Classes at Bend Over Backwards Yoga in Nanaimo
To prepare to attend a class or classes
please follow the checklist below.
BEFORE COMING TO CLASS
If you have ANY cold or flu symptoms heal at home.
If exposed to COVID 19 or to travellers quarantine at home.
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Register and receive confirmation that you have a space in the class of your choice.
- Assemble:
- hand sanitizer
- props
- a bag for personal items separate from props-which is kept in the foyer
- a mask
- Watch the video-"How We Shall Gather Safely" HERE
- Come prepared to do yoga rather than change clothing at the studio.
- Come directly to the studio from home. Do errands afterwards.
- Put your mask on before entering.
How to wear a reusable mask poster click HERE - Keep physical distance outside and in the foyer.
AT THE STUDIO
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Leave personal items in the foyer.
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Hand sanitize as soon as you enter.
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Place your mat and props in designated spaces which are measured 8 feet apart.
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Maintain physical distance at all times.
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Payment will be by e-transfer only.
A printable version of the checklist is HERE.
A printable version of the summer schedule is HERE.
SCHEDULE for SUMMER 2020
ALL IN STUDIO CLASSES MUST BE BY REGISTRATION ONLY - NO DROP INS
*SEE BELOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON REGISTRATIONS
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6:15am-7:45am |
6:30am-7:45am ALL LEVELS Kelly |
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| 9:30am-10:30pm Aging Gracefully MODIFIED LEVEL 1 ZOOM ONLINE Missi |
9:30am-10:30am LEVEL 1,2 ZOOM ONLINE De last summer class Aug 11 |
9:30am-11:00am Aging Gracefully MODIFIED LEVEL 1.2 ZOOM ONLINE Missi |
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| 12:30pm-1:30pm Pranayama LEVEL 2 Kelly |
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| 3:30pm-4:30pm Gentle Modified ALL LEVELS Kelly |
Peace Practice Aug 7 5 to 6 pm Kelly by donation pre-registration required |
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4:30pm-5:30pm |
5:00pm-6:00pm Help for Back, Neck & Shoulders Modified ALL LEVELS Kelly |
5:00pm-6:00pm Gentle Modified ALL LEVELS |
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| 6:00pm-7:30pm LEVEL 1.2 ZOOM ONLINE Annette |
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6:00pm-7:30pm LEVEL 2,3 ZOOM ONLINE DE last summer class Aug 13 |
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9:30am-11:00am |
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*REGISTRATION INFORMATION MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE 8 Price: $12/1.0 hr class; $14/1.5 hr class. To register for in studio or online classes go to Contact Us |
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Workshops, Seminars and other Classes
To register go to Contact Us
Book Club
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workshop is postponed April 17-19 Spinefulness workshop is full and a Wait List is being established for a second Spinefulness Workshop with Eve Johnson. April 17-19, 2020p price $250 Go to Contact to register. |
Yoga Class Descriptions
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ALL LEVELS |
Includes poses from all Levels (1,2,3). Beginners are welcome. Students are guided to work safely and appropriately at their current level. |
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Gentle |
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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Back, Neck & Shoulders |
A class focused on back, neck and shoulder issues. |
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| 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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Beginners |
Suitable for folks new to Iyengar yoga as well as those more experienced. | |
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Energize with |
These 50 minute classes are designed to get you moving over your lunch break. Arrive at Noon and be out by 1 pm. Suitable for Beginners. | |
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Home Practice Essentials |
Sunday-Feb 16, 2020 9:30am to 11:30am See above (under Workshops, Seminars and other Classes) |
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Aging Gracefully 1 |
A Level 1 class for those 60+ | |
| 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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Aging Gracefully 2 |
A Level 1,2 class for those 60+ | |
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Gentle Transition |
A Level 1,2 transitional class for students of any age that are ready for more standing work with less support. | |
| 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. | |
| Pranayama LEVEL 1 |
A Restorative class for Iyengar Yoga students who are ready to begin a Pranayama (the study of yogic breath) practice. Contact Us if you interested. We will run a series when there are sufficient numbers to run another series. |
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| Pranayama LEVEL 2 | For students who have at least 1 year of pranayama practice in the Iyengar Tradition. | |
| Peace Practice ALL LEVELS Restorative |
Invite deep relaxation and mental peace into your week in this one hour practice. Peace Practice is by donation. |
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Sutra Studies |
Weekly exploration and discussion of the teachings of 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
Or, if you happen to be in the neighbourhood you can put your completed and signed waiver in the little white mailbox outside the entry door at the studio.
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.