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Santosha Welcomes Ottawa's Newest Dance Initiative - Sacha's Dance Studio to Westboro! Opening July 3rd

Sacha's Dance Studio!
Radiant Kids Camp
Meditative Asana
Yoga and Meditation Cottage Retreat
Only Three Weeks Left To Buy Passes Before HST!!!!!
Corporate Yoga
Acro Yoga Workshops!
Ashtanga Yoga Challengen Finale
Ashtanga Yoga Challenge Final!

 
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Sacha's Dance Studio will be bringing wonderful new dance programs and a shared vision to Santosha starting this July!

The studio has a mission statement to explore the adventurous side of dance and to break new ground in establishing a free and fun way of learning while offering every style of dance-  classical, hip hop, jazz and break dancing and more.

Santosha students will receive a 10% discount on all dance classes, but the first week of classes will be fun-filled and free for all!!

Come Join the Opening Celebration and Westboro's first ever "TIMEKODE" dance event and "Night Market."

SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 3rd starting at 7:00 p.m.
@ Santosha's Westboro studio- $5.00 cover.


The event will feature local artists, artisans, bakers, and purveyors of all things unique. 

We are calling all local artisans who would like to offer their treasures for sale at this first ever Westboro event!


Check out the dance schedule at:
www.sachasdancestudio.com

for more information,  contact Sacha directly at
info@sachasdancestudio.com (613 899 0324)
or e-mail Santosha at info@santoshayoga.com.

Register Now! and get your groove on this summer!
Radiant Kids Camp This Summer!!!
With Annie Boudreau
 
Radiant Kids Camp

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.
 
Please e-mail us for more info: info@santoshayoga.com

Register Now!
Meditative Asana
A Day Long Inner City Retreat/Workshop
Friday June 25th....with David Jewitt and Lucy Castell
 
lucy and dave
 
The meditative state naturally arises in deeper asana practice and this state can be consciously cultivated through mindful practice.
This day long workshop will move through progressively more challenging sequences and techniques of breath work. meditation, asana, yoga nidra (the deep practice of conscious rest) and visualization techniques.
Meditation instruction will be given, but this workshop will be of most interest to those already practicing some form of asana or meditation.
Lunch will be provided. The entire day will be one of deepening silence, encouraging a deep meditative state.

Meditative Asanas
Date: June 25, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $75/person

Register Now!

August- "FAMILY FRIENDLY" Yoga and Meditation Cottage  Retreat
With David Jewitt, Lucy Castell and Danielle Simpson
 
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SANTOSHA is predicting a  long sunny hot summer - perfect weather to enjoy a family friendly cottage yoga and meditation retreat at beautiful Lac Pemichangan only an hour's drive from Ottawa.

This 4 day  retreat will be held in the historic Gatineau Fish and Game Club which has just built a beautiful large deck overlooking the lake - perfect for early morning meditation and yoga.

Daily Schedule:  - early morning meditation and yoga session
                        - brunch/ followed by free time- and lunch
                        - afternoon yoga workshop
                        - dinner in the main lodge
                        - evening group or campfire

There are two small cottages and seven separate bedrooms in the lodge itself.  Meals with vegetarian options are included in the price.  Babysitting is also available to get a little quiet time on your own.

Canoes and small motor boats are available to explore magical Lake Pemichangan or the adjoining 31 Mile Lake.   Enjoy swimming, fishing, hiking and evening campfires by the lake.

This yoga and meditation cottage retreat is the perfect way to end your summer, rested, reinvigorated and SANTOSHA content!!

Your Hosts:
DAVID JEWITT and LUCY CASTELL have hosted trainings in Costa Rica. David is the co-owner of Santosha Yoga Ottawa. They have both been practicing and teaching for over ten years.
DANIELLE SIMPSON has been cottaging all her life at Pemichangan and is a recent graduate from Santosha's Teacher Training Program. Danielle will  co-teach the afternoon yoga workshops.

Contact: Danielle directly at daniellebsimpson@gmail.com   for more information.  or 
Santosha Administration - info@santoshayoga.com to reserve your place.
BOOK EARLY SPACES ARE LIMITED!
CHILDREN ARE WELCOME AND BABYSITTING PROVIDED.

August Cottage Retreat
August 27th - 30th
Cost:  $600

Register Now!
SANTOSHA IS "HARMONIZING"

HST is coming soon and even though donuts and Tim Hortons are exempt, Health and Yoga classes are caught by the Provincial Government's new HST tax hike!

