We are thrilled to host Kathryn Flynn of Intellegent Edge Yoga for a 300 hour Advanced Yoga Teacher training. 

For students who have completed an approved 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training program, the 300 hour program will offer detailed depths that build on that foundation.

The program is comprised of 270+ contact hours and 30 non-contact hours distributed between 17 “weekends” of in-class study plus corresponding homework.

Get all of the details here: 

https://myyogatown.com/300-hour-advanced-yoga-teacher-training/

Special promotion until Jan. 31st: Register for $100 (after Jan. 31st, $200)

In this 4 week mini-series, get a taste for 4 different styles of meditation, including Mindfulness Meditation, Transcendence Meditation, Intention Meditation, and Energized Body & Mind Meditation.

Each week we'll cover a different style - we'll talk briefly about the particular style of meditation, discuss the benefits and how it works, and then of course, we'll practice.

It’s the perfect opportunity to explore these different styles of meditation and help you decide which approach may resonate with you the most when establishing a consistent practice.

Dates: Thursdays Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Investment: $125 / $100 member
Location: Stittsville

*no refunds

Join Lea & Dana for 2 hours of pure bliss. This 2 hour yin practice will leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed and revived from head to toe. 

Boost up your immune system this time of year with a purifying practice of balancing and cleansing yin postures combined with essential oils and mini-massages. This practice will focus on detoxing the body through a series of twists, gentle folds and restorative postures.

This is the perfect re-“treat” for the mind, body and spirit to support your immune system in the cold winter months.

This is our most popular workshop, sign up today to guarentee your spot! 

Date: Friday Jan. 18th
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Investment: $50 / $40 member
Location: Stittsville
*no refunds

Be unhurried, thorough and harmonious in your practice by touching on several supportive practices in a spacious manner.

Join Jovette Carey and Kathryn Anne Flynn for a 3-hour mini-retreat to practice peacefully in community. Opening with an introduction to chant, our practice will include a gentle flow, mellow yin, and wind down with pranayama, Savasana and meditation. Savasana will be supported with sound healing and hands-on with essential oils, for those who wish them.

We’ll close with tea and treats to ground ourselves.

Optional: Bring a small pillow, blanket, eye pillow or any other prop to enhance your practice.

Date: Saturday Jan. 19th
Time: 2pm - 5pm (tea & treats will follow)
Investment: $55 / $45 member
Location: Preston
* no refunds.

Thinking about continuing your yoga education with a 300 hour yoga teacher training? Have questions about the program, what to expect and how it all works? Come meet Kathryn, who will walk you through the information package and chat with you about your questions. It’s a great opportunity to connect with your potential teacher and other participants, and to chat what’s important to you in yoga education.

FREE registration for all participants! Come have tea and a yoga chat.

Saturday January 5th
Drop by anytime between 12pm-2pm
Location: Preston

Sunday January 20th
Drop by anytime between 12pm-2pm
Location: Stittsville

An Exploration and Practice of The Meridian System

In Eastern Chinese medicine, energy flows in our body through pathways called Meridians. These meridians flow through the connective tissues, bones, ligaments and joints of our body. Proper flow of meridians is essential for harmonious balance in our mind and body, especially our vital organs. When these meridians are blocked, we experience “dis-ease” in our physical, emotional and mental bodies. Through an understanding of Chinese Meridian Theory and the practice of Yin Yoga, we can learn to bring restored health and balance back into our lives.

Kymberli Roberts is a Yin Yogi at heart & Meridian Theory Enthusiast!  Hooked from her very first class, she has been studying and practicing all things Yin for over 13 years and she is excited to share her passion with you!

In this 2-day workshop, you will:

• Develop an understanding of the Meridian system and how it functions and relates to Yin Yoga
• Cover specific Yin Yoga sequences to promote health and balance
• Experience 2 Yin Yoga practices and its benefits from an emotional, mental and physical level
• Learn how to develop Yin Yoga sets based to strengthen specific organs of the body such as our Adrenal glands/kidneys, liver, stomach and spleen
• Learn how to set up a home Yin Yoga practice using simple props
• Learn to bring mindfulness meditation in our Yin Yoga practice

The studio will be room temperature, so dress in layers.  Please bring a yoga mat, water, a blanket, a journal for note taking and some snacks to keep you fuelled. A handout will be provided.

This workshop is designed for all levels, beginner to experienced. 

Date: Saturdays; Jan. 26th & Feb. 2nd
Time: 2pm - 7pm
Investment: $175 / $150 members
Location: Preston
* no refunds

If you teach yoga, there can be a lot of pressure to make study and practice about being useful to your students. However, it’s imperative that we cultivate sustainability and suitability of practice – the right practice for the right season, or season of life.

This weekend is to rekindle your relationship with yoga, including long practices and a contemplative, conversational approach to Ayurvedic wisdom. If you’re craving wisdom within the context of nourishing movement and community, join us for this experiential exploration.

