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Learn, Grow, Evolve

Workshops, retreats and team building sessions invite you to try something different, deepen your knowledge and make new connections.  

Just like you, we are open to fresh experiences and keen to learn from different teachers.  
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Restorative Yoga & Reiki Healing Touch

Join Luisa Quezada (Yoga teacher & Reiki Practitioner) and experience the bliss of holding restorative yoga poses while receiving the healing energy of Reiki.

This practice will relax the body, calm the busy mind, soothe the nervous system, and reset the system of your being. When we decrease stress, we enter a state of ease, slowly letting go of dis-ease.

Take time to disconnect from the outside world and connect with your Self.


Dates: Friday September 15, Friday October 13, Friday November 10, Friday December 15
Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm


Investment: $55+ GST for one session, $200 + GST for all sessions (save $20)  *Attending all 4 session will give continuity to the healing process


What to bring: Yoga mat, comfortable clothing,socks, water bottle

2 HOUR SPECIAL YOGA EVENT

FUNDRAISER FOR UNITED WAY BC WILDFIRE RECOVERY FUND

Featuring:
 
Annica Melanson
Shannon Ryan
Hannah Flahr
Marlene Weller
Graham Parsons
Luisa Quezada
Kyla Campbell

*Saturday, September 23rd
4p - 6p
 
*BY DONATION
 
*MINIMUM $35
CASH OR CHEQUE AT THE DOOR
 
Organized by Graham Parsons
 
 Our precious teachers have come together to create a special two-hour event with the intention to create a container in which students may feel connected to one another in their Seva (selfless service) to the wider community enduring challenging times.
 
You will experience a Metta meditation (loving kindness meditation), breath and movement, yin grounding, reiki with essential oils and sound healing with Kyla to end.
 
All proceeds go to United Way BC Wildfire Recovery Fund
Other ways to donate:
etransfer: craig@namaskaryoga.ca
cheque
cash
direct link

BEGINNERS SERIES: INTRODUCTION TO YOGA

Join Steve Boechler (Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher) for a four-week introduction to yoga series.  Yoga for Everyone! 

Sundays 12pm-1pm

Sept 24, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15 

Week one: We will explore the foundations for seated and standing postures and the use of props in our practice. We will bring awareness to our breath and enjoy the experience of exploring Yoga from the unique position of our own bodies.

Week two: We review our practice from week one and explore new postures in our study of Yoga.

Week three: We will continue to explore the physical practice of Yoga (Asana – the Postures) focusing upon bringing intent rather than tension, breathing, and the acceptance of what our body is telling us as we practice.

Week four: We will link together postures we have been studying introducing flow and movement to our practice.    
Questions are always welcome as we explore Yoga in a safe and supportive environment.

AUTUMN INTENTIONS

Join Jodi Webber and Annica Melanson for a mindful, all levels, sensory infused practice.
 
This yang to yin practice will leave you feeling inspired to gently close summer 2023 in a heart centred way. Embrace the transition to fall, as we create space to set intentions for the last quarter of 2023.

This practice will start with mindful movement to unify the body/mind connection. In this space, we can more easily hear the whispers of the innate wisdom inside each of us. We will then move to the quiet introspective practice of yin. The longer held, meditative poses will focus on releasing and letting go.
  
We will incorporate sound, scent, healing touch (optional), and intentional journal prompts throughout our journey.  

When: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
1:00PM -3:30PM

What to bring: journal, favorite pen and favorite mug. Doors open 30 minutes prior for tea!
 
Space is limited

Prenatal Yoga Experience
with Luisa Quezada

The practice of yoga during pregnancy supports the mother physically, emotionally and mentally, empowers and educates the mother to make decisions that are beneficial for her and baby during this time of her life, and will provide tools and techniques to help with labor and birth.
 
You will experience guided movement (asana) to strengthen and stabilize your growing body, moving with the link of the flow of your breath to go inward. We will practice pranayama which are breathing techniques that are very important to prepare the mother for a calm and peaceful birth. This will help you through your contractions and to become present with the moment.
 
You will also experience guided meditation to invite balance in the mind and heart. You become present and aware of the changes in the body, more peaceful and connect with your growing baby.
4 Week Series 
11a - 12p

Saturday, October 7
Saturday, October 14
Saturday, October 28
Saturday, November 11
Benefits:
  • Develop mind-body awareness 
  • Develop connection with the female pelvis where the pregnant woman can be an active participant of the birth of her baby by creating pelvic movements that will ease labor and birth
  • Develop knowledge/empowerment
  • Develop community 
  • Develop relaxation in the nervous system through movement and breathing techniques
  • Develop the improvement of whole body range of motion in preparation for labor
  • Development of the connection of breath and the relaxation of pelvic floor and pushing.

What to bring:
Sticky Yoga Mat
Water bottle
Towel
Comfortable Clothing 

Retreat to India
February 2024
Deborah Carruthers & Shelley D'Amico

Where: Tropical South India in the spice hills of Periya Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala, India

Building Community and Connection