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Illuminate Yoga
Most forms of yoga in the West can be classified as Hatha Yoga. Hatha simply refers to the practice of physical yoga postures, meaning your Ashtanga, vinyasa, Iyengar and Power Yoga etc are all Hatha.
The word “hatha” can be translated two ways: as “willful” or “forceful,” or the yoga of activity, and as “sun” (ha) and “moon” (tha), the yoga of balance.
The practice can include physical postures/asanas, pranayama/breathing techniques, mantra/chanting/reciting, mudras/hand gestures, visualisation & cleansing teqniques.
SO WHAT EXACTLY IS HATHA YOGA?
Yoga Basics
Best for those completely new to yoga. A slow paced introduction to the basics of yoga including breathing, physical yoga postures and more. Less poses per class with a focus on warming up the muscles, flexibility & building strength. Taking it slowly to understand body mechanics and ensure proper guidance into and out f the pose. Challenges and modifcations can be offered to increase or decrease difficulty
Yoga
Basics
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Gentle Flow
A slow paced class, great for all levels, where we'll gently move through yoga poses, smoothly flowing one into the other. This gentle pace will still allow time to ensure proper alignment, moving through postures using the breath to help fluid movements & transitions. Relax & rejuvenate, while still energizing with a light cardio component. Challenges & modifcations can be offered to increase or decrease difficulty.
Gentle
Flow
WHAT TO EXPECT?
My philosophy is encourage, enable, educate & enlighten. Helping students to find their version of the pose with a focus on alignment & breathing, always offering modifcations for all bodies & levels.
I ensure to customize each class taking into consideration the needs of the group I am teaching and their skill level.
Each class will differ, depending on the class chosen but my essential style stays the same:
Upbeat while still being relaxing
Encouraging, so you feel pumped up to challenge yourself but comfortable to know the number one thing is to listen to your body
Perfect balance of traditional yoga,
Modifcations for every single pose/stretch
Explain why we're doing it, not just how
Hands on, helping you to deepen
MY TEACHING STYLE
Therapeutic
Ideal for individuals or groups recovering from a specific ailment, injury, illness or condition. Examples would be stroke victims, those strengthening after surgery or a broken bone, under going cancer treatment or even dealing with grief, trauma or in detox.
Note that we can incporporate a therapeutic portion to any given class. ie. Gentle Flow with a focus on sciatica relief, Yoga Basics with a focus on exercises for neuropathy.
Therapeutic
Yoga
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Senior Yoga
Yoga class specifically designed for seniors. Slow paced but energizing with options for everyone, focusing on range of motion, flexibility, balance & light strength building. Specific attention paid to medical history & limitations of all students. For retirement residences or assisted living centres, classes can be modified to the physical and mental capabilities of the group.
Senior
Yoga
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Chair Yoga
Chair yoga classes can be modified to appeal to anyone! From seniors & those with limited mobility, to workplaces& offices with limited space, to students or even conferences needing a break! Chair yoga offers the ability to challenge students while ensuring maximum safey in poses. Not just for those with limitations! Chairs can be used to deepen & assist yogis of any level!
Chair
Yoga
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Restorative
Yoga
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Restorative Yoga
A restorative yoga sequence typically involves only five or six poses, supported by props that allow you to completely relax and rest. Held for 5 minutes or more, restorative poses include light twists, seated forward folds, and gentle bends. Even the most on-the-go personality will be amazed at their ability to finally let go & give in. Rejuvinate, relax and restore.
Vinyasa
A faster paced session with a focus on flowing from pose to pose using the breath. Cardio rich session through sun salutations, interesting transitions & fluid movement. We will work through poses building strength & flexibility. Not suited for beginners, until they have a comfortable foundation & understanding of basic poses. Poses can be modified to increase or decease difficulty.
Vinyasa
Flow
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Power Yoga
Sweat & strengthen with this heart pumping bootcamp style class. Similar pace to a vinyasa style with a strong focus on building strength, with a less traditional yogic style. Students will be invited to challenge themselves & each class will offer fun options to try arm balances or inversions as we work towards building the strength & flexibility needed for such postures.
Suitable for those looking to strengthen, tone & sweat.
Power
Yoga
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Yoga Sculpt
Tone while you yoga! This fitness style class can be accessible to most levels with a basic knowledge of poses & experience using free weights. Students will be invited to bring one lighter set (1-5lbs) & one heavier set (8-201lbs) & will be guiding through practice with the option to add their weights on & off throughout the class. This class can be accessible to all by choosing the pace of the class to best suit the student(s).