Squamish Wellness Directory

Fall Notes from the Yoga Studio Squamish

Hello friends.

As the days begin to shorten, we are getting ready for the autumn
colours here in the yellow room.

STUDIO CLOSURES: This weekend, the labour day long weekend, we will be
closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  Thanks in advance for
understanding and we look forward to seeing you as we all get back to
more consistent schedules.  Lydia and Sarah are both around and will
be teaching full-time though September and October.  Teachers names
are posted on our website for specific classes.

A few notes below on scheduling and fall workshops.

1. Yoga in the Park is cancelled for September.

2. We will have a new fall schedule, with some added classes, starting
in October.  It will be posted online very soon, stay tuned:)

3. Lydia and Sarah are teaching a fall morning course, Tuesday
mornings from 7-8:15 a.m.  It will be a 6-week workshop on the
pranayama (breathing) practices and the standing series.  The course
will start Tuesday September 29th.  Limited to 12 spots. $80. Please
register and pay in advance.

4. Sarah will offer a one-day yoga workshop - 'Stability through
Spaciousness - A Day of Practice Together' on Sunday September 25th.
8:30 till 11:30 am and 1-3 pm.  Full Day $50.  Advanced registration
is appreciated..

5. Lydia and Sarah will be teaching a weekend intensive here in
Squamish, the last weekend of October.  October 28 - 30th.  More
details soon.  Save the date.

6. NEW!! Starting in October, Amie Taylor will be teaching a weekly
therapeutic yoga class on Thursday Evenings.  Stay tuned for more
details.

7. Annie's fall classes include pre-natal, post-natal, mom and baby
and yoga nidra/gentle asana.  See the website and register soon, her
courses begin in September.  Drop Ins are welcome $15.

8. Next Full Moon Meditation is Sunday September 11th at 8:30 pm.  All
donations for Full Moon meditations will go to a non-profit charity
set up in memory of Sarah's son, Finn.  All donations to this charity
will be directed to Pediatric Palliative Care in Canada.

Big congratulations to Lydia, who got married last friday evening here
in Squamish.  She was the cutest bride ever!
lv to all of you.
the yoga studio team.

"Another world is not only possible, she is on her way.
On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing."
Arundhati Roy

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Thanks for your support - See www.theyogastudiosquamish.com for more details and up to date schedule changes and details.

Want to teach Yoga in the Park on Saturdays?

Opportunity to teach yoga in the park on Saturdays along side the Farmer's Market! If you are interested, feel free to visit Carolyn Morris at the Market this Saturday or let me know and I will get you in touch. :)

Prenatal, Postnatal and Mom & Baby Yoga at The Yoga Studio

Fall Schedule for Alpen Loft Studio

 

Updates on Yoga at Rose Park and The Art of Yoga Intensive

Hello Friends,

Yoga at Rose Park (by donation please) will only be on the schedule
for the rest of August. Please come and join us in the open air, sky
and earth for a practice. 3 more classes left. I (Lydia) am there for
the 14th and the 21st and Annie for the 28th.

Also, The Art of Yoga Intensive is running August 19th to 21st. Space
still open in this workshop. Sarah and I will be facilitating. If the
whole weekend is not an option, individual sessions are available.
They are up on the website.

We would love to see you all soon, and hope you are experiencing the
gratitude that comes with a Squamish summer.

Lydia and Sarah



"A rigid mind is very sure but often wrong. A flexible mind is
generally unsure, but often right."

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Thanks for your support - See www.theyogastudiosquamish.com for more details and up to date schedule changes and details.

August Newsletter from The Yoga Studio Squamish

Happy Summer to you all!

Below are a few updates from the little yellow room for the month of
August and into September.  Also, ALL CLASSES WILL RUN AS USUAL
through the upcoming August long weekend:)

1. Lydia will be offering a morning pranayama class on Monday August
15th at 8 am.  $15.  Join her for a more in depth look at breathing
practices to reduce stress and increase energy and immune function.

