Member-Submitted News & Current Events
New Classes in Vancouver !
Submitted by Natasha Kuzyk on January 30, 2012@3:33:PMClassical Hatha yoga, yin, restorative classes with accompanying meditational music being offered!
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Reiki Certification Level I
Submitted by Holistic Yoga and Meditation on January 25, 2012@7:01:PMThe course is designed to teach you how to use the Reiki ,life force energy to heal yourself and others in this 1 day intensive learning. Attunements are given and they are very powerful,your life will change forever for the better.
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Silent Meditation Retreat
Submitted by Holistic Yoga and Meditation on January 25, 2012@6:53:PMExperience The Power of Silence. You will learn to access natural peaceful awareness, be the observer watching your own mind... being present and noticing what is going on within. This is a sacred time for you to listen to everything you need to hear and let go of the "stuff" that is holding you back from from experiencing your true self.
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YoGuy Men's Yoga - now everyTues, Sat, Sun.
Submitted by Stacey Reeves on January 20, 2012@12:50:AMSpecializing in beginner yoga for men 25 to 65 in a comfortable environment: Increase your energy. Feel good today! See our schedule at http://yoguy.ca/when.htm
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Yoga for Round Bodies Classes- Barrie
Submitted by Beverly Bayley on December 31, 2011@4:17:PM6 week program $90
Begins January 5th Thursday 5:30-6:30 at Studio Bliss Yoga Studio 70 Dunlop Street East, Barrie
Registration required, see contact information and online registration at www.bevbayleyyoga.com
Email bev@bevbayleyyoga.com for more information
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YoGuy Men's Yoga - every Tuesday night!
Submitted by Stacey Reeves on December 07, 2011@4:29:PMSpecializing in beginner yoga for men 25 to 65 in a comfortable environment: Increase your energy. Feel good today!
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Moving Through: Yoga for Grief & Loss
Submitted by Kamala Healing Arts on September 13, 2011@8:51:PMAt some point in our lives we will all experience a great loss. Whether it be the death of a loved one or pet, the loss of a job or serious relationship, we all will go through the motions of grieving. Just as our experience of loss will be unique, so will the way we grieve. The only way to release our pain is to move through it. This workshop provides a safe and open environment to explore grief and facilitate the healing process.
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200-hour Meditation Teacher Training Program 2012
Submitted by Samagra on September 08, 2011@8:37:AMSamagra offers you the opportunity to:
Expand your knowledge of meditation, deepen your meditative experience and concurrently learn the skills required to design and facilitate meditation sessions for groups and individuals.
register
before Nov. 30, 2011 $2700 + HST
after Nov. 30, 2011 $3200 + HST
15% discount for CYA members
www.samagrapath.com
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Submitted by Shannon Cowan on August 30, 2011@12:49:AMSalt Spring Island Comm-Unity Yoga Fundraiser
A yoga-thon-like event on Thanksgiving to unify our teaching and student community, showcase many styles of yoga, and raise funds for Salt Spring Foundation and Amnesty International.
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Hatha Yoga on Toronto Island
Submitted by Ingrid Wirsig CYA-RYT200 on August 29, 2011@12:16:PMFall Session
Thursdays, 7:15 to 8:30 pm
September 29 to November 17, 2011
Algonquin Island Association clubhouse
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Joyful Yoga Teacher Training 200 hour program
Submitted by Joyful Yoga Studio on July 06, 2011@10:16:AMThis 200 hour Vinyasa/ Interdiciplinary program runs every Tuesday night as well as one Saturday per month to allow for constant inspiration and intergration of yoga into your life.
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Yoga for Round Bodies - Barrie and Area
Submitted by Beverly Bayley on June 13, 2011@7:12:PMBev is gathering together like-minded people for "Yoga for Round Bodies" classes in the Barrie, Elmvale, Minesing, Midhurst and Midland area. She is a Certified Yoga Instructor in the Hatha, Hatha Vinyasa, Ashtanga and most recently "Yoga for Round Bodies" styles of Yoga. Private classes also available.
Classes available for July and September 2011.
email: bevbayley@rogers.com
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Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica - August 12-16
Submitted by Center for Natural Living - Costa Rica on June 05, 2011@1:30:AMGreat price for this 4 days/5 nights yoga retreat in the rainforest of Costa Rica.
