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Robin Massey gains self empowerment by helping to support and encourage woman in celebrating their unique femininity through yoga, ceremony, dance and internal awareness.
About the Class: Hatha Yoga provides the means for anyone of any age to develop balance, coordination, and a sense of centeredness. Robin provides various blends of gentle stretches, strengthening postures and stamina building flows followed by a relaxing guided meditation. Beginners always welcome. |
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Swarn Kaur Leung was trained as a Kundalini Yoga Teacher by Yogi Bhajan in 2001. She is also a Jin Shin Do acupressurist and a Registered Clinical Counselor. She loves sharing these yogic teachings that help uplift and enlighten others.
Kundalini Yoga classes focus on strengthening the nervous system and balancing the endocrine glandular system, which creates a feeling of deep peace in the mind and body. Each class always includes the following elements: breathing exercises, postures, deep relaxation, and meditation. Suitable for all levels; all classes can be done from a chair.
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Pan is a Shiatsu therapist and registered acupressurist who has been studying Yoga for the last 7 years. He is thrilled to be able to incorporate his gymnastics background and therapeutic touch into the Yoga he studies and teaches with Nicola.
Together they teach couples and individuals the importance of intension in touch and the true meaning of Yoga = Union. Pan and Nicola's most recent studies have taken them to a most exciting and challenging new dynamic in practicing and teaching partner and Acrobatic Yoga classes.
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Patrick Jackson was born and raised in South Africa where he started work with a children's circus in his late teens. From there he broadened into contemporary dance and then went to Switzerland for a 3-year professional training in movement based theatre and theatrical creation at the Dimitri Theatre School. With a focus on aerial dance, Patrick spent the next five years working in Switzerland and Italy with various aerial art and dance companies creating productions for theaters, bridges and buildings.
More recently, Patrick has devoted himself to supporting the development of OUR Ecovillage, Shawnigan Lake, where he is a resident and executive team member.
This series of classes will look at building the right combination of skills and strength for a rewarding, safe and fun experience on the silks. There will also be opportunity to use elements of movement improvisation with the silks to discover new tricks and define individual style.
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Restorative Yoga with Nicola Gentle stretches geared towards restoring mobility and proper circulation, balance and strength in a nurturing atmosphere. Perfect for beginners, seniors, and anyone recovering from illness, including arthritis.
Chair Yoga with Nicola A class for seniors and people with limited mobility or recovering from disease. Yoga on a chair can be done by everyone, no need to get down on the floor!
Gentle Beginners with Nicola This gentle morning class focuses on correct alignment, includes breathing and relaxation exercises. For all levels of fitness and flexibility.
Gentle All Level with Nicola A bit more challenge in the evening, but still suitable for all levels. Even for advanced students it may be beneficial to take time to deepen your practice with a slower paced Yoga class.
Dynamic Flow with Nicola For those who like the challenge of a more vigorous workout. A knowledge of basic yoga poses and reasonable fitness level recommended. Be prepared to sweat a bit!
Hatha Yoga with Robin provides the means for anyone of any age to develop balance, coordination, and a sense of centeredness. Robin provides various blends of gentle stretches, strengthening postures and stamina building flows followed by a relaxing guided meditation. Beginners always welcome.
Back Care and Injury Prevention with Nicola A class tailored to the prevention and restoration of workplace/sports injuries as well as repetitive strain injuries. Targeted to all fitness and flexibility levels.
Acro Yoga with Nicola and Pan A blend of Yoga and Acrobatics, this class is a natural progression of a steady Yoga practice. After a warm up with Sun Salutes and classic poses we’ll explore partner stretches and core training progressing into acrobatic partner Yoga. Reasonable fitness level recommended. No partner is required for this class.
Kundalini Yoga with Swarn Kundalini Yoga classes focus on strengthening the nervous system and balancing the endocrine glandular system, which creates a feeling of deep peace in the mind and body. Each class always includes the following elements: breathing exercises, postures, deep relaxation, and meditation. Suitable for all levels; all classes can be done from a chair.
Teen Yoga with Nicola A dynamic class with hot moves for strength and flexibility – a wonderful balance to any sports program.
Kelsy students get PE credits.
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