Yoga sessions

Beginner Yoga Workshop

This two-day workshop offers a thorough introduction for a beginner in yoga practice or for anyone looking to renew their practice. It is given on the first weekend of every month. This session includes:-

How the course is designed:-

This basics workshop will introduce students new to yoga to the theories, breathing exercises (pranayama), yoga postures (asanas) and deep relaxation (Shavasana) of yoga. Working with these techniques, students will learn the very fundamental standing, balancing and seated postures. This class will breakdown each posture so even those who have been practicing, will be able to attend the workshop to fine tune their practice!

• Yoga mats are available.
• Props will be introduced as aids where required.
• Modifications will be made for students who have had injuries.
• Informative handouts will be sent after the workshop.

All Level Yoga

This is a moderate yoga session offered three times a week (see our schedules for more details) suitable for students with some yoga experience.

It provides a step-by-step practice of yoga, emphasizing on proper exercise (asanas), proper breathing (pranayama), proper relaxation (savasana), correct body alignment, flexibility and strength.

We expand on your strength, stamina and flexibility as you explore more intermediate postures; inversions, back bends and more demanding sequences. This class will help you take your practice to a new level!

Kids Yoga

We offer yoga classes once a week dedicated to children, that teaches, engages and empowers them. Yoga helps kids be calmer, more focused, happier and helps to deepen their emotional connections.

Pilates

Pilates is a postural gymnastic that aims to tone muscles and improve your core strength, in order to have a better and stronger posture to support the spine and joints, and prevent/cure physical injuries. It also increases flexibility, body awareness, coordination, breathing capacity and strength in general.

This course (offered three times a week) allows you to improve your coordination by increasing the level and intensity of your exercises. Remember that this is not a gentle gymnastic. In fact, it was created to give you strength, flexibility and body control to make your posture stronger and more symmetric. You will learn to work close to your limits.

Massage

Swedish massage

Swedish massage is one of the most effective massage therapy modalities. It involves a deep tissue massage applied with gentle and vigorous pressure. Think of this method as a wonderful combination of massage and physical therapy, a process that promotes total relaxation and muscle tension release. Swedish Massage Therapy has long been used by experts to provide many notable benefits. Here are just a few:

• Relaxation – One of the major benefits of Swedish massage therapy is true relaxation.
• Helps with stress – Many of us lead very demanding lives, and the resulting stress can manifest in the body, making muscles noticeably tight and stiff. Swedish massage therapy eases the body’s unwanted responses to stress and helps to clear your mind of worry.
• Better flexibility – After an hour of this kind of rejuvenating massage therapy, you can’t help but notice the way your body’s movements improve. The increased full range of motion of your hands, arms and legs and decreased swelling are all significant benefits of the Swedish massage experience.

With good reason, Swedish massage therapy is a sound and highly beneficial treatment. Treat yourself soon!

Ayurveda

Ayurvedic Consultation

• Initial Comprehensive Ayurvedic Consultation (includes comprehensive Ayurvedic assessment of your constitutional make-up, current state, organ and tissue pulses, along with management plan laid out for you (therapeutic bodywork, nutrition and detoxification) 1 hour and 30 min.
• Follow-up Ayurvedic assessments combined with Therapeutic Bodywork

Ayurvedic therapies:

Abhyangam: A whole body massage with specific herbal oils imported from India to nourish and revitalize the body tissues and to allow the toxins to be removed from the cells. (45 Minutes)

Swedana: Herbal steam bath is administered which opens the pores and flushes and cleanses the system through the skin. Its effect is enhanced when taken after Abhyangam. (20 Minutes)

Shirodhara: This unique Ayurvedic therapy offers a gentle, continuous stream of warm, herbal oil that is poured on the third eye and forehead inducing a womb-like relaxing state. Shirodhara is renowned for its balancing effect on the brain and nervous system, by helping to alleviate anxiety and other mental disturbances. The warm, herbal oil is also nourishing to the scalp and hair. This session also includes a scalp, head and neck massage which ends with a soothing facial steam and nasya oil (oil in the nose) to relieve sinus, head and neck tension. (1hour)

Marma: Marma Therapy is the theory from which acupuncture has its origins. Using pure essential oils, the Marma Points are stimulated using a light pressure which promotes subtle energy cleansing and rebalancing. Marma points are the gateways in the body where the body and mind communicate. By stimulating the marmas, blocks due to stress and improper diet can be dissolved.( 45 Minutes)

*Can only be done after a consultation as to determine which marmas to massage

Bliss therapies Package: The Ayurvedic Bodywork Trifecta! Abhyangam, Shirodhara and Swedana. You just have to try it.

There really aren’t words to describe this experience. Includes special Ayurvedic Spiced Tea to assist the release of toxins. (1,5 hour)

Zumba classes

Lose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape!!!

Our Zumba sessions feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Before you know it, you’ll be getting fit and your energy levels will be soaring! It’s easy to do, effective and totally Benefits of ZUMBA

1. Improved Cardiovascular
   One of the best fitness benefits associated with Zumba dancing is an improvement in your cardiovascular health.
2. Weight Loss
   Another great fitness benefit associated with Zumba dancing is the burning of body fat and weight loss. Research has found that participating in cardiovascular exercise is the best way to lose weight. For the average person, engaging in Zumba dance workout for one hour will burn 600 to 1,000 calories.
3. Stress Reliever
   Zumba dance routines are all about releasing your inhibitions and losing yourself in the movements. Not only do the energetic moves cause release of mood altering endorphins, you can feel your worries melt away as you lose yourself in the music and the movements exhilarating.
4. Improved Mood / Positive Self-Image
   Zumba is an excellent option – it improves self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-image.
5. Improved Coordination
   Zumba dancing is also a great way to improve your coordination.
6. Tones the Abdominals
   Many Zumba dance moves aid in working on the core abdominal muscles – the girdle of muscles that gives the pelvis its strength and power. This means firmer abdominals and a lower risk of back pain.