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Moving Through: Yoga for Grief & Loss
Submitted by Kamala Healing Arts on February 18, 2011@12:07:PMA three part workshop, Moving Through, provides a safe and open environment to explore grief and help aid the healing process. Through meditation,pranayama,asana and philosophical discussion, physical and emotional blockages related to grief will begin to release. At the end of the series participants will have the tools to create a home practice to continue the healing process.
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Erwan - Barefoot Thai Massage
Submitted by Metta In Motion on November 25, 2010@11:30:AMEran-Barefoot Thai Massage
June 3 - 6
Victoria, BC
Cost $650 - Deposit $150
Pay by May 25: $600
In an Erwan class you will learn to give a Full Hour and Half Massage using only your Feet, Knees and Elbows.
For More Information Contact Mia:
mia_thaiyogamassage.com
250-896-2547
www.victoriathaiyogamassage.com
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Thai Massage On the Table
Submitted by Metta In Motion on November 25, 2010@11:27:AMThai Massage On the Table
March 25 - 27
Victoria BC
ost $600 - Deposit $150
Pay by March 1: $550.00
Bringing the incredible benefits of Thai Massage to the table.
If you are used to doing a traditional table massage, this will help to reduce injuries to hands, wrists and knees by learning to use other parts of your body, like your elbows and forearms.
For More Information Contact Mia:
mia_thaiyoga@yahoo.ca
250-896-2547
www.victoriathaiyogamassage.com
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Thai Massage Level Two
Submitted by Metta In Motion on November 25, 2010@11:24:AMThai Massage Level Two
May 11 - 16
Victoria, BC
Cost $740 - Deposit $150
Pay by April 20:Early Bird Price - $675
This hands on course builds on the foundations of Thai Massage Level One
We will review Thai Level One postures, and incorporate new postures, including Double Leg and Seated postures
For more information contact Mia
250-896-2547
mia_thaiyoga@yahoo.ca
www.victoriathaiyogamassage.com
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Thai Massage Level One
Submitted by Metta In Motion on November 25, 2010@11:21:AMThai Massage Level One
April 6 - 10
Victoria BC
Cost $725 - Deposit $150
Pay by March 15 and pay the early bird price - $650
In this fun hands on class, students learn how to perform a complete 90 minute Thai Massage Session.
For more information contact Mia:
250-896-2547
mia_thaiyoga@yahoo.ca
www.victoriathaiyogamassage.com
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Three Hour Intro to Thai Massage
Submitted by Metta In Motion on November 25, 2010@11:17:AMThree Hour Intro to Thai Massage
This is a fun filled class. In this 3 hour Intro you will be introduced to the practice of Thai Yoga Massage. Through demonstration and hands-on practice you will have the experience of both giving and receiving a Thai Massage
March 5
Victoria
Cost $80 - Deposit $40
Pay by February 25:$60.00
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Two Day Intro to Thai Massage
Submitted by Metta In Motion on November 25, 2010@11:15:AMTwo Day intro to Thai Massage
In this two day class students are introduced to Thai Massage. Through demonstration and hands-on practice you will have the experience of both giving and receiving a Thai Massage.
February 26 - 27
Cost $250 - Deposit $50
Pay by February 1: $220.00
mia_thaiyoga@yahoo.ca
250-896-2547
www.victoriathaiyogamassage.com
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Couples Thai Massage Class
Submitted by Metta In Motion on November 25, 2010@11:11:AMCouples Thai Massage Class
December 5
$150 per Couple
11:00 - 3:00
The Yoga Shala, Victoria
Contact: mia_thaiyoga@yahoo.ca
250-896-2547
www.victoriathaiyogamassage.com
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Yoga and Spa Day - November 28
Submitted by Dawn Balfour on November 08, 2010@9:23:PMA morning of yoga and meditation, followed by a Bistro lunch then unlimited access to the outdoor Scandinavian Spa. Hot tubs, steam room, saunas and resting areas to read and relax. A quiet day of reflection at the foot of the Blue Mountains.
Cost is $110 (incl. taxes).
Location: Scandinave Spa, Collingwood
Contact: Dawn Balfour at dawnbalfour@hotmail.com
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The Next Step: Deep Immersion/Teacher Training
Submitted by Christine Urszenyi on October 27, 2010@4:14:PM250+hours
Open House at Shama-Bhakti Yoga Centre Oakville: Sunday January 16, 2011
Whether you want to teach Yoga or not, now that you have embarked on this journey, there comes a time when you must immerse yourself into your own practice and self-transformation to be able to move and grow. It is in our nature to want to effect good, healthy change in our lives. Maybe now is the time to do that.
