Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio

Anusara Yoga Weekend in Halifax ~ by Leanne Whiting

2012-01-11T11:32:00.000-08:00

Dear Yoga Friends,

I am delighted to announce that my teacher, Barrie Risman is coming to Halifax to teach an Anusara© Yoga Workshop February 10-12 !!! (details click here).

I have been studying Anusara© Yoga with Barrie for the past three months. During this time, Barrie has generously shared her expertise in teaching yoga with incredible integrity, balance and sensitivity. She has led me through an insightful and awakening journey as a student and a teacher. Many of my students have patiently and willingly been a part of this journey as I have played and un-raveled some of the in-depth teachings of Anusara© yoga, and I am so thrilled that Barrie will be here in Halifax to give an opportunity to experience her wisdom and grace!

I would like to take this time to invite you to join me in the Anusara© yoga weekend (February 10-12^th) with Barrie Risman as an opportunity to learn, grow, and to step into the practice of Anusara© yoga together!

What is Anusara© Yoga?

Anusara© Yoga is a school of hatha yoga which unifies qualities of the heart with bio-mechanical principles of alignment in the body.

Founded by John Friend in 1997, it is one of the fastest growing schools of yoga. It’s popularity may be a result of the uplifting Shiva-Shakti Tantric philosophy that looks for the good in all people and in all situations. Through this philosophy, we teach a heart quality that is innate in all of us. The Buddhists call this buddha nature. One might say that we teach basic goodness through the unique and powerful Universal Principles of Alignment.

The bio-mechanics that make up the unique Universal Principle of Alignment make the practice a therapeutic and powerful system of hatha yoga.

It is a practice that emphasizes community and in serving each other to add more kindness to oneself and into the world. Of most importance, Anusara© yoga classes are designed to bring awareness to the pulsation that resides in all of us, to celebrate, beauty, truth & freedom in us all.

Flying Yoga ~ Not Just for Birds

2011-09-30T04:17:00.000-07:00

Look for Flying Yoga on Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm if you want to try something new, fun and also therapeutic. The postures of flying yoga are not actually about levitating by using a magical mantra. In flying yoga people work in pairs or in groups of three or more. With one yoga as a base on the floor, the second yogi is "flown" or lifted by the base.

A spotter is used to safely support the base and the flyer. The flier is supported through a series of "suspended in mid-air" yoga moves. For the yogi flying, the spine is released from a lot of the gravitational pull and the core abdominal muscles are stimulated to contract for balance. This combination of core muscles awakening, traction and unloading of the spine allows for a free experience of yoga poses that can let you feel like you are flying or even floating! So if you are interested in fun, therapeutics and excellent core conditioning come try it out!

Fly with Leanne ~ Thursdays 7:00 pm. Open to new students of flying yoga. Some yoga experience is recommended.

1+1=3 ~ By Dr. Brent MacNeil

2011-09-14T06:35:00.000-07:00

1+1=3? Sometimes. Synergy occurs when a relationship results in more than the sum of involved parts. Chiropractic and yoga have a synergistic relationship. Every day I see the benefits of yogis and yoginis having chiropractic care. I also see the long term benefit of chiropractic patients beginning a yoga practice. Our bodies react to imbalance in various ways: muscle tightening, inflammation, weakness, pain, stress, etc. and our minds react in corresponding ways (catastrophizing, anxiety, withdrawal, fatigue, etc.). Imbalances tend to lead to symptoms over time. Chiropractic can help bring your yoga practice to the next level.

What I often notice is that many yoga practitioners will have some joints which are extra (hyper) flexible, but there may be other joints which are hypo (less) mobile. Common areas for hypomobility are the lowest vertebrae in the low back, between the shoulder blades and the base of the neck. These imbalances are often perpetuated because restricted joints tend to remain restricted as the (hyper) mobile joints serve the purpose of allowing movement. This imbalance and irritation amounts to unnecessary stress that can challenge our nervous system, comfort levels and health.

I am quick to recommend yoga to virtually all of my patients. With the right instruction and motivation, chiropractic patients tell me that they are able to have their adjustments last longer with the active engagement of yoga. By keeping mobile what should be moving, there is less daily stress on the nervous system and health and well-being can improve. There is a sense of self efficacy when we realize that the power to succeed is found internally; we just have to tap into it.

Both chiropractic care and yoga help to undo the stressors that life imposes upon us. We need both passive and active aspects of care. Sometimes we need some help (i.e. chiropractic adjustment) to prevent little problems from growing; we can also do daily self-work to build upon what we have accomplished.

Small hinges can open big doors.

Dr. MacNeil practices Chiropractic at our Therapeutic Approach Health Centre.

