August 4, 2017 at 10:35 am (In My Backyard, In The Studio)
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Home from holidays…I love how taking some time off and changing your scenery can do wonders for the body and soul! Space to breathe, space to move, space to create…All chakras spinning and balanced! I’m looking forward to the upcoming season of yoga classes and retreats and I hope you are, too. Check out my class page and my retreats page for more info about YOGA IN MY BACKYARD (www.yogaimby.com). See you in September!
Pyramid Lake, Jasper National Park
June 21, 2017 at 10:52 am (In My Backyard, In The Studio)
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Today marks the summer solstice and International Yoga Day! I have chosen to forsake the pile of papers on my desk and turn my face to the sunshine instead, at least for a little while. I could say I’m procrastinating at my work…or I could say I am leaning into the light and breathing in the moment instead! So out I will go into my backyard and offer greetings and salutations to the sun – Om Suryaya Namaha.
With the year just about half over, it’s a great time to re-visit those intentions and resolutions we may have made way back in January. Have they come to fruition? Are we living them? Do we need to re-set our goals or re-align our direction? As we enter a new season, we have another opportunity to start fresh and transition into a happier, healthier way of living. For me that means taking time off from teaching to revitalize my own practice and nourish my soul with travel. It means eating more fresh fruits and veggies every day! It means staying up late to watch the summer stars and sleeping in past the alarm. And it means cleaning my office – for REAL this time! Whatever YOU choose to do to support yourself during this season of light and warmth, may you enjoy the richness and bounty of the summer!
My last class this season is Jun. 29, 2017 (Yin).
Classes resume again in the fall. Stay tuned to this space for updates and see you in September!
May 15, 2017 at 12:57 pm (In My Backyard, In The Studio)
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I love spring! Birds hatching, tulips blooming, trees blossoming…a season of new growth and light! And that means many of you will be working in your gardens. Remember to take time to stretch, hydrate, cleanse, and restore after lots of forward-bending, heavy lifting, and pollen-breathing…That’s where yoga can help – drop in to my Hatha Yoga class for an active session to re-balance energy, or check out my Yin Yoga class for a deep, slow release of tight tissues. And if you don’t already do it, consider Jal Neti – a nasal cleansing technique yogis have used for centuries that not only helps clear a stuffy allergy-inflamed nose but is said to enhance pranayama (breath work) and meditation (check out this article on Jal Neti).
Hope to see you on the mat – my spring classes run until Thu. Jun. 29, 2017
(Note that there is no class this Sunday, May 21)
April 3, 2017 at 5:17 pm (In My Backyard, In The Studio)
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I just returned home from the Toronto Yoga Conference, filled with energy and inspiration! While I often saw what yoga is NOT, I opened myself up more to what yoga IS. I’m happy to be back in my backyard but was hoping that maybe…just maybe…the snow would be gone. Even though the remnants of winter are visible, the robins are singing and the squirrels are scampering. SPRING HAS SPRUNG! And so has another season of my morning yoga classes in Manotick…Come celebrate this season of new growth with me!
December 21, 2016 at 2:59 pm (In My Backyard, In The Studio)
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Season’s Greetings! I am making progress in the healing department slowly but surely. While I continue to work around my own physical limitations on the mat, I’m looking forward to coaching and guiding you through YOUR practice come the new year. I appreciate your support and patience during my recovery period. Here’s my schedule:
YOGA-PILATES (at Nepean Creative Arts Centre)
Wednesdays starting Jan. 11 – 9:45 – 11 am (registered program only – no drop-ins)
YIN YOGA (at Denise Smith Dance School)
Sundays and Thursdays starting Jan. 15 – 9:15 – 10:15 am
HATHA YOGA (at Denise Smith Dance School)
Tuesdays starting Jan. 17 – 9:15 – 10:15 am
Click HERE for full class descriptions.
I wish you and your family a joyful, safe holiday season! See you in January!
November 25, 2016 at 12:21 pm (In My Backyard, In The Studio)
Oh how it’s easy to get caught up in momentum – charging here and there on auto-pilot and forgetting to be mindful of our breath, our steps, our present-moment awareness. Speaking loudly and clearly, the Universe has told me to SLOW DOWN…Due to injuries I sustained in a fall on the ice yesterday, all of my yoga classes are put on hold until January. For those of you who hold class passes with me in Manotick, just a reminder that while they are non-refundable, they have no expiry date so you can hold them over until I return. For those of you taking my Yoga-Pilates class with the City of Ottawa, you will be contacted by the staff at NCAC regarding a credit for next week’s last class of the fall session which is now cancelled. I expect to return in January for the winter session as planned (maybe with a few teaching modifications!).
