Yay 2017! Build Strength. Improve Mobility. Decrease Stress. Yoga for Beginners, Meditation, Kids Yoga and more.

UPDATES

Finalized Schedule Changes:
Monday class at 9:30am will not be running.

We will be adding:
Yoga Flow Class on Sundays at 10am (60min):
Yoga Flow combines breath and movement to create a continuous flow from posture to posture to strengthen and stretch the body. Suitable for active beginners.

Sunset Yoga Flow on Tuesdays @ 6:15pm will be running!
This class will enliven every cell of your body and reset it after a long work day. Come and release tension, detoxify and rinse the body with some flow! Then take some time to calm the body & mind with some gentle stretching to unwind and help with a restful nights sleep.

Saturday Classes:
Saturday 9am class has been changed to a Moksha Yoga with Groovy Tunes Class. This class will be a warm class to assist you in cleansing the body and warming you up during our winter season.  And will have some fun playlists to enjoy as you move & breathe!
Please note this is a warm class not hot!
Saturday 10:15am Yin Yoga will have an added benefit of warmth and also essential oils. The essential oils will be added to assist you in specific poses, emotionally & physically.

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Winter Session Schedule

Pre-registered & Drop-in Classes:
Yoga for Beginners
Yoga Flow
Moksha Yoga
Yoga for Strength & Flexibility
Happy Hour Yoga & Therapy Balls
Restorative Yoga for Anxiety & Stress Relief
Kids Yoga (Ages 3-5)
Introduction to Guided Meditation
Guided Meditation for Deep Relaxation & Rest (Yoga Nidra)
Sip of Art
Watercolour Workshop For Beginners
Getting Started with Mandalas
New Year Detox Aroma Yoga
 

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Class Pre-Registration vs Drop in

Our studio has been running more like a city studio with the option of dropping in. This is easier for the city studios because they have more people coming. Because we are a rural studio, our classes are smaller so it really helps us if people pre-register. We still offer drop in but for those of you who know which classes you would like to come to, please let us know. It really helps us so we know if we have enough people to run the class, especially if other teachers are coming to teach. It is helpful to have a general idea of what classes people need. Also, if you know ahead of time what classes you may be missing in a session, we can prorate your pass for you.

When you commit to your own yoga schedule, it can be helpful to get you to your mat because you have already committed to yourself, to your yoga practice, to your health. And consistency is where you will see changes in your practice!

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Winter Session Pricing
January 3-March 4 2017

Buy your pass before December 30 & receive $5 off!
(not including drop in)

Session Passes
1/week: $135
2/week: $255
3/week: $365
4/week: $475

(Please note that the above passes are flexible. They can be pro rated if you start later in the session and the pass doesn't restrict you to the same class. You can switch it up as much as you like!)

Punch Passes
6 Pass $90
12 Pass $177
(Please note that the punch passes expire 2 months from date of purchase)

Other
 Drop in: $16

The studio accepts cash, cheque and email transfer.

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New Classes (Pre-registered & Drop in)

Happy Hour Yoga & Therapy Balls

Get your yoga on at the end of the day to clear out the body and mind from the stress of the week. We will combine some basic yoga poses to reset the body and twist out the tension from sitting for long periods, work on core strength to support the spine and improve posture. We will also use therapy balls to get deeper into muscle and connective tissue tension. After class, enjoy a bevie of your choice and some light appies from the lovely Eco Cafe. This class will be a great opportunity to just hang out and chill. This will be a fun class!
Thursdays @ 6:15pm
Cost: $135 or $130 if you register before December 30.

Kids Yoga with Janine!
Busy Little Bees (Aged 3 - 5 years)

Tuesdays @ 2pm (60min)
Pre-registered: 9 weeks starting January 3: $126
Children will practice a variety of yoga poses, to help them develop strength of mind and body. Weekly classes are thematically based incorporating stories, music and games.

Detox Aroma Yoga

Rinse! Cleanse! Clear! Start the new year off right! Enjoy a cleansing detox aroma yoga class after the holidays. This class combines essential oils, energy exercises and yoga poses that are all specific to assisting with digestion and clearing the body of unwanted emotional energy. The essential oils are a powerful component in assisting the body to heal & to let go of anything that is not serving you.
Saturday January 6 @ 12:15pm
Cost: $20 includes the class and oils

Yoga for Beginners

New to yoga? Please join us for this beginner class! Learn safe alignment for your body and how to use the breath to assist you on and off your yoga mat. Variations/modifications will be given where needed to customize your practice to suit you.
9 weeks, January 6-March 3: Fridays @ 12pm
Investment: $135 or $130 if you register before December 23.
Please pre-register as we need at least 6 people to run this class.

Introduction to Meditation/Mindfulness with Gwen

This class will cover why meditation is such a crucial part of your holistic health regime. There will be a short discussion covering different topics each week. Topics include the basics of mediation/mindfulness, types of meditation, benefits of meditation, neuroscience and what happens to your brain when meditating, cultivating a daily practice, yoga nidra and more. We will then settle into a short guided meditation after each discussion.
9 weeks: Wednesdays @ 11am (30min) OR Fridays@ 11am (30min)
Investment: $100 or $90 if you register before December 30.