2. Sarah and Lydia will be teaching an 'Art of Yoga' Intensive, August
19-21st. Come join us to go a little deeper into this life practice
together.  More workshop information on the website. This 3-day
intensive is limited to 12 places, so please register in advance to
reserve your place.  $130

3. Next Full moon meditation is Saturday August 13th at 9 am.

4. Our last summer Therapeutic Partner yoga workshop with Martin and
Lotti is August 20th from Noon till 2 pm.  $25. More information on
the workshops page of our website.

5. Save the date - September 24 & 25th.  Sama Fabian will be returning
to Squamish, from London, England, to teach a weekend workshop.
Registration has started now, please pay in advance to reserve a spot
in this great weekend workshop.

6. Our 3-month pass has returned! $250  Check out the website or the
studio for updated studio prices and passes.

Lastly, I (Sarah) have returned from Ontario and will be teaching 5-
classes per week on the August schedule.  For those of you who haven't
heard, my son Finn died on the full moon in July.  He passed
peacefully, answering our only prayer during his final weeks of life.
I want to thank each of you individually, and the community
collectively for your ongoing support as i live through this time
difficult time in my life.  I look forward to seeing you all and
breathing together soon in the yellow room.

enjoy the summer sunshine!
love
the yoga studio team

“Happiness can not be found

through great effort and willpower,

but is already present,

in open relaxation and letting go.

Don’t strain yourself,

there is nothing to do or undo."

Lama Gendun Rinpoche

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Thanks for your support - See www.theyogastudiosquamish.com for more details and up to date schedule changes and details.

Happy Summer from the Yoga Studio

Happy Summer Everyone!

We hope this finds you out enjoying the long days of summer:)  Please
note that THE STUDIO IS CLOSED FOR JULY 1ST, all classes are cancelled
on that day.  Classes will run as usual for the rest of the holiday
weekend.

There are a number of upcoming events noted below and also a new
summer schedule posted on the website.  Of note, we have a NEW weekly
Sunday morning outdoor yoga class happening at Rose Park (across from
the adventure centre) and also some of our evening classes are
slightly longer now. (Note: Outdoor yoga class will be at the studio
if it is raining:)

As for events: (more information on the website for everything noted
below:)
1. Martin and Charlotte will be teaching a 3-part series on
therapeutic partner yoga.  June 25th, July 16th and August 20th.
$25 for one session or $60 for all three dates. Come alone or with a
partner, no experience necessary.
Breathing together: through trust, compassion and creativity.

2. July 8th Friday Evening 5:30pm class with Chris will be a
fundraiser for Kirsten Walter’s journey to Peru with the Patch Adams
Organization.  Each year Patch Adams calls upon volunteers from around
the world to travel to various countries providing support to those in
need.  Patch is known as the “clown who cares” and along with his
volunteer clowns, he engages with the humans behind the diseases and
problems.  He connects with people in a joyful, supportive and caring
way. The Yoga Studio will donate $5 per person who attends for this
cause.  Please come join us!

3.  Lydia and Sarah will be teaching a weekend intensive, "The Art of
Yoga', from July 22-24.  An opportunity to go deeper into this
practice and share some silence and movement together.  Limited to 12
people, registration and payment in advance. 7 spots left.

4.  Full Moon Meditation by donation :  Friday July 15th with Lydia
after the Level 2 class at 7:30pm.

5.Thursday August 4th, 6 - 8:30 pm - Deep Hip Opening Workshop with
Guest teachers, Ron Reid and Marla Meenakshi.  Join two senior
teachers from Toronto to explore safe ways to open your hips and
increase overall range of motion in the biggest joint of the body.
Advanced registration is appreciated!

Thanks again for your ongoing support here in the little yellow
room.

all the love,
Sarah and Lydia

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Thanks for your support - See www.theyogastudiosquamish.com for more details and up to date schedule changes and details.

Summer Specials at Shala Yoga

 

The Yoga Studio Squamish: February Newsletter

Hello Friends.

