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Welcome to the month of September and welcome back to a season of more consistency and a renewed commitment to yourself! As the days pick up and we find ourselves with more demands on our time and energy, it becomes especially important to do the little things that fill us up. We honour the vital role these actions have in our lives through caring for ourselves. We are able to give love and care to others when we have given those things to ourselves. Fall is the perfect time to reaffirm the actions we take to care for ourselves by taking proactive steps in their direction. I'm super excited to share that we have a ton of opportunities coming up this Fall season that will give ample opportunity for caring for yourself - body, mind, and spirit.
Bringing yoga to our community is what we're passionate about and we had a few opportunities to do just that over the summer months. Students were able to enjoy outdoor yoga with our Yoga in the Park offering, which overlooked the beautiful Bow River. Our 2-for-1 Drop-In Pass sale was a huge success and aligned perfectly with our values of Accessibility, Affordability & Approachability. We are so excited that we were able to share yoga with those who took part, and at an even more affordable price than we already offer. Lastly, our booth at the Bowness Street Festival was a fantastic way to connect with the community and we'd like to say thank you to those of you who stopped by to say hello! Congratulations to our draw winners as well! If you picked up a free class pass from us at any point over this summer, we look forward to meeting you on your mat.
Our new schedule is set to launch on September 2 with a couple of new additions, as well as the return of a couple favourites. Our series classes are returning as well, with the return of Liberated Practice with Christine Carr. We are thrilled to announce that we will be offering Yoga Thrive with Lauren Hutchings as well, which is a practice that aims to improve the quality of life of cancer survivors and their support persons, helping them to renew their strength & vitality. Check out our Series section below for all the details.
Coming up in the first week of September is our ever-popular Transformative Intentions workshop with Bridgette Shaw-Bane. Bridgette will share her wealth of wisdom with you as you access the inner workings of your heart to discover your Sankalpa, your heart's truest desire. Then on September 28, we're excited that Leanne Shannon & Heather Thompson are uniting once again to offer you a special Fall Edition of Yin & Pin. A nourishing blend of Yin yoga and acupuncture is an excellent way to honour yourself with a little self-care. And following in October, Breanna Morandi will once again be teaching you the biomechanics and miracle of breath in her unique workshop Well-Breathing.
As always, we are so incredibly grateful to all of you for making yoga an integral part of your life and we are so looking forward to another season filled with breath, presence, and community.
With Gratitude,
Nellie
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The Yoga Mix
EXPAND YOUR PRACTICE with unique classes and workshops
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Saturday September 7, 3:30-5:30pm
Sankalpa Workshop with Bridgette Shaw-Bane
$42 regular. $35 Early-bird (EXTENDED to Sunday September 1)
In this special practice, we use special yogic techniques to dive deep into your subconscious and plant a seed (your Sankalpa) for a new direction to take place in your life. Your Sankalpa is a connection to and reminder to live in accordance with one's true purpose & path. This practice is an opportunity to release old belief systems and to begin to create new patterns of thought and habit.
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Saturday September 28, 3-5pm
with RYT Leanne Shannon and RTCMP Heather Thompson
$50 regular. $40 Early-bird (
paid by September 16)
Align with nature through Yin Yoga & Acupuncture. A unique experience of deep opening yin postures, followed by an extended savasana with acupuncture to bring your system into balance with nature, and to release deep-seeded tension. In this special edition of Yin & Pin, we connect with the season of Fall, the element of metal, and the lungs & large intestine meridians to deeply nourish your mind, body, & spirit. This workshop has consistently SOLD OUT in the past so be sure to claim your spot!
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Saturday October 19, 3-5pm
with Breanna Morandi
$37 regular. $30 Early-bird (
paid by October 6)
Learn the foundational anatomy & physiology of how breath moves in your body, how it affects your physical energy, mental state, emotions, and overall well-being. You'll leave with the tools to relieve physical & mental tension, and shift your emotional state, all on your own through some simple postures and breath awareness practices that you can use in your daily life.
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Community
Bringing YOGA OFF YOUR MAT and into your life
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Welcome Joanna Ng!
We're thrilled to announce the newest member of the Yoga in Bowness family, Joanna Ng! Joanna has been a frequent sub for classes at the studio and we're so excited to welcome her to a regular teaching spot of Thursday morning Rise & Shine! We love Joanna's energy, excitement and willingness to be an active member of the community. Now for a bit about Joanna...
Joanna has been teaching Yoga for 6 years in Calgary. Her foundation is in the Iyengar Style of Yoga, and she has also trained in Anusara-Inspired, Yin Yoga, Critical Alignment Therapy Level 2, and Yoga Nidra. Yoga has played a major role in her personal journey of healing and transformation. She inspires her classes with the wisdoms, experience and knowledge she has gained from her teachers and personal experience of soul growth. Joanna also has a passion for sound healing, and often incorporates Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls into her classes. She brings aspects from all of her training to create a space of self-exploration and awareness unique to each individual in the practice of Yoga.
Click here to sign up for Thursday morning Rise & Shine with Joanna!
September Long Weekend Schedule Changes: August 30 - September 2
The following class will be cancelled on the Labour Day long weekend:
- Monday Sept 2 - 6am Rise & Shine
- Monday Sept 2 - 6pm Power Align cancelled
Summer Schedule Begins Monday September 2!
Please join me in welcoming the following classes back to the schedule:
- Monday 6-7am Rise & Shine Yoga
- Thursday 6-7am Rise & Shine Yoga
- Friday 12-1pm Breath & Restore *New class length of one hour!
NEW Friday Evening Classes with Bridgette Shaw-Bane!
We're excited to announce that we have TWO new classes coming your way on Friday nights this Fall. These classes are sure to leave you feeling relaxed and ready to enjoy your weekend.
- Hatha Yoga 5:30-6:30pm. In this 60 minute class, you will have a well-rounded practice flowing through postures and longer holds in asanas (postures) with pranayama (breath work), and a brief meditation. Modifications will be offered, props used, and students are encouraged to individualize their practice while being led in a group setting. Click here to hold your spot!
- Gentle Yoga & Nidra 6:45-8:00pm. This class will encompass some gentle movement, moving into yoga nidra, then followed by some silent meditation time to leave you crystal clear and in a state of ease and calm. Click here to hold your spot!
Intro to Yoga returns on the first & last Saturday of every month!
Our regular Intro to Yoga classes will resume in September, and run on the first & last Saturdays of each month. This class is BY DONATION and is a great place for new students, or anyone who wants a thorough refresher in the foundations of staying safe and getting the most out of your yoga practice. Classes are taught by different teachers each week, allowing students to have a different experience each class. Registration is available online for free, and cash donations are accepted in person at the studio on the day of class. 100% of donations from these classes go to a local organization in need, so you can Pay-What-You-Can, and we can Pay It Forward to spread the kindness and good karma, and help others in our community. If there's a local organization you know of that could use some support, please let us know, and we'd be happy to dedicate the donations from a class to their cause.
Classes are on September 7 & 28! Sign up online here.
Family Yoga Returns on Sunday Sept 29
The entire family can enjoy a fun filled yoga class in a safe and stress-free environment. Family Yoga is a "kids yoga class" where the whole family can play and learn to work together in partner postures and individually. Children, parents, and grandparents will enjoy practicing yoga and spending valuable time together. Ages 3 and up are welcome to attend with an adult.
Sign up here!
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Series Classes
SPECIAL INTEREST classes & SMALLER GROUP sizes to focus on your needs
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