This program is like no other. Yoga is about self-realization and this course is designed to take you to that deeper part of you!
This program is like no other. Yoga is about self-realization and this course is designed to take you to that deeper part of you! For sure, you will learn the names of the asana, the history of yoga's beginnings, philosophical terms and concepts, anatomy of the body and of the asana, etc. But where will you learn how to LIVE IT!!!! Here at Shama-Bhakti Yoga Centre, that's where! If you have gone as far as you can with the teachers and places you have been going to and you are seeking more depth and understanding then look no further. Come in and see what we can offer you.
Come and join us in this amazing journey into yoga and gain a deeper understanding of yoga and you. (Module 2 available to those who are already teaching or who have taken training and would like to deepen their knowledge and experience of 'Yoga'.)
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Tangle Yoga Studio, St. Catharines, Ontario
Submitted by on October 26, 2010@11:17:AMTangled Yoga Studio offers beautiful yoga clothing and yoga and Pilates classes in St. Catharines, Ontario.
Please visit our web-site for more details.
Tangled Yoga
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Yoga for Women
Submitted by Jenna Morrison on September 27, 2010@9:35:AMYoga for Women is a course rich in the simplicities of life. Incorporating the wisdom of the 2 sister sciences Ayurveda and Hatha yoga women learn what postures work best for them and why. Understanding the alchemy of oneself better helps you make choices to support nuture and maintain balance.
Instructor: Jenna Morrison RYT, Thai massage therapist
Location: SpiritWind Internal Arts 64 Oxford Street,2nd fl
Dates : Wednesday September 15th – December 5th
Bonus Class December 12th
Time: 5:30-7pm
Registration is ongoing– price pro-rated accordingly
6 person minimum / 12 person maximum
To register or for more information email jennakmorrison@hotmail.com or call 416-530-8072 ext. #1
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Fall Restorative Yoga
Submitted by Jenna Morrison on September 27, 2010@9:32:AMRestorative yoga is a gentle practice that uses props to provide a completely supportive environment with a focus on total relaxation and reduce the effects of stress on the mind and body.
Dates: Monday September 13th- December 6th 2010
Location: Spirit Wind Internal Arts
Time: 6-7:30pm
Registration is on going price pro-rated accordingly
Space is limited to 10
To register please email jennakmorrison@hotmail.com or call 416-530-8072 ext.#1
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Global Yoga Week, 2010 Registration
Submitted by on September 23, 2010@3:28:PMGlobal Yoga Week, 2010 – Registration
We are pleased to inform you that the Global Yoga Alliance under the aegis of Sadhana Niketan Yogashram and in association with the World Religious Parliament and Asian Academy of Films & Television will organize Global Yoga Week from 25th – 30th November, 2010 in NCR, Delhi. This is the first Mega Event ever organized in India which is supported by many lead Yoga Institutions/organizations and universities of the country. The Global Yoga Week has been dedicated for Global Peace, Progress & Prosperity. The theme of the International Yoga Seminar will be ‘Yoga For Holistic Living’. The 3 days program will be organized at Starex Knowledge Park, Delhi Jaipur National Highway (near Manesar) while 2 days International Workshop on Yoga will be held at Vanaprastha Ashram, Rishikesh the theme of the workshop will be ‘Neglected Aspects of Life Management’.
This event will be managed by MCI, a globally integrated association, communication and event management company.
In this time of exponentially growing stress and violence, with destructive global implications, Yoga offers an excellent means of achieving the goal of, ‘Yoga Mayam Vishwam Kuru’, (bringing about Global Peace, Progress and Prosperity).
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Yoga for People with Cancer certification- Sept 8!
Submitted by Sheryl Gray on September 01, 2010@5:04:PMExclusive discount to CYA for Yoga for People with Cancer certification at Yogaville in Virginia. SEPT 8- 15, 2010
Jnani Chapman (Featured teacher in `Yoga as Medicine` chapter on Cancer, YJ Oct 2008 article on yoga for breast cancer).
Regular cost of training is $1200 US but to fill the last few seats the cost is less than half that.
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RAJAFUSION TEACHERS TRAINING IN NIAGARA
Submitted by on August 26, 2010@12:21:PMSix month Rajafusion Teachers training program given by founder of Canadian Yoga Alliance in St. Catharines, On.
