Join BodyandBalance on Parliament Hill for a one-hour Hatha Flow Yoga on Wednesday, 17th July 2013. Class is from 12-1 pm and suitable for all levels.
Apr 082013
Apr 082013
Mid-Week Rejuvenating Retreat 30 Jul-01 Aug 2013
Enjoy a midweek healthy getaway before the long weekend in August. Outdoor Morning Fitness sessions, Morning and Evening Yoga Classes, Delicious Vegetarian Meals with Private or Shared options for accommodations.
When: Tue, Jul 30th-Thu, Aug 1st, 2013
Where: Shanti Retreat Center on Wolf Island (a short free ferry ride from Kingston, ON).
Click HERE to see more images of the Shanti Retreat Center!
Cost:
- $395ea (taxes included) for shared cabin (3-4 people)
- $495ea (taxes included) for semi-Private Room (suitable for 2 people - couple or 2 friends)
$200 non-refundable deposit required to reserve spot. Click HERE to book your spot now!
Accomodation:
| Shared Cabin for 4 people |   |
| Semi-Private Room with two single beds suitable for 2 people or a couple |  |
The following is included:
- 2 Morning Fitness Sessions
- 4 Yoga Classes
- 4 Vegetarian Meals
- Accommodations for 2 nights (shared or private)
- use of kayak or canoes and water trampoline
- one infrared sauna session
Not included but available:
- 90 min Thai Massage by Darin for $95
Apr 072013
On Sat, Nov 2nd, 2013 BodyandBalance will host Ame Wren who will give two Workshops in Ottawa. Both Workshops will be held at the Old Ottawa South Community Center.
Join one of Boston's Best Yoga teacher's Ame Wren for two Master Class Workshops that will transform your practice! Ame has been featured in Yoga Journal and at Wanderlust. She travels worldwide leading retreats, training and workshops. For more information on Ame Wren, read her Bio HERE or visit her web site at AmeWren.com.
Workshop #1
| Breath and Bandhas: Tools to Ignite Your Yoga Practice Open-Level Asana and workshop 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost $60 |
In this workshop, Ame will explore the uses of pranayama and bandha engagement to create deeper strength and connection within asana practice. Through a sequence tailored to cultivate understanding of the 3 bandhas- mula, uddiyana, and jalandhara, you will learn how to integrate them into your normal practice and subsequently transform your asana experience. From twists to arm balances to hip openers and backbends, breath and bandha integration will help you to stabilize and support yourself from the inside out. Come on an empty stomach. |
Workshop #2
| Align Yourself: Safe and Sustainable Vinyasa Techniques Open-Level Asana and Workshop 4 to 6:30 p.m. Cost $60 |
You love flow yoga. You’re a chaturanga-holic and you couldn’t possibly live without the sweat, surrender and challenge of a good vinyasa class. You plan to practice for a long time. If you meet this description, this workshop is for you. Come and learn techniques to avoid the most common yoga injuries (wrists, shoulders, hamstrings) and prepare a long-term, intelligent vinyasa practice. Through exercises and a thorough alignment refresher, you will gain skills and knowledge to make sure you never end up with “up-dog shoulder” or “yoga butt “(not the desirable kind) |
Cost per Workshop: $60 or register for both now for $99 (available until 31 July 2013 while space is available)
Reserve your spot today – Limited spaces available!
Register HERE using Pay Pal
Mar 062013
BodyandBalance will host Ame Wren who will give 30 hour of Advanced Teacher Training from Nov 3rd to 8th 2013 at the Shanti Retreat Centre on Wolfe Island (just a short ferry ride form Kingston, Ontario).
Join Boston senior teacher Ame Wren for a week of exploration into teaching practices, purpose and potential.
Each day will consist of a two-hour morning practice with a focus on proper sequencing, potential adjustments and intentional alignment instruction. At the end of each practice, Ame will lead a discussion on the development of the class, why each pose was taught and how to adjust the level of the class to suit the needs of particular students.
In the afternoon Ame will conduct workshops on a variety of topics including: composing a themed sequence, creating a structural blueprint for vinyasa classes and adjusting/cueing in a way that aids your sequence and generates clarity.
Ame will also detail the benefits of “postural” sequencing: systematically opening the body towards a pivotal pose or set of poses. She will also discuss the benefits of teaching a specific structure that you develop over time, and how structure actually allows for more freedom in teaching and studentship.
Other topics for discussion will include families of sequential postures, complimentary and counter postures, the energetic waves of postures, suitable variations to meet the needs of your student’s body and how to incorporate more than just asana into your classes. You will be asked to teach brief segments throughout the week and will be given feedback on your sequencing (if applicable) and delivery.
This training is well suited to currently working teachers. Those who have recently completed a foundational training are welcome with the understanding that the training is geared towards experienced teachers and refining your teaching (as opposed to getting used to teaching). Please come with basic anatomy knowledge, any and all questions and an open mind.
Cost: From now until July 30th, 2013 …
- Shared Accommodations (with 3-4 people) for 5 nights … $999/pers+applicable taxes
- Semi-Private Room (for 2 people) for 5 nights … $1099/pers+applicable taxes
- Private Room (for 1 person) for 5 nights … $1199/pers+ applicable taxes
Click HERE to reserve a spot and to select your accommodation ($500 deposit).
Included:
- 30hrs Advanced Teachers Training
- Accommodations (click HERE to view the rooms)
- Vegetarian Meals (Light breakfast, Brunch after morning practice, fruit and nuts throughout day + unlimited coffee/tea, and Dinner).
- 1 Infrared Sauna Treatment.
Training begins Sunday evening Nov. 3rd, arrive by 4 p.m to Shanti Retreat. Training ends after Brunch 12:30p.m Friday Nov. 8th, 2013.
Thai Massages by Owner Darin are available upon request for $95 for 90 minutes.
Mar 052013
YOGA, FITNESS, MEDITATION, DELICIOUS VEGETARIAN FOOD
Join Yoga Instructor and Personal Trainer, Andrea Robertson for a 2 night, 3 day Fall Enlivening experience that will leave you fresh, fit and rejuvenated!
Where: Shanti Retreat Centre Wolfe Island, Ontario www.shantiretreat.ca
When: 8th to 10th November 2013
What’s Included:
- Meals: 6 Meals (Dinner Friday, Breakfast, Brunch and Dinner Saturday and Breakfast and Brunch Sunday)
- 5 Yoga Classes
- 2 Morning Fitness Classes
- Use of Kayaks and Canoes
- 1 Infrared Sauna Session
- Option for Thai Massage ($95 for 90 minutes)
Cost: Click HERE to reserve your spot.
- Shared Accommodation (3-4 persons) $425
- Semi Private Accommodation (2 persons) $475
- Private Accommodation $495
All prices include applicable taxes … they do not include PayPal fees (2.9%+$.60)