Thursday, November 4, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Gail Thompson
Hatha Intermediate Class
Teacher: Gail Thompson
Mondays 4:45 - 6:15pm, Sept 10 - Dec 13 (no class Thanksgiving Monday)
12 class session at the Rec Center Fitness Room
Register now available through Recreation Center: 428-7127
Hatha Beginner/Advanced Beginner Class
Teacher: Gail Thompson
Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Upstairs in Wynndel Hall. Sept 15 – Dec 8, 2010
Register with Gail at first class for full session (drop in available). 866-5474 or email mgthomps@telus.net
Appropriate for beginners and advanced beginners though all levels are welcome (ages 12+). New beginners are welcome. Classes will explore postures that strengthen, stretch & aid balance, breath exercises, guided relaxation and meditation. Poses are modified to suit your needs whether for beginners, injury/illness or to challenge. Depending on students, class could progress towards intermediate level over the session. Yoga is a wonderful way to feel more balanced and calm in a noncompetitive, friendly environment. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket &/or yoga mat.
Teacher: Gail Thompson
Mondays 4:45 - 6:15pm, Sept 10 - Dec 13 (no class Thanksgiving Monday)
12 class session at the Rec Center Fitness Room
Register now available through Recreation Center: 428-7127
Hatha Beginner/Advanced Beginner Class
Teacher: Gail Thompson
Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Upstairs in Wynndel Hall. Sept 15 – Dec 8, 2010
Register with Gail at first class for full session (drop in available). 866-5474 or email mgthomps@telus.net
Appropriate for beginners and advanced beginners though all levels are welcome (ages 12+). New beginners are welcome. Classes will explore postures that strengthen, stretch & aid balance, breath exercises, guided relaxation and meditation. Poses are modified to suit your needs whether for beginners, injury/illness or to challenge. Depending on students, class could progress towards intermediate level over the session. Yoga is a wonderful way to feel more balanced and calm in a noncompetitive, friendly environment. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a blanket &/or yoga mat.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Yoga with Yana
Wednesdays 12pm - 1:30pm All Levels 10 Week Program
$100 or $13 Drop In
Tuesdays 6pm - 7:30pm
Advancing 10 Week Program
$100 Pre-Register Only
(to pre-register please contact Yana at 250-431-8628)
MONDAY- ALL LEVELS: Traditional yoga made informal and fun. We start with a warm up of rotations to lubricate the joints and do a variety of standing, sitting, laying and inverted poses. We will also touch on the daily habits of the body in respect to the poses. Pranayama (breathwork) meditation, and mantra are integral to the program, with relaxation ending each class.
TUESDAY - ADVANCING: We will be further integrating poses with deeper pranayama, meditation, and mantra. We will start to work with looking inward and visualizing joints and muscles in process. This class will focus on developing strength in proper alignment - see where you body takes you in only 10 weeks!
ABOUT YANA
Yana has been hooked on yoga since her first class in 1998 with Yoga Master Zena Ursuliak. In the last decade, Yana trained for four years with the wonderful variety and intensity of teachers which the Yoga Association of Alberta offers, and has been teaching in mainly small rural towns. Yana has an eight year old daughter, a phytotherapy business (herbs and aromatherapy) through which she offers workshops on natural products and mindful living.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Rachel
Rachel is new to teaching yoga and excited to share her knowledge with her first students.
Classes are open to beginners and anyone interested in learning more about yoga. Take the time to reconnect with yourself as you stretch your body from head to toe. Classes start with simple warmups before moving into the yoga poses. You'll leave the class feeling relaxed and centered.
Call or e-mail for class times and location.
250-428-9959.
Classes are open to beginners and anyone interested in learning more about yoga. Take the time to reconnect with yourself as you stretch your body from head to toe. Classes start with simple warmups before moving into the yoga poses. You'll leave the class feeling relaxed and centered.
Call or e-mail for class times and location.
250-428-9959.
r12345678@hotmail.com
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Gary Smith
Gary Smith has been teaching yoga for 25 years. He is certified through Yoga Alliance (500 hour) and has also studied yoga in India. Gary is comfortable working with all levels of students. Come as you are, and progress at your own pace.
Gary currently offers classes through the REC Center. Call 428-7127 for more info.
Cathleen
Cathleen offers a simple, eclectic approach to Hatha Yoga for anyone wanting gentle, meditative guidance into self-exploration and healing. Her inspirations come from the non-dual teachings of Yoga as presented my Adyashanti and Richard Miller. Cathleen is certified through the Yoga Associations of B.C. and Alberta.
Cathleen can be reached at 250-402-6799 for information regarding classes.
Cathleen can be reached at 250-402-6799 for information regarding classes.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Yoga at Home
Looking to build your home yoga practice but dont know where to start?
Check out YogaJournal's sequence builder for inspiration!
http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/sequence_builder
Check out YogaJournal's sequence builder for inspiration!
http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/sequence_builder
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Gail Thmpson
Gail found and fell in love with yoga in 1999. Her love affair with yoga led towards further exploration of the yogic teachings through teacher training and workshops. She is a graduate of SOYA’s 2-year teacher training and has also completed teacher training with Erich Schiffmann. Gail has been teaching since 2004 and is on the independent teaching faculty with the South Okanagan Yoga Academy
Gail Thompson
Smiling Heart Yoga
250-866-5474
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Benefits of Yoga
Improve muscle tone, flexibility, strength and stamina
Reduce stress and tension
Boost self esteem
Improve concentration and creativity
Improve circulation
Improve posture
Stimulate the immune system
Create sense of well being and calm
Helps manage or control anxiety, blood pressure, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, depression, arthritis and other conditions and diseases.
