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| Fall Registration is now open.
Sunday * AtmaVikasa * 10 a.m. * August 29th
Classes will be taught by Judy Klarman, a long standing student of The Yoga Way and trained in the AtmaVikasa system. Judy has been studying at the school since 1998 and has a background in Kripalu-yoga. For more information or to register call 416-944-1415 or write info@theyogaway.com
The regular schedule will resume in October as posted and with Heather. Schedule & Format
Back Yourself Backward: Wednesday, July 28, August 4 & 11 * * * 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. * * * Description: Limited to 5 students. Focused on developing back bends from the ground upward. Using the abdomen and chest, the back muscles are strengthened to lift upward and pull backward. Postures like cobra, bow, crocodile, locust and pigeon begin from the ground and move upward to produce deep physiological and therapeutic benefits. They also expand the lungs, open the heart and heighten awareness. Anatomcial focus: Abdomen and legs Description:
Explore standing back bends and a series of counter postures such as forward bends and twists. A key focus of this workshop will be on developing the breath. The breath is the energy (prana) that moves the body from one posture to the next. By creating an uninterrupted flow of the ‘in’ to the ‘out’ breaths and the ‘out’ to the ‘in’ breaths, the body flows in harmony with the mind. The standing back series and their variations develop better balance, strength, co-ordination and endurance.
Anatomical focus: the pelvis and low back
Headstand Workshop: (now full) Wednesday, June 2nd * * * 6 to 8 p.m. * * *
Kriya yoga is an ancient practice and a part of Hatha-yoga that means to purify. There are 6-actions known as Shat-karmas (cleansing actions). These are not usually taught to students namely because they are often considered disgusting practices. The six karmas (actions) are Dauti (stomach cleaning), Bati (colon clearage), Neti (nose clearance), Trataka (eye gaze), Nauli (abdomen churning) and Kapalabhati (abdominal pumping).
If you can get beyond your disgust, these are extremely effective in clearing one’s body as well as mind. This workshop will focus on 3 actions:
Neti (using a small pot to clear the nostrils), Trataka (eye gazing) and Kapalabhati (deep breathing). Workshop includes all materials (re: Neti pot, catheder and towel).
Explore twists to extend the low back, waist and hips. While back bends involve the whole body by moving forward and backward, twists counter balance the back bends by moving laterally. They increase breath control and release tensions.
Includes photos, the anatomical focus on how twists affect the muscles and contemporary variations on traditional twists. Headstand Workshop: Wednesday, March 24th, 6 to 8 p.m. Learn the dynamics of the headstand (shirshasana), how to integrate the breath with your body and how to use the body as a tool. |
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Learn the techniques to bend backward in a safe, fun and energizing way. Back bends lengthen the spine, stretch the legs, open the chest and hips. In a small class develop your practice and balance it with twists, and forward bends.
As an added feature photos will be taken of your progress; a great learning tool.
Dates: Feb. 10, 17 & 24 *** Times: 6 to 9 p.m.
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December
Holiday Season: The school will be closed December 25th, 2009 to January 2nd, 2010.
November
Back Bending Workshop: A 3-part series focused on the sun salutations of back bending and various postures. Classes are designed to help individuals develop a personal practice, with an emphasis on how to relax in the postures. This workshop has both practical and theoretical aspects by learning the focus points, anatomical movements of the hips, legs and spine as well as breathing techniques. Includes DVD, question and answer session and photos of your practice.
Dates: November 11, 18 & 25, 2009
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
October
The Yoga Way MOVED!The Yoga Way has moved. The new home is in the Coach House! Same location...
August
Teaching English at Pragathi Vidya Kendra (School) in Mysore, South India. Little steps to making a better world.
The Yoga Way is closed from August 4th to October 12th. Heather will be travelling to India; her 11th annual trip to study under her teachers. All programs will resume Tuesday, October 13th.
July
4-Week Back Bending Module: Starting July 8th there will be a 4-week module on back bending. Each class will focus on specific areas of development to strengthen and elongate the spine thru a series of exercises and postures. Workshop includes written material on creating a self-practice, photos taken of your progress and a question-answer period.
Dates: Wed. July 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th.
Time: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Limited to 5 students.
May
Meditation 6-Week Program: Weekly meditation sessions are offered. Classes focus on a lineage within the Buddhist tradition calld Shambhala. This is a secular practice based on stilling the mind, developing a steady posture and following the breath.
Dates: Saturdays
Time: 9:25 a.m. to 10:10 a.m.
April
Back Bending Workshop: This workshop focuses on developing a personalized practice of back bends suited to your current capacity, needs and goals. Vinyasas (a series of postures linked with the breath and gazing points) will be introduced. While back bends are mysterious in nature there are specific techniques that open the hips, legs, lower and upper back as well as developing endurance, strength and resiliency.
Space is limited to 5 students.
Date: Wed. April 1, 8, 15
Time: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
March
SYTAR: Symposium on Yoga Therapy/Research, LA, California
From March 5-8, 2009, Heather will be in Los Angeles presenting her research on Yoga as a subject in a South Indian school. Her work was recently published in the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, Supplement, 2009.
January
Back Bending Workshop: Limited to 5 students
3-part series: February 4, 11 & 18, Time: 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Workshop Highlights: Developing a personalized back bending practice. Opening the waist and hips as well as strengthening the legs and back muscles.
2008 NEWS & WORKSHOPS
December
Back Bending Series: Build the basics during this series of classes designed specifically for hip extensions, twisting the waist and elongating the lower back. 3-part series.
Dates: November 5, 12, 19
December 3,10 & 17
Time: 6 - 8:30 p.m.
October
Fall Programs: Meditation programs for beginners and current students of yoga.
August
Volunteering & Donation: English teaching to all those cute Indian children at Pragathi Vidya Kendra (School) in Mysore.