Guided Meditation with Gwen

This short session will guide you through a meditation. Each week the meditation will be different so you will experience the variety of guided meditations that are available. It will be right after yin yoga so you have an option to stay and add little more bliss to your Saturday morning!
Saturdays @ 11:45am (15min)
Investment: $5 drop in or $36 for for all meditations if registered before December 30.

Guided Meditation for Deep Relaxation & Rest with Gwen

Unwind your nervous system. This type of meditation is also called Yoga Nidra. Also known as yogic sleep or sleep with awareness, Yoga Nidra is intended to induce full-body relaxation and a deep meditative state of consciousness. We live in a chronically exhausted, overstimulated world. Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of complete relaxation, holistically addressing our physiological, neurological, and subconscious needs.
Friday January 6 & 13 @ 6:30pm
Cost: $10 or $16 for both classes if you register before December 30.

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Soul Sisters Studio Support Group
Bookclub, Dreamboarding, Mala Making, Movie Nights & more

This group will be a way for us to connect and support one another and have a ladies night out! We will meet once a month and do something fun! Please share any ideas you would like to see happen and please pre-register.
January gathering: Friday January 27 @ 6:30pm: Bookclub: Book TBA at time of registration
February gathering: Friday February 24 @ 6:30pm: Dreamboarding
Cost will vary and will cover supplies for each evening! Please bring your own bevie of choice and favourite appie!

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Restorative Yoga for Anxiety & Stress Relief

Fridays at 5:15pm
The intention of this class is to provide an open and safe space for students to let go of tension and cultivate peace and balance. Poses will be held for longer periods of time to allow the nervous system to thoroughly unwind. There will be use of essential oils that are specifically chosen for their calming, grounding & stress-relieving properties. The human body was not designed to handle being in a state of fight or flight constantly. In order to help the body and mind optimally deal with the challenges of daily life, it is crucial that we cultivate stillness and silence to switch into the parasympathetic nervous system which can give your body time to rest and your mind the space to unwind and let go.
Cost: $135 or $130 before December 30.

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Art Classes with Margot

Getting Started With Mandalas

This four week class will cover how to build a mandala from the very beginning. In response to feedback, there will be more time and more instruction. We'll start with the basics: using various drawing and painting materials, learn about what mandalas are about, learn how to draw them using simple tools, learn how to build your own design, step by step, and finally, paint your design on canvas.
Mandalas are a beautiful tool to explore the whole self.
Sundays: January 15, 22, 29 and February 5
1:00-2:30pm
$110 (all materials included)
 

Watercolour Workshop for Beginners

This 5 hour workshop is for people who want to reacquaint themselves with, and for those who have never tried this delightful art form; watercolour painting.  Basic skills taught: brush stroke techniques, how to use materials and tools, colour mixing and various tricks and tips.
A list of supplies needed will be provided upon registration. A starter kit can be made available upon request. Cost for starter kit $50. All other materials supplied.
There is a minimum # of students to run the class, so please tell 2 friends so we can run this for you in our local community!
Sunday February 12
1:00-6:00pm
Optional: bring a favourite snack to share for a short break!
$85

Other Classes with Margot

Sip of Art: Saturday January 21 @ 1pm
Painting to be posted soon!!

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OTHER SERVICES

• Private Yoga. Meditation & Personal Training Sessions
• Massage (Therapeutic, Hot Stone, Relaxation), Raindrop Therapy, Bio Energy Healing
• Aroma Yoga Classes: A blend of yoga poses, essential oils & energy exercises for your body, mind & spirit.
• Essential Oil Events: Host your own Make & Take at the studio with Health Canada approved therapeutic grade essential oils! To begin your essential oil journey, click here .

New Year Session Updates & This Friday: Community Potluck & last class before holidays. Also last day for holiday special & to pre-register!

Holiday Special Pricing ends this Friday, December 23.
Receive $5 off of any pass (not including drop in).

Class Pre-Registration vs Drop in
Our studio has been running more like a city studio with the option of dropping in. This is easier for the city studios because they have more people coming. Because we are a rural studio, our classes are smaller so it really helps us if people pre-register. We still offer drop in but for those of you who know which classes you would like to come to, please let us know. It really helps us so we know if we have enough people to run the class, especially if other teachers are coming to teach. It is helpful to have a general idea of what classes people need. Also, if you know ahead of time what classes you may be missing in a session, we can prorate your pass for you.