Reduce stress and tension
Boost self esteem
Improve concentration and creativity
Improve circulation
Improve posture
Stimulate the immune system
Create sense of well being and calm
Helps manage or control anxiety, blood pressure, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, depression, arthritis and other conditions and diseases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to register for classes?
Some classes are available to registered students only due to space limitations. Please look at our schedule to see if the class you are interested in is specifically for registered students or if you can drop in.
How do I get ready for a class?
Come to class 5 minutes early to settle in. It is best wait at least 1 hour after you have eaten before doing yoga, but if you need a snack try something light like fruit or yogurt. Wear loose fitting clothing and note that yoga is practiced in bare feet.
I am an total beginner. Do I need to be in really good shape to do yoga?
Beginners Classes are great for those who are new to yoga, out of shape or just plain inflexible. These classes are gentle enough for anyone to do and will help you gain a basic understanding of yoga in a safe and non judgmental environment.
Do I need to bring a yoga mat?
We encourage people to bring their own mats, however we do have some at the studio that can be used by students.
Is Yoga a religion?
No. Yoga is a system of techniques that can be used for a number of goals, from simply managing stress better, learning to relax, and increasing limberness all the way to becoming more self-aware and acquiring the deepest knowledge of one’s own self. The practice of Yoga will not interfere with any religion.
Is there anything else I should know?
Before attending yoga classes there are a few things to be aware of.
· Let your teacher know of any health issues or injuries so that he/she can give you relevant instructions during the class.
· Pregnant woman must be sure to inform their instructor and let them know which trimester they are in.
Some classes are available to registered students only due to space limitations. Please look at our schedule to see if the class you are interested in is specifically for registered students or if you can drop in.
How do I get ready for a class?
Come to class 5 minutes early to settle in. It is best wait at least 1 hour after you have eaten before doing yoga, but if you need a snack try something light like fruit or yogurt. Wear loose fitting clothing and note that yoga is practiced in bare feet.
I am an total beginner. Do I need to be in really good shape to do yoga?
Beginners Classes are great for those who are new to yoga, out of shape or just plain inflexible. These classes are gentle enough for anyone to do and will help you gain a basic understanding of yoga in a safe and non judgmental environment.
Do I need to bring a yoga mat?
We encourage people to bring their own mats, however we do have some at the studio that can be used by students.
Is Yoga a religion?
No. Yoga is a system of techniques that can be used for a number of goals, from simply managing stress better, learning to relax, and increasing limberness all the way to becoming more self-aware and acquiring the deepest knowledge of one’s own self. The practice of Yoga will not interfere with any religion.
Is there anything else I should know?
Before attending yoga classes there are a few things to be aware of.
· Let your teacher know of any health issues or injuries so that he/she can give you relevant instructions during the class.
· Pregnant woman must be sure to inform their instructor and let them know which trimester they are in.
What is Yoga?
What is yoga?
Yoga is among the oldest known systems of health practiced in the world today. Research into Yoga practices has had a strong impact on the fields of stress reduction, mind/body awareness and various health benefits. The physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation practices of Yoga have been proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, regulate heart rate and even slow the aging process.
Yoga is among the oldest known systems of health practiced in the world today. Research into Yoga practices has had a strong impact on the fields of stress reduction, mind/body awareness and various health benefits. The physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation practices of Yoga have been proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, regulate heart rate and even slow the aging process.
Sam Nevalainen
Drop-inYoga Classes
Beginners/advanced yoga
Great way to begin or end your week!
Tuesdays 9:30-11:00am $10.00
Fridays 5:30-7:00pm $10.00
Relaxing pranayama, stretching, meditation and yoga-nidra.
Prenatal yoga
Help prepare for birth and learn to keep relaxed.
Sundays 2:00-3:30pm $10.00
Ease your pregnacy with pranayama exercises and stretching meant to build strength and keep you relaxed through pregnancy. Also includes meditation and yoga-nidra.
1696 Nicks Island Rd (beside Skyway Auto) in West Creston
Certified instuctor Samantha Nevalainen
Visit http://crestoncommunityyoga.blogspot.com
For more information, call 250-402-8944 or e-mail sam_nevalainen@hotmail.com
Register at the Creston Community
Complex for scheduled yoga sessions
Beginners/advanced yoga
Great way to begin or end your week!
Tuesdays 9:30-11:00am $10.00
Fridays 5:30-7:00pm $10.00
Relaxing pranayama, stretching, meditation and yoga-nidra.
Prenatal yoga
Help prepare for birth and learn to keep relaxed.
Sundays 2:00-3:30pm $10.00
Ease your pregnacy with pranayama exercises and stretching meant to build strength and keep you relaxed through pregnancy. Also includes meditation and yoga-nidra.
1696 Nicks Island Rd (beside Skyway Auto) in West Creston
Certified instuctor Samantha Nevalainen
Visit http://crestoncommunityyoga.blogspot.com
For more information, call 250-402-8944 or e-mail sam_nevalainen@hotmail.com
Register at the Creston Community
Complex for scheduled yoga sessions
Sam
Sam is certified through the SOYA Yoga Teacher Training with 200 hours. Sam enjoys teaching her knowledge of what she has learned with her students. Her classes are beginner friendly and any body is welcome. Sam will be taking training to become a prenatal teacher in the near future and is interested in expanding her yoga teaching. She loves meeting new people and enjoys teaching yoga a lot..
Contact Information:
OR
Crestoncommunityyoga@gmail.com
Phone Number: 250-402-8944
Yana
Yana has been hooked on yoga since her first class in 1998 with Yoga Master Zena Ursuliak. In the last decade, Yana trained for four years with the wonderful variety and intensity of teachers which the Yoga Association of Alberta offers, and has been teaching in mainly small rural towns. Yana has an eight year old daughter, a phytotherapy business (herbs and aromatherapy) through which she offers workshops on natural products and mindfull living.
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