaching that we are 10 bodies, not one. The concept that we have many layers and many sides can be used as a springboard for releasing our inner creative potential. We will experiment with drawing materials, water colour, collage and clay while exploring Kundalini Yoga sets, meditation, pranayama and chanting. Use the day to discover aspects of self through art and practice. The morning will be active, the afternoon meditative. |
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| Sunday, April 22 | 10:00am - 4:30pm | Sandie Collins | $85 | ||||||
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| DRAWING THE BODY | |||||||||
| We will practise yoga and drawing exercises that shift our way of perceiving the body, enabling us to draw what is truly in front of us as opposed to what we expect to see. This workshop is for yoga practitioners of all levels and anyone interested in the pleasure of drawing. http://leahgoldart.com/ | |||||||||
| Friday, May 4 | 12:30pm - 3:00pm | Leah Gold and Tama Soble | $43 | ||||||
| LIKE A ROLLING BALL | |||||||||
| Rolling along and across the spine releases tension, develops awareness, facilitates greater mobility within the poses that we know, and increases our ability to access poses previously thought to be beyond our reach. Join us for hours of fun rolling about and experience the pleasure and comfort of the tatami mats at Eight Branches, 358 Dupont St.. | |||||||||
| Friday, June 1 | 12:30pm - 3:00pm | with Monica Voss and Tama Soble |
$43 | ||||||
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| REGISTRATION | |||||||||
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required for all workshops and special events. Enrollment is limited. Mail a cheque to Esther Myers Yoga Studio, 390 Dupont St., Toronto, M5R1V9, ON, Canada, or call 416 944 0838 and leave your credit card details. We accept Visa or MasterCard. PayPal is available for most workshop payments. Email info@estheryoga.com (please do not include credit card information). Please arrive 10 minutes early in order to complete a registration form and health history.
CANCELLATION POLICY: With more than 48 hours notice, you will receive credit towards classes or workshops in the same term. The Studio cannot give refunds. U.S. credit card transactions will be processed in Canadian dollars at the current exchange rate. DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. |
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