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SUPPORT THE CALGARY WOMEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER
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Yoga Studio South is a proud supporter of the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter.
You can support the shelter by coming to our Karma Yoga classes starting Friday evenings (Feb 4) at Wellington Square at 6 pm and bring a cash donation. Suggested minimum $5. Classes taught by yoga teacher trainees nearing the end of their 18 month program.
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MAJOR WORKSHOP WITH YOGA JOURNAL COLUMNIST
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Julie Gudmestad
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A Major All Level Workshop with Renowned Yoga Journal Columnist Julie Gudmestad - Back by Popular Demand!
For Yoga Teachers, Trainees and Students:
* Practice Asanas (Postures) that let you feel in your own body the actions of muscles and the dramatic effects of subtle changes in alignment
* Understand how muscles interact to form movement patterns in yoga poses
* Learn to "see" muscles in action, and understand the movement
April 1-3 Wellington Square.
Click here to register
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MARGOT KITCHEN'S LAST WINTER
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New Owner at Yoga Studio North
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Kelly Jenkins
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A joyful welcome to Kelly Jenkins, new owner of the Yoga Studio North locations at Crowchild and Crowfoot!
Kelly is arriving with lots of fresh new ideas and you are bound to notice some changes at YSN. Be sure to say hello when you see her and let her know what you think! Valery Petrich, former owner of YSN, who has been a prominent figure in the Calgary yoga world for 25 years, is still active as co-director of the Yoga Studio College of Canada |
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Now Iyengar Yoga is proven to help women under stress!
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Yoga proven to relieve stress
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It is encouraging that people who come to yoga classes at Yoga Studio South often have stories about the benefits of yoga for their physical and mental health. But it's exciting to see these anecdotes borne out by rigorous scientific research. A study published within the last year showed that Iyengar yoga offers considerable promise for women suffering from mental distress. Twenty four women participating in a 3-month Iyengar yoga class showed significant improvements on measures of stress and psychological outcomes, according to the study by researchers at a German university. Compared to those on a waiting-list, women who participated in the yoga-training demonstrated pronounced and significant improvements in perceived stress, well-being, vigor, fatigue and depression. Physical well-being also increased, and those subjects suffering from headache or back pain reported marked pain relief. To read the original study results click on this link.  Yoga Studio South Director
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Valentine's Day is Coming up Soon!
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Partner Yoga with Gwen Ritch
Welcome to Partner Yoga with Gwen Rich. Work with another to move deeper into the postures. Achieve a deeper release than working on your
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own. This event involves asanas (postures), conscious breathing, touch, trust, communication and play. Allow yourself the opportunity to really connect with another person and to be fully supported - and supportive. Bring a partner and explore a deeper experience of the true meaning of the word yoga, "union." Click here to sign up.
Partner Yoga with Gwen Ritch: Saturday, February 12th, 1:00-4:00pm. Wellington Square - $75/couple or $40/single
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| OUR PERSONAL JOURNEY. . . | Yoga helps my recovery from cancer. . .
Lynne Seaman tells her moving story
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Lynne Seaman doing triangle
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I'm a 52-year-old mother of 2 teenagers, recovering from surgery and chemotherapy for breast cancer. I am amazed at the sense of wellbeing that yoga has brought to my life, as well as the increase in my physical strength and mobility, in only three months of practice! My doctors are pleased with the improvements and are not surprised that I love inversions. The increased blood flow to my brain helps with focus and balance and decreases my chemo-related-brain-fog! This condition makes it difficult to remember poses and movements from one to another, but the instructors are so patient and helpful, that I really look forward to each class.
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Intimidated by the idea of yoga?
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Lynne Swenson
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Is the idea of being in a yoga class terrifying? If you are looking for a more gradual in depth introduction to Yoga with similar newcomers then our Intro to Yoga with Lynne Swenson may be just what you need. This two-hour, registered event is perfect for people new to the practice of yoga. Topics include basic alignment, the use of props and why Iyengar-style Yoga is ideally suited to people of all ages and abilities. After taking this workshop you will be confident to take Discover Yoga and Gentle HathaYoga Classes. The workshop runs monthly at one of the south locations. And the bonus is that if you sign up for a 10 times pass at the end of the workshop you will get 25 per cent off - but only on that day. Click here to sign up.
January 30-Wellington Square; March 13-The JCC; April 9- Wellington Square; May 29 - The JCC 1:00-3:00 PM
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YOGA POSES FOR CORE STRENGTH
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Plank Pose
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Simple poses to strengthen your core
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Dolphin Pose
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Incorporating simple core poses into your asana practice will improve nearly every pose, offering a sense of balance and ease.
Yoga's comprehensive regimen of abdominal work adds up to much more than a firm, flat belly. Because your abdominal muscles support the proper curves of the spine, a strong core can both improve posture and reduce back pain.
Click here for more core strengthening poses.
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Boat Pose
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But now with 2 months yoga, Rick Luchak's change of heart has cured his back pain.
If you'd asked me 3 months ago whether I would see myself practicing Yoga - and that I'd actually be enjoying it I would have told you categorically No! Yet here I am, early in 2011 practicing and enjoying Iyengar-style Yoga.  | |
Rick Luchak doing his very first warrior three!
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Let me tell you my story. I am a 56-year-old man who is in reasonably good health, both mentally and physically. While never considering myself an athlete, I have always been relatively active. Last spring during my training for a 10K race that I planned to run in August I noticed that my back was starting to hurt. I ignored these physical signs except for doing a little more stretching than normal. After the race, the pain endured. I went to both a Kinesiologist and a Physical Therapist. They both gave me slightly different stretches and exercises to do. Over the course of a couple of months of this treatment, not only did the back pain not go away, it in fact got far worse. By November of last year I was finding it increasingly difficult to sleep through the night due to the pain. Luckily on a weekend trip to the US I ran into an Iyengar Yoga instructor from Saskatoon. And this chance meeting turned things around for me. He suggested I consider yoga and I booked my first private session with Rob Walker in late November. In spite of how hard it was (How is it possible to sweat that much by staying in one position!?) I stuck with it. After about 4 or 5 sessions over the following few weeks I was delighted to be completely pain free! I am so pleased with the lack of back pain - and now the increasing flexibility, strength, balance and general physical wellbeing. This stuff is hard. Of that there is no doubt. But all things that are valuable are hard. So if you ask me now whether I'll be practicing and enjoying Yoga in 3 or 6 or 9 months I'll answer with a resounding "Hell, yes!" - Rick Luchak
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CLASS CHANGES IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH
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As Michele Gunderson focuses on being with the family
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Tom King
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Wednesday evening, Tom King is bringing his talents to Wellington Square from the JCC. In a few weeks he will be teaching the Discover class Wednesday evening at 6 pm. Thanks for teaching that class superbly and with tireless enthusiasm for the past several years Michele!
And, as Natalie Dragland heads out for adventures abroad in March, Nives Vilicic will take over her Level 1 class Wednesday evenings at the JCC at 7.50 pm. Nives' Discover class on Monday's will be taught by Barb Lee.
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