UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
We are constantly searching for new workshops and events to bring you to help advance your yoga practice. Want to request something specific? We'd love to hear your feedback. Contact us here.
PAIN CARE YOGA THERAPY
WITH KERRI S.
FREE INFORMATION SESSION
Wed., Jan. 15th
4:15–4:45pm
For people living with chronic pain, who want to learn how therapeutic yoga can help change their pain and live better.
Topics covered:
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Learn about the science behind pain
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Explore yoga practices to calm the nervous system and reduce pain
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Learn how to move safely, improve mobility and strength
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Build community and relationship with others
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Begin a pain care yoga plan for at home
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One in five Canadians experience persistent pain lasting more than three months. Pain is complex and unique to each person. This workshop series is for those who would like to learn more about how to start changing their pain through therapeutic yoga. No previous yoga experience required. Each person will be met where they are.
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This series can be attended in person at Vayusha Yoga studio, or from home on zoom. Each session will be recorded in case you cannot attend all of the dates live. Students will receive recordings of the techniques for practicing at home.
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REGISTRATION FOR FREE INFORMATION SESSION
Full series starts Februay 5th–March 12th
Wednesdays, 4:15–5:15pm
REFORMER BEGINNER SERIES
WITH MARIA
January 8th–29th
Wednesdays, 11am–12pm
Price: $150 + tax
The Reformer Beginner Series is the perfect introduction to Pilates using the Reformer machine.
Designed for those new to Pilates or looking to build a strong foundation, this small group class (maximum of 4 participants) provides personalized instruction in a supportive and welcoming environment. In this series, you will:
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Learn how to safely and effectively use the Reformer machine.
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Develop core strength, flexibility, and body awareness.
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Master fundamental Pilates exercises with proper form and alignment.
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Build confidence to progress to more advanced classes.
With small class sizes capped at just 4 people, you’ll receive individualized attention tailored to your needs, ensuring a safe and effective start to your Pilates journey.
INTRO TO AERIAL YOGA
WITH LISA
Saturday, January 11th
12:30–2pm
Price: $35 + tax
This workshop is strongly recommended if you're going to attend the aerial class in future but had no experience before.
It is an introduction to the fundamental skills used in aerial yoga. The workshop includes:
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Aerial yoga terminology
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How to safely enter and exit your hammock
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How to use your hammock to supplement traditional poses for greater depth and engagement
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How to perform a variety of foundational poses using the aerial hammock: including standing, tabletop, seated, aerial and inverted poses for a fully balanced yoga class.
*Note: hanging upside down is optional
Learn to become comfortable allowing the hammock to hold the body and to finish off a suspended restorative Savasana to experience the comfort and relaxation of floating rest.
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A few important things to be aware before doing an aerial class:
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Prefer empty tummy, but if you must eat, please no heavy food for two hours before aerial yoga.
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Wear form-fitting clothes. T-shirt and yoga pants. Avoid looser tops or wide bottomed yoga pants, it may become tangled in the yoga swing!
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Arrive at least 15 minutes early. Allow yourself time to choose proper height hammock.
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Do NOT wear any jewelry to the class as it’s safety hazards as well as can easily damage the hammock.
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Aerial yoga is not recommended for people who are pregnant or for whom hanging upside down is not medically advised. This includes, but is not limited to, people with eye conditions such as cataracts or detached retina, as well as people with unregulated blood pressure.
The benefits of aerial yoga:
A combination of the arts and athletics, aerial yoga offers several physical and psychological benefits:
Improves flexibility, stability, balance, strengthening core and decompression for the joints, mainly spine. Releases tension. Hanging upside down and inverting can decompress the joints, which can compress over time due to gravity and age. It also brings the playfulness out of every one of us. So much fun!!
10th ANNUAL DETOX YOGA
WITH LAUREN
Friday, January 17th
6–8pm
Price: $40 + tax
Join Lauren for her 10th annual new year detox yoga class. This class is intended to start the new year off right, with a clear mind and body. You can expect a well balanced, vigorous yoga practice that will include core work, twists, forward folds, body massage, simple inversions along with breathing exercises and relaxation. You are sure to leave feeling rejuvenated.
This class sells out every year, so book your spot fast.