Stuff happens and we get through it…this is where our REAL yoga practice comes in. Breathe, accept, take care, let go, move on…Thank you for your support and understanding while I take this time to heal. I will post the January schedule over the next few weeks.
With gratitude…
Anne
August 11, 2016 at 10:15 am (In My Backyard, In The Studio)
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Here we are in hot and steamy August and we know what’s just around the corner…Back to work, back to school, back to yoga class! If you’ve been missing your yoga mat, it’s time to visit it again (see my post What The Yoga Mat Said).
Here’s my class schedule starting September 6, 2016:
HATHA YOGA in Manotick – Tuesdays @ 9:15 – 10:15 am
YOGA-PILATES in Bells Corners (Nepean Creative Arts Centre) – Wednesdays @ 9:45 – 11 am
(Registered program only, 12 classes starting Sept. 14; registration on now at http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/parks-and-recreation/registered-classes-all-ages/recreation-guide)
YIN YOGA in Manotick – Thursdays and *Sundays @ 9:15 – 10:15 am
MEDITATION AND MOVEMENT in Manotick – Sunday Sept. 11, Oct. 16, Nov. 13, Dec. 18 @ 2:00 – 3:00 pm
All Manotick classes held at Denise Smith Dance School. Drop-ins welcome!
Full class descriptions and more details HERE.
Hope to see you on the mat!
March 9, 2016 at 4:46 pm (In My Backyard, In The Studio)
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While it’s hard to imagine the green grass under all this snow and ice, we know spring is coming! Not only will the geese return, but so will all the “snowbirds” who have traveled south for the winter. Lots of opportunities to practice with me this spring – looking forward to seeing some of you “snowbirds” back on the mat!
Yoga in Manotick @ Denise Smith Dance Studio:
Yoga-Pilates in Bells Corners @ Nepean Creative Arts Centre:
Inner Work Day Retreats 2016 @ Wakefield Mill and Spa:
UPDATE: June retreat is sold out; spaces available in JUL and AUG retreats
Akhanda Yoga Festival @ CAMMAC in Harrington, QC with Yogrishi Vishvketu and guest teachers (including ME):
AUTUMN YOGA RETREAT Sept. 2016 @ Shanti Retreat Centre on Wolfe Island, ON
As always, I am grateful for all of you who continue to practice with me.
Peace and Namaste…
ॐ
November 30, 2015 at 5:12 pm (In My Backyard, In The Studio)
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GREETINGS OF THE SEASON!
With December arriving and holiday plans in the making, it’s hard not to get caught up in the busyness of the season. This is a time when we have many opportunities to practice patience, unattachment, moderation, gratitude, and balance…but sometimes we need a little help. That’s where your yoga practice comes in – it can help ground you, calm your mind, restore your energy, and gives you tools to navigate the challenges of the season. Make it a priority for yourself, then all others around you will benefit!
Info about my classes this month:
In this holiday season, and always, let your yoga practice reveal the light within you so you may shine brightly for your self, for your loved ones, and for this world.
“Right here, right now, you are whole and complete. Let yogasana bring you light and peace. Hari Om.” – Yogrishi Vishvketu, “Yogasana”
Namaste and Happy Holidays!
September 18, 2015 at 7:02 am (In My Backyard, In The Studio)
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Ah these warm autumn days and cool evenings…such a beautiful time of the year! Even my hibiscus is still blooming…
My fall classes are now up and running at all locations – come join me for an hour on the mat!
Manotick Hatha and Yin classes in our new space have been well-received with open hearts and beautiful smiles…I am filled with gratitude to all of you who continue to practice with me. NCAC fall session class is now full with a waiting list – register early to get into the winter session! The next two “Meditation and Movement” classes are Sun. Nov. 15 and Dec. 13 (2 – 3 pm) which include three guided meditations (2 seated and one reclining in savasana) with some gentle movement in between. And Sunday morning Hatha classes at Empower Me Yoga on Carling are a great way to enjoy a weekend stretch. Hope to see you!
Click here for details on all my classes.
Happy Autumn!
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