Yoga Class Descriptions
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.
Suitable for students who have Iyengar Yoga experience wishing to expand the number of poses learned and further develop inverted postures.
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.
For ongoing students working with all categories of poses on a regular basis who have a personal practice.
Students are guided to work safely and appropriately at their current level.
Deepen your experience with a longer practice session for Level 2,3 students.
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.
Open to any student who attends Iyengar Yoga classes and want to develop a Pranayama practice.
For students who have at least 1 year of Pranayama practice in the Iyengar Tradition.
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.
Aging Gracefully 1,2: A Level 1,2 class for those 60+
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.
Invite deep relaxation and mental peace into your week in this one-hour class. Beginners welcome.
Level 1 Chair Yoga includes some standing to develop balance.
To register for Chair Yoga contact Sheila at smcrampton@gmail.com or call 250-668-7725. Chair Yoga Classes are $80 for an 8-week session.
Active Chair Yoga with Angelina
With the support of a chair, we sit, stand, lie down, and use props to perform regular yoga postures. This helps to build strength and flexibility, relieve stiffness, and promote peace of mind.
For families with at least one adult and one child. Classes are designed to help connect and nurture family members through fun and relaxation. Be prepared to play! Bring a yoga mat and a blanket.
To register for Family Yoga contact Karen at Karenjames@shaw.ca. Family Yoga costs $10.00 for each adult and $5.00 for each child.
Meditation with Charlotte
Throughout the year 2023-2024, Charlotte and her students will explore together the 4 foundations of mindfulness, meaning mindfulness of the breath (or other anchors) and mindfulness of the body, mindfulness of thoughts, mindfulness of emotions and mindfulness of the process of life itself.
For more info/to register contact Charlotte
at charlottebarat@gmail.com