The Yoga Studio South
The Yoga Studio South Newsletter
"Empowering Your Best"
IN THIS ISSUE
Yoga for Kids and other new fall workshops and classes
Margot Kitchen's new fall workshops
Registered classes at the JCC
Summer Yoga Fun Photo Contest
Chaman's amazing yoga story
Yoga Teacher Training
Father Joe with a free meditation workshop
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YOGA FOR KIDS AND OTHER NEW FALL WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Trish
Yoga for Anxiety and Depression with Trish Robbins- Sunday Sept. 26th 1-4 p.m. at the JCC
To register click here.

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Yoga for Men a Workshop with Tom King- Saturday Oct 16th 1-4 p.m. at the JCC
To register click here.


The ever-popular Tom is also teaching a new Intermediate Yoga Class at the JCC on Sundays 11 am - 12.30 pm, starting in September.

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And, at Wellington Square, we are adding another Intermediate class, this time with Kelly Cooper who taught Thursdays at Wellington Square a few years back. He will also teach the Level I at 5.45 pm.

Skjei Sharma will be teaching a registered yoga class for kids aged 9-12 at the JCC Thursday 4.30 pm to 5.45 pm starting September 9
To register click here

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Leah
Leah Roubekas takes over from Kathryn Schnitzler and Ritu Birchard teaching the Wellington Square 1 pm Tuesday All Level class. Welcome Leah and thank you Ritu and Kathryn for a great past year!
MARGOT KITCHEN PRANAYAMA
WORKSHOPS
Margot Kitchen
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Pranayama
Controlling the breath is a key element in yoga. Senior Iyengar yoga teacher Margot Kitchen presents a series of three 2-hour CONSECUTIVE classes Pranayama (breath work) classes coming up very soon
Saturday September 11th, Sunday October 24th and Saturday December 4th - 1 to 3 p.m.
To Register Click Here


Standing postures
Key poses in Iyengar Yoga for many reasons, standing poses form the basis for learning many other asanas.  Experience Margot's clarity, precision and humor in this three-hour workshop. A must-do for anyone wanting to go further with their yoga practice.
Saturday October 23rd - 1 to 4 pm
To register click here

Margot's Tuesday 5.30 pm Intermediate classes in the fall at Wellington Square:

September 7, 14, 28
October 5, 19, 26
November 30
December 7
REGISTER NOW FOR THESE CLASSES AT THE JCC
Pre and Postnatal Yoga with Skjei Sharma
Skjei Sharma
Click here to register  for Yoga for Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga with Skjei at the JCC
CALGARY WOMEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER
WOMEN'S SHELTER
Yoga Studio South is a proud supporter of the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter
Issue: #26 September 2010

Fall Classes!
      

Back to school and fall routines! Summer Sizzler is almost over! Time to commit to Iyengar Yoga to stay in shape, achieve balance and feel great.
Buy your new pass before the other expires and get a free friend pass.

Greetings!

An Iyengar Yoga class doing shoulderstand
An Iyengar class doing shoulderstand
Why Iyengar Yoga and why do this style at Yoga Studio South?

  Over the years I have tried different forms of yoga and used to teach Ashtanga or Power Yoga. But I have stuck with Iyengar Yoga because, for most people it is without question the best option. Check out Chaman's story below for his personal experience.  Here's my take:

  • Iyengar Yoga is suitable for people of all ages and abilities, who can adapt to postures with ease through the use of props.
  • Instruction is clear, systematic and straightforward.
  • It is challenging with little risk of injury.
  • Many yoga teachers receive a training of as short as a weekend to three months. At Yoga Studio South (YSS) our teachers receive a minimum training of 18 months. And for many of us our passion leads us to make a lifelong commitment to upgrading our skills.
  • We train our own teachers and pick the best to teach at YSS.
  • Our teachers provide feedback on your alignment and know how to handle injuries.
  • The focus on alignment helps build strong backs.
The creative genius of 92-year-old B K S Iyengar was the reason for his selection by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Discover his insights for yourself with the fall class schedule starting September 7.

