Chair Yoga

Friday, October 12, with Shari Stein
1:00pm–3:00pm, $40

Chair Yoga is a viable and refreshing alternative to yoga on the mat. We will ground, breathe and lengthen our spines as we would in any yoga session, and creatively adapt the poses for a wide range of students, from residents of assisted living facilities, to those in business suits enjoying yoga during the lunch hour. This workshop is suitable for yoga students and teachers who wish to expand their repertoire to include Chair Yoga. Guided meditation and breathing practices are included.

Empowering the Aging Body

Saturday, October 27 – Sunday, October 28
with Monica Voss, Tama Soble, Shari Stein and Della Croteau
Saturday, 10:00am-5:30pm,
Sunday, 10:30am-5:00pm, $325

As the population ages, teachers must inform themselves about natural changes in the body as well as common conditions such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and lower back pain. Changes in outlook also occur in older students as they contemplate their lives and goals. Through practice, discussion and analysis, we will explore these and other issues of aging and create intelligent and supportive options in order to instruct older students holistically with energy, knowledge and empathy.

Empowering the Aging Body is intended for certified and non-certified yoga and meditation teachers, teachers-in-training, health professionals, therapists, social workers and interested students of yoga. CEU’s awarded through Yoga Alliance.

“For those who have done yoga for 30, 40 years but are aging and for those who start in their 60’s, the approach at Esther Myers Yoga Studio is accessible and enjoyable. read more from our students and teachers.

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Empowering the Aging Body Weekend $325.00 CADDeposit for Empowering the Aging Body $100.00 CAD

Yoga to Support Breast Health

Friday, November 2, with Tama Soble
12:30pm–3:00pm, $50

Breast health is essential for women of all ages and stages of life. It is of particular importance for those at high risk for or recovering from breast cancer. Learn how asana and pranayama practices can enhance lymphatic circulation, muscular release and the breaking up of scar tissue to support breast health and the full function of the shoulder girdle. For students and teachers at all levels.

Developing and Sustaining a Personal Practice

Sunday, November 11, with Monica Voss
2:15pm–5:00pm, $60

Practising yoga at home can be a refuge and a way of reconnecting to ourselves. In this workshop we will design themes for home practice, explore sequences of yoga postures, the rationale behind them and our personal responses to them. We will discuss the challenges and the joys of our time alone with yoga. Teachers and interested students of yoga are welcome to attend.

Yoga Teachers’ Retreat at Swallow’s Bridge, Alton, Ontario

November 16 – 18, 2018, with Tama Soble 
Shared Room (2- 3/room) $510 (pp)

Join fellow teachers for a weekend of asana, pranayama, and walking meditation. Exchange ideas. Develop and deepen your own practice and teaching. Teachers and teacher trainees of any level of experience are welcome.
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Anatomy for Yoga Teachers, with Mariko Tanabe

A Body-Mind Centering® Approach
November 30 – December 2, 2018
10:00am-5:00pm, $450/full weekend, $165/day

Body-Mind Centering® (BMCSM) is an experiential study based on anatomical, physiological, psychophysical and developmental principles developed by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. BMC utilizes movement, touch, voice, imagery, anatomical illustrations and discussion to explore each body system in ways that can be applied to personal development and professional enhancement.

For teachers and students at all levels of experience. CEU’s awarded for Yoga Alliance certification.

Friday, November 30: Exploring the Skeletal System in Motion
10:00am-1:00pm, Introduction to the Skeletal System
2:15pm-4:45pm, Axial and Appendicular Skeleton

Saturday, December 1: Exploring Sensory Presence in Your Practice
10:00am-1:00pm, Introduction to the Senses
2:30pm-5:00pm, Engaging with the Primary Sense Organs: The Nose, Eyes, Ears and Mouth

Sunday, December 2: Embodying the Muscular System
10:30am-1:30pm, Introduction to Muscle Tissue and Principles
2:30pm-5:00pm, Muscle Movement at the Molecular Level

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Full Weekend $450.00 CADFriday, all day $165.00 CADFriday 10:00am-1:00pm $90.00 CADFriday 2:30pm -5:00pm $75.00 CADSaturday, all day $165.00 CADSaturday 10:00am-1:00pm $90.00 CADSaturday 2:30pm -5:00pm $75.00 CADSunday, all day $165.00 CADSunday 10:00am-1:00pm $90.00 CADSunday 2:30pm -5:00pm $75.00 CAD

Exploring Sound

Friday, December 14, with Monica Voss
12:30pm – 3:00pm, $50

Making sounds, whether deliberate or spontaneous, is a strategy the body/brain/mind uses to release stress and restore energy. In this workshop, we will practise a variety of structured and non-structured sound-making to rediscover the voice as a tool for relaxation, empowerment and self-expression.
This workshop is open to everyone.

