Yoga for the Lower Back with Padmini

March 22nd,  Saturday: 1pm-3pm

Cost: $38

Lower back tightness and aches are often the result of sitting or standing for long periods of
time and/or insufficient physical activity. To address the tightness and aches, this workshop
will include breathing exercises and focus on specific yoga poses (asanas) and exercises to
stretch and strengthen core and leg muscles.
Caution:
If you have or have had hip, back, pelvic, or leg injuries or surgery, or if you have spinal disc issues, please talk
to your doctor to determine if this workshop is appropriate for you.

Teacher: Padmini is an experienced Sivananda Yoga teacher with a special interest in Hatha Yoga. Padmini has been practising and teaching at the Yoga Center for many years and is dedicated to supporting students in their practice by offering her knowledge and guidance.

Ayurvedic Cooking Workshop

Saturday, March 29th; 1:30 – 4:30 pm, $75

Dr. Sonal Bhatt M.D.

Dr. Sonal Bhatt M.D. (Ayurveda) is a highly qualified Ayurvedic physician and Panchakarma specialist from one of the leading Ayurvedic universities in India, Jamnagar Ayurvedic University. She is also a Registered Holistic Nutritional Consultant from CSNN Toronto. She has been practicing as an Ayurvedic consultant, Panchkarma specialist, teacher and researcher in India, Canada and North America for over 30 years.  She is currently practicing and teaching Ayurveda and offering holistic health services in Toronto.Tel 1-647-283-9070 www.ayurvedafortotalhealth.com

Intensive Asana Class with Mayavan

March 30th, Sunday, 7 am-10 am; $55

*(Intensive asana classes are offered once a month. To register for a package of 3 and receive 20% discount please click HERE)

Deepen your practice with an engaging three-hour class that combines practice and theory, taught by special visiting teacher Mayavan. Suitable for intermediate students, this class is an opportunity to challenge yourself and go further in your practice. And don’t worry: the time flies by! You will leave feeling uplifted and full of energy.

This class will allow you to:

• Fine-tune your practice, through personalized corrections
• Strengthen the legs, open the hips and mobilize the spine
• Tap in to more energy through the practice of Sun Salutations and dynamic asanas
• Increase overall strength and stability through standing poses
• Achieve steadiness and comfort in classical asanas
• Gain practical knowledge about the yoga practice and yogic lifestyle

Teacher: Mayavan has devoted his life to learning and teaching the art and science behind yogic practices. He has spent the past three decades in dedicated practice and service to his community. He holds a Masters in Yoga Therapy from Annamalai University in India and has earned the prestigious designations of Yoga Siromani, Yoga Acharya and Yoga Baskara. Mayavan is the director of Yogasalai, a yoga centre in Scarborough.