Spring/Summer Session: Please register before April 30!
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HI!
Some Springtime Thoughts....
To me, the energy of spring allows for renewal, rejuvenation, rebirth & being grateful for the life that rises up from the darkness of winter. It is also about letting go of things that do not serve my soul.
Recently I have been learning so much about letting go and surrendering. Old traumas have been resurfacing as I navigate through things. And for me, I only get triggered because there is still more healing to be done so I see it as an opportunity for more growth. If a situation triggers me, I ask myself what it is about the situation that reminds me of something from the past and how can I heal it? There are also layers to my emotional and physical response. Under anger is pain and under pain is fear. Fear of something that was felt in the past- abandonment, rejection or shame (even if it happened a long time ago, the body still has a way of responding in defence and this is where yoga and meditation have helped so much to rinse it out one practice at a time and to connect my mind and body back together again). Through communication with those I feel safe with, there is an opportunity for great conversation, growth and helping the mind and body create new pathways, and to heal and diffuse the power of a trauma over me. And slowly, it starts to dissipate. There have been many difficult experiences I have had with my dad throughout the years and now that he is not well, some have come up but have also been healed throughout this last year of trying to help him get well.
I am sharing the above lyrics because of a powerful experience I had with him. When dad was first recovering from his stroke I took him to the healing garden at U of A Hospital and all of a sudden he sang those exact lyrics to me as I pushed him in his wheelchair. I know it came straight from his soul. Dad loves the Beatles but I was in awe that those lyrics are what came to him. It was beautiful.
I think the hardest thing now is that dad can't play his guitar, saxophones or flute anymore but he still has that genius inside him. So I am learning from him and am reminded to continue learning what I can as some do not get the opportunity. That goes for playing music and singing. And moving my body too. I am so lucky I can breathe on my own and move without pain. This gift is something I will do everything I can to keep.
Seeing dad recover from a stroke, then get pneumonia that he caught at the hospital and lose his walking, have 3 emergency visits over Xmas, have a COPD aspiration, and refuse care and treatment through it all has created a constant state of anxiety and many difficult moments. But then there have also been times of love. One thing I am still learning is to not take on anymore than I can. I listen to my body when I need to rest. I do not visit unless I am 100% ok otherwise I am not a good support for him. I also can not force dad to eat. Or get him to see life through different eyes from how he has viewed the world for 74 years. All I can do is accept him and love him. And SURRENDER all of it.
No one knows what the long term care system is like until they are in it and the advocacy never ends. There is no proactive care and the family has to stay on top of things, buy extra food & pay for extra caregiving. I cannot imagine what it is like for those who have no one to be a voice for them. And the drug cocktail they give seniors is frightening. Something has to change.
There is such aloneness in all of this but I also know in that aloneness there is togetherness too because we all experience loss. I do know I can’t do this by myself anymore. Thank goodness for companions that go to see him. And to my mom, brother and partner who listen to my sadness as I navigate through many things like forgiveness, letting go and just loving because that’s really all I can do for him now. And I’m grateful for those who have just reached out to ask about him and have gone to see him. He’s such a smart man and even in his fatigued and weak state, he still shows compassion for me and others. He said the other day “it must be hard for you to see your dad like this?” And I said yes and started crying and he said “you’re ok”..I don’t remember the last time I was comforted by him...and even though my life with my dad has had so many struggles and I did not have him in my life for many many years, in seeing someone who may now be dying, all there is is love. And seeing all of this is taking me down a new path with a lot of change ahead.
I find comfort in and I always come back to a quote my wise mother shared with me:
The "I" that is me, you cannot see
You see only the form that you think is me.
The form that you see, will not always be
But the "I" that is me, lives eternally.
Love, light and gratitude to all of you. Please reach out if you need support because you are not alone.
I am so grateful for every person who warms up the studio and also brightens my life. All of you have been my light in the darkness.
xoxo
Janelle
Spring/Summer Session!
POP UP Yoga Class this Wednesday April 24 @ 6:30pm! WARM YOGA CORE!
Special Class Price: $15 or you can use your pass. This class will be practiced in a warm room.
Join us for a fun and challenging class! (class description is below)
Please pre-register to let me know you are coming.
We are taking registrations for this class to continue it through May & June so please join us and share your feedback!
Longevity Workshop is this Saturday @ 12:30-4:30pm! Take advantage of this local event! We are so fortunate to have Denise coming out to us from Edmonton!
Longevity Workshop- Extended!
This workshop will be an hour longer and cover more on healthy movement for the joints, fascial fitness, partner work and a full yoga practice to integrate all of the concepts.