Please e-mail yoga.training.cya@gmail.com for further information. Namaskar.
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Linda Dumont School of Yoga
Submitted by Linda Dumont School of Yoga on August 06, 2010@11:55:PMFall yoga classes and workshops:
Yoga Instructors’ Training course – October 2010 to November 2010 – five weekends plus internship and an anatomy workshop – Instructor Linda Dumont - $1000. Call Linda Dumont for information at 780 975-3903.
Classes in Beaumont, Alberta, at Beaumont United Church.
Call Shaun Giroux for information at 780 433-4853
Yoga classes begin the week of September 23rd.
Yoga Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. - $100 for ten week session
Power Yoga in Beaumont – Wednesdays 7:40 to 8:40 - $100 for ten week session
Belly Dance in Beaumont – Tuesdays evenings - $100 for ten week session.
Classes in Millet, Alberta at Millet Community Hall.
Call Linda Dumont for information at 780 975-3903
Classes begin the week of September 8th.
Yoga classes Monday 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. or Wednesday 7:10 to 8:20 p.m. - $100 for ten week session
Yoga instructors’ training classes – Wednesdays 6 to 7 p.m.
40 one-hour sessions from September to May plus attendance at yoga classes - $10 per session and an anatomy workshop
Modern Yoga Dance – Wednesdays 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. - $100 for ten week session
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Herbal Remedy Making Workshops
Submitted by Vancouver Island College of Natural Wellness on July 30, 2010@9:18:AMLearn to make your own Infused herbal oils for skin care and massage.
Infused oils are simple to prepare and use a very small amount of herbal matter. They’re safe and healing for externally use, beneficial for your skin, and can be applied either full strength or blended with other oils or natural beeswax to create salves and lip glosses. Infused herbal oils have subtle scents that can be enhanced with essential oils, depending on their intended use.
In our workshops we will be making infused herbal oils then creating pure, natural, healing skin care oil blends and salves from two different flowers, organically grown Calendula and Lavender. Attend one or both. Learn something new with each workshop!
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Rain forest yoga retreat for 7 days
Submitted by Irum Naqvi on July 22, 2010@8:10:PMNestled in the Rain forest of Costa Rica, enjoy a week of yoga at Rancho Margot. Relax to the sounds and symphony of nature.
Rancho Margot is often referred to as a slice of paradise, where nature and nurture are one.
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200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training at Rancho Margot
Submitted by Irum Naqvi on July 22, 2010@8:05:PMJoin Irum for an inspirational journey through the four weeks of your training. We study the "self" through the philosophy, we learn the techniques, anatomy and breathing of the asanas, we meditate and practice.
Through an experiential process you create a deeper awareness and understanding of how your life patterns are expressed through your body, your breath and your relationships.
Learn to connect with the elements, and explore the vast terrain of our inner landscape, in the tranquil setting of Mother Nature.
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Yoga Teacher Training at Rancho Margot -Costa Rica
Submitted by Rancho Margot; Center for Natural Living on July 14, 2010@4:45:PMCOSTA RICA IMMERSION
This is an experiential process, which will allow you to create a deeper awareness and understanding of how your life patterns are expressed through your body, your breath and your relationships. Join Jackie, Frederick and Irum for an inspirational journey through self study and realization as we practice the ancient yogic techniques of transformation, learn to connect with the elements, and explore the vast terrain of our inner landscape, in the tranquil setting of mother nature.
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Yoga Life Style Discount for CYA
Submitted by on July 07, 2010@6:42:PMYogalifestyle.com offers a wide range of product discounted for CYA members. Individual members receive 15%; Business and School members receive 40-50% off of regular priced items.
Individuals use CYA151010 code for their discount while schools and business speak directly to customer service and advise them who they are.
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Yoga Vacation- Puerto Rico, December 1-7, 2010
Submitted by Breath on June 09, 2010@10:33:PMYoga and Meditation Retreat-
It’s a vacation as well! Bask in the warmth of the Caribbean sun while in mountain pose. Meditate at a natural pool below a 40’ high waterfall. Tune in to your breath as you sit amidst a verdant forest. Immerse yourself in a varied program of yoga, meditation, Kundalini Chakra awareness and dance.
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CYA Office
Submitted by on May 31, 2010@8:22:AMOur toll free number is 888-571-1172. Mailing address is 36 Christie Street, St. Catharines,ON L2N 5H4
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