When you commit to your own yoga schedule, it can be helpful to get you to your mat because you have already committed to yourself, to your yoga practice, to your health. And consistency is where you will see changes in your practice!
For the new year session, please pre-register BY THIS FRIDAY! :) 

Also, this Friday is our Community Potluck and the last class before the holidays so please let us know if you can come! We also need to know if people want holiday classes to run. If you plan on attending, please pre-register as well before this Friday!!
(Please see the Holiday Schedule for holiday class options)

Additional Classes:
Sunset Yoga Flow: Tuesdays @ 6:15pm
This class will enliven every cell of your body and reset it after a long work day. Come and release tension, detoxify and rinse the body with some flow! Then take some time to calm the body & mind with some gentle stretching to unwind and help with a restful nights sleep. Please pre-register.

Saturday Classes:
Saturday 9am class has been changed to a Moksha Yoga with Groovy Tunes Class. This class will be a warm class to assist you in cleansing the body and warming you up during our winter season.  And will have some fun playlists to enjoy as you move & breathe!
Please note this is a warm class not hot!
Saturday 10:15am Yin Yoga will have an added benefit of warmth and also essential oils. The essential oils will be added to assist you in specific poses, emotionally & physically.

See you on the mat this week and Happy Holidays!
Namaste, Janelle :)

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New Year Studio Schedule, Pricing & Holiday Special

Pre-registered Classes:
Yoga for Beginners
Yoga & Weights Fusion
Happy Hour Yoga & Therapy Balls
Restorative Yoga for Anxiety & Stress Relief
Kids Yoga (Ages 3-5)
Introduction to Guided Meditation
Sip of Art
Watercolour Workshop For Beginners
Getting Started with Mandalas 

Pre-registered Special Events:
New Year Detox Aroma Yoga
Winter Day Retreat: Restorative Aroma Yoga with Meditation & Spa Blending Bar (Date TBD)

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HOLIDAY SEASON SCHEDULE & COMMUNITY POTLUCK

• Last class before Christmas is Friday December 23 @ 9:30am. POTLUCK to follow! Please confirm your attendance and bring your favourite dish!
• Friday December 23 @ 5:15pm class is cancelled
• Saturday December 24-Tuesday December 27: Closed
• Saturday December 31- Sunday January 1: Closed
• New Year Schedule: January & February 2017 resumes Monday January 2!!

Holiday Classes
(please confirm your attendance BEFORE December 23 as these classes will run only if we have enough people):
Wednesday December 28: Christmas Cardio & Weights @ 9:30am
Friday December 30: Ring in the New Year Yoga @ 9:30am

New Year Winter Session! New Classes & Events, Holiday Season Schedule & Specials

 Just because you can't do something now doesn't mean you won't be able to in the future. Never give up. When I am having a bad day, this video puts things into perspective for me. Some people can't move, or if they do they are in pain. It is hard for them to do the things that some of us do without any thought. There is no doubt that yoga can bring ease and peace to the body & mind. With consistency, it works its magic.

What prevents you from trying yoga? 
Having enough time is one thing that I know is tough. That is why our studio does whatever it can to support you to help you get to your mat. There are not very many rural yoga studios to start with and also ones that run year round. So time is saved by having a studio in your neighbourhood. Less driving. Less cost. Less time. We also do our best to run many different events and classes at one convenient location. Also, we are super fortunate to have such a trusting community. You are always welcome to leave your yoga gear at the studio so you don't have to haul it around. 

Sometimes it is the fear of trying something new that makes it hard to get to yoga or to try it out. You may have a picture in your mind already or maybe you have tried it but you had a negative experience. To help support you, we are running a Yoga for Beginners class in the new year. And that is why we run a moksha yoga class which is a beginner series. I may add more challenge to this class but those challenges are always just an option! Variety is key to challenge the body yet it is important to build a strong foundation first. A set sequence can help you do that. The more consistent you are and the more you practice, the body will start to create muscle memory...and it will get stronger and more flexible. And what is amazing is that your mind may have already thought that you could not do a pose and then all of a sudden, your body does it, and the surprised mind follows suit :)

The studio team is here to support you...
We continue to grow this community with those who have invested so much time and effort into their personal growth and education. We have Gwen who has taken her Meditation Teacher Training and is teaching meditation at the studio.  We have Jasmin who has completed her 200Hr Yoga Teacher Training along with already having her fitness certifications. We have Janine who is teaching Kids Yoga that includes not only yoga but also music which Janine has so much knowledge in, having been a music teacher for many years. We have Margot who teaches the art classes and workshops at the studio. She has been an artist for many years and is a talented one at that! We have Tessa who is our Massage Therapist and is such a lovely nurturing energy. And all of these ladies have such big hearts and care deeply. When you walk into the studio, I hope it feels like a big hug because all of us at the studio are here to support you in any way we can. Also, I am forever thankful for those teachers who support the students and me. We are so fortunate to have them. In other situations, a studio would simply be closed down but because of lovely friends and the sweet students, we are able to keep it going. Thank you to Carmon, Lelana, Deanna, Heidi, Stephanie, Shauna, Yvonne and Jody. I am so fortunate :) And deep gratitude to a special lady, my mom, who is home for me and so many others and has one of the most beautiful hearts I have known in my lifetime.

And during tough economic times, it is the students who support the studio. It is YOU who keep it going.

