Yoga for Teens
December 30, 2010
Elation Centre is thrilled to announce:
Catherine Lesage of Little Feet Yoga will be offering Yoga classes for teens ages 11-16.
Catherine Lesage is a life-long educator, yogi, and leader in the field of Kids’ Yoga education. She is also a former lawyer and ethics officer. She is known for her contagious creativity, enthusiastic leadership, fun, and collaboration. She has created a unique holistic movement model for Kids’ Yoga. Catherine brings a dedication and warmth to the delivery and is highly committed and passionate about helping children experience the benefits of Movement through Mindfulness, Play, Creativity and Yoga.
Details (pre-registration is essential):
This artistic exploration of Yoga and Yogic principles for teenagers provides philosophy, movement, creative exploration and relaxation, promoting balance and community.
- Dates: 8 weeks, Monday January 31st – March 28th, 2011 (no class on Mar 14)
- Time: 4:15PM -5:15PM
- Cost: $108.00, (HST incl.)
- Registration: use our Online Registration System, give us a call at 613-322-3028, or email us. Download a Yoga for Teens Registration Form to bring to class.
- Questions? Contact Catherine
- Minimum of 6 people required for all pre-registered classes, more info here
Free Yoga Day – Jan 6
December 16, 2010
Now this photo says ‘Elation’. Annie, my 3-year old Spaniel is soooo happy she is Elated! Sun-Wind-Lots to Sniff, Life is good!
Want to feel this great? Come and celebrate the Elation of Yoga.
Free classes all day on Thursday, January 6th. Meet our team and check out a few of our new classes.
Practice Yoga ~ Feel Great
Here is the schedule:
| 5:45-6:45AM | Vinyasa | Donna |
| 7:00-8:00AM | Vinyasa | Caroline |
| 12:00-1:00PM | Hips | Sylvie |
| 4:15-5:15PM | Beginner/Basic | Jane |
| 5:45-6:45PM | Flow (new class) | Nicki |
| 7:15-8:15PM | Core Conditioning (new clas) |
Deb |
| 8:30-9:30PM | Deep Stretch | Martha |
Click here for class descriptions. Bring a friend!
Our Holiday Gift to You
December 16, 2010
Purchase an Elation Yoga 10-Class Pass or add an extra 10 classes to your current pass for only $100.00! Regular price is $135.00
- You can purchase your class pass at the studio before your class
- call us 613-322-3068
- Use the coupon code ELAMERRY on the Online Registration System.
Offer expires on January 1st.
Guest Post by Annie Berube: Yoga in Rwanda (Part 1)
December 9, 2010
Elation Centre yogini, Annie Berube, tells us about her experience doing yoga in Kigali and about the amazing women she met along the way.
So I packed my yoga books, Sylvie’s yoga teacher’s manual, a dozen yoga mats and my little family and we were off to Kigali, Rwanda at the end of August. I had just completed some of Sylvie’s training before leaving and I had no idea how yoga would fit into my new life in Kigali. The first month in Kigali was challenging to say the least, but finding myself alone on my yoga mat everyday was familiar and comforting. I finally heard of Project Air and contacted the project director, Deirdre. After a brief chat she invited me to attend one of her classes.
We met on what is possibly Kigali’s worst dirt road (I was grateful for that ridiculous huge four wheel drive I am driving here) and Deirdre briefly explained who we were about to meet: HIV-positive women, all of whom have been victims of sexual violence during the genocide, who are now owners in their sewing cooperative. They have been practicing Ashtanga Yoga with Deirdre for almost three years. Wow, heavy, I thought. I was quite nervous about how they would receive me. Deirdre assured me that they loved to be touched and have adjustments during their practice and urged me to jump right in.
