October Movement & Mindfulness Class for Pandemic Fatigue
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October 2020
Hello Beautiful People!
I hope everyone is staying well and safe. It has been great to see those of you who have come back to in person classes. I noticed such a lift in my spirit due to seeing all of you and the reconnection we have all had with one another once again. Connection is so important for our mental health...and coming together for some laughs, healthy movement and learning definitely supports lifting us up!
October Classes: Please pre-register.
For the month of October classes running are:
Friday @ 9:30am Yoga for Strength
Friday @ 11am Strength, Balance & Mobility for Longevity
Saturday @ 9:30am Yoga for Strength & Core
Saturday @ 10:45am Restorative/Yin & Nidra for Relaxation
Pending Additional Classes:
Gentle Movement & Mindfulness for Pandemic Fatigue, Stress & Anxiety (please see class description below)
Saturday October 3, 17 & 24 @ 4pm
Sunday October 11 &18 @ 11am
October Passes (to be used within the month of October)
5 Pass: $80 (great for a 1/week practice)
10 Pass: $150 (super for 2 practices/week!)
Drop in: $17
Online Pass Holder Drop-in: $15
Online Studio 1 Month Unlimited: $100
Online Studio 3 Months Unlimited (October, November & December): $275 (savings of $25)
Online 30 Day Challenge (prizes for finishers!): $95
Covid Care:
If you are more comfortable wearing a mask to the space, to your mat and then remove it once you get to your mat, please do so.
We have a lot of room in the studio and the floor is marked for social distancing.
We keep hand sanitizer on hand & are doing extra cleaning.
Everyone is bringing their own props. Prop rentals are available but due to washing them each time after use, we are charging $3 for bolsters or blankets & $2 for mat rentals & blocks.
Classes are small, 4-8 people in a space that can hold 20 mats socially distanced...so there is a lot of room!
Gentle Movement & Mindfulness for Pandemic Fatigue, Stress & Anxiety
Dates:
Saturday October 3, 17 & 24 @ 4pm
Sunday October 11 &18 @ 11am
Class times will run if we get enough interest. Please sign up for what dates & time(s) work for you!
Class fee: $17 or 5 classes for $75
Most of us may be tired of being cooped up & tired of feeling scared. Understanding it is ok to feel this way is crucial and developing coping skills for the individual & collective fatigue we are experiencing is important for our physical & emotional health.
We know there are two kinds of stress that have long-term effects on our mental well-being and physical health – intense stress and prolonged stress and right now, we have both. Add to that the uncertainly about, well, almost everything. In the past, we have always had unknowns in our lives but a lot of the things we generally do to cope, the things we enjoy and that give life meaning, have changed or been declared off limits.
This class will include gentle movement that can help rinse out stress from our physical & emotional body. Also, certain movement & positions have a way of either stimulating or relaxing the body. We will be implementing ones that calm the nervous system down. You will also learn coping skills that will help decrease anxiety in the body and mind. At the end of class, we will move into some guided meditation to settle into deeper rest and healing. Our body is not meant to deal with chronic stress and this class can help give us the reset we need.
Special Events
Saturday September 26 Hip & Knee Rescue is full.
Sunday October 4 Yoga, Soundbath & Circle is full (next one is Sunday November 29).
Friday October 9 Spa, Yoga & Stay Evening Retreat with Wine & Appetizer Pairings is full (next one is Friday November 27).
Saturday October 10 is full (next ones are January 9, 16, February 3 or 27)
Sunday October 25 Fall Wellness Retreat: Barre/Pilates, Yoga & Medical Exercise Specialist Info Session still has some room. Please send me an email to register!
Spa & Painting Day Retreat
Our next Painting Party is Saturday November 6 and it’s part of a Spa, Play & Stay Day Retreat. Spa appointments during the day, a painting party in the evening and then an overnight at the Inn (there is an option to just spa and paint if you live in the area and don’t need a place to stay overnight). Just send me a note if you’re interested or for more info!
