Winter 2012 Classes

This page lists weekly classes at Healing Connections Wellness Centre. For workshops, click here.

Click on a class for more information:

• The Voice Connection with Anna Beaumont
• Yoga Pilates Class with Lori Ellaschuk
• Restorative Yoga with Leslie Corbett
• Yoga for Grief Support with Sandy Ayre
• Yin/Yang Yoga with Karen Cuthbert and Jennifer Hutton
• Yin Yoga with Audra Pankiw
• Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Eileen Chan
• Yoga for Runners with Natasha Sklar 
• Hatha Yoga for Everyone with Natasha Sklar
• Couples Massage Classes with Katharine Hansen

 

The Voice Connection with Anna Beaumont, Monday, Apr 23 – Jun 4, 6:00 – 7:00 pm (NO CLASS MONDAY, MAY 21)

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Yoga for Grief Support with Sandy Ayre, Wednesday, May 9 – Jun 20, 2012 7:30 – 9:00 pm.

Cost is $105 for 7 class set

Grief and bereavement are natural and universal human experiences which have a profound effect on the mind, body and spirit. We experience physical symptoms of grief (insomnia, aches and pains, headaches, heaviness in the limbs, fatigue), mental symptoms (difficulty focusing and concentrating, short term memory loss), emotional symptoms (sorrow, anguish, anxiety, depression, relief), and spiritual symptoms (loss of meaning, purpose).

These internal feelings we experience after the death of a loved one is grief. How we express and externalize this grief is called mourning. In order to mourn fully we must move through the center of our pain, move to the heart of our grief, instead of skirting around the edges. This process is intensely personal and unique but is vital to journey through. This journey through grief is a journey through the heart, and cannot be processed with rational thought alone.

Yoga invites us to move into our bodies in a deeply compassionate way, so we can begin to experience our grief in a way that is self-supportive and nurturing.

Yoga for Grief Support combines the ancient practice of yoga with a model of bereavement support, which “companions” the bereaved through their journey. Yoga for Grief Support creates a safe and sacred space to begin to process and explore sensations, thoughts, and emotions in both the mind and body. The physical postures of hatha yoga (asana) will be taught to nurture the heart and relieve the physical manifestations of grief. Students will be guided through breathing techniques (pranayama) to enhance the mind-body connection, and to induce a calm state of mind. Guided meditation and relaxation will be used to encourage students to journey and explore their grief in a supportive environment. Students will be taught empowering techniques to cope with their grief, find compassion for their journey, and honour their loss.

Yoga for Grief Support is appropriate for all levels of yoga practitioners – no prior experience necessary.

This class is an 7-week pre registered session. No drop-ins allowed, ensuring the comfort and security of those students registered. Registration for future sessions ongoing.

Everyone’s grief journey is individual, but the nature of grief is universal. Regardless of where you are in your journey, this class will be of benefit.

Dates for next series: TBA

If you have questions about if this class is right for you, or to register, please contact Sandy at info@sandyayre.ca or call 780-474-4536.

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Restorative Yoga with Leslie Corbett, Monday, May 21 – Jul 30, 8:30 – 9:45 pm (No Class on Monday, Jun 25)

Candle-lit | Gentle Flow | Restorative Heart Yoga

Guided Meditation | Sound Healing

Release past issues, open to your potential and remove blockages as Leslie Corbett RYT guides you through a nourishing yoga practice, pranic healing breath-work and deep healing meditations with the sacred vibrations of the Tibetan Singing Bowls. Leslie has a deep understanding of spiritual growth and healing, she provides a safe space for this inner exploration and growth in sacred movement.

During practice Leslie encourages students to engage with their individual attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to enhance the healing potential. The combination of the Tibetan bowls and positive visualization greatly strengthens this healing experience. This type of energy medicine, married with breath work & Yoga creates a sacred space in which people can heal from disorders, pain, depression, hormonal imbalances, past issues, insomnia, inflammatory diseases and much more. It also creates the perfect state for meditation, creative thinking and intuitive understanding.

Cost: $120 for 10 weeks or $15 Drop-in

 

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 Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Eileen Chan, Wednesday, May 2 to June 20, 2012  from 5:45 – 7:00 pm

Cost: $100 for 8-week series
Drop-in price: $15.00

Vinyasa Flow Yoga, sometimes referred to as power yoga, is designed to stimulate the cardiovascular system as well as incorporating a variety of postures, which target the various parts of the body. During each class, we will flow between static postures and different Vinyasa sequences, creating heat in our bodies, awareness thru breath, while encouraging calmness in the mind. Modifications are provided to all levels.

Eileen’s infatuation with yoga began in 2003 while living in the Cayman Islands. Attracted initially to the physical benefits, she quickly realized yoga had much more to offer. She comments, “Building the relationship between our breath and our bodies is a main focus of my practice and teachings.”

“Yoga has brought joy and fulfillment into my life. The ability to share and educate others on their journey through yoga continues to educate and enlighten me in a way I never thought possible. I teach with compassion and enthusiasm, hoping to inspire as many people to start their own journey of self-exploration.”

“As my passion for Yoga continued to grow I found myself searching for things I could do to expand my knowledge. In 2007 I ventured to Nosara Costa Rica. I studied under Don and Amba Stapleton and I received my teaching certification in November of 2007.  Since 2007, I have returned to Nosara many times, and I currently hold my Advanced Teacher Training Certification and Pranassage Practioner Certification. In my most recent trip to Nosara, in January 2011 I assisted the Teacher Training program.”

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The 3 Y’s – Yin/Yang Yoga with Karen Cuthbert and Jennifer Hutton, Friday, May 4 – Jun 29, 2012 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm

Drop Ins Welcome. $15.00 per class or 5 class pass for $65.00.

Yin/Yang yoga is a balance between the yin (slow and sustained passive stretching) and yang (active and strong muscular moving) to realize a balance of relaxation and energy.

The yin component challenges the strength of the mind during the stillness of the yin release that targets the connective tissue.  The yang component challenges the strength of the body during the active power flow leaving you feeling radiant and centered.  People with tight hip flexors, hamstrings and lower back issues will benefit greatly.  Practicing yin yoga will improve your yang yoga practice.

For more information, email Karen at iamkaren@shaw.ca or call Healing Connections on 780-488-9779.

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Yin Yoga with Audra Pankiw, Thursdays at 9:30 pm

A late Yin class is very relaxing, and always makes for a wonderful night’s sleep. Highly recommended.

Passes may be purchased with cash, cheque, or debit. Class prices are as follows:
Drop-in                            $15
Student Drop-in             $12
5 Class Pass                  $65
Student 5 Class Pass   $55

For more information, email Audra at easternelementsacupuncture@gmail.com or call  780-399-7702 with any questions.

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