Practice now so you can play later!
Your joints are designed to last for at least 100 years!
So why do we accept that they’re going to break down before we are halfway there?
Denise will teach you the key things you need to know about your joints and your fascia so that your body feels great and your movements are fluid! Head to the website in my bio to sign up or for more info! You will take so many tools home with you!
Here is the link for more information or to sign up!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/longevity-the-extended-workshop-tickets-56848868496
If you wish to avoid credit card processing fees, you can pay the $84 via e transfer or at the studio with cash or cheque!
Spring/Summer Session: May 5 2019 to July 6 2019
All classes are pending while we take registrations. Please pre-register so we know which classes to keep on the schedule. We need a minimum of 6 people for each class. Pre-registrations helps us determine which classes still interest you. Drop ins are welcome as well, we just need to do as much pre-registering as possible from now until April 30. For those who buy the discounted session passes or unlimited pass, please let us know which classes you would like to keep on the schedule. Thank you so much! The schedule will be finalized and sent out on April 30 so please register as soon as possible!
Classes
Tuesdays @ 530pm & 6:15pm
Weight Training & Yoga Flow for Strength COMBO!
Enjoy 30 minutes of weight training and then continue to build strength with an active flow class! Rinse it all out with some soothing stretching and relaxation at the end of class.
If you come to both classes you get a deal of $25 for 2!
If you already have a yoga pass, drop in for weights is only $10!
Or you can just drop in for yoga: $17
Entire 9 week session for both: $225
Wednesdays @ 9:30am
Summer Yoga for Strength & Flexibility
Calling all gardeners, golfers & bikers! Bring balance back into your body as you move into your summer activities! Build strength to protect you from injury. Improve flexibility as you are guided through poses to help relieve tension in the most common areas of soreness (lower back, hamstrings, hips and shoulders)! Use this class to create ease in your movement and to decrease pain!
9 week session: $142
Wednesdays @ 5:15pm (pre-registered)
Yoga for Beginners
Join us as we break down poses to help you learn and feel alignment in your unique body that will ensure long term stability, strength and safety for your joints and muscles. This class will help you develop healthy muscle memory so that when you are in poses, your body will have the opportunity to move toward strength, activation and balance effort with ease! You will be able to take what you learn and apply it to movements off of the yoga mat as well!
9 week session: $142
Wednesdays @ 6:30pm (pre-registered)
Warm Yoga Core
Students are guided through core strengthening yoga sequences to cleanse, tone and support the body from the core outward. Learn about core integrity and how to bring it in to your yoga practice. While this class is mixed level, it is a more vigorous class. This class is offered in a slightly warmer room temperature. Sweat out your winter and feel the cleansed effect that this class has to offer!
9 week session: $142
Thursdays @ 5:15pm & Fridays @ 11am
Fitness Fusion
This class will encompass resistance training and exercises to improve cardiovascular fitness and core strength. You will learn to lift free weights correctly! Multi movement exercises will also be offered for a full body workout! Modifications can be given if needed.
9 week session: $142
Fridays @ 9:30am
Yoga for Strength & Balance (outdoors when weather permits)
This class gives you a full body experience with yoga poses that build strength, improve balance. increase body awareness, proprioception and help prevent injury . Class is finished off with core strengthening, stretching & relaxation.
9 week session: $142
Fridays @ 5:15pm: Massage Therapy Balls for Mobility & Yoga for Sleep
This class uses therapy balls that provide targeted self-massage trigger point therapy by using specially designed high grip rubber massage balls and focused movement routines to help penetrate through layers of skin and muscle to massage deeply into your high tension areas. At the end of this class, receive deep rest and restoration in a short yoga nidra practice. This is an extremely healing practice.Yoga Nidra has been referred to as sleep yoga and it has been said that 30 minutes of it is equivalent to 4 hours of sleep. You will be guided as you rest, allowing your mind and body to slip into a deep state of relaxation. We have extra props for you to use but you are welcome to bring your own blanket, eye pillow and whatever else you need for support.
9 week session: $142
Saturdays @ 9:30am
Yoga for Strength, Cardio & Core (outdoors when weather permits)
Improve your cardiovascular fitness & build strength through a fun and challenging class!
More core exercises will be included to help build stability and strength to support your back health.