Ayurveda is the sister system to yoga: if yoga is a path to achieving wellness and enlightenment, then Ayurveda is the system that supports a healthy bodymind for yoga’s practices.

Ayurvedic Yoga examines elemental composition of nature and people to seasonally attune your yoga and lifestyle practices. We’ll discuss best practices throughout the year and identify how we may be resisting balance in our daily routines. Of course, Ayuveda says that what we do is not always as important as how we do it, so our weekend will be rich in experiencing the different approaches appropriate to each season.

Our weekend will include…

• Examining how yoga and Ayurveda dialogue in history and practice
• Developing a simple, effective self-care routine, including massage based on marma points (Ayurveda’s meridians system)
• Yoga postures, sequences, and approaches to practice for each season
• Self-massage techniques and their benefits, including abhyanga (oil massage) and rolling with guest teacher, Erin Bidlake
• Two practices each day, bracketing conversation, lecture and discovery

This weekend is suitable to practitioners and teachers alike, no prior Ayurvedic experience is necessary. It does count as a module in the 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program.

Date: Saturday Feb. 2 & Sunday Feb. 3
Time: 9am - 5pm
Investment: $275
Location: Stittsville

Yoga Nidra literally means “Yogic Sleep” – a state of conscious deep sleep. It is the experience of being completely relaxed, in a sleep like state but at the same time awake and aware of a vast, peaceful field of being. Blend this with a gentle slow flow to warm your body, mind and spirit.

Take the time to slow down, move mindfully and respect the energy of the wintertime. Come ready to let go, relax completely and experience an unconditioned bliss and joy!

Please bring a light blanket, eye pillow or anything that will allow you relax while in savasana.

Date: Sunday February 10th
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Cost: $35 / $25 members
Location: Stittsville

*no refunds.

Yoga teaches that there is no divide between the mind, body, and spirit.

Stressed mind = stressed muscles = negative and anxious thoughts. Calm mind = relaxed muscles = positive and uplifting thought.

They are connected through 7 energy systems called the chakras. When they are balanced, the whole body works in harmony and we feel elevated, energized and whole. Something we all deserve to experience!

Join Jovette Carey for a chakra balancing master class to rest your mind, relax your muscles and bring your spirit back to a place of balance and renewal.

You will be guided through a slow flow designed to activate, balance and relax each energy centre. The practice will finish with a powerful meditation that will bring you back to a calm, renewed and uplifting place. You will leave feeling enlightened in mind, body and spirit.

Date: Sunday Feb. 10th
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Investment: $35 / $25 member
Location: Preston
*no refunds

Some people think that life happens to them, not for them.
Their path is dictated by the circumstances they experience.
They react to life rather than live it intentionally.
Are you one of those people? Most of us are, or have been.

There’s no doubt that many things in life happen outside of our control, however we can still set our course in life. More importantly, we can choose to respond to the inevitable challenges that come our way, rather than react to them.

This workshop will explore some of the simplest, yet most effective tools to live life on your terms.

Through a series of exercises, you’ll identify your “True North” - the direction that you want to take your life... intentionally.

We’ll pull back the layers of your life and identify what drives you, and what is truly meaningful and important to you.

You’ll walk away from this workshop with:

• A clear picture of what a fulfilling life means to you.
• A personal compass to guide your life decisions.
• A strategy to realize your desired outcomes, even when you fall short of individual goals and resolutions.

This workshop won’t have all the answers, but it will leave you feeling empowered and equipped to navigate the obstacles life places along our path to fulfillment.

Note: There will be a 30 minute homework assignment to complete in the week prior to the workshop.

A little more about Jason:

In addition to his work as Co-Owner of Yogatown, Jason owns Jason Billows Leadership Inc. With over a decade of experience as a leadership, business, and life coach, Jason has worked first hand with hundreds of individual clients, and has presented at workshops and events across North America.

Date:
Saturday Feb. 16th - Stittsville,
Saturday Feb. 23rd - Preston.
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Investment: $30, FREE for unlimited members

Our Heart Chakra -- known to be our wellspring of love, compassion and joy is located in the centre of our chest. It is responsible for the love we have for others and also towards ourselves. This translates to all our relationships, letting down our defenses and our ability to be vulnerable.

Join Jennifer Pakuts and Natasha Moine for a two hour heart opening yoga practice designed to open upper back, shoulders, chest and heart area. During this dynamic heart-centric vinyasa class, we will move vigorously to stimulate the heart chakra and create more space across our front body counteracting our everyday seated posture and explore how to balance our heart chakra through asana.

Expect lots of hands of assists with essential oils, a meditation, some pranayama and of course a long restorative savasana.

Date: Saturday February 16th
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Cost: $40 / $30 members
Location: Preston
* no refunds.