As winter begins to turn and the small green buds are becoming visible
we have almost made 2 years at The Yoga Studio! March 7th is our
anniversary. We would like to send out a big Thank You for making our
community a reality.

As things change, and they inevitably will, we would love to hear from
you on any thoughts, comments and suggestions for the future of The
Yoga Studio. We receive so much positive feedback from so many of you,
perhaps some constructive feedback? We want you to know that your
needs are very important to us.

The new March-June 2011 Schedule will be posted soon.  Most times and
classes are the same, with a few modifications.  We would like to
offer 2 PASS SPECIALS through the month of March.  These are really
great deals and a wonderful opportunity to commit to your spring
wellness - see the website soon for details!

On another note, some events coming to The Yoga Studio this February &
March. For details on any of these events, see our workshops page on
our website for more details. www.theyogastudiosquamish.com

1. Yoga for a Balanced Being with Nichole Murray, starting Feb 22nd.
Offering Yoga for Men and a Foundations of Yoga course on Tuesday
mornings.

2. 4-week Winter Meditation Course begins March 3rd at 8:30 pm -
9:30pm with Lisa Elander. $30 for the course and $10 Drop In Price –
All are Welcome.

3. Belly Fit Dance evening with Magdalena Regdos. For the ladies!
Saturday February 26th at 7pm $15 cash drop in. See workshops page.
Please register with us as we think we will have limited space.

4. Sound Healing to the March 22nd Yin Class with Jay Schwed. The last
class he did was received well... vibrational crystal bowls!

5. Annie Martinello continues to run her courses into February and
then through the spring. See the website soon for spring course dates.

6. We will be hosting a 4-hour Qi Gong workshop with a guest teacher
at the end of March. More information to come, but save the date -
Sunday March 27th as this will be a great morning (9am till 1pm) of
movement and energy healing.

Thanks again for taking the time to read and for sharing with us any
thoughts you may have that can help us to be a positive part of your
life and this community.  We are grateful to each and all of you for
your continued support.

Enjoy the sunshine!
love us

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Commit to Wellness at The Yoga Studio

Happy New Year Everyone!  We have a variety of workshops and courses beginning in January 2011 - start 2011 with a commitment to your own wellness. See the website for details.

1. Starting this Thursday morning at 7:15 am, Sarah and Lydia are 
teaching an 8-week morning CORE tensegrity course.  The course will 
run January 6th until February 24th from 7:15 till 8:15 am.  Email or 
drop by to register. Experience and build a consistent core awareness 
practice into your busy week! 

*If you missed the first session we will still take 
enrollment to begin on the 13th* 

2. Thursday January 13th at 7 pm, we will be hosting 'An enchanting 
evening of Crystal Bowl Sound Healing and Restorative Yoga.'  Live 
healing vibrations with guest teacher Jay Schwed during the regularly 
scheduled YIN yoga class with Sarah.  Suggested $5 minimum donation on 
top of regular passes, no pre-registration necessary.  First come, 
first serve. 

3.  Lydia and Sarah will be sharing a WINTER YOGA WORKSHOP on Sunday, 
January 23rd from 9 am till 1 pm.  An opportunity to go a little 
deeper together.  See workshops page for more details.  Advanced 
registration is appreciated. 

4. 4-week Meditation Course with Kathryn Weiler begins Thursday 
January 20th at 8:15 pm.  Cultivate stillness and explore the depths 
of your own mind.  All levels of experience welcome.  See meditation 
page of the website for details. 

5.  Sunday Morning Yoga (10 - 11:30 am) resumes with Amie Taylor on 
January 30th.  8-week course for only $108. 

6.  Annie Martinello will is continuing to teach pre-natal, post- 
natal, mom & baby, hatha flow and yoga nidra courses through the 
winter.  See her Sacred Light Poster on our workshops page and contact 
her to register.  Drop-ins available where space allows. 

7.  Our next Full Moon meditation will take place on Wednesday January 
19th at 8:15 pm.  Donations are graciously accepted and donated to the 
Squamish Environmental Society.  No experience necessary. 

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