Classes at Bend Over Backwards Yoga in Nanaimo
BEFORE COMING TO CLASS
If you have ANY cold or flu symptoms heal at home.
If exposed to COVID 19 or to travelers quarantine at home.
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Register and receive confirmation that you have a space in the class of your choice.
- Yoga props, please bring:
- yoga mat
- yoga blanket
- yoga belt
- Sanitize hands upon arrival.
- Maintain distance in studio and on arrival and leaving
- Masks while in studio
- Waivers updated to January 1, 2022 (scroll down for Waiver form and instructions.).
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Everyone signs the Attestation (of full vaccination) on arrival first time.
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NEW SESSION BEGINS OCT 31
Registration opens October 24
October 31 to December 18 (7-week session)
Click HERE for Printable Schedule
SCHEDULE
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6:15am-7:45am |
6:30am-7:45am ALL LEVELS Kelly |
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9:30am-11:00am |
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10:30am-12:00pm |
10:00am-11:00am |
11:00am-12:00pm |
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| 12:15pm-1:15pm Pranayama LEVEL 2 Kelly |
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11:00am-12:00pm |
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3:30pm-4:30pm |
3:30pm-4:30pm Gentle Modified ALL LEVELS Kelly |
3:30pm-4:30pm Gentle Modified ALL LEVELS Kelly |
4:00pm-5:00pm Family Yoga Karen |
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5:00pm-6:00pm |
4:00pm-5:00pm |
5:00pm-6:00pm Gentle Modified ALL LEVELS Kelly |
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6:30pm-7:30pm |
6:00pm-7:30pm LEVEL 2,3 Tracy In Studio and Contact De for ZOOM ONLINE options |
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To register for in studio or live online ZOOM classes go to Contact Us Go to Pricing for how to register for Chair or Family Yoga Click HERE for Pricing |
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Workshops, Seminars and other Classes
To register go to Contact Us
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Coming in November
Restorative Yoga Fridays 5 to 6 pm
with Teresa Stanley
This is not a therapy class.
Students must be able to move on their own and be able to pick up a yoga chair and other light props. |
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Yoga Class Descriptions
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ASANA CLASSES - Iyengar Yoga |
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LEVEL 1 |
Foundational poses are systematically and safely taught to build mobility, strength and flexibility. Suitable for beginners and students wishing to focus on basic postures and principles of Iyengar Yoga. |
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LEVEL 1,2 |
Suitable for students who have Iyengar Yoga experience wishing to expand the number of poses learned and further develop inverted postures. |
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LEVEL 2,3 |
Students will develop a deeper understanding of postures and strengthen the practice of inverted poses and backbends. Elements of the intermediate poses will be explored. |
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LEVEL 3 |
For ongoing students working with all categories of poses on a regular basis who have a personal practice. |
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ALL LEVELS |
Includes poses from all Levels (1,2,3). Students are guided to work safely and appropriately at their current level. |
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PRANAYAMA CLASSES - Iyengar Yoga |
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PRANAYAMA |
The study of yogic breath. Pranayama is introduced in all levels of classes. A minimum of 6 months of Asana to prepare the body is recommended before beginning Pranayama. |
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Open to any students who attend Iyengar Yoga classes and want to develop a Pranayama practice. |
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For students who have at least 1 year of pranayama practice in the Iyengar Tradition. |
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Invite deep relaxation and mental peace into your week in this one hour practice. Class is by donation. |
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MODIFIED ASANA CLASSES - Iyengar Yoga |
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MODIFIED CLASSES |
Modified classes are suitable for those who are recuperating from illness, surgery or injury or who have bodies that need to move carefully. Students must be able to carry their own props and to get up and down from the floor. |
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Modified Level 1 |
A Level 1 class for those 60+ |
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Modified Level 1,2 |
A Level 1,2 class for those 60+ |
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Modified All Levels |
A slower paced class for those working with chronic conditions or injuries. This class may be suitable for those not used to physical exercise. |
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Modified |
A class focused on back, neck and shoulder issues. |
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Yoga for Mobility, Strength and Balance |
A class for students with mobility, strength, and balance issues. Suitable for Beginners or someone wanting to ease into a yoga practice. This is not a therapy class. Students must be able to move on their own and be able to pick up a yoga chair and other light props. |
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OTHER YOGA OFFERINGS |
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CHAIR YOGA |
Sheila has 200 hour yoga teacher training and chair yoga for seniors’ certification. With six years’ experience teaching chair yoga in a variety of community settings, Sheila offers the benefits of yoga in a safe and supported manner. Level 1 Chair Yoga |
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FAMILY YOGA |
Families with at least one adult and vaccinated school-aged children. Classes are designed to help connect and nurture family members through fun and relaxation. Be prepared to play! Karen is Certified through Kidding Around Yoga. |
Waiver forms
STUDIO WAIVER PROCEDURES DURING COVID 19
For students coming to the studio: We ask that you download and bring a signed copy to the studio with you.
For students attending online ZOOM classes through the studio: We ask that you download and mail a signed copy to:
K Murphy
135 Machleary St.
Nanaimo BC V9R 2G5
You can drop off your signed waiver in the little white mailbox outside the entry door at the studio but DO NOT MAIL YOUR WAIVER TO THE STUDIO LOCATION Please use the mailing address above.
We require students to sign a waiver twice a year (January and July).
Click here to download the Waiver Q & A.
Click here to download a copy of the Waiver.