The studio also provides a variety of classes. One day you may need more activity and another you may want to calm your nervous system down and de-stress. Or you may have an injury or have had a knee or hip replacement. That is why we provide variations for those who need it to make yoga as accessible for you as possible.
 

Why practice yoga?
When I practice yoga, I practice each pose to use it as movement medicine. To use it to support my entire body. My kidneys. My heart. My thyroid. My spine. How great is that? We use poses to assist in flexibility or strength but when in daily life, when do we ever say to ourselves I think my kidneys need some care or I need to support my heart muscle more. With yoga, you are able to support your vital organs, joints and glands too. You are able to take reset moments to clear the body of stress and reset it. Stress is a silent killer and having experienced burnout and adrenal fatigue, it takes so long to recover. It is so much easier to be preventative than to have an issue to arise and then have to take months or years to get back to feeling somewhat normal again. 

Every practice you have will be different because your body is different every single time. The stresses you walk in with are different every single day. So my hope is that your yoga practice gives you time to have clear and honest communication with your body and mind. Some days, I can not believe how tired my body is, and I needed the stillness or perhaps the movement to help me see that.

What is your internal dialogue with yourself? Are you kind to yourself or do you criticize yourself? If you fall out of a balancing pose, do you simply say "interesting" with no judgment and get back into the pose or do you judge yourself? Are you hard on yourself? These moments in practice give us an opportunity to be kind to ourselves, to change our perspective. Those moments on the mat give you a chance to see how you may treat yourself off your mat, in your life.

Be kind to yourself. You already are love, loving and loveable. That is your true essence.
You are supported. You are loved. I hope you have a beautiful and peaceful holiday season.
Namaste and thank you for sharing your sparkle with me,
Janelle

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HOLIDAY SEASON SCHEDULE & COMMUNITY POTLUCK

• Last class before Christmas is Friday December 23 @ 9:30am. POTLUCK to follow! Please confirm your attendance and bring your favourite dish!
• Friday December 23 @ 5:15pm class is cancelled
• Saturday December 24-Tuesday December 27: Closed
• Saturday December 31- Sunday January 1: Closed
• New Year Schedule: January & February 2017 resumes Monday January 2!!

Holiday Classes
(please confirm your attendance BEFORE December 23 as these classes will run only if we have enough people):
Wednesday December 28: Christmas Cardio & Weights @ 9:30am
Friday December 30: Ring in the New Year Yoga @ 9:30am

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5 Days of Merry Giveaways!
From December 19 to 23 we will be giving away a gift each day to one of the students in each class!

Holiday Season Blending Bar (while supplies last): Make your own gifts that are natural & chemical free!

For the first 2 people who email me back to register for this blending bar, I have a free oil to give you! Just email me back to let me know which items you wish to make and when you would like to come & create!

For those of you who weren't able to get to our November holiday make and take, we are going to have this blending bar open for you after yoga classes until December 23. For those of you who wish to make any items, they are $10/item and we will provide a recipe gift tag and gift bag.
The items to choose from are: nourishing night cream, candy cane sugar scrub, holiday slumber roller, relax & relief muscle roller, bliss out bath salts & warm vanilla room spray. We also have some products made already so if you don't have time to make them but would like any of the items just let us know! We will create a pretty gift package for you!

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See our New Winter Schedule

New Year Winter Session Pricing
January 2-March 4 2017

Buy your pass before December 23 & receive $5 off! 
(not including drop in)

Session Passes
1/week: $135
2/week: $255
3/week: $365
4/week: $475

(Please note that the above passes are flexible. They can be pro rated if you start later in the session and the pass doesn't restrict you to the same class. You can switch it up as much as you like!)

Punch Passes
6 Pass $90
12 Pass $177
(Please note that the punch passes expire 2 months from date of purchase)

Other
 Drop in: $16

Joining us over the holiday season?
Please pre-register and add one or both classes to your above session pass. The holiday classes will run only if we have enough people interested!

Add Wednesday December 28 Christmas Cardio & Weights @ 9:30am: $15
Add Friday December 30 Ring in the New Year Yoga Class @ 9:30am: $15
(If classes do not run and you have paid, we will take the amount paid off of your next pass or give you a refund)


The studio accepts cash, cheque and email transfer.

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New Classes (Pre-registered & Drop in)

Happy Hour Yoga & Therapy Balls
Get your yoga on at the end of the day to clear out the body and mind from the stress of the week. We will combine some basic yoga poses to reset the body and twist out the tension from sitting for long periods. We we will also use therapy balls to get deeper into muscle and connective tissue tension. After class, enjoy a bevie of your choice and some light appies from the lovely Eco Cafe. This class will be a great opportunity to just hang out and chill. Since it is HAPPY HOUR Yoga, there may also be quite abit of happiness and laughs during the class so be prepared. This will be a fun class!
Thursdays @ 6:15pm
Cost: $135 or $130 if you register before December 23.

