Chair Yoga

Friday, October 20, 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 28 – Sunday, October 29
with Monica Voss, Tama Soble and Valeria Blumenkranz
Saturday, 12:00pm-6:30pm,
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 3, 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.

Yoga and Anatomy

Sunday, November 5, with Tama Soble
10:30am-5:00pm, $150

Learn how to adapt yoga poses to the precise needs of your body or those of your students by applying basic anatomical principles. Reconnect with body and breath using gentle practices that acknowledge functional anatomy and the unique nature of each body. This workshop is open to students and teachers at all levels of experience.

Yoga Teachers’ Retreat at Swallow’s Bridge, Alton, Ontario presented by Merit Travel

November 17 – 19, 2017, with Tama Soble 
Shared Room (2- 3/room) $495 (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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Studio portion of payment $195 is due now.

Yoga and Osteoporosis

Saturday, November 18, with Shari Stein
3:00pm-5:30pm, $50

“I always say that my religion is kindness, because kindness is in our bones.” His Holiness, the Dalai Lama

Osteopenia and osteoporosis are conditions in which – during the natural process of aging – bones tend to become more porous and susceptible to fracture. Exciting new research shows that yoga is a very effective tool for preventing and managing these conditions. Participants will be guided through practices that encourage grounding and weight bearing, as well as exercises and poses that facilitate balance, stability, range of movement and awareness. Written handouts, summarizing relevant science, will be provided.

Developing and Sustaining a Personal Practice

Sunday, December 10, 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 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.

Pre and Post Natal Yoga Teacher Training

Saturday, January 20 – Sunday January 21, 2018
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 28, 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 24 – Sunday, February 25, 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 24 – Sunday, March 25
with Monica Voss and Tama Soble
Saturday, 10:00am-5:30pm, Sunday, 10:30am-5:00pm, $275

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 $275.00 CADDeposit for Awakening the Spine $100.00 CAD