The Yoga Lounge - Class Descriptions

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12:00-1:00pm HATHA Instructor: Susan This class allows time to explore each posture using the breath. The class begins with breath work in a supportive posture to open the diaphragm and soften the mind. We explore elements of alignment in each posture to create understanding as we find integrity in the pose. We search for a kind balance of strength and opening to create symatrey and lightness in our practice. This gives meaning to the journey as we linger in the moment. Iyengar elements are weaved throughout the class to acknowledge the importance of correct alignment as it relates to the individual body. Props such as blocks/straps and bolsters are a regular part of understanding the support system required to practice safely and guidance is provided to ensure we find beauty in our practice. 1:05-2:20pm YOGALATES Instructor: Carlyn Yoga with spirit, from the core This unique class is a combination of yoga and pilates where we incorporate different asanas to target core muscles that often weaken over time. This Vinyasa style yoga class is mixed with pilates, where one works toward developing a mindful connection to source the “within”. We will focus on accessing and strengthening the core, finding the correct alignment and stretching from within the body using the breath. You will leave this class feeling like you have worked toward becoming physically and mentally balanced form the inside out.		4:30-5:30pm YOGALATES Instructor: Jane Jane completed her yoga teacher training at Yoga Vidya Gurukul in Masik India. Yoga with spirit, from the core This unique class is a combination of yoga and pilates where we incorporate different asanas to target core muscles that often weaken over time. This Vinyasa style yoga class is mixed with pilates, where one works toward developing a mindful connection to source the “within”. We will focus on accessing and strengthening the core, finding the correct alignment and stretching from within the body using the breath. You will leave this class feeling like you have worked toward becoming physically and mentally balanced inside and out. 5:30-7:00pm HATHA Instructor: Susan This engaging Hatha yoga class flows slowly through the postures to allow deep breathing to create depth in our practice. Challenging sequences , although slow and detailed, require some previous yoga as there is particular focus on both strength and alignment. This class begins with breath work to open the diaphragm and we utilize the energy this creates in our more strenuous postures. We move at a slow but energetic pace to up beat music that is inspiring and joyful. 7:15-8:30pm GENTLE HATHA Instructor: Sarah Sarah comes to us from Downward Dog Yoga Centre where she studied under Ron Reid and Diane Bruni. Sarah guides the class thru a slow and detailed yoga practice that allows time for the breath to open the body from the inside out. This class is excellent for those who wish a gentle approach to their practice incorporating asanas that promote stretching and strengthening benefits to the body. Her sun salutations emphasize synchronizing the breath to movement maintaining focus on this breath throughout the practice. The slow pace of this class makes this an excellent choice for those just wanting to start yoga for the first time or for those who already have a practice in place.
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12:00-1:00pm VINYASA Instructor: Janet Hatha is a combination of fluid movements and an Vinyasa means “flowing with breath” and “step-by-step process”. These classes are dynamic and allow for a fluid transition from posture to posture, while becoming aware of the movement and breath connection. Vigorous sequences can be expected. These classes are creative and unique and change from class to class. Open to all levels. 1:05-2:20pm HATHA Instructor: Susan This class allows time to explore each posture using the breath. The class begins with breath work in a supportive posture to open the diaphragm and soften the mind. We explore elements of alignment in each posture to create understanding as we find integrity in the pose. We search for a kind balance of strength and opening to create symatrey and lightness in our practice. This gives meaning to the journey as we linger in the moment. Iyengar elements are weaved throughout the class to acknowledge the importance of correct alignment. Props such as blocks/straps and bolsters are a regular part of understanding the support system required to practice safely and guidance is provided to find the pose as it relates to the individual.		4:30-5:30pm HATHA FLOW Instructor: Carolina Carolina started practicing Yoga while still living in Brazil and inspired by the great teachers she met during the last 8 years, became a certified teacher when moving to Toronto. Her passion shines through in her classes and she feels blessed to be able to share this with her students. Hatha is a combination of fluid movements and an exploration of the breath. Flowing sequences and static postures are united creating a balanced practice, strengthening, cleansing and opening the body. This class is designed to keep you focused on the breath, leaving you feeling calm and refreshed. 5:30-7:00pm STRETCH YOGA Instructor: Ana Ana's love for Hatha yoga is expressed in a series of creative sequences encouraging the body to open and the breath to flow. Her classes explore the body with sensitivity and awareness, leading you to a better understanding of the practice of yoga and the deep rooted connection between the breath, the body and the mind. Experience the balance and tranquility of an open body, mind and heart 7:15-8:45pm VINYASA Instructor: Camille Camille has a gentle spirit and her gift of yoga shines through in her playful spirit as she embraces the moment of each pose. This creative style is found in her desire to explore new sequences with simple postures that always vary from class to class. This slow flow to the breath is a gentle vinyasa that allows one to feel a sense of relaxation through slow movement. Move and relax with Camille to yoga music from across the globe.