Effective May 1, the Provincial Government has started charging us the new 13% tax.  We need to raise our prices to cover this new tax no later than July 1st.

We have held the line on the our membership prices and will continue to do so until  legislation makes it mandatory on July 1st.

You have 3 weeks left to buy your passes at the old rates. 
We will add the classes on to your existing card and post- date the activation date on new purchases.

If you buy a new 10, 20 or 30 class pass at the old price before july...

We will add our own type of harmony and give you a complimentary class for free!
 

Old Prices:

One Time Only Unlimited Class Cards

2 Weeks: $25
3 Months: $180

Regular Unlimited Class Cards

3 Months: $380
12 Months: $1,400

Regular Class Cards

Drop In: $15

5 Classes: $65

10 Classes: $125

20 Classes: $225

Students/Seniors Class Cards

Drop In: $10
3 Classes: $28
5 Classes: $45

Community Classes
$5

New Prices:
 
HST is INCLUDED in all Prices!!!

One Time Only Unlimited Class Cards

2 Weeks: $30
(Free Mat Rental and Water!!!)

3 Months Unlimited: $210

Regular Unlimited Class Cards

Daily Practice: $1400: 365 Days

Regular Class Cards

Drop in: $16

5 Classes: $75

10 Classes: $140

20 Classes: $245

30 Classes: $340


Students/Seniors Class Cards

1 Class/Drop In: $12
(Free Mat Rental!)

3 Classes: $30
5 Classes: $55

Community Classes: $5
(Sunday Afternoons at 1:30 in Westboro)

Morning Power Bootcamp
With David Lee

David Lee

Certified Trainer, Nutritionist and Naturotherapist David Lee will lead polymetric warm-up drills, core-flex, calisthenics, martial arts drills and kicks from a group exercise class he developed called 'Tai-body'.

Sessions will finish with fifteen minutes of Tai-Chi moves, breathing
exercises (pranayama) and Yin Yoga asanas.

Morning Power Bootcamp
Elgin St: Mondays beginning July 5th 7:00 - 8:15 a.m.
Westboro: Wednesdays beginning July 7th 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.

Drop-in Fee: $35 + Tax
3 Classes: $90 + Tax ($30 each)
6 Classes, 5% discount: $171+ Tax ($28.50 each)
10 Classes, 10% discount: $270 + Tax ($27 each)
Camp will continue through the fall!!


* Weekly passes can be used at either location!

Register Now!
Acro Yoga comes to WESTBORO!!!!
With Justine Hoang and Donna Lange
 
acro yoga Elgin St
 
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

Register Now!
The Ashtanga Yoga Challenge Finale
and Solstice Celebration
Sunday, June 20th at our Westboro Location

Yoga Challenge Finale

Professional photography of your yoga poses

(photographer gets stock shots, you get shots for your portfolio)
1:00 - 3:30 p.m

Full Flow Ashtanga Class (Primary Series)
SET TO MUSIC! AND A TEAM OF TEACHERS!
1:30 - 3 p.m

Snackluck
Tea and goodies or bring a small amount of finger food if you like.

Hot 26 class with Sarah Murphy
3:30 - 5 p.m

Yin Yoga with David Jewitt
5:30 - 7 p.m

Building "Sangha" in Westboro...

The Ashtanga Yoga Challenge
Date: June 20, All Day!
Cost: FREE!!!*

*Full flow Ashtanga Class $5 (Donation)

Check it Out!
Santosha is at WestFest!
Saturday June 12 and Sunday June 13

WestFest 2010

SantoshaYoga Westboro's participation in the upcoming Westfest on.

We'll be on the street with a table promoting our upcoming events and a draw for free yoga.

We are offering on both days:

On the hour classes from 11 am until 2 pm - (15 minutes) of chair yoga
(It's gonna be challenging to teach a chair yoga in 15 minutes!)

We're also offering a free class each day.
On Saturday from 4-5 pm Julie is teaching a Hatha All Levels class and Nancy Maddams will be offering a Sunday 4-5 pm Hatha/Laughter yoga class.

There's lots going on at Westfest- great music, street theatre, poetry etc and 3 amazing evening concerts -and it's all free.

Check the Westfest: Online Schedule

If you are interested in Texan Polka Festivals check out: www.westfest.com. :)

For the official Ottawa, Westfest Web Page click HERE!

Check out our other Events and Workshops!



Contact us:

298 Elgin St (at Gilmour) 613 237 7447
346 Richmond Rd (in Westboro) 613 235 5378

info@santoshayoga.com
www.santoshayoga.com