Yoga In My Backyard

The snow is melting in my backyard and spring is finally on its way! Here’s my line-up of classes until June; come join me on the mat!

Yin – Sundays @ 9:30-10:30 am (Maitreya)

Hatha – Tuesdays @ 9:15-10:15 am (Maitreya)

Yoga-Pilates – Wednesdays @ 9:45-11:00 am (NCAC)

Yin – Thursdays @ 9:15-10:15 am (Maitreya)

Yoga-Pilates – Fridays @ 9:45-11:00 am (NCAC)

Drop in or register online for Maitreya classes (http://www.maitreyayoga.com/). Register for NCAC classes (Nepean Creative Arts Centre in Bells Corners) online at http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/parks-and-recreation/registered-classes-all-ages/recreation-guide or in person at any City of Ottawa community centre (no drop-ins; 10-week sessions begin Apr. 8 and Apr. 10).

SPECIALTY CLASSES:

Meditation and Yoga Nidra – Mondays Apr. 27 & May 4 @ 6:30-7:30 pm  (Maitreya)

The holiday season is upon us and while we are winding down this year’s session of classes, there are more to look forward to in the New Year! All my regular classes will be running as usual for January:

Yin Yoga – Sundays @ 9:30 am (Maitreya)

Hatha – Tuesdays @ 9:15 am (Maitreya)

Yoga-Pilates – Wednesdays @ 9:45 am (Nepean Creative Arts Centre – NCAC)

Yin Yoga – Thursdays @ 9:15 am (Maitreya)

Yoga-Pilates – Fridays @ 9:45 am (NCAC)

Drop in or register online for Maitreya classes (http://www.maitreyayoga.com/). Register for NCAC classes online at http://www.ottawa.ca (no drop-ins; 11-week sessions begin Jan. 14 and 16) – only a few spots left for NCAC classes!

SPECIALTY CLASSES:

Meditation and Yoga Nidra

Sundays @ 10:45 am (Maitreya); Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1

Hope to see you on the mat!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Peace, Love and Light…

Did we really have a summer? Technically it’s not over just yet, even if the cooler nights make it seem like fall is already here. With less than a couple of weeks before Labour Day, why not take in a yoga class as part of your summer vacation? You can still find me at Maitreya Yoga Studio on Tuesdays (Hatha) and Thursdays (Yin) in the morning plus check out these extras at the studio:

Gentle Yoga – Fri. Aug. 22 @ 2:00 pm

Meditation – Mon. Aug. 25 @ 6:30 pm

Starting SEPTEMBER here’s my line-up:

Yin Yoga – Sundays @ 9:30 am (Maitreya)

Hatha – Tuesdays @ 9:15 am (Maitreya)

Yoga-Pilates – Wednesdays @ 9:45 am (Nepean Creative Arts Centre – NCAC)

Yin Yoga – Thursdays @ 9:15 am (Maitreya)

Yoga-Pilates – Fridays @ 9:45 am (NCAC)

Drop in or register online for Maitreya classes. Register for NCAC classes online at http://www.ottawa.ca (no drop-ins; 12-week sessions begin Sept. 17 and 19).

SPECIALTY CLASSES (at Maitreya – see website for details):

Fall Equinox Satsang – Friday Sept. 19 @ 7:00 pm

Meditation and Yoga Nidra Series – Sundays Oct. 26/Nov. 2/Nov. 9/Nov. 16 @ 10:45 am (take one class or take them all!)

Bollywood Groove and Yoga Stretch – Saturday Dec. 6

Lots to choose from (including great new classes at the studio with other wonderful teachers) so no excuses not to get on your mat! Connect with me in person in class and ask how you can find out more about private retreats I host every year…

As always, I am honoured to share sacred space with you. Namaste…

It feels like spring only just arrived and now we’re already planning for summer! Lots of yoga classes and specials around the city so no excuse not to get on your mat. In fact, why not embrace the warmth of the sun by practicing in YOUR backyard? Roll out your mat and salute the morning sun on your deck; sit on a patio cushion facing your garden for a meditative exchange with nature; spread out a blanket in the grass and enjoy savasana with the blue sky above you; put on your rubber boots and raincoat and BREATHE as the rain falls around you…

While I will be spending a lot of time doing yoga in my backyard this summer, I will also be teaching morning classes Tuesdays (Hatha) and Thursdays (Yin) as usual at Maitreya (check the website for details: http://www.maitreyayoga.com). And the studio will be offering specialty classes every Monday night at 6:30 pm; catch me on the following dates for Meditation – Jun. 2, Jul. 21, Aug. 25.

I tend to cut back a bit on teaching over the summer in order to explore my own practice in more depth. I’m looking forward to attending some retreats and taking time for professional and personal rejuvenation. As one of my teachers reminds me, this is not just for my own benefit but for the benefit of everyone else in my life. The ripple effect begins in our own backyards, right?

The Weather Network says that temperatures are on the rise! Must mean spring is really on its way…And so is the next line-up of yoga classes, workshops, and events. Come check out a class or two (and you just might find out about other events like private retreats and special events!). My regular classes continue to run as follows:

Maitreya Yoga Studio (http://www.maitreyayoga.com/)

Tues: HATHA 9:15  – 10:15 am 

Thur: YIN 9:15  – 10:15 am 

Nepean Creative Arts Centre (http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/parks-and-recreation/registered-classes-all-ages/recreation-guide)

Wed and Fri: YOGA-PILATES (formerly “Yogalates”) 9:45 – 11:00 am

Additional classes:

Mar. 27: YIN & MEDITATION

5:45 – 7:00 pm (http://www.empowermeyoga.com/)

Apr. 12: BOLLYWOOD GROOVE & YOGA STRETCH

**Sorry folks, Bollywood class is postponed due to a conflict. Will let you know when we can offer it again…

All classes are drop-in except for the ones at Nepean Creative Arts Centre which are registered programs. A few spots are left…

While I would really love you to come to MY classes, I highly recommend trying different studios, styles, and teachers to find out what yogic approach resonates with you. There are so many options, from traditional to vigorous to therapeutic to hot… If you are new to yoga, talk to your teacher or studio staff to find out what is the best fit for you based on your health and wellness needs. If you have been practicing for some time, why not try a different class or explore another perspective? Sometimes we can deepen our understanding of yoga (and ourselves) by simply opening up to a different point of view…

Happy Spring and Happy Yoga! See you on the mat…