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7:00-8:00am VINYASA Instructor: Davian Davian has been greatly affected by the teaching of Seane Corn and has completed a Vinyasa Teacher Training as well as participating in many other workshops. Initially trained in Hatha and Ashtanga she continues to develop and deepen her understanding of all the aspects of yoga. Davian's interpretation of the Vinyasa practice is to take a balanced approach. The practice begins with challenging vigorous sequences in order to focus the mind and prepare the body for the longer deeper holds that delve into releasing deeper physical/mental tension. You will emerge energized and rejuvenated, stronger and calmer. 12:00-1:00pm HATHA Instructor: Susan This class allows time to explore each posture using the breath. The class begins with breath work in a supportive posture to open the diaphragm and soften the mind. We explore elements of alignment in each posture to create understanding as we find integrity in the pose. We search for a kind balance of strength and opening to create symatrey and lightness in our practice. This gives meaning to the journey as we linger in the moment. Iyengar elements are weaved throughout the class to acknowledge the importance of correct alignment. Props such as blocks/straps and bolsters are a regular part of understanding the support system required to practice safely and guidance is provided to find the pose as it relates to the individual. 1:05-2:20pm BELLY DANCING FOR THE CORE Instructor: Meagan Meaghan is an emerging talent in Toronto, and brings a fresh enthusiasm to her classes. Her love of bellydance stems from over a decade of training and performance in classical ballet, as well as having studied jazz, Ashtanga Yoga, Nia, Hip Hop, Afro-Caribbean dance and ecstatic (free) dance. Under the tutelage of her mentor Roula Said, Meaghan has immersed herself in the world of bellydance as a faculty member of Om Laila, the director of the new Om Laila Student Troupe, as a member of The Roulettes (RM2) featuring Roula, Mayada & Meaghan and a house performer at the deeply grooving FUNKaBELLY. Beginner Level with Meaghan Explore the basic shapes and movements of bellydance in isolated drills and simple combos. Learn the circles, waves, spirals & accents that compose the beginner repertoire of this ancient, feminine dance. Set to great Middle Eastern music!		5:30-7:00pm RESTORATIVE Instructor: Josh Josh teaches round the city in neighboring hospitals and yoga studios with an in depth understanding of the importance of taking time to heal the body. His practitioners describe him as a gentle loving spirit with a voice that is musical. He has completed both his Hatha and Ashtanga certification and has spent many months in different Ashrams studying meditation,( His true calling.) Please join Josh as he takes you through a meditative journey using blocks, bolsters and other props while in easy and supported asanas to create a blissful sense of well being that is both healing for the body and spirit. The props allow for stretching with minimal effort for maximum relaxation. Recent studies conclude that breath work can create a profound sense of well being and has actually been proven to heal the body. You will leave this experience feeling truly restored. (The inclusion of the breath work during this class is documented to increase a sense of well being thru increased activity in the left pre-frontal cortex of the brain. This area of the brain is responsible for the release of dopamine and also controls the adrenal glands responsible for such activators as cortisol which may contribute to both weight gain and disease.) Please Note: Restorative yoga is especially helpful in times when the body is feeling weak, fatigued or stressed and is particularly useful in recovery of illness, injury and surgery. 7:15-8:45pm VINYASA Instructor: Joe .Joe has been most deeply influenced by his love of the world around him. He attributes his greatest lessons to the sound of the wind, the cool wash of the sea, and the dirt beneath his bare feet. This constantly evolving energetic vinyasa practice, utilizing the linking of postures and breath will challenge your body and mind, while working through sequences based on the elements of air, fire, water, and earth. Be prepared to open up your inner potential while bringing a much needed balance to your daily life. Bring water, a towel, and a playful spirit!
