Studio Updates, temporary online classes & lots of love xo💕
/Hello Beautiful Yoga Family,
Wow, sometimes all of this doesn't seem real does it?
As we research and keep an eye on things, we are noticing a trend of businesses closing temporarily, and with all the new information coming from the government we are also in this boat. This comes from well informed care and caution for wanting to protect everyone, our community and our earth. One thing this virus has taught us is how very connected we are and what each of us does has an impact.
I have listened to the epidemiology and the tracking of this virus/disease and the messages coming from around the world of how this virus is spreading. Social distancing is crucial at this time. It is possible to get ahead of this and I feel Canada is doing the right thing.
I have learned about what is called disease burden and that is looking at the parts of this that are not about the illness... it’s about the effects of the disease on the health care system and society at large. So it is important to get ahead of this and close down for a week or two vs what could be months and months later on down the road. As it has been seen in other countries, what starts out mild ends up spiking and health care systems can't handle it.
Being in person to teach you is so important to me and to stay connected to all of you, give hugs and support but for right now I feel this is the safest option for everyone. We don’t want to lose our connection to one another and we want for you to continue practicing for your well-being, so we are doing what we hope is the next best thing and are going to continue classes online for the time being. Many studios are moving to this option for now. Your practice can help keep your whole body and your immune system strong. And the yin/restorative classes can allow for downtime to unwind your nervous system from the unknowns of this current situation.
No two classes we teach are the same so I will be adding new classes each week (just like we would be teaching you in person) and the link will be available for 1 day so you have access to it all day (instead of just the class time) seeing as many of our schedules will be disrupted by all that is going on. This way you can fit it in through the day when it works for you. Here are some of the things that we are doing to continue with practicing:
1. Current passes can be used for online classes and people can also “drop in”! Just send me a note back that you want to take a specific class and I will send you the private group you tube link and you can send an e-transfer for the drop in. I will keep the punch passes at home with me so when I share the link with you I know you have taken the class and will use your pass. Please let me know at the beginning of the week which classes you are joining. I will need to know if people are signing up because I am creating a new video for each and every class :)
2. We are also asking for your support as well with this temporary idea as it is the only way the studio will make it through this time of uncertainty. Everything we do is group oriented so now that we can not run anything in person this is the only way right now that we can hope to move forward.
3. At the start of each new class I will share how many of us practiced in the class before so we know we are not alone on our mats :)
4. If you would like to practice on a different day, I can send you a link for one of the classes for that day as well.
THIS WEEK I am starting online classes and I will post the class by 6am the morning of the class. The online classes will duplicate the daily schedule we currently have. Jasmin and I will be connecting about Tuesday & Wednesday classes to start back up as well but as of this week they are cancelled.
Thursday March 19
Yoga for Strength
Yin/Restorative Yoga
Friday March 20
Yoga for Strength
Strength, Balance & Mobility for Longevity
Saturday March 21
Yoga for Strength
Restorative/Yin Aroma Yoga ( if you have them, have 2 of your favourite essential oils on hand)
We hope you can create your own little yoga space for these yoga classes!
What you will need for a class:
Yoga mat
Eye cover/pillow
Two blocks (big books can work)
Bolster (a pillow or couch cushion can work)
A strap (a belt can work!)
Blanket
This is a new journey for all of us. As I create videos it will be entertaining to say the least! I am new to this! Old jokes, new jokes...I hope to bring some smiles to your faces :). This new online journey reminds me of what it was like to practice yoga for the first time. Kind self dialogue, be patient with myself, do what I can and have some fun! Thank you for being on this journey with me. Please send feedback as well!
I miss everyone and am here to support in any way I can.
Here is the link to my first video. And this is how easy it will be to connect to the private online classes! Just click and you are taken to the class!
https://youtu.be/6fUCi_Z2WqE
Love, healing and peace to all of you and all beings everywhere.
Janelle xoxo