Come practice with Genevieve & Kurt in this playful workshop is designed for you and your favourite yogi!

Connect on a deeper level as you move and flow together through a creative sequence of both seated and standing partner postures. After, we will introduce Lunar Acro Flying techniques for a fun and uplifting experience. To top it all off, you will relax and unwind with a Thai Yoga Massage where you and your partner treat each other with a little extra T.L.C.

Join us with an open mind, open heart, and willingness to have some fun.

No experience necessary. Truly open to all levels. Bring your spouse, partner or a friend. 

Date: Sunday Feb. 17th
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Investment: $70 (per couple) / $60 members (per couple) Only 1 person registers
Location: Preston
*no refunds

Yoga sheds light into the depth of our inextricable bodymind connection, so when we are willing to be still in our bodies, we better cultivate stillness for our minds. It’s a young yoga practice that draws on ancient wisdom, and this training honours both old and new knowledge so you can practice with greater clarity and purpose.

Suitable for experienced yoga practitioners and teachers / teachers in training looking to delve into offering Yin Yoga, we will explore Yin and complementary practices.

Over the course of 4 days we'll cover:

• Why Yin
• The Physiology of Stretch and Fascia
• Skeletal Anatomy Relevant to Yin
• History, Culture + Players of Yin Yoga
• Introduction to Meridians Theory
• Ayurvedic Lens on Yin Yoga
• Teaching Methods for a Healing Atmosphere
• Yin Sequences for Beginners and Advanced Practices
• Supportive + Advanced Posture Prop Use
• Reflective Homework for Practice and Teaching Development

Participants with a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification will earn a Yin Yoga Teaching Certificate and 32 hours of Continuing Education Units for Yoga Alliance.

Date: Thursday Feb. 21st - Sunday Feb. 24th
Time: 4 days, 9am - 5pm
Investment: $550, includes manual
Location: Stittsville

Some people think that life happens to them, not for them.
Their path is dictated by the circumstances they experience.
They react to life rather than live it intentionally.
Are you one of those people? Most of us are, or have been.

There’s no doubt that many things in life happen outside of our control, however we can still set our course in life. More importantly, we can choose to respond to the inevitable challenges that come our way, rather than react to them.

This workshop will explore some of the simplest, yet most effective tools to live life on your terms.

Through a series of exercises, you’ll identify your “True North” - the direction that you want to take your life... intentionally.

We’ll pull back the layers of your life and identify what drives you, and what is truly meaningful and important to you.

You’ll walk away from this workshop with:

• A clear picture of what a fulfilling life means to you.
• A personal compass to guide your life decisions.
• A strategy to realize your desired outcomes, even when you fall short of individual goals and resolutions.

This workshop won’t have all the answers, but it will leave you feeling empowered and equipped to navigate the obstacles life places along our path to fulfillment.

Note: There will be a 30 minute homework assignment to complete in the week prior to the workshop.

A little more about Jason:

In addition to his work as Co-Owner of Yogatown, Jason owns Jason Billows Leadership Inc. With over a decade of experience as a leadership, business, and life coach, Jason has worked first hand with hundreds of individual clients, and has presented at workshops and events across North America.

Date:
Saturday Feb. 16th - Stittsville,
Saturday Feb. 23rd - Preston.
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Investment: $30, FREE for unlimited members

Whether your yoga journey is just beginning, or you have been walking the path for years, this workshop is guarenteed to give you "aha moments" that will transform your practice. 

A slight adjustment of the hip, or shift of body weight can all of a sudden bring a pose to life, and in turn bring our awareness to life.

Join Megan for this interactive and informative workshop.  Not only will you learn insightful tips for the alignment of key poses, but also receive hands on assistance to refine them in your body.

Leave this workshop with self-confidence and lots of great tips to incorporate into your practice. We purposely keep the class size low so there is plenty of opportunity for questions and personal attention.

Key poses that will be covered:

• Foundational (ex. Plank, Down Dog)
• Standing (ex. Crescent, Warrior 2, Triangle)
• Balancing (ex. Half Moon)
• Twists (ex. Prayer Twist)
• Backbends (ex. Bridge)

Date: Saturday Feb. 23rd
Time: 2pm - 5pm
Investment: $50 / $40 members 
Location: Stittsville
*no refunds

“We listen not just with our ears but with every cell of our body and vibration effects every part of our being.” – Megan Marie Gates.

Sound is so powerful and has been used for healing by many cultures for thousands of years. Jovette Carey & Megan Marie Gates are teaming up to offer the perfect blend of healing sounds and soothing movement to tune into your heart's wisdom. The true energy of the heart is boundless, abundant and connected to your intentions. To live inspired by the energy of your heart is to be at one with what you want to create and let it flow from and to you with ease. There's a natural rhythm for everything that happens. There's is no longer a need to push or try so hard.

