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Yoga is Not a Religion
While the complete forms of yoga include meditation and other spiritual practices, it is not a religion and is mainly known in the West simply as a form of exercise. |
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Yoga is All About Breath
The core of yoga is about long, deep breathing, in and out through the nose. This has major health benefits, especially when combined with yoga’s various poses and postures. “Ujai” breathing is practiced with the throat slightly constricted which causes a bit of a windy sound. It’s purpose is to control and channel the air flowing in and out of the lungs. |
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Yoga is Non Competitive.
Even though we often compare ourselves to the person on the mat next to us, it’s really unnecessary. Everyone has a different level of flexibility and so they’ll naturally find their limits. Not everyone is able to do postures to the same level of perfection as someone else and there’s simply no need to concern yourself with other people’s progress. |
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Yoga is Safe
Just about anyone can practice yoga, from children all the way up to senior citizens. While beginners might want to avoid Ashtanga, the basic ethos of all other yoga practices is “go at your own pace.” Care and caution should always be practiced when doing any form of exercise and yoga is perfectly safe for all levels of flexibility. |
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| YOGA INSTRUCTORS |
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| Bryanne |
| 10 years Instructing |
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| Susan |
| 12 years Instructing |
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| Yoga Classes |
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Traditionally, yoga is used to cleanse and purify the body spiritually. Here in the west, we use yoga to promote health,fitness and mental stability, working on the union between the body and mind.
In a yoga class you can expect to do some breathing exercises, hold challenging positions and quiet the mind which sometimes is the most difficult part of class. |
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| There are many benefits to doing regular yoga: |
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Stress Relief |
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Pain Relief |
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Improves Breathing |
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Increases Flexibility |
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Improves Circulation |
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Increases Strength |
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Improves Body Alignment |
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| As always, you can try yoga free the first time! You`ll love it! |
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| Drop In Fee - $11.00 |
| 5 class card - $50.00 |
| 10 class card - $100.00 |
| 20 class card - $205.00 |
| Month to Month Unlimited - $50.00/month |
| 4 months post dated cheques - $55.00/month |
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| Better Backs Yoga |
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| A dynamic class connecting breath and movement. Concentrating on core strength and conditioning. |
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| Class Level - All Levels |
| Class Duration - 1.25 hours |
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| Fresh Yoga |
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| Start your day with a class geared for all levels. A variety of osanas sequenced to help start your day off right. |
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| Class Level - All Levels |
| Class Duration - 1.25 hours |
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| Gentle Beginner Yoga |
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| For the very beginner, this class is meant to introduce people to yoga moves and classes. |
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| Class Level - Beginner |
| Class Duration - 1.25 hours |
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| Lunchtime Quick Yoga |
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| A great way to spend lunch, doing something great for your mind and body. |
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| Class Level - Beginner / Intermediate |
| Class Duration - 45 min |
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| Moderate Flow Yoga |
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| This class is meant for all beginners through intermediate level participants. |
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| Class Level - Beginner / Intermediate |
| Class Duration - 1.25 hours |
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| Slow Flow Yoga |
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| Easy like Sunday mornings but on Saturdays. |
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| Class Level - Beginner / Intermediate |
| Class Duration - 1.25 hrs |
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| YOGA CLASS INFO |
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| All classes are on as scheduled |
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| YOGA CLASSES |
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| Mondays |
| 6:00 pm |
| Better Backs Yoga |
| All Levels with Bob |
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| Tuesdays |
| 12:00 pm |
| Lunchtime Quick Yoga |
| Beginner / Intermediate with Bryanne |
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| 5:30 pm |
| Gentle Beginner Yoga |
| Beginner with Bob |
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| Wednesdays |
| 6:15 pm |
| Moderate Flow Yoga |
| Beginner / Intermediate with Susan |
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| Saturdays |
| 9:00 am |
| Slow Flow Yoga |
| Beginner / Intermediate with Bryanne |
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| YOGA's PAST |
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| In Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism the word yoga means "spiritual discipline". People often associate yoga with the postures and stances that make up the physical activity of the exercise, but after closer inspection it becomes clear that there are many more aspects of yoga. It is an activity that has been practiced for thousands of years, and it is something that has evolved and changed overtime. Different factions of yoga have developed since its conception. |
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| The exact history and origins of yoga is uncertain; however, there are pieces that have been connected and allow us to make some conclusions. It is known that yoga originated from the East. The earliest signs of yoga appear in ancient Shamanism. Evidence of yoga postures were found on artifacts that date back to 3000 B.C. Evidence of yoga is found in the oldest-existing text, Rig-Veda. Rig-Veda is a composition of hymns. Topics of the Rig-Veda include prayer, divine harmony, and greater being. |
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| Yoga originally focused on applying and understanding the world. Its focus later changed to the self. Self-enlightenment became the ultimate goal.It was not until the sixth century B.C. that the poses and meditation became a critical element. They were implimented by Buddhist teachings. |
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Modern yoga is based on five basic principles that were created by Swami Sivananda.
1. Proper relaxation
2. Proper exercise
3. Proper breathing
4. Proper diet
5. Positive thinking and meditation |
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