July
Fall 2008 Registration: The school is closed from August 4th to October 4th while Heather is in Mysore, South India. The first scheduled program is Sunday, October 5th. To register for the fall.
April
Back Bending Workshops: Limited to 5 students
2-part Series: June 11/18 (FULL)
3-part Series: July 16/23/30
March
Hand and Arm Workshop: Limited to 5 students
Hand & Arm: May 7/14, Time: 6:15 - 8:30 p.m. (FULL)
February
3-Part Series BB Workshop: Back Bending (FULL) Focus: Strengthening/stretching the legs, and opening the sacrum. Dates: Wed. Mar. 26th & Apr. 2nd/9th, Time: 6:15 - 8:45 p.m.
January
Back Bending Workshops:
Back bends are demanding and powerful asanas. They teach us about our misalignments, fears, perferences, aversions and attachments. Back bends teach us how to 'let go'.
2-Part Series (FULL) Focus: Opening the waist, developing endurance and the breath. Dates: Wed. Feb. 27th & Mar. 5th, Time: 6:15 - 8:45 p.m.
2007 NEWS & WORKSHOPS
December
Holiday Season Schedule:
The school will be closed from December 24th to January 3rd. All programs/classes resume January 4th, 2008.
November
Back Bending Workshops: 3-Part Series (FULL)
Wed. Nov. 12, 19 & 26 * * *
Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Focus: Increasing the flexibility in the sacrum, low waist and shoulders. Strengthening exercises for the lower back and abdomen as preparation for simple to more advanced back bends.
2-Part Series: Wed. Dec. 14 & 21 (FULL)
Time: 6:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Focus: Improving the mobility of the hip, knee and ankle joints. Strengthening postures to open the chest as well as to develop the lower back and leg muscles. NOTE: All workshops include photos of the students (CD provided). In addition to the specific focus of each workshop, a variety of back bends will be taught as a sequence linked with the breath.
August
Volunteering and Donations made to Pragathi Vidya Kendra (School) in Mysore, South India.
Fall Registration: The school will be closed from August 1st to September 19th while Heather is in India for 7-weeks. The school will reopen on Thursday, September 20th.
June
Yoga Teacher Training Graduates: Graduates from the 10-month course received their certificates. Warm and Hearty Congratulations!
May
Back Bending: 3-Part Workshop: Wed. June 6th, 13th & 20th (Full and Wait-listed)
Focused on increasing upper spine flexibility (re: neck, sternum and shoulder) as well as hip and leg opening.
Time: 7:15 to 9:30 p.m.
Space is limited to 5 students.
April
Back Bending: 2-Part Series: Wed. May 16th & 23rd (Now Full)
Focused on opening the sides of the torso as well as the lower waist using the breath and gazing points.
March
Kidney Foundation Month: March is the month for the Kidney Foundation. This year The Yoga Way donated a percentage of its sales made during the month for all 6-week yoga programs.
February
Arm & Hand Balance Workshop: Build strength, flexibility and endurance by learning to practice arm balancing asanas and inversions. This is a 2-part series focused on conditioning exercises to develop wrist, lower back and abdominal strength. Various asanas will be explored in a series of vinyasas (i.e., movements synchronized with the breath and gazing points). To enhance your practice photos will be taken during the workshop. Each student will receive a CD of their practice.
Dates: March 20th & 27th
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:40 p.m.
Space is limited to 5 students.
January
Back Bending Series: Dates: Feb. 21st/28th & Mar. 7th, Time: 7 to 9:15 p.m.
Balance and standing back asanas: By using the yogic ‘breath’ learn how to extend and lengthen the lower back muscles along with the upper torso in a combination of yogasanas. Various conditioning exercises that develop upper torso flexibility and strength will be explored. (FULL)
2006 NEWS & WORKSHOPS
December
Season's Greetings: The Yoga Way wishes all a safe and happy holiday season.
November
Back Bending Workshops: "Be like a stone, but flow like a river." Yogacharya Venkatesha, a renowned expert in back bending, once said these words during a back bending class in Mysore.
Wednesday, December 6, 13 & 20: This is a three-part series focused on standing and inverted back bends. Conditioning exercises include strengthening the arms, shoulders and wrists as well as the using the yogic breath. (FULL)
October
280 Hour Teacher Training & Development Course: This is a 10-month training course for serious students who wish to become certified to teach yoga and develop their personal practice.
September
Application Forms for the 2006/07 Training Course: Application forms are NOW available. Deadline to apply with a non-refundable deposit of $50 is September 15th. For an application form write to info@theyogaway.com.
August
Mysore, India: The school will be closed while Heather is in India from the end of July to September 4th. NOTE: All programs resume September 5th and thereafter.
Donation to Pragathi Vidya Kendra (School). Helping children to learn English in Mysore, South India.
June
280-hour Yoga Teacher Training & Development Course: Level I Course (280+ hrs) is for serious students and teachers of yoga. This 10 month ccourse complies and exceeds the standards outlined by the Yoga Alliance (200 hr) course. Begins October 2006 and ends mid-July 2007. Certification granted upon successful completion of the course.
May
The Back Bending Manual: Purchase The Art of Back Bending (formally known as Yoga Essentials). Learn how to practice the proper techniques of back bending with detailed instructions and illustrations. Inspired and based on the teachings of Yogacharya Venkatesha (champion and back bending expert).
April
6 Week Structured Yoga Programs: Pranayama: Breathing exercises and meditation and Back Bending as taught by Yogacharya Venkatesha.
September
August
Mysore, India: The school is closed during Heather's trip to India.
July
Redwood Fundraiser: Many kind thanks to everyone who helped support this event for The RedWood (a woman's shelter in Toronto). With your support we raised a grand total of $1038!