Re-inspired ! ~ by Maxine Munro

2011-09-09T07:25:00.000-07:00

Wow, I had a great week with David Swenson. Having taken this 50 hour training before I was thinking that this "second time around" course in August was more for me than for my students. I was wrong. I reviewed and learned lots of great assists and found a daily challenging practice again. Thanks to my partners Carmen Holm and Guylaine Williams who always keep me on my toes and help me to take my personal practice to the next level. It is exhilarating~to be a part of healthy, active inspiring class of yoga. I feel great after my practice and want to share more of it with everyone.

Since this week-long Ashtanga course I have been taking Jolene d'Entremont's classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 11:00am at TAYS. Jolene is an exceptional teacher. Inspiring and giving just the right amount of challenge but still letting us fly. I am inspired to teach and share and be on this yoga journey. Why don't you join me? :)

Back to School News...

2011-09-08T12:40:00.000-07:00

Dear Yogis and Yoginis,

We are pleased to announce our new newsletter for the fall. You can view the newsletter here, or have a look at our Yoga Teacher Training article reproduced for you below. Welcome back to school season!

Dear Friends,

September is here and TAYS is getting geared up along with everyone else going to school. This week we launched our new TAYS Yoga Blog to keep you up to date with current events, articles and announcements. Please note our new weekly schedule has many new times and exciting changes.

TAYS yoga school is starting our 9th 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training on September 23rd. This nine weekend long yoga training is both a powerful tool for deepening your appreciation for life as well as an established professional education program that graduates students as certified yoga instructors. So whether you are interested in personal growth or professional training, this program is ideal. There are a few spaces left so please contact Maxine if you are interested or would like more information: maxine@yogastudio.ns.ca.

The 500 Hour Yoga Teach er Training is designed for teachers form any 200 hour program to advance their teaching skills and complete professional 500 level standard. This program will build on the basics learned at the 200 hour level and give you the knowledge and confidence you need to uncover your potential as a unique yoga educator, and empower you with skills, knowledge and tools you can use for teaching yoga at the professional level.

All our yoga teacher trainings are registered with Yoga Alliance.

Yoga Teacher Training Start Dates:

YTT 200 Begins September 23, 24, 25, 2011.

YTT 500 Core Curriculum Begins November 4,5,6th.

So whether your are just back to yoga classes or entering a YTT, it's time for back to school! May you enjoy all of your yoga education experiences.

Sincerely,

Everyone at TAYS.

Morning Yoga Buzz

2011-09-07T05:54:00.000-07:00

~ Today's post by Leanne Whiting. Note her new am classes Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:15-7:15am.

There is something about practicing yoga in the morning that motivates me to go to bed early, set the alarm, and wake up before the birds are chirping and before the sun is rising. It’s not hopping on my bike in the dark to get to the studio, and it’s not the early buzzing sound of my alarm (even though I have it on a beautiful harp tone). It’s the feeling that I have when I leave a morning practice and that which lasts throughout the entire day; grounded, awake & energized. I feel ready to take on the day, and anything that comes my way. It feels healthier than the buzz of the morning coffee, livelier than waking up after the sun, and creates a tone that leaves me aware of my breath, connected to my body, and open to the flow of the day.

Don’t believe what I say, come try a morning class to see what the early morning buzz is about! Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:15-7:15am.

School Bustle and Yoga!

2011-09-06T10:35:00.000-07:00

~ Todays post by Mike, Sept 6th, 2011

I went to Jolene's 11:00 class today and it was great! The 11:00 class is a new time on the schedule. One hour of power yoga mid morning is just what the doctor ordered after the first morning organizing the kids and maneuvering traffic to get them there on time. They kept saying they didn't want to be late because they would miss seeing their friends.I could feel all this pressure!

So, as I was driving I could feel the stress building. Meditation my calm you down, but it also helps you notice when anxiety is building. I used my yoga breathing and tried not to get carried away by the thoughts of being late. Things worked out fine and everyone was there on the school ground having a grand time.

Still, I could feel a hangover of the tension from getting everything and everyone together on time. Jolene's yoga class at 11:00 was a real blessing. We even got to do cow's head pose. By the end of class I was relieved, relaxed, stretched and strengthened. Thanks Jo!

New times on the yoga schedule here:
http://yogastudio.ns.ca/schedule.htm

New Fall Schedule ~ It's DIFFERENT!

2011-08-29T12:04:00.001-07:00

NEW FALL SCHEDULE ~ It's Different!

As we launch our new blog we would like to remind everyone that our fall yoga schedule, which starts on September 6th, is DIFFERENT.

We have added daytime classes and changed some times. Meditation has been added to the friday morning schedule and more. Please have a look at the schedule to see whats happening with your favorite times and teachers here!
http://yogastudio.ns.ca/schedule.htm#september

TAYS Blog Launch!

2011-08-29T11:33:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the blog of Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio. Here you will find articles and announcements for what's happening here at TAYS! Check out our posts on yoga, personal growth, healing, meditation, mindfulness and more.