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Monday, September 13, 2010 to Sunday, September 26, 2010
 14 consecutive days to a revitalized and refreshed you!
Cultivate a flexible body, a deep breath, a calm manner and an unfurrowed brow. Sadhana is a sanskrit term which means conscious spiritual practice or quest. This yoga practice, lead by certified instructor Joanne Lowe, is for 14 consecutive days, 6:45 - 7:45 am. Practice yoga the way it was meant to be practiced, on a daily basis. Salute the Sun each morning with a flowing series of postures and breathwork that will refresh and rebalance the inner you, rejuvenate and strengthen the outer you.
Get up early, watch the sun rise, listen to the birds sing, shuffle amongst the autumn leaves and join us for a lovely series of classes to open your heart, expand your awareness and lift your spirit.
Suitable for all levels. Missed classes are not transferable or refundable. Pre-registration with payment required, $200.00.
"Each morning we are born again. What matters most is what we do today." ~ Buddha's instruction
Friday, October 22, 2010
 Enjoy a gentle yoga class led by Joanne Lowe, held by candlelight and accompanied by performance artist and healer Debbie Danbrook.
Ms. Danbrook is the first woman to have mastered the difficult Shakuhachi flute. She studied in Japan for several years with a Master Player. Debbie has released 17 CD's of Healing Music, 14 of them specifically for meditation and energy healing. Debbie offers meditations, Healing Sessions, concerts and workshops throughout North America and Japan. She teaches Shakuhachi and meditation in Toronto, Ottawa and Guelph. Debbie also takes small groups to Japan for music meditations at her favourite temples.
The flute that she plays, the Shakuhachi, is an ancient Japanese bamboo flute traditionally played by monks as a type of Zen. This Zen practice is called 'Suizen' or blowing Zen. During our yoga class we will focus on our breath and the healing music to help calm and still our minds.
The Shakuhachi is also a wonderful tool for transmitting healing energy. The sound helps to clear and balance the energy field of both player and listener.
During our yoga class, Debbie will also be singing and playing some other instruments including her North American flute and a small Finnish hand harp called a Kantele.
7:00 - 8:30 pm, Friday October 22nd, $30 + HST. Space is limited, please pre-register with payment early to reserve your space for this magical evening.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 to Wednesday, November 24, 2010
 "We are always being hurried along, running from one task to another. Our poor nerves rarely get a chance to rest or breathe. Yoga classes can be an antidote to this feverish fervor. They give us time to pause, feel and tune in." ~ Aadil Palkhivala
Wednesday nights, 4 weeks, 6:00 - 7:30 pm - $85.
Gentle, supported postures help to restore movement and flexibility to your body. Assisted by the use of props such as the wall, a bolster or folded blankets, poses are held for longer periods of time, allowing you to let go of long-held tensions that manifest both physically and mentally. This deeply relaxing and soothing class is suitable for beginners, people experiencing stress or anxiety and people who are recovering from illness or injury. (You may want to check with your doctor first). It is also recommended to anyone, including advanced practitioners seeking a gentle, meditative class. Advance registration required. Instructor: Joanne Lowe
Sunday, November 7, 2010
 Join Tania Love, artist and certified yoga instructor in this workshop combining yoga and art. We will start with a sequence of breathing, gentle movement and meditation followed by figure drawing of yoga postures.
The drawing practice will include quick gestural drawing to free movement followed by slower observation and expression.
The approach includes practicing postures individually to feel them internally and then we'll observe and discuss the physical structure, internal and external lines and expression of form.
No experience is necessary!
Materials included.
Sunday, November 7th, 1-4 pm, $62.15
"Hand in hand with my art is my yoga practice. Yoga is such a direct way to alter and gain access to perception of internal and external spaces." ~ Tania Love
Tania is depicted here with her cut paper installation of cellular like forms.
To learn more about Tania Love and her exhibits and artwork, check out her website at www.art.tanialove.com.
"Another fabulous retreat! I'm always amazed as each one is more enjoyable than the last." ~ Brenda Junkin
"Thank you so much for arranging this weekend. For finding the perfect spot, for doing all the logistics so beautifully, and for being there yourself shedding joy and laughter and peacefulness. My mind, body and spirit are extremely grateful. Namaste." ~ Margie Hart, Summer 2010 Retreat
"Joanne, thanks for leading us through a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend retreat! As always, you created a warm, fun and interesting environment and introduced me to new ideas and approaches to life. My body, mind and spirit thank you! Namaste" ~ Dianne Perkins
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