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Last chance to register for Mother's Day Chocolate Yoga!!!
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Mother's Day Chocolate Yoga
With Anne Pittman
Experience the love! The class begins with a "sacramental" offering
of raw chocolate (so good for you!), homemade from organic cocao and
sweetened with honey.
A gentle yoga practice, interspersed with more mindful tasting, round out the evening. Treat yourself or bring a friend.
Raw chocolate and decadent truffles are lovingly supplied by Truffle Treasures.
Dates:
Sunday May 9th
Time: 7:00 PM
- 9:00 PM
Location: Westboro
Cost: $30 or 2 people for $50
register now
*register as unpaid
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Practicing Inversions
With Special Guest Tama Soble
Inversions can be exhilarating and empowering. Learn a step by step approach to inversions that will help you to engage with confidence and physical intelligence with this challenging group of postures. For students interested in learning or rethinking inversions. For teachers wanting new ideas to bring to their students. Dates: Sunday May 16th Times: 10:00AM-12:30PM Location: Westboro Cost: $40 per workshop or... $70 for both Practicing Inversions and Yoga for Anxiety register now *register as unpaid |
Yoga for Anxiety
With Special Guest Tama Soble
We live in stressful times. Yoga can help us to centre
ourselves during the perfect storm that arises when we
are stressed or anxious. Practice and discuss asana and
pranayama techniques that you can work with to help
you mange stress and anxiety. There will be time to record
these practices. Please bring a notebook. For students and
teachers at all levels of experience.
Tama Soble began practicing yoga in 1984 with Esther Myers
and Monica Voss. Her work is deeply influenced by 17 years
of experience with modern dance, contact improvisation and
Body Mind Centering. She co-owns and teaches classes and teacher
training at Esther Myers Yoga Studio. Tama
conducts workshops and retreats in Ontario
and Costa Rica.
Dates: Sunday May 16th
Times: 2:00PM-4:30PM
Location: Westboro
Cost: $40 per workshop or...
$70 for both Practicing Inversions and Yoga for Anxiety
register now
*register as unpaid
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Ashtanga Yoga Month!
May 18th to June 18th
May 18th marks a year since the death of Pattabi Jois, founder of the complex, profound, athletic and wildly popular Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga system.
In his honour, both the Westboro and Elgin Street Santosha Yoga studios will be highlighting the wonderful practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa for a month from that day.
We are beginning a new "INTRO TO ASHTANGA" course at our Westboro location (342 Richmond Street, 2nd floor) beginning Tuesday, May 18th, and hosting THE ASHTANGA CHALLENGE there and at our Elgin Street studio, 298 Elgin Street at Gilmour.
The challenge is to practice in the traditional mysore pattern of 6 days per week except for the new moon (may 14th) and full moon (may 27th.)*
Both studios will provide students with a card to fill in for the classes they take during Ashtanga Month.
As well as a small reward for each finisher, a name will be drawn for the Grand Prize of 3 months unlimited yoga at both locations and a blessed mala or Buddhist rosary.
*One day a week can be personal practice.
*One day of the month of the challenge can be a free day without fear of disqualification.
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Ashtanga Mysore
With Kate Little
It was in Mysore India that Sri.K. Pattabhi Jois dedicated his life to the practice and teaching of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system. The term "Mysore" is used to describe the method of practice where students go at their own pace under the guidance of the teacher.
Students may start or finish anytime during the class. The instructor gives individual guidance to the students, and assistance in mastering specific asanas in the primary or second series. Students of all abilities are welcome to attend.
A print out of the Ashtanga series is available to take into the class with you for reference. Work at your own pace and reap the benefits of a guided self-practice!
Dates: Mondays
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Westboro
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New Teachers!
New Class Changes
New Yin Class with Markus Sanchez!
Dates: Saturdays
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Westboro
Danielle Simpson · Yoga Instructor ·
Having just graduated from Santosha's Teacher Training 2010, Danielle is offering a new early morning 6:30 am power yoga class on Thursdays in Westboro to get your day powered up. Danielle has excelled at athletics all of her life but fell in love with yoga in university after she found her physical and mental game improved at the same pace as her yoga practice deepened.
We are sure Danielle's classes will improve your day.
Wendy Chu Tran · Yoga Instructor ·
Wendy Chu-Tran was first introduced to yoga in 1996 shortly after the passing of her father. She quickly discovered the profound life changes and health benefits that yoga offers. Calmness, strength, balance, deep relaxation and an overall well-being are what Wendy experienced from her daily yoga practice. She passionately wanted to share her knowledge an experience with others.
In 2003 her new yoga journey began as she enrolled in her first yoga teacher training with Maureen Rae. In 2005 she completed a 200 hour intensive Hatha Yoga Teacher training with Yogi Vishvketu. In 2007 she received her certification in "Yoga Education". That same year she trained for nine weeks in Hawaii with the guru of hot yoga, Bikram Choudhury, and certified as a Bikram yoga instructor. Being an enthusiastic yoga teacher, Wendy continues to attend workshops with world renown yoga masters. Furthermore, she has also been the coordinator of the "Yoga Temple Day" events since 2005. Wendy's love and passion for yoga shines through in all of her classes. Breathe, relax and let Wendy guide you through a series of postures and meditation. You will feel peaceful, strong and joyful.
