Thai Yoga Massage -for Couples & Practitioners

March 31, 2008@4:17:PM

Couples Thai Yoga Massage
May 3, 2008
Cost $50 per person, $105 per couple
Held at The Yoga Shala
Studio K - 1322 Broad Street Victoria
The Yoga Shala

Practitioner Clinic
May 4, 2008
Cost $35
Call to Confirm 250-896-2547
The Yoga Shala

For more information or to book a massage contact
Mia: 896-2547
mia_thaiyogamassage.ca
www.victoriathaiyogamassage.com



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Brown Girl's Yoga -Union Yoga Centre

March 29, 2008@1:43:PM

Class Description: Starts April 8, 2008
Brown Girls’ Yoga is an inclusive woman centered class. Gentle, loving, and filled with laughter, it is a safe space for women to explore the bodies not only as an aesthetic, but as a source of strength and a place of power.
Taught in Vinyasa style, modifications are taught for each pose to make the class accessible for all skill levels.
Brown Girls’ is a very broad expression and it is up to each woman to determine whether it connects with their own identity.

Price:
$80.00/13 weeks
$10.00 Drop In
242 Carlton St. Toronto
416-557-1397
Kim Crosby
Brown Girl's Yoga

April Thai Massage Certification Classes

March 11, 2008@4:13:PM

What is Thai Massage

Imagine being able to stretch, relax, do a yoga class, and get a soothing massage all at once! The ancient art of Thai Massage (also called Thai Yoga Massage) is a way to enjoy all of this. Many recipients say they even have increased energy, improved vitality and relief from chronic pain. While Thai Yoga Massage is not magical, it is a powerful therapy that complements a healthy lifestyle and wise healthcare choice.

Coming in April - Thai Massage Certification Classes


Thai Yoga Massage 1
In this class students learn how to perform a complete 90 minute Thai Yoga Massage.
• Incorporate the fundamentals of effortless, flowing transitions between postures
• Maintain proper body alignment & stances that create a mutually beneficial massage for practitioner & recipient
• Discuss the history and philosophy of Thai Yoga Massage
• Apply safety precautions for preventing injury & avoiding contraindications
• Integrate "Metta" (compassion) and meditation into your work

Thai Yoga Massage 2
(prerequisite Thai Yoga Massage 1)
This advanced course builds on the foundations of Thai Yoga Massage 1 and teaches you new postures and case studies in order to customize the massage for a more profound therapeutic effect.
• Perform an expanded 3 hour Thai Yoga Massage
• Customize the 90 minute massage according to people of different size, flexibility & ability
• Provide total stress relief & treat a variety of related ailments
• In-depth review of postures taught in the level I course

Mia is a Lotus Palm teacher and is now on the west coast sharing her love of Thai Massage. Mia has a background in Shiatsu, Yoga, Pranic Healing and Meditation. Mia was a Shiatsu practitioner and teacher for ten years until she discovered Thai Massage. She instantly fell in love with Thai Massage and has since then dedicated her life to its study and practice.

Mia has studied Thai Massage in Thailand, and Chicago and at Lotus Palm in Montreal.
She is honored to now bring the Lotus Palm classes to Victoria and the surrounding area.

To register or more information on on going classes or to schedule a massage contact:
Mia Blackwell: 250-896-2547
mia_thaiyoga@yahoo.ca
www.victoriathaiyogamassage.com

Shama-Bhakti Yoga Centre in Oakville Ontario

January 29, 2008@11:19:PM

WORKSHOPS
Registration Required.
Please call to register. 905.845.2332".

FEBRUARY

February 24 - 7p - 8:30p (Once a Month Series)

- Meditation Night - Instruction and practice of some techniques from both
Buddhist and Yogic traditions


MARCH

Sunday March 02th @ 2:30pm

- 2-hour Workshop: What is Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga -
discover what this practice is all about. Emphasis on the Primary Series

Sunday March 09 - 7p - 8:30p (Once a Month Series)

- Meditation Night - Instruction and practice of some techniques from both
Buddhist and Yogic traditions

Friday March 28 - 7p - 8:30p

Chakra Workshop: A Yoga class with emphasis on the Chakras accompanied by
the sounds of the Chakras

Sunday March 30 @ 1p - 2p (Once a Month Series)

- Family Yoga: kids with parent(s) up to 11 years of age.

APRIL

Sunday April 13 @ 2:30p

- Pranayama and CORE Workshop: A combination of a Workshop on Breathing
Techniques and a Yoga class with emphasis on the CORE. A great partnership
in the practice of Hatha (Ashtanga, Vinyasa, etc.) Yoga.