Weight Training starts tomorrow! Biocell & Trim sale ends🌷
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This is 48 & Birthday shenanigans!
Thank you to my friend Kim for the lunch time fun and gifts and to Jonathan for always making my birthday special. And to my mom who sent me the best pic of me and my Grandpa Hammond. She said she tried to comb my hair but it always had a mind of its own! Still does!
Birthdays are always a reminder for me to celebrate each day, not just on birthdays. Whether that’s connecting with friends or family or taking a mini “me” moment throughout the day. To be born is a miracle in itself. To be 48 and have had this much time already on this earth school is something I am so grateful for. Being given the opportunity to grow older is such a privilege.
Thank you to everyone for the birthday wishes! I got a little teary reading all of them! I have to say that we never know what reaching out will do for someone else so thank you from the bottom of my heart!
MAY Weekly Online Live Zoom Classes
Please send me an email back to register. Prices include GST.
Mondays @ 8:30am: Weight Training
5 Week Session: May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Wellness Member: $50. Regular: $60
Improve your overall strength & stability in your body, build & maintain bone density & increase lean body mass. This class will include different weight training exercises and muscle groups each week.
Wednesdays @ 9:30am: Weights & Yoga 60min
3 Week Session: May 4, 11 & 18
No class on May 25 as it is the Awakening One Day Retreat out at Pure Awareness.
Wellness Member: $30. Regular: $36
Build bone density & lean body mass by adding weight training to your exercise regime. This class will include different weight training exercises and muscle groups each week. We will also use yoga poses that improve strength and balance and finish class with stretches for the areas that we worked.
Fridays @ 9:30am: Strength, Balance & Mobility Class for 50+ 60min
3 Week Session: May 6, 13 & 20
No class on May 27 as I am a part of the Trauma as Medicine Retreat running that weekend.
Wellness Member: $30. Regular: $36
Improve your strength & balance with yoga poses and body weight exercises. Improve joint health and range of motion with mobility exercises and learn therapy ball exercises to decrease stiffness in the body.
Saturdays @ 9:30am: Yoga for Strength & Core 60min
Saturday May 21
No online class on May 7 as I am at a retreat. No online class May 14 as it is in person. No online class on May 28 as I will be teaching at the Trauma as Medicine Retreat.
Wellness Member: $10. Regular: $12
This fun and rejuvenating class is full of movement and core work to help you build overall strength. Class finishes with some stretching and relaxation.
May Wellness Classes at the Village Creek Country Inn
Please confirm your attendance for the upcoming classes in May!
Also, we will be having coffee/tea on Saturday in between & after classes if there is enough interest so please let me know.
And if you are visiting and would like to stay overnight, the Inn has offered our guests 10% off! Please call (780)586-0006.
Friday May 13 @ 7pm: Evening Stretch & Relaxation Session
This class will include some gentle movement, yin poses and a relaxing body scan to help you unwind at the end of the week.
You will need a mat, bolster, block, blanket and eye cover.
Saturday May 14 @ 9:30am: Yoga for Strength & Core
This class includes a standing series and floor series. The standing series includes poses that help build strength and stability in the body. The floor series includes core strengthening, poses that improve flexibility and some relaxation. You will need a block & mat.
Saturday May 14 @ 11am: Stress Relief Class
This class will include some relaxing yin poses, restorative poses and a short guided meditation with sound bowls to relax the body & mind. With chronic stress, by-products of it can stay in the body for several hours, even days. Only 3 weeks of constant "high stress" will re-write your entire baseline level of functioning, moving all functions in the body into the various states and stages of chronic stress. This is detrimental to our overall health and causes issues like adrenal fatigue, immune system suppression and brain fog. This is why it’s so important to ground and reset daily to move out of the multiple stress responses we can experience each day. You will need 2 blankets, eye cover, mat and a bolster or pillow under your knees.
The soundbath portion is not to be done if you are pregnant, have a pacemaker, cochlear implants/hearing aids, have epilepsy or have implants or plates/pins in the body. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Saturday May 14 @ 12pm: Collagen & Coffee Tasting
Join me after class for some coffee or tea and sample the Logiq collagen coffee, the different kinds of Liquid Biocell Collagen and Trim flavours too! Please let me know if you will be joining!
Some information on Liquid Biocell Collagen:
Thanks to the bio-optimized micromolecules, the unique matrix of collagen, hyaluronic acid & chondroitin sulfate has been proven effective at just 1-2g per serving in multiple human clinical trials...which is the recommended serving size of just 2 tbsp per day.
Check this out for comparison...the majority of hydrolyzed collagen supplements made from bovine, marine or pig sources typically require a large daily serving of 10-20g, often delivered in a hefty scoop of powder...yet are not backed by the same proven studies.