Christine Anderson · Yoga Instructor · Thai Massage Practitioner
Christine's introduction to yoga in 1999 was more a demand from her heart and soul than her body or mind. Had she known what yoga would ask of her in the years to come, Christine isn't sure today that she would have been brave enough to travel that path... what she knows now is that through the grace of yoga she has unearthed the wondrous strength, courage, calm and vibrancy that had always existed within. Meeting this part of herself has inspired her to teach the discipline of yoga in hopes that you too may meet the beautiful being that resides inside of you!
Christine is also a certified thai massage practitioner. Her growth as a yoga instructor and massage therapist has been inspired and supported by so many great teachers... Her humble thanks to them all, for being strength, wisdom, compassion and truth even, (and especially) when she didn't ask: Ron Reid, Diane Bruni, Richard Freeman, Hart Lazer, Nitya Kandath, Kam Thye Chow, Mark Darby... to name but only a few.
If you are interested in booking christine for an appointment (and we highly recommend that you do.)
Stephanie Turple · Yoga Instructor ·
Stephanie's love affair with yoga began in the fall of 2004 when she attended a Hatha Yoga class given at her local community centre. Following this newfound passion, she went on to explore Bikram, Hot, Power, Ashtanga and Yin Yoga.
Stephanie is a certified Hatha teacher with a particular interest in Yin and Power Yoga. Stephanie blends asanas with a pinch of philosophy, a touch of humour and a steady breath. Cultivating in her students an awareness of the body, Stephanie allows us to remain in the present moment. Work with her and establish a new inner stillness and a deeper sense of peace. To date, Stephanie has taken workshops with Mary Flinn and Richard Freeman.
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New Yin Class with Markus Sanchez!
Dates: Saturdays
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Westboro
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Radiant Kids Camp This Summer!!!
With Annie Boudreau
This summer we are opening our doors to 16 lucky youngsters (ages 7-10) to participate in a weekly, monthly or all summer long summer experience that will include yoga and daily adventures of the creative kind beginning after the last day of school.
Kundalini Yoga Teacher/Nurse and Daycare Owner ANNIE BOUDREAU will run the yoga/adventure camp this summer with two daycare professionals. Each day will begin with drop-off at the Elgin Santosha Yoga Studio between 8 and 9am and the pickup will take place across at Minto Park at 4pm. During rain days, pickup will be at the studio.
Each day begins with a yoga class, snack then off into the field for a one-of- a- kind creative adventure. Each week has a new theme. Examples include: MUSIC WEEK: adventures in and around the Ottawa Blues Festival; ART WEEK: adventures behind- the- scenes of a local theatrical production then creating one of our own, FINE ART WEEK: gallery visits, getting to know a famous artist, our own art show; GREEN WEEK: adventures at the Byward Market, planting a vegetable garden; SMILE WEEK circus acts and fun with the annual Busker Festival; DANCE, DANCE, DANCE watching and also participating in dance classes from Sacha's Dance Studio in Westboro.
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| New Corporate Yoga Program!
Bring Santosha to your workplace!
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Two upcoming Acro Yoga workshops!
With Justine Hoang and Donna Lange
Imagine a workout where partner yoga meets circus arts... creative, bold and playful. Get strong, active, and connected as you explore this evolving yogic art.
Acro Yoga Comes to Westboro
Date: June 19, 2-5 p.m.
Cost: $35/person; $50/pair
Acro Yoga on Elgin Street
Date: May 28, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $25/person; $40/pair
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Intro to Ashtanga Courses
With Dan Mendoza and B.J. Porter
Come join Dan and B.J for a perfect 6 week introduction into the Ashtanga
Vinyasa system.
A series of individual sessions with each one building on the next. This course will lay the foundation for a life-long journey into the practice of Ashtanga yoga.
WEEK 1: Meet the breath, bandhas (locks) and driste (gaze): An
introduction and exploration of the core fundamentals of the Ashtanga
system and linking them to postures in the Primary Series
WEEK 2:Detailed journey of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) A & B and the
full Standing Sequence of the Primary Series
WEEK 3: Flowing
through Surya Namaskar A & B and Standing Sequence (with
modifications), learning the transitions (jumpthroughs and jumpbacks)
between postures and exploring the Finishing Sequence of the Primary
Series
WEEK 4: Flowing through Surya Namaskar A & B and
Standing Sequence (with modifications), learning the first half of the
Seated Sequence and flowing through the Finishing Sequence (with
modifications) of the Primary Series
WEEK 5: Flowing through
Surya Namaskar A & B and Standing Sequence (with modifications),
learning the second half of the Seated Sequence and flowing through the
Finishing Sequence (with modifications)
WEEK 6: Putting it all
together: An Ashtanga led practice (with modifications) using the
traditional vinyasa count and the Sanskrit names of postures of the
Primary Series
Cost: Rolling Admission - Class passes may be used
Course: 6 weeks Introductory
With Dan Mendoza
Location: Elgin
Dates: April 20th to May 25th
Day/Time: Tuesdays at 7:30
With B.J. Porter
Location: Westboro
Dates: May 18th to June 22nd
Day/Time: Tuesdays 7:30PM - 9:00PM
no preregistration required
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| Featured Class of the Month!
Restorative yoga with Anne Pittman
Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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| Featured Class of the Month!
Hot flow with Kate Little
Come to Kate's 8:45 Yin Class on Saturdays....
Take her Hot Flow Class at 10:30 for FREE!!!
Dates: Saturdays
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Elgin St |
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Contact us:
298 Elgin St (at Gilmour) 613 237 7447
346 Richmond Rd (in Westboro) 613 235 5378
info@santoshayoga.com
www.santoshayoga.com
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