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A Summer Yoga Photo Competition
Asanas in the Outdoors

Winning Entry: Christina Ross doing Natarajasana, the dancer's pose
Christina Ross
Thank you everyone who sent in summer yoga photos for our competition.
I had fun looking through them but no trouble picking the winner: Christina Ross, who took this picture on the beach at Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia, this summer. Christina is a kinesiologist working with a return to work services program. She is passionate about getting her clients to do yoga to relieve tension and stiffness in their bodies. She wins a pass for five classes.

Some other cool holiday yoga shots:




Christina Ross doing tree pose in Calgary's Central Memorial Park at night
Christina Ross
Yoga Teacher Leah Roubekas doing Bakasana, the crane, in Winnipeg
Leah Roubekas
Eva Newman teaching her cousin Cole headstand
Eva Newman teaching her cousin Cole headstand
Rob doing Astavakrasana      
Gwen teaching yoga on a beach in Mexico
Gwen teaching yoga on a beach

Rob Walker doing
Astavakrasana on hill top
in Montana

My Yoga Story

Chaman Charran

"Back pain much relieved"

Chaman Charran
Chaman


Not a week goes by without someone sharing with me how Iyengar yoga has transformed their lives in some way. If you have a story to share, email me by clicking here.

Chaman Charran  first started coming to the Yoga Studio South only 10 weeks ago, but already he is excited about the benefits he sees from a regular Iyengar Yoga practice.

"I first came across Iyengar Yoga during the mid-90s when I was seeking relief from extreme pain caused by years of power lifting that left me with a lower back injury and scoliosis. I have always been very active, and aside from power lifting, I did calisthenics, martial arts (Aikido, Judo), Chen Style Tai-Chi, and Chi-Gung. As my back condition worsened, I gave up weight training and martial arts but kept up with Tai-Chi. It was during this time that I happened upon Yoga: The Iyengar Way, by Silva Mehta.
 
I was immediately impressed by the clarity, detail, and precision in the instructions for each pose. Using this book, I began to find immediate relief to my back and was prompted to attend yoga classes in various studios but hardly received even the general instructions of each posture, never mind the subtle details required to achieve the benefits of the practice as contained in Yoga: The Iyengar Way.
 
This spring I was determined to find an Iyengar Yoga studio as I had never visited one and a book on yoga can take a beginner only so far. Since discovering The Yoga Studio in Calgary ten weeks ago I have probably attended about seventy classes and a weekend workshop. The Iyengar-style teachers' constant emphasis on integrity of structure garnered from precision, alignment, and awareness has brought moments of lightness and freedom to areas of my body which have mostly known only pain and dullness before. I have progressed much in these ten weeks and for the first time, I am feeling there's a chance to move beyond pain relief and effect a cure to my back condition."
Teacher Training!
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Places in the Yoga Studio College of Canada teacher training program for January  2011 are filling quickly.

If you want to be a well-trained yoga teacher, or just want to deepen your practice, contact co-director Rob Walker at 403 862 6042 or click here to email him. Check out the full program details by clicking here. Be sure to go to the calendar, the tributes, the
Trainees and faculty, 2009/2010 graduation.
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application form and the faculty.
The College, founded in 1996, is the oldest teacher training program in Calgary and has trained hundreds of successful yoga teachers.
FATHER JOE COMING OCT 1-3 

Father JoeSenior Iyengar Yoga Teacher and Catholic Priest Father Joe gives two day workshop and evening meditation for world peace


Coming to North America from India to
teach for more than 25
years, Father Joe Pereira is back this fall. Support his charitable work in India with recovering addicts by attending his amazing workshop and meditation. We are lucky to have him back at Yoga Studio South October 1,2 and 3. Click here to register.

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Registered Classes at Wellington Square
Kristel teaches prenatal yoga
Kristel
Yoga for Pregnancy
Taught by Kristel Schnellback Monday evenings      6pm to 7:15pm. To register click here.

Postnatal Yoga Mondays at 11 am to 12:30 pm taught by Carolyn Connors. To register click here.

Meditation with senior meditation teacher Lynn Fraser Tuesday evenings 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. To register click here.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU - EMPOWERING 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
The Yoga Studio South
Bring a friend for one free class at Yoga Studio South! Trying to get a friend to try yoga? Bring this coupon in with the friend at the same time and the friend can have one free class. The friend must be new to Yoga Studio South and not in our computer system. Only one per person. May not be combined with other offers.
Offer Expires: September 15 2010