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11:00-12:00pm HATHA Instructor: Ailidh The art of Hatha yoga is expressed in an atmosphere of serenity as we float into simple postures. We explore a gentle practice using the breath to guide us thru our practice. Ailidh provides guidance with the use of props such as straps/blocks and bolsters to find the correct alignment as we discover the beauty of the pose. You will complete your practice feeling centred and calm with a new energy to light your day. 12:00-1:00pm VINYASA (RIGOROUS) Instructor: Joe Joe has been most deeply influenced by his love of the world around him. He attributes his greatest lessons to the sound of the wind, the cool wash of the sea, and the dirt beneath his bare feet. This constantly evolving energetic vinyasa practice, utilizing the linking of postures and breath will challenge your body and mind, while working through sequences based on the elements of air, fire, water, and earth. Be prepared to open up your inner potential while bringing a much needed balance to your daily life. Bring water, a towel, and a playful spirit! 1:05-2:20pm HATHA Instructor: Susan This class allows time to explore each posture using the breath. The class begins with breath work in a supportive posture to open the diaphragm and soften the mind. We explore elements of alignment in each posture to create understanding as we find integrity in the pose. We search for a kind balance of strength and opening to create symatrey and lightness in our practice. This gives meaning to the journey as we linger in the moment. Iyengar elements are weaved throughout the class to acknowledge the importance of correct alignment. Props such as blocks/straps and bolsters are a regular part of understanding the support system required to practice safely and guidance is provided to find the pose as it relates to the individual.		4:30-5:30pm RESTORATIVE Instructor: Susan This class is designed to provide a safe and relaxing environment in which to heal the body. Please join Susan as she guides you through a meditative journey using blocks, bolsters and other props while in easy and supported postures to create a blissful sense of well being that is both healing for the body and spirit. The props allow for stretching with minimal effort for maximum relaxation. Recent studies conclude that breath work can create a profound sense of well being and has actually been proven to heal the body. You will leave this experience feeling truly restored. 5:30-7:00pm STRETCH YOGA Instructor: Ana Ana's love for Hatha yoga is expressed in a series of creative sequences encouraging the body to open and the breath to flow. Her classes explore the body with sensitivity and awareness, leading you to a better understanding of the practice of yoga and the deep rooted connection between the breath, the body and the mind. Experience the balance and tranquility of an open body, mind and heart. 7:15-8:45pm DYNAMIC HATHA Instructor: Ana Hatha is a combination of fluid movements and an exploration of the breath. Having studied many styles of yoga, Ana teaches a class that is both invigorating and relaxing. Flowing sequences and static postures are united creating a balanced practice, strengthening, cleansing and opening the body. This class is designed to keep you focused on the breath, leaving you feeling calm and refreshed.
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12:00-1:00pm YOGALATES Instructor: Carlyn Yoga with spirit, from the core This unique class is a combination of yoga and pilates where we incorporate different asanas to target core muscles that often weaken over time. This Vinyasa style yoga class is mixed with pilates, where one works toward developing a mindful connection to source the “within”. We will focus on accessing and strengthening the core, finding the correct alignment and stretching from within the body using the breath. You will leave this class feeling like you have worked toward becoming physically and mentally balanced form the inside out. 1:05-2:20pm STRETCH YOGA Instructor: Ana Ana's love for Hatha yoga is expressed in a series of creative sequences encouraging the body to open and the breath to flow. Her classes explore the body with sensitivity and awareness, leading you to a better understanding of the practice of yoga and the deep rooted connection between the breath, the body and the mind. Experience the balance and tranquility of an open body, mind and heart. 4:30-6:00pm HATHA Instructor: Camille Camille has a gentle spirit and a creative touch to all her yoga classes. In this uniquely designed hatha class we embrace the stillness found in holding postures for many breaths. This allows one to experiment and explore each posture as it unfolds allowing one to work at their own pace. We discover each posture as it relates to our own bodies. Camille carefully provides gentle adjustments and assistance throughtout this class as we develop a mind body connection that relates to our yoga practice. This is an all levels class and all are welcome to come and explore.		6:00-7:15pm VINYASA Instructor: Camille Camille has a gentle spirit and her gift of yoga shines through in her playful spirit as she embraces the moment of each pose. This creative style is found in her desire to explore new sequences with simple postures that always vary from class to class. This slow flow to the breath is a gentle vinyasa that allows one to feel a sense of relaxation through slow movement. Move and relax with Camille to yoga music from across the globe.