So we walked in the seamstress shop, Deirdre was greeted by smiles, kisses and hugs, it is clear that she has a very special bond with these women. I got a few hellos and handshakes. We cleared space on the outside veranda and unrolled the mats. After a warm up they launched into their first Sun Salutations, I was getting ready to go adjust some downward dogs but rather was astounded to find almost perfect alignment everywhere I looked! Wow. Similarly as we progressed through the Asanas I found myself tip- toeing around like a useless little mouse, I couldn’t believe the level of yoga proficiency I was witnessing. In the middle of the Kinyarwanda chatter (the language of Rwanda) I even heard some women shouting “Mula Bandha” to one another. Really ?
Here are women who are very ill, work 16 hour-days, who have been through unthinkable trauma and probably don’t have enough to eat, yet find the energy to come to the mat and practice with a level of dedication we may not always find amongst healthy-wealthy yoga students who practice in expensive outfits in dark studios with soft music… Yoga in Kigali has a lot to teach me.
Project Air needs support. You can donate easily by clicking here:
We recommend you visit the website as its very inspiring. The service they are providing supports humanity in so many ways.
Winter Solstice Energizing Yoga Flow
December 7, 2010
Join Sylvie on Tuesday, December 21st, from 6:15-8:00PM for a special class designed to raise your energy for the holiday season.
Taking advantage of the natural energy shifts of winter solstice and the full moon this class will include:
- pranaayama (energizing breathing technique)
- energizing yoga flow
- 20 minute guided yoga nidra (savasana) (calming)
- 11 minute full moon kundalini meditation (balancing)
Pre-requisites:
- regular vinyasa or power yoga practice
- open mind
Cost: Use your class pass or $17/drop in fee
Please let us know if you are attending (send us an email or let us know in person at the studio). If you decide at the last minute and just want to drop in, that’s OK too.
Please note that the 5:45PM and 7:15PM and the 8:30PM classes are canceled that evening.
Hydration
December 7, 2010
Anyone who has been to my classes lately has heard me talk about staying hydrated. Recently, a friend was given the following calculation by her chiropractor to define how much water each individual needs:
your body weight (pounds) divided by two = amount of water needed daily (ounces)
I remember learning this in my nutrition classes and spoke with a couple of other nutritionists who also agree with this calculation.
I am an avid reader and love to read different perspectives. Although the above is a great way to approach hydration, it’s not necessarily always that simple. Apparently, we eat an average of 5 pounds of food per day.
- If your diet consists of an abundance of fruits and veggies: 4 to 4.5 pounds of this is water.
- If your diet consists of meat, refined flour products, and so forth: well….not so much water.
You also need to look at how much coffee you drink, which is quite dehydrating, and how much you perspire (if you are man) and how much you glow (if you are a woman), as this also impacts how much water you need to replenish.
The Mayo Clinic lists the following signs as mild dehydration:
- dry, sticky mouth
- sleepiness or tiredness
- thirst
- decreased urine output
- dark urine
- muscle weakness
- headache
- dizziness or lightheadedness
- dry skin
It’s very easy to get dehydrated, yet staying hydrated is free, calorie free, and incredibly supportive for physical and mental health.
I recommend reading the following articles from the Globe and Mail:
Rethink how your rehydrate when exercising
What kind of sports drink will keep my hydrated?
They are educating, empowering, and enriching. Thank you, Patricia, for passing them on.
Dress for Success Holiday Drive
December 5, 2010
From December 6 – 17, Elation Centre will be hosting a holiday drive in support of Dress for Success Ottawa. All items listed below can be dropped off at the Elation Centre Westboro Studio during Class times.
Dress for Success Ottawa’s mission is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Dress for Success Ottawa recently has opened its doors to serve disadvantaged women in the National Capital Region and is pleased to be part of the Wellington-West community.
Note: All items must be unused and unopened.
Please consider the following:
- hosiery
- socks
- nylons
- cosmetics
- body lotions
- shampoo
- conditioner
- soap
Please note that donations of clothing, shoes and accessories cannot be accepted at this time. Stay tuned to January!Your donations will assist these women to see their potential and to gain the freedom and self-respect that comes from being self-sufficient.
On behalf of Dress for Success Ottawa, thank you for your support!