Pre and Post Natal Yoga Teacher Training

Saturday, January 12 – Sunday January 13, 2019
with Monica Voss and Valeria Blumenkranz
Saturday, 10:00am-5:30pm,
Sunday, 10:30am-5:00pm, $325

Increase your knowledge of pregnancy, labour and delivery. Build your confidence teaching pregnant women at any stage, and within any class structure. Learn to support women’s recovery post-partum. This training includes lecture, discussion and practice covering anatomy, pregnancy / labour / birth / post-partum issues, and teaching skills including assessing goals, how to adapt poses and breathing exercises, using language appropriately and helpfully, and hands-on assisting. For teachers at all levels of experience. CEU’s awarded through Yoga Alliance.

“A lot of my training was useful during labour…breathing for sure but grounding too… to help with all these thoughts… read more

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Introduction to the Yamas and Niyamas

Sunday, January 27, with Ana Bodnar
2:15pm–5:00pm, $60

In this workshop, we will review the Yamas and Niyamas as they are outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and then reflect on them using various translations, including a commentary from a women’s, heart-centred perspective. We will discuss how the Yamas and Niyamas continue to be vibrant and engaging in our current times, and how they apply to our teaching and our lives.

Yoga for Anxiety and Depression

Saturday, February 23 – Sunday, February 24, 2018
with Tama Soble and Janice Meilach
Saturday 12:00pm-6:30pm
Sunday 10:30am – 5:00pm  $325

Spend a weekend exploring how asana, pranayama and meditation practices support the physical body, the nervous and respiratory systems, and the mind in returning to homeostasis. We will practise, write, and engage in discussion in order to reflect on how as teachers we might support those living with the challenges of anxiety and depression. For yoga and meditation teachers, teachers in training and anyone studying and/or working in the mental health arena. CEU’s awarded through Yoga Alliance.

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Yoga for Anxiety and Depression $325.00 CADDeposit for Yoga for Anxiety and Depression $100.00 CAD

Awakening the Spine

Saturday, March 23 – Sunday, March 24
with Monica Voss
Saturday, 10:00am-5:30pm, Sunday, 10:30am-5:00pm, $325

Spend a weekend exploring all aspects of the spine – its anatomy, connection to the breath, energy, movement and texture and the imagery that has traditionally supported it. To tease out our previous knowledge of the spine and assimilate new ideas, we’ll use lecture, asana practice, discussion, partner work, breathing practice, relaxation techniques and meditation.

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Awakening the Spine Weekend $325.00 CADDeposit for Awakening the Spine $100.00 CAD

The Power of Touch: A Hands-on Assisting Weekend for Yoga Teachers

Saturday, May 4 – Sunday, May 5, with Monica Voss and Tama Soble
Saturday 10:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday 10:30am – 5:00pm, $325

Explore and deepen your understanding of the way in which hands-on assisting enhances the connections between the ground, the breath and the energizing release of the spine. For teachers at all levels of experience. CEU’s awarded for Yoga Alliance certification.

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The Power of Touch Weekend $325.00 CADDeposit for The Power of Touch $100.00 CAD

“Monica and Tama are gifted and generous educators. They have a deep understanding and knowledge of yoga practice, human anatomy and hands-on learning.  My yoga journey has been profoundly enriched through their thoughtful guidance.” Pam Bertrand

“Monica and Tama are gracious, generous, compassionate and wise… They’ve taught thousands of students over the years,  young and old, in Canada and around the world.  And they never cease to refine their technique or  their deep understanding of yoga…read more.”Sara Zuckerbrot

From the Ground Up: How to Teach Beginners

Saturday, June 8 – Sunday, June 9, with Tama Soble
Saturday, 10:00pm-5:30pm,
Sunday, 10:30am-5:00pm, $325

Spend 2 days exploring the art of teaching yoga to beginners. Learn the principles behind adapting postures and breathing practices, the importance of variety and flexibility in language and description, and how to use the integrated principles of grounding, breathing and releasing the spine in order to guide beginning students toward reflective and independent practice.

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From the Ground Up $325.00 CADDeposit for From the Ground Up $100.00 CAD