Yoga & Weights Fusion
This class will move you through basic yoga poses with the option of adding small free weights. Lean body mass and bone density are both built by adding resistance to your movement. Both yoga and weight training together will give your body a different & fun challenge to build strength!
9 weeks: Mondays @ 9:30am
Investment: $135 or $130 if you register before December 23.
Please pre-register as we need a minimum of 8 people to run the class.

Detox Aroma Yoga
Rinse! Cleanse! Clear! Start the new year off right! Enjoy a cleansing detox aroma yoga class after the holidays. This class combines essential oils, energy exercises and yoga poses that are all specific to assisting with digestion and clearing the body of unwanted emotional energy. The essential oils are a powerful component in assisting the body to heal & to let go of anything that is not serving you.
Saturday January 6 @ 12:15pm
Cost: $20 includes the class and oils

Yoga for Beginners
New to yoga? Please join us for this beginner class! Learn safe alignment for your body and how to use the breath to assist you on and off your yoga mat. Variations/modifications will be given where needed to customize your practice to suit you.
9 weeks, January 6-March 3: Fridays @ 12pm
Investment: $135 or $130 if you register before December 23. 
Please pre-register as we need at least 6 people to run this class.

Introduction to Meditation/Mindfulness with Gwen
This class will cover why meditation is such a crucial part of your holistic health regime. There will be a short discussion covering different topics each week. Topics include the basics of mediation/mindfulness, types of meditation, benefits of meditation, neuroscience and what happens to your brain when meditating, cultivating a daily practice, yoga nidra and more. We will then settle into a short guided meditation after each discussion.
9 weeks: Wednesdays @ 11am (30min) OR Fridays@ 11am (30min)
Investment: $100 or $90 if you register before December 23.

Guided Meditation with Gwen
This short session will guide you through a meditation. Each week the meditation will be different so you will experience the variety of guided meditations that are available. It will be right after yin yoga so you have an option to stay and add little more bliss to your Saturday morning!
Saturdays @ 11:45am (15min)
Investment: $5 drop in or $36 for for all meditations if registered before December 23.

Guided Meditation for Deep Relaxation & Rest with Gwen
Unwind your nervous system. This type of meditation is also called Yoga Nidra. Also known as yogic sleep or sleep with awareness, Yoga Nidra is intended to induce full-body relaxation and a deep meditative state of consciousness. We live in a chronically exhausted, overstimulated world. Yoga Nidra is a systematic method of complete relaxation, holistically addressing our physiological, neurological, and subconscious needs. 
Friday January 6 & 13 @ 6:30pm
Cost: $10 or $16 for both classes if you register before December 23.

Soul Sisters Studio Support Group
Bookclub, Dreamboarding, Mala Making, Movie Nights & more
This group will be a way for us to connect and support one another and have a ladies night out! We will meet once a month and do something fun! Please share any ideas you would like to see happen and please pre-register.
January gathering: Friday January 27 @ 6:30pm: Bookclub: Book TBA at time of registration
February gathering: Friday February 24 @ 6:30pm: Dreamboarding
Cost will vary and will cover supplies for each evening! Please bring your own bevie of choice and favourite appie!

Restorative Yoga for Anxiety & Stress Relief
Fridays at 5:15pm
The intention of this class is to provide an open and safe space for students to let go of tension and cultivate peace and balance. Poses will be held for longer periods of time to allow the nervous system to thoroughly unwind. There will be use of essential oils that are specifically chosen for their calming, grounding & stress-relieving properties. The human body was not designed to handle being in a state of fight or flight constantly. In order to help the body and mind optimally deal with the challenges of daily life, it is crucial that we cultivate stillness and silence to switch into the parasympathetic nervous system which can give your body time to rest and your mind the space to unwind and let go.
Cost: $135 or $130 before December 23.

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Art Classes with Margot

Getting Started With Mandalas

This four week class will cover how to build a mandala from the very beginning. In response to feedback, there will be more time and more instruction. We'll start with the basics: using various drawing and painting materials, learn about what mandalas are about, learn how to draw them using simple tools, learn how to build your own design, step by step, and finally, paint your design on canvas. 
Mandalas are a beautiful tool to explore the whole self.
Sundays: January 15, 22, 29 and February 5
1:00-2:30pm
$110 (all materials included) 

Watercolour Workshop for Beginners

This 5 hour workshop is for people who want to reacquaint themselves with, and for those who have never tried this delightful art form; watercolour painting.  Basic skills taught: brush stroke techniques, how to use materials and tools, colour mixing and various tricks and tips. 
A list of supplies needed will be provided upon registration. A starter kit can be made available upon request. Cost for starter kit $50. All other materials supplied. 
There is a minimum # of students to run the class, so please tell 2 friends so we can run this for you in our local community!
Sunday February 12
1:00-6:00pm
Optional: bring a favourite snack to share for a short break!
$85

Other Classes with Margot

Sip of Art: Saturday January 21 @ 1pm
Painting to be posted soon!!