Fall Wellness Retreat: Barre/Pilates, Yoga, Lunch & Medical Exercise Information Session
Sunday October 25, 2020
10am-3pm
Cost: $105 + GST
Payment can be made by cash, cheque or e-transfer.
Event Details:
10-11:15am Barre/Pilates Class with Colleen Wagner
Barre above and Pilates methodology are complementary and synergistic with each other as they are both based on similar principles related to movement quality, technique, alignment and philosophy.
This class is considered low impact and focuses on functional movements, range of motion and alignment. Some of the benefits are improved kinetic chain connection, body awareness, balance, muscle control, joint mobility, stability and strength.
11:30am-12:45pm: Restorative/Yin Yoga with Yoga Nidra
This class is the perfect balance to the morning class, allowing for some relaxation and recovery. In addition, in the last 6 months we have been under an incredible amount of mental, physical & emotional stress dealing with all the unknowns that have come with the pandemic. This class will help to relax and calm your nervous system down giving it and all of your body systems a reset. It will also decrease muscle tension by offering the option to be completely supported by props. You will also go home with tools you can use to support yourself on a daily basis to decrease stress and anxiety.
12:45-1:30pm Nourishing lunch catered by the Eco Cafe (please confirm any allergies when you register)
1:30-2:30pm Medical Exercise Specialist Information Session with Colleen Wagner
Medical Exercise is the next step in bridging the gap between healthcare and fitness and the need for this service will continue to grow during and long after this time of uncertainty.
Medical Exercise Specialist Colleen Wagner will discuss the importance of exercise and how it is the key to the long term management of chronic medical conditions. Medical Exercise Specialists can also help individuals maintain and improve their function after rehabilitation is complete.
Many changes are happening with health care and the need for safe, accessible and effective exercise programs is on the rise. Learn about lifestyle management and how to improve mobility, stability and overall strength to maintain quality within quantity of life.
Colleen is the owner of Back on Track Specialized Exercise and Wellness Solutions in Edmonton, Alberta. With over 35 years experience working in the wellness field and as a Recreation Therapist she is now excited to offer Medical Exercise Training and Lifestyle Management programs.
30 Day Challenge Testimonials
(Next challenge starts October 1 or choose your own start date!)
Arlene
I decided to do the June challenge because I felt I needed a little motivation. Sometimes I would feel a little tired so I loved choosing the class I would do next and having access to all of the different classes was so great. Flexibility helped me do yard work, strength helped with bike riding and mobility kept my joints from hurting. Looking forward to the next classes!😻
Janine
First of all, I’m really pleased that I was able to practice yoga every day throughout the 30 day challenge. Some days I did a lighter or shorter class, especially on days when I was working hard in my yard or just felt less motivated.
I found the daily practice engaging, invigorating, blissful, depending on what I needed that day. My overall intention was to build strength and maintain good physical, emotional and mental health.
The latter was always attainable, the strength part less so, particularly at the beginning. At some point in the last year I injured my right shoulder. Not only was it weak but it was also lacking mobility. Some days it hurt, so I honoured that and didn’t push too hard. I’m pleased to say that today it feels so much stronger and it doesn’t hurt to move or to bear weight.
It’s a beginning. I intend to continue doing yoga as often as I can in order to keep this new body knowledge. I know only too well that it’s not completely healed and will need special attention to help maintain strength and mobility.
Thank you, Janelle, for pointing me in this direction. You frequently told me that I needed to build strength in this shoulder and I listened. I concentrated on two types of classes, Yoga for Strength and Yoga for Longevity & Mobility. I have gained both Strength and Mobility.
Thank you for all of the wonderful classes that you have made available online. I know that I’ll continue my practice because it’s so attainable online. Not only that but I can practice from the comfort of my own home and on my own schedule! I also look forward to the days when we can all practice together.
Namaste, my dear friend.
