Thursday, January 14, 2010

What do you wish to take your practice?

I teach a variety of yoga classes:

1. Holistic hatha yoga session: This practice includes centering, pranayama (breath and energy practices), asana (postures), relaxation (iRest yoga nidra) and meditation.

2. Beyond asana sessions: We incorporate the aspects of the basic asana class (see above) and incorporate mudra (hand gestures), mantra (chanting and sound), chakra awareness (psycho-emotional-energetic centres in the body). Often the eyes will be closed through much of the session to deepen awareness within the body and self.

3. Yoga Therapy sessions. This practice includes any/all of the above techniques to uncover harmony in the physical body, emotional body, beliefs. I will cater to the needs of the client to find the most appropriate asana, pranayama, mudra, mantra, meditation, iRest yoga nidra relaxation and guided imagery practices.

4. Guided iRest yoga nidra restoration sessions. iRest yoga nidra is practiced in a restful position. The practice includes setting your intention, sensing the body, exploring the breath, internal inquiry into physical, emotional or mental habits. As these aspects become integrated, the mind quiets, and we uncover an ease of being.

5. iRest yoga nidra interactive sessions. This is a practice where we body sensing (not movement) as a way to inquire within. It's a powerful and interactive practice for working with/through 'blocks' (physical (including pain), emotions, limiting beliefs to uncover a ground of being that is untouched by all of life's circumstances.

Each one-on-one session is $40 per person. The holistic hatha yoga, beyond asana, yoga therapy and guided iRest yoga nidra sessions can be taught to up to 4 people ($40 can be divided amongst participants).

Mornings and evenings (Monday or Tuesdays) are ideal for me, though I am willing to be creative to find a time that works for both of us.

I offer my classes at La Parfumerie in Wolseley (145 Evanson St).

Jake