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OTHER SERVICES

• Private Yoga. Meditation & Personal Training Sessions
• Massage (Therapeutic, Hot Stone, Relaxation), Raindrop Therapy, Bio Energy Healing
• Aroma Yoga Classes: A blend of yoga poses, essential oils & energy exercises for your body, mind & spirit. 
• Essential Oil Events: Host your own Make & Take at the studio with Health Canada approved therapeutic grade essential oils! To begin your essential oil journey, click here .

MORE INFO /TO PRE-REGISTER

Website: www.yogaatthelake.ca
Email Janelle at fordjanelle@hotmail.com OR text/call 780.604.2909
Facebook Page: yoga at the lake studio at Pigeon Lake
Studio Location: #2 Fieldstone Place in the Village Business Park
(1 block down from the Village at Pigeon Lake by The Village Auto Wash)

Oldest yoga teacher in the world! She is such an inspiration.
Age is just a number!

October 2016 Schedule Updates

October 2016 Schedule Updates & Changes

As of Thursday October 20, the Yoga for Stress Relief class will start at 10:45am not 11am.

The "Alberta Prairies" Sip of Art is on Friday October 21. $45. All supplies, instruction and snacks included.
Please email me back to register!

New summer schedule, unlimited yoga special, outdoor yoga, yoga & essential oils, yin & massage & more!

Schedule Changes

Starting this week (June 13-19)...

The Wednesday Yoga for Strength & Core class at 6pm will change to Relax & Unwind Yoga with Essential Oils at 6:15pm.

Starting July 2016...

The Yin Yoga class on Sundays will move to SATURDAY at 10am starting Saturday July 3.
 
NEW! Outdoor Rise & Shine Yoga will be on Saturdays at 8:30am (weather permitting) starting Saturday July 3.

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Radiant You!
30 Day Summer Challenge

Build strength.
Improve flexibility & joint health. Decrease pain.
Improve mobility.
Learn tools to reduce stress & anxiety.

Choose your 30 Day Challenge!
Between July 2-September 3, choose your:
Start & end date of your 30 day time frame
What type of classes you will include in your challenge: yoga, weight training &/or bootcamp

30 Day Summer Challenge Special Pricing & Earlybird Discounts
Unlimited Yoga classes $180. Register before June 20 $175
1 Bootcamp Basics class: $60. Register before June 20 $55
1 Weight Training class: $60. Register before June 20 $55
Both bootcamp & weight training special: $115. Register before June 20 $100

A challenger board will be provided to track your progress. Prizes and pass discounts for top 3 highest attendance!

Just some of the prizes are:
A private yoga session
A private personal training session
Therapeutic massage
Stand up paddleboard rental

"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live."
Jim Rohn

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Introduction to Yoga-
Basic Anatomy, Alignment & Modifications

Friday July 29 12-2pm
Your body. Your yoga practice. Learn the foundation of safe alignment of some of the most common yoga poses and then we will work with those poses to suit your structure.
Your structure (how you are built) governs your function (how you move) so you will learn how to modify postures to support your unique structure to get the most out of your practice. We will also go over basic anatomy of your muscular & skeletal system.
Cost: $25

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Yin Yoga & Massage Bliss

Saturday July 16 @ 10am-12pm
Enjoy deep relaxation & support in your yin practice by experiencing the added benefit of massage while in your yin poses. Registered Massage Therapists will offer gentle assistance and massage during your practice.
This special two hour class is a great way to promote your own self-healing.
The mood of the room will be set with candlelight & aromatherapy.
Cost: $50
Please note that this class will take the place of the regular yin yoga class.

Spring/Summer Session: May & June NEW Schedule & Events!

NEW CLASSES

(please pre-register)

 
"Smell is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles & all the years we have lived."

Helen Keller

As with yoga, essential oils and plant extracts have been used for thousands of years to heal and balance the body, mind & spirit. Therefore, combining essential oils with your yoga and meditation practices can offer a new and powerful experience to access physical, mental, spiritual and emotional benefits, on and off the yoga mat.

This class will consist of a short introduction to essential oils and cover safety precautions. Each class will have a different focus/theme. The energy exercises practiced in this class are based on Dr. Randolph Stone's Polarity Yoga, designed for energetic clearing & cleansing. Each yoga pose, energy exercise and essential oil are chosen to coincide with a specific chakra/energy center in the body. By introducing an essential oil into the experience, it can act as a catalyst and the process can be transformational at a deeper cellular level.

The Aroma Yoga class is a pre-registered session. If there is room after pre-registration is complete, drop in may be available. 

Dates: Fridays @ 11:15am, 8 weeks: May 6-June 24

Pre-registered session cost (including oils & class): $150

Drop-in $20

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Yoga for Men

Specifically for men, this class will target the areas where they generally deal with losing mobility, range of motion and may start to develop pain due to muscle tension.

We have been running a private class in the last month and with a consistent once a week practice, the feedback has been a noticeable difference with shoulders, neck, lower back & hamstring flexibility. And not to mention a better golf swing! 

