Join Betsey Downing, Ph.D., E-RYT-500, a yoga practitioner since 1972 and a meditator since 1974
for a weekend Yoga Intensive – May 25-27.
Betsy leads workshops, Immersions, and teacher trainings in the U.S. and abroad. Betsey also holds a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology from the University of Virginia. We are very fortunate to have her here in Windsor.
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How do you know you’re alive? Because you can feel your body.
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Register today. These classes usually sell out pretty fast!
Register For Intro to Yoga
Intro to Yoga – The Basics – Four Saturdays Beginning May 12th at 10:45am
Includes an unlimited membership to the studio for the length of the series.
Dates of classes, May 12th, 19th, June 2nd and 9th.
Every Saturday for four weeks starting May 10:45am-12:00pm
Cost is $75 + HST and includes an unlimited membership to the studio for the length of the course
Includes an unlimited membership to the studio for the length of the class.
Only 12 spots available.
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Join Renée Trepanier, yoga instructor and vegan whole food culinary artist, for an informative workshop on the yoga of eating.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
3:00pm until 5:00pm
Cost: $30 in advance ($35 at the door)
The workshop includes a food preparation demonstration, recipe sharing and food tasting. To purchase your tickets please call 519-478-0087. Spaces are limited so book your place today.
Learn how simple it is to achieve optimal health by incorporating delicious, nutritious and vegan whole food into your daily life. Like yoga, eating can also be considered a practice in which you seek universal balance, develop compassion and encourage enlightenment. Developing a mindful and compassionate eating practice can provide a foundation that truly supports and nurtures your yogic lifestyle.
Vegan Potluck Saturday, January 7th, at 5:30 pm. Free to all. Just bring a Vegan dish to serve 8-12 people
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Location: Sandy Lane in Barbados
Date: April 21st to 28th 2012
*****80% Sold**** Only 2 spots left!!!
Come away to find yourself…find adventure and take your practice to a new experience. Be fearless and enjoy yoga in paradise.
Imagine yourself practicing yoga in a true tropical paradise. The warm tropical breeze, the endless blue sky, the sounds of the ocean waves…
Join Dianne Bondy Anusara Inspired Yoga Teacher and Mary Farrell Certified Jivamukti Teacher from Blossoming Lotus Yoga on a relaxing and transformative yoga retreat in the island paradise of Barbados. This is our first annual yoga retreat to Barbados. Hosted at Dene Court, a Luxurious Villa located in the exclusive Sandy Lane Estates. It’s set in an acre of beautifully lush tropical gardens
This retreat will relax, inspire and challenge you as we explore yoga asana, philosophy and meditation in the beautiful tropical paradise of Barbados.
This premium yoga retreat is a once in a lifetime experience. This exclusive retreat includes: fresh vegetarian meals (as well as local fish options), shuttle service from the Bridgetown Airport, luxury accommodations, and inspiring yoga teachings. Not included in the package; extra meals and trips off of the villa, alcohol and gratuity for the villa staff. Suggested gratuity is $40 per person at the end of the vacation.
There will be lots of opportunites to explore the island with day trips to local attractions. The villa is conveniently situated close to the premium world reknown golf resort Westmoreland. For more information on beautiful Barbados please visit http://www.visitbarbados.org/beaches.aspx
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore and deepen your yoga practice in the jewel of the crown of the caribbean.
Itinerary
Air Canada Flight 7748 leaves from WINDSOR on April 21st at 6:05 am
Arrives in Toronto at 7:10 am
Departs Toronto at 8:40 am
Arrives in Bridgetown Barbados at 1:40 pm
Return flight leaves Barbados on April 28th at 3pm
Arrives in Toronto at 8:45 pm
Departs Toronto at 10:50 pm
Arrives in Windsor at 11:57 pm
Costs:
All prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Room One: Main floor – 2 Twins (or one King), Largest room with private patio and bathroom $1950BOOKED
Room Two: Upstairs – King, traditional Master, private balcony and bathroom $1950 BOOKED
Room Three: Upstairs – Queen, ensuite $1850
Room Four: Upstairs – Twins, ensuite $1750 BOOKED
Room Five: Upstairs – 2 Twins (or one King), ensuite $1750
* All twins can be made into a King
Flight:
We have arranged special group pricing from Windsor. These prices are only available in conjunction with this package.
The price of the flight is $858.79. All taxes and fees are included in this price.
A Non-Refundable deposit of 25% is required to secure your spot in this exclusive retreat.
Deposit
Room One: $487.50
Room Two: $487.50
Room Three: $462.50
Room Four: $437.50
Room Five: $437.50
To make your deposit contact Mark at Yoga Retreats International. (514) 690-1020
Or skype I.D. yogaretreatsinternational
email mark@yogaretreatsinternational.com
Click here to see more great pics of Barbados
To learn more about what Barbados has to offer you, please join us for our Barbados Information night at Eastside Yoga Studio in October. There are only 10 spaces available for this luxury retreat. Reserve your space soon to be a part of this magical experience.
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(four weeks to crawling)
January 13 – 1:15-2:15 Mindful Mamas & Baby Class
register for Mommy Baby Yoga
A six week session: cost $80 +HST
Mama & Baby Yoga is a 60-minute yoga class designed to get the postpartum mother back in shape while playfully bonding with her new baby.
For the mother, the class focuses on postpartum needs such as regaining alignment, toning the pelvic floor and re-establishing core strength. The class challenges the mother, giving her a sense of physical fitness and well-being.
January 8th Mindful Mamas Prenatal Yoga Class
A safe and gentle class for women to attend during pregnancy. You will learn specific yoga poses, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques designed to relieve the physical and emotional discomforts during pregnancy. Suitable for all stages of your pregnancy.
Register for Prenatal Yoga
Don’t worry if you may give birth before the end of the session, talk to me, and we will figure something out. A few weeks of yoga is definitely better than no weeks!
Benefits of Prenatal Yoga:
* Gives you the tools to help you with an easier labour!
* Increases overall strength, flexibility & well-being
* Reduces low back pain & sciatica
* Reduces aches & fatigue in the thoracic & cervical regions of the spine
* Reduces swelling & inflammation around your joints
* Aids in digestion
* Helps prepare you physically for giving birth
* Improves emotional well-being
Email Laurel at mindfulmamasyoga(at)gmail.com to register.
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Please take the time to do your research and find the style and the teacher that is best for you.
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