30-day Unlimited Yoga
January 31, 2011
Are you looking for a challenge to get you out of the post-holiday blues? How about purchasing a pass that will entitle you to unlimited yoga classes for30 days?
Here is the fine print:
- The cost of the pass is $87.00 (including 13% tax).
- The pass can be purchased up to and including February 7th.
- The pass is valid for 30 days from the date of purchase. If you already have a class pass, your existing pass will go on hold for the 30 days.
- The pass can be used for any yoga class, except for those that require pre-registration (Baby, Pre-natal, Fertility, Beginner, Teens, and Family). The current yoga schedule is here.
Will you join us? Register now using our Online Registration System or by calling us at 613.322.3068 .
UPDATE: This offer expired on February 8th.
Giveaway!
January 28, 2011
We are hosting a Giveaway Contest for one spot in this sure-to-be-soldout evening!
Join us Friday, February 11th for the Love Your Body Workshop~ an evening of women, laughter, inspiration, and guidance designed to generate and maintain love, kindness and appreciation for our every-changing bodies. WOW!
To facilitate our contest we have partnered up with Andrea of a peak inside the fishbowl. Andrea is asking women to comment on her blog about something they love about their bodies – and comment they are! Pop over to her blog and find out all the contest details - how to enter and how to win a spot.
So just what does Yoga have to say about Loving Ourselves?? In his book The Deeper Dimension of Yoga, Master Yogi Georg Feuerstein PhD. states that in order to truly Love in a loveless world ( the everyday nasty looks, awkward silence, gossip, judgement, impatience ) we need a surplus of love. He also says that love is more then a feeling, it is action.
At Elation Centre we teach that this action begins with ourselves.
One of our favorite questions regarding our relationship with our body is: “When you pass a mirror where do your eyes go first? The part of your body you love the most or the least?” Think about it. And then go to a peak inside the fishbowl and let us know!
For more details on the workshop click here.
Hope to see February 11th – the perfect Valentine’s gift to yourself! Did we mention there will be chocolate 
Guest Post by Anne Boucher – Enjoy the Moment
January 27, 2011
In our quest to help all our members and readers to stay motivated and healthy, here is a great story from Elation Centre Runner, Anne Boucher, telling us about a fantastic run she had over the holidays.
Everyone knows that starting to run was a big thing for me and I’m so proud of it. I started with Donna’s Beginner Runner class in March 2010. I was always active, but it was in September 2008 that I started to lose weight. I had exercised using the elliptical machine and I was looking for a change.
Over the Christmas holidays, I went to my parents’ place and had a wonderful time with all my relatives. On Boxing Day, I would usually hang around the house and maybe go to the shopping center in the afternoon. But this year I decided I had to go for a run. I don’t want to lose any of the strength that I have gained since March.
My brother has horses and he made a trail for his horses to walk through the woods. I thought this would be a nice place to run. Since I was running through the woods and not on a busy road, I brought my parents’ dog with me. It ended up she was such a nice buddy to run with, I wondered why I had never run with her before. My brother did not know how long his trail was, which was too bad because I couldn’t log the run in my journal (the one I bought following Donna’s suggestion for entering all my accomplishments). I figured I would be able to tell roughly how far I had run by watching the time.
I started to run in a field that ended up deep in the woods. It was a bit cold, but beautiful and the dog was so happy I could almost see her smiling. I had my camera with me and took pictures of the inspiring scenery as I was running, so inspiring that I ran 55 minutes in that trail. I was not exhausted or anxious to finish as often happens to me. Certainly not because I wasn’t giving my best effort (I was sweating even though it was cold – actually my hair was a bit frozen on the side!). I guess I was just enjoying being outside and using my new strength to run and even my ability to run (something I did not even think I was able to do some months ago). Donna is always telling us in class to enjoy the moment. That is what I did that day and, wow, it was a good feeling!
$5.00 Sunday Night Elation Yoga Special
January 20, 2011
Are you ready to warm up the winter?
Do you want to build strength and stamina?
Would you like to raise your energy?
Best of all, would you like to attend an amazing yoga class for only $5.00?
For a limited time only, join senior teacher Martha Judd every Sunday from 6:30-7:30PM for an Elation Vinyasa Flow class that generates heat, energy, stamina and flexibility.
This class is open to all levels of experience or non-experience. It’s a great way for athletes to open tight muscles after a weekend of training and the perfect way for all of us to relax and rejuvenate on a Sunday evening
No pre-registration is required. Please pay at class time with cash.
Banana Berry Smoothie
January 13, 2011
In honour of our upcoming Blender Party here is a easy to make smoothie filled with power foods to refuel your muscles and rebuild your cells!
Smoothies are the perfect way to have a nutritious breakfast, lunch, snack or even a fast supper. They are also perfect after a hard workout when our energy is going to our muscles and is less available in our digestive system; since the food is already partially broken down in a smoothie it’s easier to digest.