9 week session: $142
Saturdays @ 10:45am
Restorative/Yin Yoga & Essential Oils for Stress Relief
The intention of this class is to provide a safe space for students to let go of tension and cultivate peace and balance. Poses will be held between 3-5minutes, and the body will be supported by props to allow the nervous system to thoroughly unwind. There will be use of essential oils that are specifically chosen for their calming, grounding & stress-relieving properties. The human body was not designed to handle being in a state of fight or flight constantly. In order to help the body and mind optimally deal with the challenges of daily life, it is crucial that we cultivate stillness and silence to switch into the parasympathetic nervous system which can give your body time to rest and your mind the space to unwind and let go. To help complete this practice, we will finish with a short yoga nidra session.
9 week session: $142
Sundays @ 10am
Suspended Sanctuary: A Floating Yoga Nidra
(Optional: bring your own hammock!)
Receive deep rest and restoration in this extremely healing practice.Yoga Nidra has been referred to as sleep yoga and it has been said that 30 minutes of it is equivalent to 4 hours of sleep. You will be guided as you rest, allowing your mind and body to slip into a deep state of relaxation. The brain switches from beta to alpha waves, signalling the transition from activity to rest. The practice can be used to calm the nervous system decreasing stress on the entire body. And if you have trouble sleeping, this can support your body to move into deeper rest.
We have extra props for you to use but you are welcome to bring your own blanket, eye pillow and whatever else you need for support.
Feedback needed please! Some of you may enjoy the floating sensation of using a hammock. Please bring your own hammock and stand if you wish to try this! If we get enough pre-registered for this class, we will be purchasing some hammocks for you to use at the studio!
9 week session: $142
Kids Yoga with Janine- Special Themed Classes!
Saturday May 25- Rainbow of Colours
Saturday June 22- Splash into Summer
Time: 12:15-2pm
Ages 5-9
Cost: $25
Please pre-register!
Summer Kids Yoga Camp!
We are considering a 2-3 day yoga camp some time in July! Please let us know if you are interested!!
Mindfulness for Kids
Date: Saturday May 4 @ 12:15-2pm
Ages: 7-10
Cost: $25
Please pre-register.
In this class, kids will learn breathing, movement and other mindfulness tools to help them self-regulate when they are stressed both physically and emotionally. They will learn coping mechanisms to help with anxiety in stressful situations. This class will also help support kids to build their self esteem, restore their energy and help them relax and sleep better.
Upcoming Events
We have so many great events happening!
Please see the schedule below or click on the eventbrite link for more info or to register!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/yoga-at-the-lake-studio-at-pigeon-lake-15312518532
Payment Methods:
If you wish to pay by credit card, you can pay on eventbrite. If you would like to pay cash, cheque or email transfer, you can register with me by sending an email or pay at the studio.
Longevity: The Extended Workshop
$80
Saturday April 27 @ 12:30pm
Spring Self Care Saturday! Yoga, Lunch & Healthy Back Workshop
$100
Saturday May 4 @ 9:30am
Yoga, Chair Massage & Spa Night
$60
Friday May 10 @ 5:15pm
Yoga, Lunch, Essential Oil Blending Bar & Chair Massage
$95
Saturday May 11 @ 9:30am
Bonding Over Beads! A Mother's Day Aroma Bracelet Making Workshop with Chelsea Penman
$40
Sunday May 12 @ 1:00pm
Movement Template Training with Denise Currie
$397. Earlybird Price before April 30: $317
Friday May 24 @ 12-6pm
Saturday May 25 @ 9am-5pm
Sun May 26 @ 9am- 4pm
Yoga & Fitness Day Retreat: Ravine Bridge Yoga, Yin Yoga, Barre & Biking
$100
Saturday June 8 @ 9:30am
Summer Sizzler Retreat: Ravine Bridge Yoga, Paddleboarding & Picnic Lunch
$80. With your own board: $70
Sunday June 23 @ 10am
Summer Sunday Glow Juicery Bar! Free Tasting & Information Session
Sunday June 23 @ 11:15 AM
Reframe Pain: The Mind, Body & Breath Connection with Heidi Mason
$60
Saturday July 13 @ 12:15pm
Summer Sanctuary Day Retreat: Yoga, Picnic Lunch & Paddleboard Yoga
$80. With your own board: $70.
Sunday July 14 @ 10am ALMOST FULL!
Sunday Yoga, Picnic Lunch & Yoga Paddleboarding
$80. With your own board: $70.
Sunday July 21 @ 10am
Serenity Sunday Retreat: Bridge Yoga, Picnic Lunch & Paddleboard Yoga
$80. With your own board: $70.
Sunday August 11 @ 10am
Reiki Sessions
Jasmin is now offering reiki sessions at the studio! $65/session. Reiki is a beautiful healing technique offering beneficial, calming, balancing and stress-reducing effects.