Join us and be moved by the healing vibration of crystal bowls, chimes, and angelic vocals by Megan Marie as Jovette guides you through a complete yoga practice; Beginning with a guided meditation, followed by a warming slow flow, vocalization through chanting, with soothing long holds for the chest, shoulders and neck, ending with an extra luxurious savasana with healing sound bath. Experience how quickly the rhythm finds you.

This workshop is for anyone wishing to work with the medicine of sound + yoga. You won’t want to miss this special treat!

A little more about Megan:

Megan is a teacher of sound alchemy; working with vibrational + motion medicinals for activated creativity, health and embodiment. She is forever a student of the pulse and cycle of Nature, Tantrik philosophy, Hatha vinyasa yoga, Ecstatic dance + sacred songs / sounds. She is the co-founder of WILD HEART HEALING ARTS: a holistic, creative gathering space in Prince Edward County.

Date: Sunday March 3rd
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Investment: $45 / $35 member
Location: Stittsville
*no refunds

YOU LOVE YOGA!

Whether you’ve been practicing 9 months or 9 years, you probably want to keep exploring yoga in new ways. The Yogatown 200hr Teacher Training may be the perfect way to do that.

Whether you want to expand your practice, start a new career, or connect with your yoga family in a deeper way, teacher training is an incredible personal growth experience.

Starts MARCH 1, 2019 until JUNE 20th, 2019

Dates & Times:

March 1, 2, 3, 4: all day (Stittsville)
March 23, 24: 8am - 5pm (Stittsville)
April 6: 3pm - 8pm (Preston)
April 7: 12pm - 6pm (Stittsville)
April 13: 3pm - 8pm (Preston)
April 14: 12pm - 6pm (Stittsville)
April 27: 3pm - 8pm (Preston)
May 4: 3pm - 8pm (Preston)
May 5: 12pm - 6pm (Stittsville)
May 11: 3pm - 8pm (Preston)
May 25: 3pm - 8pm (Preston)
June 8 & 9: you choose 1 full day (Stittsville)
June 15 / 16: you choose 1 full day (Stittsville)
June 20: 6pm - 9pm (Stittsville)

Tuition:

$2800 + hst, paid in full by Jan. 15th, 2019
$3200 + hst, paid in full by Feb. 15th, 2019
$3400 + hst for payment plan (Please inquire)

$500 non-refundable deposit is due with application.

Location: Preston St. & Stittsville (We encourage car pooling and can help to arrange that)

REGISTRATION DETAILS found at:

www.myyogatown.com/yogatown-200hr-teacher-training

This two hour workshop is designed for those who are interested in beginning on their journey toward handstand.

Together we will breakdown the foundations of alignment, balance, and stability. You will learn new techniques for strengthening and preparing your wrists, shoulders and core to stabilize your inversions.

There will be ample time for questions and discussion, partner work, and of course lots of play!

Maximum 20 participants. 

Date: Saturday March 30th

Time: 2pm - 4pm
Investment: $45 / $35 member
Location: Stittsville

Join Dana and Lea for two hours of yin yoga designed to ground you and renew your mind and spirit.

This practice will be focused on the Root and Sakral Chakras in order to help you feel connected to yourself and earth. We will be working with the areas of the low back, hips and pelvis to clean out any stagnant energy as we approach spring and invite a sense of spaciousness and freedom into these bigger joints of the body.

While you are being guided through the postures, you will be massaged with Lavender and Grapefruit essential oils. Expect to leave with a sense of ease in the lower body as well as the mind and perhaps even floating! 

Date: Sunday April 28
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Price: $50 / $40 member
Location: Stittsville
Essential Oil: Lavender & Grapefruit
*no refunds

Given women’s commitment to the evolution and expansion of yoga and Ayurveda, it’s time we dove into how these practices specifically speak to women’s experience of wellness on multiple levels.

This weekend is a special event that brings together expert yogis and wellness practitioners to deliver compassionate, contemplative and real information about women’s yoga and Ayurveda.

Over the course of 3 days we'll cover:

• The Yoga of Self-Honouring with Barrie Risman, Yoga Teacher
• The Ayurvedic view of Hormones with Mona Warner, Ayurvedic Health Practitioner + Yoga Teacher
• Natural Cycles of Women with Mona Warner
• A Woman's History of Yoga with Kathryn Anne Flynn
• Women's Pelvic Floor wellness with Andrea Plitz, Physiotherapist, Pelvic Floor Specialist, and Yoga Teacher
• Practice & Meditation

This weekend is suitable to practitioners and teachers alike, no prior Ayurvedic experience is necessary. It does count as a module in the 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training program.

More details at https://myyogatown.com/womens-yoga-ayurveda/

Date: Friday June 7-Sunday June 9th
Time: 5pm-8pm Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday
Investment: $375
Location: Stittsville