When: Thursdays @ 5:30pm, 9 weeks: May 5-June 30

Cost: $130

Drop-in: $16

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SPECIAL EVENTS 

Aroma Yoga, Meditation & Paddleboarding Day Retreat

Saturday June 4 @ 10am-4pm

• Restorative Aroma Yoga: 10-11:15am
• Meditation with Dawn: 12-2pm
• Paddleboarding with Deb: 3-4pm
• Pricing TBA soon!

Spring Studio Schedule: March & April 2016

Powerflow with Yvonne!

Weight training fun with Jasmin!

Ravine bridge practice. Live music with Jasmine for savasana.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Sip of Art: Join us for an evening of painting for fun! Friday March 18 & Friday April 8 @ 7-9pm
• Mindfulness Training & 40 Day Challenge: Saturday April 23 @ 12-2pm
• Easing into Essential Oils- Free Sampling & Info Eve: Friday March 4 @ 6:45pm
• Yoga & Vino Nite with Eco Café: Every 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 7:15pm
• Yogi & Pedi Special with Essentials Spa & Wellness (for studio members only): $40

Spring Session Pricing
March 1-April 30, 2016: 9 weeks
(Prices include GST)

YOGA Spring Special!
Register BEFORE February 28 & receive $5 off of any yoga pass!

Yoga
2 Month Passes
Practicing 1/week: $130
Practicing 2/week: $250
Practicing 3+/week: 2 Months Unlimited $355
 
2 Month Pass Details:
- You have tons of freedom with these monthly passes. If you miss a practice, you can make it up within the session.
- We can pro rate the passes for you so if you only need one month or you start later in the session, we will adjust the price to suit your time frame.
- These passes offer a lot of flexibility so you can switch it up every week to try out different classes.
Spring 6 Pass $88 (This pass expires 2 months from date of purchase)
Drop-in: $16
 
Weight Training & Bootcamp Basics
Weight Training
Mondays @6:15pm (60min)
Cost: 9 weeks $100
 
Fridays @ 11am (30min)
Cost: 9 weeks $72
 
Sundays @ 10am March 6 & 20, April 3 & 17 only (30min)
Cost: 4 weeks $32
 
Bootcamp Basics
Wednesdays @ 6:30pm (60min)
Cost: 9 weeks $100
 
Other Pricing:
6 Pass (can be used for either weight training or bootcamp classes): $84
Drop-in: $15 for 60min class $10 for 30min class
 
The studio accepts cash, cheque or email transfer.

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Karma Group Meditation & Sunday Tea(please pre-register)
Sundays @ 1pm
Cost: By donation
This group will be a safe sanctuary to just come and visit and be supported by one another. There is strength in support & connection.
Tea will be served. Please let me know if you wish to join us.

Sip of Art paintings and Mindfulness Challenge information coming soon!

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February Updates

For current news and pictures, like our Facebook Page!

““May we live like the lotus, at home in the muddy water.””

— Judith Lasater

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Here are some updates for February:

Yoga Vino Nite
Tuesday February 16 the yoga class will start at 6pm (instead of 6:15pm) so we can head over to the Eco Cafe for their Wine Club at 7pm! Please let me know if you will be joining us so I can let Phyllis know we will be joining them!

Yogi & Pedi Special
Essentials Spa & Wellness is offering an exclusive deal for the students from the yoga at the lake studio! Come and join us for class on Wednesday at 9:30am or Thursday at 10am then head over to the spa for a hot stone leg & foot massage, nail trim & polish all for just $40! Please grab a certificate from me when you are at the studio for booking information!

"Elephants" Sip of Art on Friday February 19 @ 7pm has only 4 spots left!
Please see more details below.

Sunday Tea Time & Mindfulness Support Group
Sundays @ 1pm
We are seeing more and more people being effected by what is going on in the economy which is causing an increase in anxiety & feeling low along with all the other things in life that can be difficult to deal with. This group will be a safe sanctuary to just come and visit and be supported by one another...and for you to know that you are not alone. There is strength in support & connection.
Soulfood & tea will be served. Please let me know if you wish to join us.

NEW Pre-registered Classes starting in February!
Please email me back to register.

Yoga for Beginners
Saturdays @ 8am, 4 weeks: February 6, 13, 20 & 27
If you are brand new to yoga, this is the class for you! Learn proper alignment and variations that are customized to suit you.
Cost: $55 for 4 weeks. Only 8 spots available to allow for individualized assistance in class.

Intro to Zumba with Emma
Tuesdays @ 9:30am, 8 weeks: Feb 9-March 29
Join us for some groovy cardio! This class makes cardiovascular exercise fun while you also develop mind-body connection & coordination.
Cost: $104 for 8 weeks. Only 10 spots available.

