Intensive Asana Class with Mayavan

October 27th, Sunday, 7am-10am; $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.

9 Day Pranayama practice

November 2nd -10th, 6am-7am, $85 (online)

Start your mornings with an invigorating  practice!

The challenge will include Sun Salutations to warm up the body, 40 minutes of pranayama (Kapalabhati and Anuloma Viloma), and guided relaxation. These practices help to strengthen the respiratory system, increase stamina and  keep good physical health. They also help keep the mind calm and peaceful.

You have to be well  familiar with these practices  in order to participate in the course. If you have any questions regarding the course  please contact us and we will be happy to help you

Here are some of the benefits of pranayama:
-Optimal gas exchange (O2 and CO2)
-Oxygenation of tissues thanks to breath retention
-Harmonization of metabolic rates and chemical balance of the body
-Clearness of mind and stimulation of the parasympathetic system
-Improvement of digestion and fortification of the immune system

In order to benefit from this program, it is important to participate in all 9 sessions.

Teacher: Mayavan has been a dedicated yoga practitioner since childhood. He holds a Master’s degree in yoga therapy and is the director of Yoga Salai, a community-based yoga center in Scarborough.

Bhagavad Gita Course with Maheswari

November 2nd – 30th; Saturdays 1pm-2.15pm $65

Explore the profound wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, a foundational scripture of Vedanta philosophy, and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Together, we will discuss selected verses, drawing inspiration to apply their timeless teachings on life, duty, devotion, and self-realization in our daily experiences. All levels are welcome to enrich their understanding of Yoga as a holistic way of life, finding clarity, purpose, and inner peace. Join us as ancient wisdom meets modern life, unveiling timeless truths for a more fulfilling existence.

Teacher: Maheswari has been teaching yoga and philosophy at the Sivananda Yoga Center and ashram for over twenty years . She is an experienced and compassionate teacher who connects with students of all levels.

A playful, energizing, mindful, empowering, inclusive, and interactive workshop using hand and body percussion.
If you have always been curious about the power, joy and many wellness benefits of drumming and music making in community, this workshop is for you!
All levels of experience welcome!
Tanya will facilitate a customized program to renew and uplift your mind, body and spirit through rhythmic reframing.
What to expect:
You will be led through a series of rhythmic games and ensemble pieces that build community spirit and connection while offering the many wellness benefits of playing music in community such as:
*Staying present and engaged in each moment
*Creating a sense of belonging and connectedness
*Strengthening listening, expression, and responsiveness
*Exploring the nature of leadership and support
*Exploring how leaving space for each other strengthens the whole
*Exploring how diversity increases value and power for the whole
*Exploring how to hold calm and grounded energy in the face of intensity and change
*Exploring the nature of positive thinking and its impact
*Enjoying relaxation, vitality, and JOY!
Rhythmic Reframing is a dynamic wellness modality designed by Tanya using hand drums, percussion instruments and/or body percussion in conjunction with mindfulness, vibrational “drum medicine” and affirmation to shift “stuck” energy, awareness and mental patterning into positive, empowered and newly vital states.