The Goose Story & Winter Session
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The Goose Story
When you see geese flying along in “V” formation, you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in “V” formation, the whole flock adds at least 71 percent greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own. People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the thrust of one another.
When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone — and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. Taking from their innate wisdom, staying in formation with people who support us gives us strength.
When the head goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point. It is important to ask for help when we need it and to allow being supported as much as we offer support.
Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed.
What do we say when we honk from behind?
Finally — and this is important — when a goose gets sick or is wounded by gunshot, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies, and only then do they launch out on their own or with another formation to catch up with their group.
If we can learn from the strength and care that these amazing birds have for one another, we can learn to stand by each other like that too.
WINTER SESSION- 7 Week Session: November 1-December 18 2021
Live Zoom Classes
The session passes below give you more freedom so you can choose any class of the week and you can change it up each week if you can't commit to an entire session. Wellness Members have a discounted price because they also have the Wellness Membership Online Studio (which gives access to recorded classes).
Please register by sending me an email back to let me know if you will be joining us and what classes interest you. It has been so great to see everyone during this time and this new way of being. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support, laughs and patience with the joy of technology!
The picture above is where I teach so I hope to share my home and mini yoga spot with you sometime soon. I also just invested in a new mic system which sounds amazing and new lighting. The feedback so far is that it sounds like I am right there with you and no echoing sounds so yay!
7 WEEK SESSION PASSES
Choose 1 class/week
Member: $70. Non-members: $84
Choose 2 classes/week
Members: $140. Non-members: $154
Choose Unlimited:
Members: $210. Non-members: $220
Count Your Classes Pass
You count how many classes you can attend in the 7 week session. This is for students who want to practice 5 or more classes within the next 7 weeks (so for eg. this pass can't be used to buy just 1 or 2 classes).
Members: $10/class. Non-members: $12/class
Drop-in
Members: $13. Non-members: $15
WINTER SESSION CLASS SCHEDULE
The classes from October are continuing and I have also added some new classes so please let me know which ones you are interested in joining! Class descriptions for the current classes can be found here. And I have added the class descriptions for the NEW classes below.
Monday @ 5pm: Movement & Mindfulness for Pandemic Fatigue 60min
Wednesday @ 10am: Weights & Yoga 60min
NEW: Thursday @ 6:30pm: Happy Hour Yoga 60min
This class will include some gentle stretches and therapy ball exercises to rinse out your day. We will then head into a short relaxing body scan to help you restore & reset your energy. After class grab your cup of tea or glass of wine as we take some time to visit. You will also choose a card from a different deck each week before practice (Card 1,2 or 3) and we will go over them while enjoying our bevies!
NEW: Fridays @ 9:30am: Yoga for Strength & Core 60min
This fun and challenging class gives you a full body experience with yoga poses that build strength and stability, improve balance and cardiovascular health. And extra core exercises will be added throughout this class! Class is finished off with stretching & relaxation.
Fridays @ 10:45am: Strength, Balance & Mobility for Longevity for 50+ 60min
Saturday @ 9am: Yoga Flow & Core 60min
NEW: Saturday @ 10:15am: Yoga & Therapy Balls 60min
Enjoy a relaxing class with poses that can help decrease stress and unwind your nervous system. We will also be using therapy balls throughout practice to move into deep tension in the body, increase range of motion, support exercise recovery and tap into the rest and digest side of your nervous system.
NEW: Sunday @ 10am: Flow & Yin 60min
This class flies by! Rejuvenate with breath and movement in a fun flow class then finish class off with a few yin poses to move into the deeper tension in the body. I will ask before we start class what areas of tension you want to focus for the yin portion of class.
Sunday @ 7pm: Pajama & Sleep Yoga 30min
Please note that since this practice is only 30min so the session pass price is:
Members: $35. Non-members: $42
Drop in: $8
Private Sessions
I am also offering private group or individual sessions over zoom. Please email me if you are interested.
NEW ONLINE STUDIO BUNDLES (recorded classes)
Hi! I put each of these bundles together in the hopes that they can support you with a more consistent and longer routine at home. If you are having trouble committing to and staying motivated with your fitness regime, you are not alone! Following a routine can help you stay motivated as one class builds onto the next and you can FEEL the difference the more consistent you are. For anyone who buys a bundle and finishes it, I am also gifting you a spa package! :)
All prices include GST. And for those of you who are members, I took your membership fee out of each bundle.
All of these bundles can be paid for via e-transfer or on the site.
Seniors 3 Month Bundle
Non-member price: $135 for 3 months
Member Price: $54 for 3 months
What's included:
Seniors 2 Month Strength, Balance & Mobility Series (18 classes)
Seniors 1 Month Challenge (15 classes)
Sleep Support Sessions for Seniors (17 sessions)
Click here to explore the bundle.
Stress & Anxiety Relief 2 Month Bundle
Non-member price: $90 for 2 months
Member Price: $36 for 3 months
What's included:
Yoga & Mindfulness for Stress & Anxiety 1 Month Session (12 classes)
Restore & Replenish Evening Challenge (18 sessions)
One Day Yoga Retreat #1 with Janelle, Ricky & Carmon (3 classes)
One Day Yoga Retreat #2 with Janelle, Colleen & Kevin (4 classes)
Click here to explore the bundle.
Yoga for Strength & Flow 3 Month Bundle
Non-member price: $135 for 3 months
Member Price: $54 for 3 months
What's included:
Yoga for Strength & Flow 3 Month Series (36 classes)
Evening Relaxation Sessions (20 sessions)
Click here to explore the bundle.
THE WELLNESS MEMBERSHIP ONLINE STUDIO: Recorded Classes
This membership consists of recorded classes and are great if you need to exercise on a specific day or during a certain time, if you are travelling or want to do it in the comfort of your own home.
It includes:
- A free 7 day trial
- Access to a variety of 100+ classes
- A free challenge for a member/month
- Enjoy a convenient and affordable option to exercise at home
- Search class type, length, style and level of class
- A new class added each week
- Cancel any time
- Playlists that group the classes together for you. Hips & lower back classes, shoulder health, sleep support, yoga for anxiety, sport-specific yoga, etc!
- A comment section below each class so you can share how you feel after class and also interact with the other students and myself. You can also press the little heart beside the title of the class if you want to include it in your favourites.
To explore the membership for free for 7 days click here:
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