Class Descriptions
Pilates
Beginner Pilates - This class is run in an 8 week series. Pilates education and fundamentals, you won't get anywhere else. STOTT PILATES basic principles and essential level programming. Beginner students can learn all the great fundamentals of Pilates with a progressive introduction at a comfortable pace. Use of small equipment included.
Pilates Mat – a beginner or essential level to intermediate level Pilates class, great for applying the basic principles and alignment techniques while building strength and endurance.
Use of small props included: Mini stability balls, Fitness circles, Flex-bands, Toning balls and more!
Pilates Mat – a beginner or essential level to intermediate level Pilates class, great for applying the basic principles and alignment techniques while building strength and endurance.
Use of small props included: Mini stability balls, Fitness circles, Flex-bands, Toning balls and more!
Intermediate Pilates Mat - intermediate level programming, continue to build your skills with this challenging Mat repertoire. Ideally you have done Pilates before and are ready to take it to the next level. Use of small equipment included. This is a level 2 Pilates Mat class.
Stability Ball
We provide stability balls for these classes.
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Ball Flow - Ball Flow class feels like a dance, movement and music choreographed beautifully to generate energy and resilience. You will use every part of your body in a gentle and sustainable way.
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Intermediate Ball - This ball class includes cardio, balance, strength and coordination. Great for increasing your challenge level on the ball. Get ready to sweat and have a good time!
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Yoga
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Our Yoga classes are Hatha and Viniyoga based – we approach all of our yoga classes with trauma sensitivity and use choice to develop a positive experience for all. We incorporate asana (yoga poses), pranayama (breath practices) and meditation practices (relaxation and clarity for the mind). As well as mantra (repetition of words or chant), mudra (hand positions), and sound!
Our goal within our yoga teaching is to present it as authentically as we can, honouring yogic tradition, heritage and Indian culture. You can expect to hear Sanscrit words, terms and phrases, themes directly from the Yoga Sutras and the 8-limbs of yoga. |
Gentle Slow Flow Yoga - Awaken your body and mind in this gentle Hatha flow class. A combination of movement and restful poses will help to balance your mind, body, and heart.
Mindful Restorative Yoga - Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention, non-judgmentally, to present experience as it unfolds, moment by moment. Relieve stress and find your center with gentle yoga asana (poses) followed by pranayama (breath work) and mindfulness meditation. Each week we will explore the various teachings and meditation techniques of mindfulness.
Somatic Yoga - A yoga class designed to unwind tense bodies, primarily floor and occasional chair based somatic movements, yoga asana and sensory meditation. Breath awareness, walking awareness and more! All participants welcome, gentle movement your body will thank-you for.
Vinyasa Yoga - A physical and energetic practice that links breath with movement. Flow from one posture to another with strength, intuition and mindfulness. Great for those who want a workout, to take their practice to the next level or simply to try something new and physically active.
Yoga Flow - In this Vinyasa style class we will focus on flowing with breath, synchronizing physical postures with inhales and exhales. Flow classes are designed to gently cultivate heat in the body with creative sequences, sun salutations, standing and seated postures. The flowing asanas may be combined with some longer holds of certain postures to help develop a more balanced body as well as prevent repetitive motion injuries that can happen if you are always doing the same thing every day.
Yin & Meditation - Yin yoga promotes a calm mind and still body through holding poses that stretch the deeper connective tissues. It is a gentle and meditative practice to help counter our often busy lives. Through Yin yoga you will learn different breathing and mindfulness techniques to help bring a sense of peacefulness and clarity to your life, both on and off the yoga mat.
Yoga for Stress Reduction - One of our signature classes, this gentle yoga and mobility class is designed for decreasing stress in your body and mind. Experience a variety of de-stressing techniques to help you create a toolbox for managing stress and learn how to turn down your nervous system. An invaluable resource of material and knowledge everyone should have access to.
Somatic MovementSomatic Movement classes are based in the tradition of Thomas Hanna and Hanna Somatic Education®. Somatic practices are widely renowned in helping people to regain freedom from aches and pains in their bodies. Through motor-sensory actions/exercises we can learn to turn down the tension in our bodies. Brain body work that will change the way you look at life.
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Specialty Series
We often run shorter sessions of classes called series or courses, these are like workshops run over longer periods, you can expect to be immersed in the session and come away with more than having had a regular group class.
You may receive handouts and/or home practice notes.
Meditation in Movement series, 4 weeks - Dates TBA
Chakra Flow Yoga series, 8 weeks - Dates TBA
You may receive handouts and/or home practice notes.
Meditation in Movement series, 4 weeks - Dates TBA
Chakra Flow Yoga series, 8 weeks - Dates TBA
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