Some other major points about Liquid Biocell Collagen/HA matrix (in both the Life & Pure Biocell):
- Health Canada approved
- 37 clinical trials
- 7 patents
- 10 phytonutrient-rich superfoods for extra antioxidant & cardiovascular support in the Life Biocell
- 30 day money back guarantee
- a patented matrix of collagen type II (the best for joints), hyaluronic acid (HA) and chondroitin sulfate (CS) which also helps promote our own production of Type 1 & 3 collagen
- has a 95% absorption rate so its patented manufacturing process produces an ideal molecular weight that the body can effectively absorb (most powdered collagens only absorb around 30%)
-when it comes to joint health, the collagen/HA/CS mirrors the joint's natural composition so it helps rebuild what we lose with age which is around 30% by the time we are 50. 50% by the time we are 70.
Also why do patents matter?
Patents help protect ingredients, processes & innovation. All 7 Collagen/HA Matrix patents have been awarded based on the technology's unique composition. It is the first formula ever to feature Bio-Optimized collagen, HA & chondrotin sulfate in a matrix that mimics human body composition. The formula's usage and manufacturing process are also patented.
My friend Cheryl who owns the spa at the lake introduced this to me. She had a chronic shoulder injury that wouldn’t allow her to lift her arm above shoulder height for many years. 3 months on the Biocell and she had full rotation. Of course, I was skeptical because I’ve always used movement to help the mobility of the joints/the body. Learning more I’ve realized that this works really well but only up to a point because if we continue to lose crucial support in our body as we age, rebuilding it from the inside out supports not only our joint health but also skin, hair regrowth, gums, nails, etc.
If you would like to read more about the different kinds of collagen and what the Liquid Biocell is made of click here.
Reconnect & Replenish: A Spring Renewal Retreat
Take some time to replenish & reconnect through healing circles, nature, nourishing food and gentle movement practices. Join us for one day or both!
Saturday May 14
3-8:30pm
Join us for an evening of connection, restoration and relaxation.
3pm Welcome, Coffee/Tea Service & Retreat Gift Bags!
3:30-6:30pm Transformational Healing Circle with Christine Fraser
6:30-7:30pm: Nourishing Catered Dinner from Eco Cafe
7:30-8:30pm: Stretch, Sleep & Sound Slumber Session with Janelle Ford
8:30pm: Hot Tub Time or Deck Time
Sunday May 15
9:30am-3:15pm
Join us for a day of rejuvenation, nourishment & support.
9:30-10:30am: Nature Walk & Gentle Mobility Session on Deck or Ravine Bridge with Janelle Ford
10:45am-1:45pm: Transformational Healing Circle with Christine Fraser
1:45-2:45pm: Catered Lunch from Eco Cafe & Free Time
245 Gratitude Closing Circle with Christine & Janelle
315 Heading home…
Saturday only: $160 + GST
Sunday only: $160 + GST
Both days: $310 + GST
Please send an e-transfer to Janelle at fordjanelle@hotmail.com and indicate if you’re coming for just Saturday, just Sunday or both days!
If you would like to stay overnight on Saturday please contact the Village Creek Country Inn as soon as possible at 780-586-0006. Let them know you’re part of the Pigeon Lake Wellness Studio retreat and you will get 10% off of your room!
We so look forward to seeing you!
Janelle & Christine
Day Retreats with Carmon & Janelle at Pure Awareness Retreat Centre!
We are holding these one day retreats on Wednesdays! Dates are:
May 25 Spring Awakening Day Retreat. Click here to register. Filling up!
June 15 Strawberry Moon Day Retreat. Click here to register.
July 20 Summer Sanctuary Day Retreat. Click here to register.
August 17 Sweetness of Summer Day Retreat. Click here to register.
And if you are looking for an overnight option after your day retreat, please check out the Village Creek Country Inn here.
The Wellness Online Studio
This is an online studio of recorded classes. It is for those who like to choose their own style of classes along with class length & time of day. Click here to explore the free 7 day trial and choose from a wide variety of 100+ yoga, fitness, mindfulness, stress relief & guest instructor classes.
NEW! Recorded Challenges & Series are being added to the Wellness Membership each month!
Currently I am adding the Weights & Yoga 7 Day Challenge!
MOMMA'S Day Special Membership Price
The Wellness Membership is on for $30/month if you are looking for a wellness gift for your mom, a loved one or for yourself!
Regular price is $35/month. You can purchase it or any of the other offerings and send it over email as a gift here!
Customized Challenges or Packages
If you are looking for something specific, please let me know as I can customize a challenge or series for you.
Online Studio Shop
Check out the online studio shop here. There are lots of challenges and series to choose from. There are also workshops & special events: Trauma as Medicine Workshop as well as A Power Animal Journey with Sarah Salter Kelly. And a Know Your Angels Workshop with Lannie Reid.