For this recipes we’ve used Coconut Water as the base which is low in calories and high in electrolytes to keep you hydrated (perfect for post Yoga and running). We’ve also included Hemp - and amazing little seed loaded with protein (all 20 amino acids), highly digestible and also high in Essential Fatty Acids to keep you brain and muscles strong and your skin and hair supple!
Then we throw in the sweetness of banana (you could use mango), the anti-oxidants of blueberries, a scoop of organic almond butter for extra oomph and to top it off a big tablespoon of raw cacao. Raw cacao is un-roasted cocoa and is also loaded with anti-oxidants keep our immune systems riding high! Looking for an extra shot of sweetness check our Raw Agave Nectar, it’s a low-glycemic sweetener that won’t spike your blood sugar and 1 tbsp should do (we just add a big squeeze)
Coconut Water, Hemp, Raw Cacao are all available at health food stores – in the Ottawa-area check out Rainbow Foods, Natural Food Pantry, Herb and Spice, and the Wheat Berry to name a few. I usually buy Raw Agave at my local Loblaws/Super Store.
Banana-Berry Smoothie
- 1 banana (frozen works well)
- about 3/4 cup blueberries (you can add more), fresh or frozen
- 1-2 cups coconut water (depending how thick you want your smoothie)
- 3 tbsp hulled hemp seed (also called Hemp Hearts)
- 1 tbsp organic almond butter (raw is best)
- 1 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 tbsp raw agave nectar (also called agave syrup)
Blend until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!
Yoga Flow to Live Music
January 10, 2011
We are pleased to invite you to a special Yoga Flow class on Tuesday January 25th from 7:30-9:00pm.
This class will ease participants into a powerful yoga flow invigorated by live string music. Energize and deepen your experience through the synergy of sound and movement.
Cost: Regular drop-in rate. Donations are encouraged for musical guest!
Live Music – Tobias Meis – String Arrangements
Yoga Flow – Nicki Mosley – Vinyasa Flow
Open House Success!
January 10, 2011
Thank you to our wonderful members for supporting our Free Yoga Day, spreading the word, telling your friends and thanks to everyone who came out and experienced Elation Centre for the first time.
Thank you to our fabulous teachers who made the day a great success – the classes were packed.
Make sure to check out our new classes at the studio:
- Yoga Flow (Tuesdays from 7:30 – 9:00PM with Nicki)
- Core Conditioning (Thursdays from 7:15-8:15PM with Deb)
Check the schedule to for updated dates and times on our Winter Schedule and our upcoming workshops.
Stay posted – You never now when we may offer a priceless Yoga day again…..
Donna cooks on Rogers TV
January 5, 2011
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Today on Rogers TV I whipped up a meatless meal to help us all kick off a healthy 2011. Click Here - to see a clip of the show.
A big thank you to Julie Bolduc, Elation Centre Teacher Training Graduate and member, for the original of this amazing power-packed recipe. Julie used dehydrated and sprouted Buckwheat – amazing – almonds and olive oil. For ease I substituted Quinoa and Basmati Rice for the Buckwheat and for added Omega 3 Fatty Acids I used Flax Oil and Walnuts. I also added I can organic Chickpeas, rinsed and drained.
This full meal salad comes together in under 30 minutes and is loaded with protein, fibre, antioxidants and essential fatty acids, with no saturated fat and no processed anything!
Quinoa Tabbouleh with Apples, Chickpeas, Cumin & Cinnamon
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup quinoa (rinsed) and 1/2 cup white basmati rice
- 3 grated carrots
- 2-3 grated small beets
- 1 chopped red pepper
- 4 chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apple slices
- 1 can organic chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp organic sugar (or maple syrup)
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tbsp flax oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1-2 tsp sea salt
- 1 -2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
Directions:
- Add rice and quinoa to 2 cups boiling water, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with fork.
- While rice and quinoa are cooking chop and prepare veggies and mix all dressing ingredients
- Add veggies and dressing to slightly cooled rice/quinoa, stir and enjoy!
- Keeps for a few days in the fridge – great the next day for lunch
Total Core Solution
January 3, 2011
We are very happy to introduce Core Conditioning classes as part of our drop in offerings at Elation. Join Deb Ozarko on Thursdays at 7:15PM for an hour that will leave you feeling worked-out and strong.
What is true core strength and why does it matter?
The core consists of your abdominal, back, and hip muscles – basically, everything from shoulder to hip. Core strength is important for power, posture, agility, and stability – as an athlete and in everyday life. This challenging class incorporates yoga, pilates and body weight stability into a challenging mix to strengthen and tone as well as help reduce back problems. All exercises can be modified to accommodate all levels. With commitment, YOU will experience the difference a powerful core will make in your life!
Classes are taught by Deb Ozarko: Yogini, Functional Training Specialist, Vegan Triathlete and Triathlon Coach.
