Fall 2019 Yoga

Is it time to recharge, refuel and finally rejuvenate? Vicki Tree Yoga, offering warm yoga, will do just that. The classes are offered in my home studio in Horseshoe Valley at 53 Fairway Court. This spacious studio holds 12 people comfortably and has heated floors and a fireplace, giving the space a “warm” comfortable feeling.

We offer both drop-in classes and 6 week or 8 week sessions. December will be drop-in only. 

A wide variety of classes are offered. Please see the list and description below. 

NOVEMBER 2019 DROP-IN SCHEDULE

CLICK HERE FOR DROP-IN SIGN UP

 “8 WEEK”OCT/NOV 2019 SESSION & DROP-IN OPTIONS

Session Date: October 7th – November 25th (8 week session and drop-ins) – next session is January as December is drop-in only. 

Cost for session: $100 (includes HST) for a 8 week session (choose one time/class for 6 weeks) or drop-ins for $14 (includes HST) 

Drop-in for a Class: CLICK HERE ($14 includes HST)

Location: 53 Fairway Court

Instructor: Virginia Gingras (Yoga Alliance Certified 500hr)

REGISTRATION: closed (only drop-in option left, click above for that)

Classes offered: 

• Monday 6:30pm Power Yoga
• Monday 8pm Yin/Yan Restorative
• Tuesday 9am Forty Plus Gentle Hatha (non – heated)
• Tuesday 6:15pm Power Flow
• Tuesday 7:30pm Happy Hips Deep Release
• Friday 9:30am Happy Hips
• Friday 11:00am Restorative (Speciality Class)
• Sunday 9am Rise n’ Shine
• Sunday 10:15am Deep Release (with tune up balls)

**Note – The Tuesday Happy Hips and Sunday classes will be drop-in only. Any other classes that have spots left over from registration will show up on drop-in schedule for you to use.

**Note – Speciality Class Restorative Bliss Friday, November 1st at 11am! Check it out on drop-in schedule. 

SPECIALITY CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

The following will be some speciality classes offered over the 2019/2020 year. Inquire today via email or request to get on email distribution list.

• Parent/Child Yoga Deep Stretch:  ($15 for the pair) Focus on breathing and soothing deep stretches to unwind and release. Very soft, slow paced class. 
• Child Yoga (12 and under):  ($10 for child) Incorporates breathing techniques and energetic movement to release tension and stress in a playful, mindful way.
• Introductory Yoga – 6 week session introducing you to yoga in a safe, comfortable setting.
• Baby and Me Yoga: Bring your baby and combine bonding time with a deep stretch and release.
• Yoga Tune Up Balls Explorative Classes: Using various asanas, tune up balls and knowledge of proper ball placements and rolling techniques, this class will focus on deep tissue release. This beautiful release will leave you feeling relaxed and unstuck both in the mind and body.
• Couple Deep Stretch Yoga – Bring your partner to class for a soothing deep stretch in an non intimidating setting!

Workshops:

 “Thrive and Explore” Workshop (3 hrs) 

• Details: 1 hr Sequence Flow, 1 hr inversions/alignment/wall practice and guidance, 1 hr yoga tune up balls, Yin and Restorative

“Deep Tissue Release” Workshop (1.5 hrs – 2hrs depending on class)

• Details: This specialty class includes YIN (deep stretch) coupled with yoga tune up balls and restorative postures. The main focus will be on deep tissue release and relaxation preparing you for a restful sleep. Most of the class will be spent lying or seated on our mats. It’s the perfect class after a long weekend of an active lifestyle.

“Hands On Assists” Workshop For Teachers (5 hrs) 

• Details: This workshop is for instructors who want to practice their hands on assists or adjustments. It is a day long workshop that reviews various assists and gives the participant ample opportunity to practice each one. 

THE STUDIO/LOCATION:

The studio is located in my home at 53 Fairway Court. It holds 12 people comfortably, has heated floors and a fireplace giving the space warmth. See you on your mats soon!