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February Special Event

Saturday February 20 @ 10am-6:30pm: Relax & Rejuvenate: Day Retreat for Stress Relief
Join us for the whole day or for just one or two events!
Therapeutic Yoga with Janelle 10-11:30am $20
Meditation with Dawn:12-2pm $40
Stress Relief Essential Oil Make & Take: 2:30-4pm $35
Art with Margot 4:30-6:30pm $45
Full Day Price: $140
Special Earlybird Price before February 15: $125

This day retreat will consist of a therapeutic yoga class with therapy balls & restorative poses. We will then move into an introduction to meditation specifically focusing on using it for stress reduction & decreasing anxiety. Next, we will have some fun creating our own products to help with relaxation & better sleep. And finally, we will be guided through an art class creating a mandala. We will learn about why we choose the colors we do & why art can be so therapeutic.
For those of you coming from the city, if you wish to stay overnight, please let me know!

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Sip of Art

"Elephants"
Friday February 19 @ 7-9pm
Only 4 spots left!

Bring a couple of friends to join in an evening of painting for fun!  No need to have any artistic background. Margot will guide you through, step by step, how to use the art materials, and to successfully paint your own painting! Cost for evening: $45.00.
We will have a liquor licence so you may bring your own choice of beverage
 (please consider a designated driver).

To register please email me back!

If you would like to choose a different date to hold a Sip of Art night at yoga at the lake studio, please contact Janelle at 780 604 2909.

For the LOVE of you! 30 or 60 Day Challenge

For the LOVE of you!
30 or 60 Day Challenge

January 2-February 29, 2016

This challenge gives you the flexibility of accessing any class that works for you & the opportunity to make up classes if you miss them. Also, you have access to both yoga & weight training classes to offer you cross-training & more variety all in one convenient location! 
 
Why yoga? Improve strength, mobility, balance, flexibility. Decrease stress & anxiety. Assist in maintaining optimal health of your organs, joints & glands.
 
Why weights? Increase bone density, build more strength within your muscles to protect and stabilize your joints & skeletal system. Increase lean body mass to burn more calories while at rest. 
Challenger Unlimited Yoga Pass: $350
Challenger Unlimited Weights Pass: $325
 
What challengers receive:

• Small VOSS Waterbottle
• Before & after measurements
• Discount on your next pass! 

Session Pricing for January & February 2016

(all pricing includes GST)

Yoga
1/week: $115
2/week: $220
3+/week: $350
6 Pass: $88
Drop-in: $16
 
Weights
1/week: $110
2/week: $210
3+/week: $325
6 Pass: $88
Drop-in: $16

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New Class starting in January 2016

Yoga for Stress Relief

Thursdays at 10am

Stress has a way of sneaking up on us and can be detrimental when the body is in a constant state of being stressed/stimulated. This class will consist of therapy ball exercises in addition to postures specific to helping the body relax and unwind. Postures that are held longer and in some cases, where you are fully supported by props, can help decrease tension and leave you with a residual effect of calming and quieting your body and mind. 

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Winter Special Events

January 2016

Guest Instructor Saturdays
Saturday January 9 @ 10am: Rocket Yoga with Christina
Saturday January 16: Powerflow with Carly
Saturday January 30 @ 10am: Yang & Yin Yoga with Brandon

Friday January 15 @7-9pm: Sip of Art
(please see details below)

Friday January 22 @ 11am: Free Intro to Live Blood Analysis Education Session & Appointments
Join Wendy Vandenhoven RHN, for a free info session as she shares her knowledge of what live blood analysis is, how it works and how it has been a helpful tool for her clients. Appointments will be available after her talk. Initial appointments: $80 Follow-up: $50
     
Saturday January 23 @ 12-1:30pm: Spa Day Make & Take
Create your own self-care products with essential oils! Only 12 spots available!
Peppermint Sugar Scrub, White Angelica or Joy Bath Salts, Oatmeal Face Mask & Blemish Be Gone Roller
Cost: $40

February 2016

Saturday February 6 @ 10am: Yoga/Pilates Fusion with Heidi

Saturday February 13 @ 11:15am-1:15pm: Introduction to Partner & Acro Yoga
(the regular class will run from 10-11am)
Workshop: 11:15am-1:15pm
Join Astraea & Luc as they guide us through partner yoga poses & show us some of the foundational poses for acro yoga.
Cost: $40. Challengers: $30

Saturday February 20 @ 10am-6:30pm: Warm up your Winter! Day Retreat
Join us for the whole day or for just one or two events!
Yoga with Janelle 10-11:30am $20
Meditation with Dawn:12-2pm $40
Stress Relief Make & Take: 2:30-4pm $40
Art with Margot 4:30-6:30pm $45

This day retreat will consist of a therapeutic yoga class with therapy balls & restorative poses. We will then move into an introduction to meditation specifically focusing on using it for stress reduction & decreasing anxiety. Next, we will have some fun creating our own products to help with relaxation & stress relief. And finally we will be guided through an art class creating a mandala and learning about why we choose the colors we do!
For those of you coming from the city, if you wish to stay overnight, please let me know.

Saturday February 27 @ 10am: Yoga/Pilates Fusion with Heidi