Janine
Carmen
The June challenge has been great for me. I had surgery in late April and I really needed to rebuild some core strength (and just some strength in general). I definitely feel stronger. Yoga has become part of my daily routine and I do not want to lose that.
Sandi
I can’t believe how good even 10-15 minutes of yoga first thing in the morning can make me feel! I’d feel so good that I’d click on another class and do all or even part of it if I was short on time. Setting an intention or just breathing in child’s pose or downward dog and cleansing the mind was so wonderful for anxiety relief.
However, the improvement in my flexibility has brought me the most joy. And no pain!!!! (Except when I strained my calf muscle jogging!) But even then I did your gentle mobility classes (for men!) and twists and sitting postures that didn’t put weight on my left leg.
I love that I can touch my toes, my posture has improved and my rotational mobility has improved and I feel so strong! I never really did a lot of the strength classes, mostly flow and a lot of yoga for golfers and the quick morning stretch. I adapted as needed and paused the video if I wanted to hold poses longer.
Thank you for sharing your hard work, love and inspiration!! I will continue. I love how it makes me feel.
Namaste,
Sandi
Monica
My intention with the 30 day challenge was to reduce the stress in the busiest month of the year in my teaching. These past few months have been very stressful moving to distance and online learning with my kindergarten students.
Doing yoga every evening helped me relax more. Some days it was late and I just did the body scan or a short stretch, other days I had more time to try a longer session. I appreciated the variety of classes. I did yoga every night and walked my dog. Making time to do this every evening for myself, was something I haven't done before.
Thank-you for inspiring me to try this challenge. Janelle, you are awesome and I appreciate your care and check ins.
Monica
Sharon
I would like to share my experiences with you in challenging myself with the 30 Day Challenge. This was my first yoga challenge! I chose to participate because I wanted to be able to focus on something I could do for myself and to build strength & see progress. I feel self care is so important and vital to mental and physical health. With the challenge I gained accountability to set up a daily practice for self care, to improve my health, and to release stress and anxiety. One of my health concerns is with arthritis in my knee and with the yoga poses I found my knees became stronger and stairs became easier! Even getting out of a chair with my knees became easier! My endurance has improved, breathing is easier on long walks and I feel more energetic throughout the day.
Recently, we visited our favourite waterfall- Tangled Falls- located south of Jasper. It is beside the highway and we love it because we climb up the banks beside the water. Last time we were there was in October and I couldn't climb up the Falls but I did this time! And I kept up to my daughter Robyn!
I honestly cannot believe how well I sleep at night now too! I am so grateful to Janelle for doing the online courses, explaining the poses so well with such knowledge. I am glad I decided to do the challenge, I would highly recommend it!
Lise
When I read about the monthly challenge, I thought right away that I was not strong enough. With encouragement from Janelle, I decided to do it.
First of all, I set up a permanent spot in my house for the daily yoga practice and looked forward to setting my ipad for a session. Once I saw the amazing number of classes offered, I thought I would have enough to last me until I turn 103 years old. Picking here and there was not showing much results. So, I wrote to Janelle and she suggested longevity classes and then yoga for strength. I started to really enjoy all the sessions as I saw progress. My balance in the studio was about nil but as I stared at the screen, I was totally amazed at my results.
With practice, I gained better flexibility and can now sit back on my heels. Wow!
I have always had a sore spot and it was my neck. I was afraid to use the therapy balls but Janelle reassured me with good advice and I now feel comfortable using them.
The other issue is being a mouth breather but I listened very carefully to Janelle as she is constantly asking us to inhale or exhale as we move through the positions.
I feel so fortunate to be able to follow all these classes online with her. She is awesome and her teaching skills are amazing! I feel very safe following her on the screen or when she gives advice. I just love all the classes and I always look forward to meeting her on my screen during this awful Covid time we are living. It is just like having a nice visitor every day and it is done in a safe way.
BRAVO JANELLE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND GUIDANCE!