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Flow and Stretch: A 60 minute yoga class designed to have a deep, slow, thoughtful pace for the stretch portion of class along with breathing focus. This is followed with a flow sequence that introduces foundational postures, emphasizes key alignment and energizes the body.  A basic flow will be interwoven with various asanas that will help to enhance flexibility and calm the mind.  This well balanced class will strengthen, stretch and rejuvenate your body in a pace that suits your needs. This class is suitable for all levels.

Restorative: This 60 minute class is designed specifically for you to slow down and refresh after a busy day. The focus of the class is around BEING  instead of doing. This restorative class will use  props to support the body in positions of ease and comfort to facilitate relaxation and health. Most postures will be on the mats, using the floor as another supportive tool. Each asana (pose) will be held for about 5 minutes (with little use of your muscles as the props will be positioned in a way for your body to totally relax). This will allow your body to release tension and with the help of gently guided breathing, you will be able to manipulate your nervous system in such a way that it will calm and soften.

ENERGIZE Vinyasa Flow: Using creative sun salutation sequencing, this 75 minute class moves you from one posture to another seamlessly using your breath. During this practice you will create heat and rejuvenate from the inside out. Various postures including standing, seated, inversions and balancing will be explored coupled with a deep stretch at the end of class. This is an all levels class with a focus on alignment whereby beginners will safely learn the basics while more experienced students can take postures to a deeper level.

Vinaysa POWER Flow: This strong 75 minute powerful flow class energizes, rejuvenates and provides you with a vigorous approach to finding a connection from within by connecting breath to movement. A series of asana flows coupled with sun salutations leaves you refreshed and transformed. During this energetic class you will breathe, balance, strengthen, twist, invert, stretch and go deep within your core. Although there is a strong powerful flow section, the class begins and ends with deep stretches, providing a whole body breath yoga experience. This class is suitable for those familiar with the Vinyasa Flow class and are keen for more.

Happy Hips Deep Stretch: This 60 minute class is designed specifically with your hips in mind. Following a Hatha/Vinyasa style class, the postures are designed to open, align and relax your hips. Runners, athletes or people who stay in one position for long periods of time will especially benefit from this sequencing. A combination of YIN and Yan postures will be used to move, stretch and relax those tight areas, benefiting not only your hips but your back as well. The class is designed to move and stretch the hips in all 6 directions that they naturally move/stretch using a series of asanas stretches, breath and movement will be used to relieve and rejuvenate the hips. This is an all levels class.

Yin/Yan Restorative: This 60 minute peaceful quiet class uses long passive holds for deep stretches that go into your connective tissues (joints, bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons) to help improve your overall mobility and range of motion. Using your breath and various props to find the correct alignment coupled with a gentle encouragement to relax your body, the force of gravity will be used to assist you with your stretch. This practice of advanced awareness calms the nervous system and your mind while supporting and preserving joint bone and connective tissue health.  Although this class is mostly YIN based, there will be a few Yan postures used at times to compliment the overall practice.  This class is suitable for all levels.

50 Plus Gentle Hatha (non heated): This 60 minute class is designed specifically for those with an experienced body/mind of 50 years plus. Using carefully selected asanas (postures), proper alignment cues, modifications and awareness of any aches/pains, the class will focus on working on improving flexibility and strength at a safe pace that suits you individually. Bolsters, the wall, blocks and other prop items will be used to help with proper alignment. Focus will be on releasing the hips and reducing tension throughout our bodies while working on finding calm and peace within our hearts/minds.

Introductory Yoga: This class is perfect for the person who is new to yoga or needs more guidance to become comfortable exploring the asanas, breathing technique and inner calm in a safe setting. The instructor will guide you through a class, with time set aside to discuss names, alignment and tips during the class. Perfect class for the beginner or someone weary to come back to their mats. This class is suitable and open to beginners only.

Deep Release (with tune up balls): A class designed for those who had an extremely active week (athletes or physically demanding jobs) or extremely tight from from being in a stationary position for long periods of times. For every yoga posture used, there will be a follow up complimentary “rolling technique” to get deep into the fascia and release tension. You will “move then roll” your body towards a beautiful deep release. Each week will be a different area of focus. Suitable for all levels.

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