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April Yoga Workshops and Upcoming Events

Please contact the yoga teacher directly for details and registration.


The Yoga of Relationships - The Urge to Merge!
Amrit Desai hosted by Trinity Yoga Center, April 13, 14 and 15. 2012, Friday 5:00 - 9:30pm, Saturday 7:45am - 5:00pm, Sunday 7:45am - 12noon. To register phone 250-448-2512, email info@trinityyogacenter.com. More info at www.trinityyogacenter.com or click on this poster.

Yogi Amrit Desai returns again to Kelowna in April! A gifted teacher, originally from India, who came to North America at the prompting of his guru. Yogi Desai brings insight into relationship which can benefit most of us. This seminar can support and even transform many of the relationships in your life and will include lecture, meditation and breathing practices as well as spontaneous inspiration from a recognized Yoga Master! Cost: $200.00 +HST.


Yoga for Creating Balance - BLUE EAGLE YOGA Alba Healing Arts, 3410B 31st Avenue Vernon BC, April 14th and 28th. For more information phone: 250.540.9177, E-mail: blueeagleyoga@yahoo.ca.

1-3 PM. Presentation includes Pranayama, Asana and Guided Deep Relaxation and Meditation techniques for recircuiting the brain and bodymind into balance. Learn the specific keys to reestablishing balance at the biochemical level and for recircuiting the brain for optimal function and support of the body, mind and spirit. Certificate of participation and training included and is a pre-requisite requirement for the subsequent Teacher Training Certification for the Blue Eagle Yoga, YOGA for Creating Balance Program (TBA). Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. Programs will run with a minimum attendance of 10 participants. $100 per workshop. (All Dates and Times are inclusive per workshop) $350 (DISCOUNT RATE) if attending all 4 workshops.


Yoga for Spinal Health - BLUE EAGLE YOGA Alba Healing Arts, 3410B 31st Avenue Vernon BC, April 19th and 26th. For more information phone: 250.540.9177, E-mail: blueeagleyoga@yahoo.ca.

1-3 PM. Presentation includes Yoga Foundation Principles integrated into a specific program for Spinal Health, including Yoga On the Ball as a variation of this program April 26th (BRING YOUR FIT BALL). Presentation is based on a recently published program on Yoga for Spinal Health, by Melissa Rinvold. Certificate of participation and training included and is a pre-requisite requirement for subsequent Teacher Training Certification for the Blue Eagle Yoga, Yoga For Spinal Health Program (TBA)
Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. Programs will run with a minimum attendance of 10 participants. $100 per workshop. (All Dates and Times are inclusive per workshop) $350 (DISCOUNT RATE) if attending all 4 workshops.


Kids’ Yoga Teacher Training - With Maalaa, E-RYT, RCYT Calgary, April 20 –22, 2012. For more information go to www.gaiatri.com.

Kids’ Yoga is an invaluable educational technology that balances the influence of the digital age with our natural simplicity. We are inculcating an attitude, an awareness, an atmosphere of body, breath, mind, heart, and world to fulfill the potential of this incarnated life and living moment. At home, at school, in the playground, in foreign lands… wherever we are, Kids’ Yoga is relevant today, tomorrow, and forever. Yoga for Kids is Yoga for Life!!!


Mandala Salutation & Meditation - Mugs McConnell
9am-12noon, April 21, 2012, at Purple Lotus Yoga Studio, #102, 186 Nanaimo Ave. W, Penticton, BC. To register contact Kamala (250) 493-0054, email info@purplelotusyoga.ca. For more info click on this poster.

Let’s create a sacred space on our mats, designing a mandala with our bodies, going deeper each time as we circle our mats with our asanas and engage our thoughts with each action. We will follow the practice with a mandala meditation. Cost: $50.40 includes HST.


Mandala Salutation & Meditation - Mugs McConnell
9am-12noon, April 22, 2012, At 3203 - 30th Avenue, Excel Fitness, Vernon, BC. To Register online: www.excelfit.ca Questions: contact Rhona Parsons 778-475-5622. For more info click on this poster.

Let’s create a sacred space on our mats, designing a mandala with our bodies, going deeper each time as we circle our mats with our asanas and engage our thoughts with each action. We will follow the practice with a mandala meditation. Cost: $45.00 + HST.


Kids’ Yoga Teacher Training - With Maalaa, E-RYT, RCYT Nelson, April 27 – 29, 2012. For more information go to www.gaiatri.com.

Kids’ Yoga is an invaluable educational technology that balances the influence of the digital age with our natural simplicity. We are inculcating an attitude, an awareness, an atmosphere of body, breath, mind, heart, and world to fulfill the potential of this incarnated life and living moment. At home, at school, in the playground, in foreign lands… wherever we are, Kids’ Yoga is relevant today, tomorrow, and forever. Yoga for Kids is Yoga for Life!!!


More Than Asana: Vinyasa, Pranayama, Mudra, & Meditation - Mugs McConnell April 28, 2012 9 am - 4 pm, Hatha Yoga Association of Victoria, at St Stephens Church Hall, Central Saanich. For more information click on this poster. Cost: $95 ($60 for HYAV 2012 members) lunch included To Register online and for more information go to members.shaw.ca/hathayogavictoria or send your cheque payable to HYAV to: HYAV, 4973 Cordova Bay Rd, Victoria, BC, V8Y 2K1 (tel 250 652-8166)

Yoga is a pathway that incorporates many more practices than asana. In this workshop we will explore some of these practices passed onto Mugs by her teacher Hari, who learned them from our Yoga Masters of the past.


Two Workshops with - Anne Cox Location: Yoga and Meditation Centre of Calgary. For more info &/or to register contact 403-251-YOGA (9642) or www.yogamcc.com
Working with the Black Strip Friday, April 27 7-9pm $30 + GST Have you bought a Black Strip, but only know a few ways to use it? Have you seen the Black Strip being used in class and wondered how to use it at home? Are you interested in learning about how to open up the body in a way that helps to align the whole body? The Black Strip is an amazing tool that has more uses than just lying on it. It can be used to not only open the thoracic spine, but the lumbar spine, strengthen the core and bring awareness to how you breathe. * No Previous Experience Required*
Yoga for Golfers Sunday April 29 10am-1pm $45 + GST You love the game of golf, but does it sometimes feel like the game of golf doesn’t love you? Do you get part way through a round and feel strain or pain in your back, hips, knees, neck, shoulders or elbows? Do you want to improve your focus, reduce your score and improve your swing? This workshop will introduce you to yoga asanas (postures) and breathing techniques specific to the game of golf. We will working on joint and spinal mobility while also developing strength and stability to help you enjoy a pain free game.


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