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10:00-11:30am VINYASA Instructor: Cal Cal is a dedicated yoga practitioner and creates a dynamic, challenging flow thru movement that culminates in a vigorous but exhilarating vinyasa practice. You can expect to sweat as we explore postures in a fun and safe envirounment. This is an all levels ashtanga based class but this class has challenging elements so we are encouraged to work at our own pace. This class will leave you with a sense of balance in both the body and mind. 12:00-1:30pm HATHA Instructor: Carlyn Carlyn completed her Hatha yoga certification under Denise Davis-Gains at Atlas Yoga Studio in Waterloo , Ontario . Carlyn’s classes move at a slow, gentle pace, and no two classes are the same. She intuitively creates each session for the highest good of the class. She uses a wide variety of asanas moving with the breath to open the body, mind and spirit. Each class begins in Savasana and moves into slow movement awakening all parts of the body. Students are encouraged to move at their own pace, to listen to their bodies and to use their breath as a tool to settle deeper into the postures and themselves. It is believed that energy blocks originate from tight and closed bodies, so the focus of this class is to open the hips, chest and spine as well as lengthening all other parts of the body to allow the energy to flow freely. This class is welcome to all levels, although it is particularly beneficial for beginners and those wishing to seek more freedom in their bodies.		1:30-2:20pm STRETCH YOGA Instructor: Carolina Carolina started practicing Yoga while still living in Brazil and inspired by the great teachers she met during the last 8 years, became a certified teacher when moving to Toronto. Her passion shines through in her classes and she feels blessed to be able to share this with her students. In this class, we will focus on stretching within the boundaries of the muscles and joints. As we allow the body to move with the breath we will explore this special connection and relationship. We will learn how to use the breath to create expansion in the body, releasing tension and clearing our busy minds. This class is suitable for all levels and was designed to leave you completely relaxed and energized to enjoy the rest of the weekend. 3:00-5:00pm PRE-SCHEDULED WORKSHOPS Please visit our website site for latest updates and registration info.
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10:00-11:30am VINYASA Instructor: Camille Camille has a gentle spirit and her gift of yoga shines thru in her playful spirit as she embraces the moment of each pose. This creative style is found in her desire to explore new sequences with simple postures that always vary from class to class. This slow flow to the breath is a gentle vinyasa that allows one to feel a sense of relaxation thru slow movement. Move and relax with Camille to yoga music from across the globe. 11:30-1:00pm HATHA Instructor: Jackie Jackie loves teaching yoga and is very passionate about helping you to discover the pose for your body. While using the breath as your guide, she will help you focus on the correct alignment and will provide alternatives to each posture based on your abilities. Exploring alternative postures is important particularly when one is new to yoga or may have flexibility or other limitations. Her ‘enjoy the journey’ philosophy will take you into the depth of each posture using your own body signals to feel the pose. Staying connected with your body will ensure you do not work beyond your compassionate edge. Jackie was certified in ten Body Yoga, which includes Hatha and Kundalini. The content of her classes provide breath work , floor & standing and core work. There is always a meditative feel and thus we close with a balanced practice. 1:00-2:30am VINYASA (RIGOROUS) Instructor: Joe Joe has been most deeply influenced by his love of the world around him. He attributes his greatest lessons to the sound of the wind, the cool wash of the sea, and the dirt beneath his bare feet. This constantly evolving energetic vinyasa practice, utilizing the linking of postures and breath will challenge your body and mind, while working through sequences based on the elements of air, fire, water, and earth. Be prepared to open up your inner potential while bringing a much needed balance to your daily life. Bring water, a towel, and a playful spirit!		2:30-4:00pm STRETCH YOGA w/ CHAKRA Instructor: Carlyn The body has seven major energy centres called charkas, which govern specific parts of the body, organs and emotions. Over time these energy centres can become unbalanced and suppressed causing many physical ailments as well as emotional, energetic and spiritual distress. This class is designed to re-align and balance out the charkas through stretch yoga as well as meditation/visualization and breath. You will be left feeling more open, grounded, centred and in touch with your physical, emotional and spiritual body. This class is appropriate for beginners as well as those wishing to deepen their yoga practice. 4:15-5:45pm RESTORATIVE Instructor: Jane Jane completed her yoga teacher training at Yoga Vidya Gurukul in Masik India. This enriching experience allows Jane to create a tranquil atmosphere for an authentic restorative yoga class. .) Please join Jane as she guides you through a meditative journey using blocks, bolsters and other props while in easy and supported asanas to create a blissful sense of well being that is both healing for the body and spirit. The props allow for stretching with minimal effort for maximum relaxation. Recent studies conclude that breath work can create a profound sense of well being and has actually been proven to heal the body. You will leave this experience feeling truly restored. This is a perfect way to spend the day!
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