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MARGOT KITCHEN WORKSHOP COMING UP VERY SOON!
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Iyengar Intensive Margot Kitchen - Nov 13-15
Margot Kitchen is a senior certified Iyengar teacher who has studied numerous times in India with the Iyengar family - including this month of October. A long time "teachers' teacher", Margot brings compassion and humor to her work. She is able to read the wisdom in each person's body and guide accordingly. This workshop is a must for teachers wishing to upgrade their asana skills and experienced students comfortable with inversions and backbends.Wellington Square November 13-15. $185 plus GST
Intermediate Yoga Poses and Beyond with Rob Nicholls
Challenge yourself to learn more about intermediate yoga poses (asanas) from this popular Yoga Studio South Ashtanga Yoga teacher. He will cover Sun Salutations, energizing hip openers, twists, balancing, backbending and inversions. Some pranayama techniques and relaxation will be included.
JCC November 7, 2009 1:00-4:00pm $55.00 + GST
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Yoga for Tension Headaches and Migraines
with Trish Robbins
A daily yoga practice can help relieve tension headaches and lessen the severity and frequency of migraines. Yoga asana (postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises) help release tension, restore balance and relax the muscles that cause some headaches. JCC November 21, 2009 1:00-4:00pm $55.00 + GST
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Critical Alignment Therapy
with Sherryn Rault
For anyone wishing for freer spinal movement, and those suffering chronic pain caused by injury, stress or repetitive strain. Wellington Square November 28, 2009 1:00-4:00pm $65.00 + GST
To register click here
Sandy Martino's Monday morning 9.15 am All Level Class at Wellington Square becomes Level 1 from November 9. Beginners are encouraged to go to Discover Yoga on Tuesday
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All these workshops and classes are featured in the Fall Brochure and posted on our website.
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SURVEY RESULTS
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Most of the 370 people who returned our recent survey ranked time as the most important factor in choosing which class to got to. Type of class, location and teacher were not far behind.Teaching was not a key factor in class selection as most students reported that all teachers were good if not excellent.
Most people rate teaching as above their expectation. Cleanliness, decor, reception areas and the web site were close behind. Prices and parking were seen as average in terms of your expectation.
Most prefer drop in classes to registered.
More than 230 people gave us feedback on improving our service, and we are reading and digesting all those comments. Thank you.
While individual results are confidential, we will post the overall results on the notice boards. Congratulation Doug Poole, who won the survey prize of a 10-visit pass.
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Getting Into The Spirit of Yoga! |
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Protect Against the Flu and Beat The Winter Blahs!
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Use Yoga To Boost Your Immune System This Fall and Winter
Protect yourself against colds and flu this winter with natural immune-boosting Iyengar Yoga Routines. This Yoga Journal link has some easy yet powerful poses to strengthen your body's natural defences. And here is another helpful link. These include some inversions to draw the blood to the lungs and sinuses, some twists to gently massage your internal organs, and some resting poses to reduce stress - the number one enemy for the immune system. This is  not just anecdotal advice; a number of scientific studies support yoga as boosting the immune system. Although this study from researchers at Washington State University refers to breast cancer, the impact of the yoga to which it refers would improve the body's resistance to many diseases.
What we are doing to help you:
- We are providing hand sanitizer in both our studios and in the reception areas. The JCC has the sanitizer by the building entrance too.
- Our cups for tea and water are being carefully washed and sanitized in very hot water.
- Door handles, keyboards and other surfaces are being wiped with sanitized wipes.
- Studio mats are cleaned once a week.
You can help by:
- Using a neti pot to rinse the sinuses with salt water (ask reception staff for details.)
- Staying at home and practicing there if you are sick.
- Bring your own mat to yoga. See the mat special sale coupon below!
- Using our hand sanitizer.
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Student of the Month
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Paul Moore
In his own words. . .
What got you into yoga?
Curiosity. I had been interested in exploring yoga for some time but didn't get into it until about a year and a half ago. I was hooked right away and now tries to come four times a week. That one class helped me understand why so many people had such high praise for yoga.
How it is benefiting you?
I've always tried my best to stay fit, through sports and the gym. But Iyengar Yoga has helped me reach a whole new level of fitness that far surpasses anything I have done before. And physical benefits are only a part of the story. The holistic integration of mind, breath and body create a greater sense of overall well-being. I love to learn, and yoga strikes me as a lifelong path of learning. Even when you think you know a pose, a teacher will help you discover nuances and subtleties that give the pose a whole new layer. Those "eureka moments" are very enriching. I love the feeling when I come away from a class not only feeling better physically, but also having gained more insight into a pose and the intention behind it. I've only been doing this a short time, but I suspect that no matter how accomplished a practitioner someone becomes, they will always be able to learn something more.
And what advice would you have for others?
We've all heard the phrase "commit to the pose". We should also "commit to the practice". Get out regularly and often. I remember at one of my first classes a teacher saying the hardest part about yoga was getting out the door and making it to class. And if you're tired or having a bad day, it's easy to talk yourself out of going. But go. I don't think anyone has ever come away from a yoga class and said "I wish I hadn't done that."
Congratulations Paul!
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Teacher of the Month
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Trish Robbins
In the recent survey we asked you whose yoga classes you would like t o attend again. It was wonderful so see every teacher's name mentioned, some more than others. But more than any other name was our very experienced Trish Robbins. Trish, who has taught for almost 10 years, instructs classes at all levels, for better backs, in restorative and prenatal yoga. She offers workshops on a variety of topics, including Relax and Renew, Developing a Home Practice, Yoga for a Better Back and coming soon, a workshop on Tension Headaches and Migraines. An internationally certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, she also instructs teacher trainees in the Yoga Studio College of Canada. Congratulations Trish!
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| Classes You Might Consider Trying
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Have You Considered Trying These New Classes Introduced This Fall . . . . ?
- Meditation in the Himalayan Tradition. A registered only class
 with Pandit Dabral (Wellington Square) or Lynn Fraser (JCC) Tuesday evenings, new session beginning November. Register online by clicking here.
- Multi-Level Flow with Danielle Lepage, Tuesdays at the JCC and Thursday evenings at Wellington Square.
- Level I with Vic Mehta, a new teacher at the Yoga Studio South. Thursday evenings 5:45 pm at Wellington Square.
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OTHER NEWS
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Underage Students
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Unfortunately, as our insurance policy came up for renewal this past month we are now no longer able to accept yoga students under the age of 16. Names on Yoga Mats
At a recent meeting of teachers it was requested that students write their first name on the head of their mat to help teachers remember their name. Permanent markers are available at reception for this. Eating before ClassTo get the most from a yoga class remember not to eat at least an hour before. Pass Renewal PromotionAs of November 1st we will be stopping our pass renewal promotion. This was a limited time offer and cannot be applied retroactively. No exceptions.
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OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU - EMPOWER YOUR BEST
At
Yoga Studio South we are working hard to Empower Your Best in Yoga. Our
warm, friendly studios are staffed by encouraging, supportive teachers
who will safely guide you through small classes designed for every
level and expectation -- gently empowering you to become the best
possible version of yourself. This is the true gift of yoga -- and when
you experience it, you'll feel better and shine more brightly than you
ever have.
Sincerely,
Rob Walker
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