September Classes & Last Retreat this Thursday! ๐
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Hello beautiful people :)
As we transition into fall, it is the time to replenish, to go inwards and to be more still with ourselves, in body and in mind. Below is a great quote that reflects the benefits of stillness.
Sending hugs to you,
Janelle xo
There is Power in Stillness
Our miracles and lifeโs magic donโt appear when weโre restless and frantic. The miracles and magic happen when weโre still, quiet, calm and trusting.
Each of us has favorite items and places that help to calm and quiet us. What stills our mind? A walk in the park, a special place in the city, a quiet room? An old chenille robe? A rock, a picture, a lit candle?
Use these places and things to find that place of stillness in yourself. Find the power in stillness. Itโs a power that comes gently, like the morning sunrise or the evening stars.
Take time each day to seek out stillness,
to find that sacred spot. Let your mind
and soul be at ease. Donโt grasp and grab
for the magic and miracles. When
you reside in that place of stillness,
the joy, miracles, and magic youโre
seeking will find you.
Melody Beattie, Journey to the Heart Book
September In Person Classes at the Village Creek Country Inn!
Please confirm your attendance for the following classes:
Friday September 10 &/or 24 @ 6:30pm: Yoga Nidra/Sleep Yoga for Deep Rest
Class Fee: $15 or Member Rate: $12
Settle into a guided blissful yoga nidra practice that can help activate the relaxation response in your body and improve the functioning of your nervous system. It can help cells regenerate and repair, decrease anxiety and improve your mood. It can also help manage immune function, blood pressure, cortisol levels and induce restful sleep.
Saturday September 11 &/or 25 @ 9:30am: Yoga for Strength
Class Fee: $20 or Member Rate $17
This is a fun and challenging class that gives you a full body experience with yoga poses that build strength and stability, improve balance and cardiovascular health! Class is finished off with core strengthening, stretching & relaxation.
Saturday September 11 &/or 25 @ 11am: Stretching & Therapy Balls for Stiff & Sore Muscles
Class Fee: $20 or Member Rate $17
This class includes active and gentle stretching along with therapy ball exercises to help improve mobility and joint health and to decrease soreness, stiffness and pain in the body.
This is our last retreat in August and we will be waiting until October until we run another one.
Join us for a day of replenishment with aroma yoga, nourishing food, a forest & labyrinth experience, yoga nidra, soundbath & campfire. We have just a couple spots left for this Thursday and are keeping our gathering small.
Summer Sanctuary One Day Retreat
Date: Thursday August 26
Time:10am-7:30pm
Investment: $150 +GST
Join Carmon Frick from Pure Awareness & Janelle Ford from Pigeon Lake Wellness at the Pure Awareness Retreat Centre for a day of self-care, connection & deep replenishment.
10am: Welcome, Guest Gift Bags, Coffee/Tea Lounging & Orientation
10:30am: Detox Aroma Yoga
12pm: Nourishing Lunch with Buddha Bowls & Bliss Balls from the Eco Cafe (If you have any food allergies please let us know ahead of time).
1pm: Forest Therapy & Labyrinth Experience
2pm: Zen Garden & Hammock Time
4:30pm: Soothing Supper with Shawarma's & Coconut Ginger Soup from the Eco Cafe.
5:15pm: Yoga Nidra: Elements of the Earth & Sky with Soundbath
6pm: Campfire Conversations & Fire Ceremony with Smores
If you would like to avoid the eventbrite fees you can send an e transfer of $157.50 ($150+GST) to Janelle at fordjanelle@hotmail.com.
If you would like to continue your day of replenishment and relaxation and add an overnight, please call the Village Creek Country Inn at 780.586.0006 and let them know you are with Janelle and a Pigeon Lake Wellness retreat and you will receive 10% off of your room!
To register online click:
HERE for August 26
Getting Back on Track Fall Challenges are now open for registration!
These challenges include an online challenge with recorded classes, a progress tracker, bonus classes AND an option to join us for an in person celebration class! I will support you along the way and there is a challenger gift bag with discounts and gifts for finishers :)
If you are a member, the online challenge is FREE! See more details via the links below.
Getting Back on Track: 14 Day Fall Challenge
https://app.namastream.com/pigeon-lake-wellness-studio/product/37210
Getting Back on Track: 14 Day Challenge for 50+
https://app.namastream.com/pigeon-lake-wellness-studio/product/27694
YOUR HOME STUDIO: THE WELLNESS MEMBERSHIP
If you enjoy practicing from home you can access a variety of classes including yoga, fitness, meditation, soundbaths, soundscapes and guest instructor classes in The Wellness Membership. You can enjoy the convenience of searching length of time, type, style & level of class. Sore lower back or tight hips? You can search those too and the classes that can support you will come up!
A new class is also added each week.
For those who have the $27/month, that stays your rate as long as you stay a member.
The price for the membership will be going up in September so if you would like the founding member price, it is still accessible until August 31. Please see the link below to explore the membership and give it a try for free with the 7 day trial.
https://app.namastream.com/pigeon-lake-wellness-studio/product/26878CLASS
Janelle Ford
Background & Education:
Personal Trainer in private & public fitness clubs.
Bachelor of Physical Education from University of Alberta specializing in Active Living, Health & Well-being
Strength Training & Conditioning Coach for Junior & Senior Mens Lacrosse Teams
500HR Yoga Teacher Training with Moksha Yoga International
50HR Yin Yoga Training Level 1&2 with Joe Barnett
18HR Restorative Yoga Training with Judith Lasater
40HR Aroma Yoga Training with Tracy Griffiths
25HR Yoga Nidra Training with Empowered Yoga
25HR Trauma Sensitive Yoga Training with Empowered Yoga
25HR Movement Template Training with Denise Currie
108HR Advanced Meditation Teacher Training with Lifestyle Meditation
