A healthy well-hydrated fascial system is necessary for good quality movement. Our range of movement is largely determined by our fascia, the fascial layers gliding over each other is what actually allows movement to occur.

This structured recovery class can be helpful whether you need recovery from specific sport, excess movement, lack of movement, injury prevention or rehab, or simply recovery from day to day living.

We will focus on the spiral lines of our body, so lots of great work around the spine and torso and outer hips. The class will include MFR as well as some active and passive recovery finding a combination of traditional yoga poses and science backed techniques to hydrate, mobilize, stabilize and release our body.

Please bring Myofascial release balls, 2 of equal size, otherwise some will be provided using sanitary measures. A yoga block would also be helpful for this class.

All levels welcome!

Saturday Dec. 11th
2pm - 3:30pm
$35 / $25 member
Stittsville
*no refunds

Take care of yourself this holiday season. As the colder days and less daylight settle in, it’s so important to engage in self-care practices. This a time of year that calls for slowing down, going inward, taking pause.

During this 2hr deep dive into bliss, we will move slower, pause often and target deeper layers of the muscles, connective tissues and psyche. The posture sequence will help increase immunity health, decrease stress and support mental and emotional well-being. This workshop will weave in tips and tricks that you can take with you and use in your day to day life.

There is a magic to this practice - it brings us back to ourselves. It helps us remember who we are beyond the hustle and bustle, away from the noise of every day living and takes us back to the heart. That’s the gift of Deep Yin.

All experience levels welcome.

Saturday Dec. 11th
2pm - 4pm
$40 / $30
Preston 
*no refunds

Have you ever felt like you just cannot relax?

Relaxation is a natural state of being, but one we don’t practice enough. For a lot of us, rest is only found when we’re in a deep sleep. In order for us to feel truly rested, we need to also experience it while we’re awake and aware.

In this 1.5 hour guided conscious rest practice, we’ll become very aware of our body and mind slipping deeper and deeper into rest. Using the tools of gentle yoga, breath, music and meditation we’ll enter a deep state of conscious rest.

In this state of rest we can:

• Process our emotions more easily so they’re not burning out our system
• Release anti stress hormones so we feel truly rested
• Move into alpha and theta brain waves which are responsible for creativity, flow state and intuition

This workshop will be a guided practice from start to finish, woven with brain wave and nervous system theory. Leave feeling deeply rested with tools to find restful pockets in your day to day life.

Sunday Dec. 12th
6pm - 7:30pm
$35 / $30 member
Stittsville
*no refunds

"After the longest night, we sing up the dawn."

Join Dana on this special occasion to celebrate the Winter Solstice, a mystical time that marks the year's shortest day and longest night. This time of year is a potent portal for transformation, release and renewal.

As the days become short and nights long, we too, are called to move slower, take more time for meditative practices and shift attention to our inner world.

In this 2 hour practice, we will discuss the qualities of winter and how tuning into them can call forth greater balance in the bigger picture of our lives. This practice will include a short discussion followed by a gentle flow /yin sequence followed by yoga nidra.

Sunday December 19th
4pm - 6pm
$40 / $30 member
Stittsville
*no refunds.

Holidays are all about family. We, at Yogatown, want to welcome you and yours for some holiday yoga fun!

Do you have kids at home who wonder what goes on at the yoga studio? It’s time to let them in on our secret!

Join Julie and her daughter Emilie as they lead you and your family through some fun yoga poses set to holiday tunes.

Get ready to experience a very merry side of yoga.

Monday Dec. 27th
2pm - 3pm
$30 for 2 people.
$10 for each additional person.
Suitable for kids ages 5 - 12 years old.

Arm balances can be a fun and exciting way to challenge your practice but are often not explained in a typical yoga class. Let’s take the time to learn the basics of standing on your hands in this 2 hour workshop.

The workshop will teach you how to do arm-balances with greater confidence and ease by teaching you the essential actions and mechanics and giving you tips, tricks and drills to help you find flight! Our focus will be primarily on Crow, Eight-Angle and Flying Splits.

Wear comfortable clothing, bring your mat, blocks, water, and a smile!

*No experience required although previous yoga experience recommended.

Saturday January 8th
2pm - 4pm
$40 / $35 member
Barrhaven
*no refunds

Have you ever felt like you just cannotrelax?

Relaxation is a natural state of being, but one we don’t practice enough. For a lot of us, rest is only found when we’re in a deep sleep. In order for us to feel truly rested, we need to also experience it while we’re awake and aware.

In this 1.5 hour guided conscious rest practice, we’ll become very aware of our body and mind slipping deeper and deeper into rest. Using the tools of gentle yoga, breath, music and meditation we’ll enter a deep state of conscious rest.

In this state of rest we can:

• Process our emotions more easily so they’re not burning out our system
• Release anti stress hormones so we feel truly rested
• Move into alpha and theta brain waves which are responsible for creativity, flow state and intuition

This workshop will be a guided practice from start to finish, woven with brain wave and nervous system theory. Leave feeling deeply rested with tools to find restful pockets in your day to day life.

Sunday Jan. 9th
2pm - 3:30pm
$35 / $30 member
Preston
*no refunds

For those who love to be on their hands!

This 90 minute masterclass will explore a variety of arm balances and inversions in an uplifting and energizing flow.

You DO NOT need to already be an arm balance or inversion master to enjoy this practice. Just arrive with an open mind, light heart and willingness to learn.

The practice will involve a focus on hamstring flexibility, core, shoulder and wrist strength, seated block work and the many ways to hop, press and float your feet up! Face your fears, flip your perspective and learn to find balance while upside down.

Saturday January 15
2pm - 3:30pm
$40 / $35 member
Preston
*no refunds

Tweens are growing up in a world that moves at high speed.  Technology is part of their everyday experiences. They use technology to learn at school, to interact with their friends and as entertainment.  This ready access to so much information can make it challenging for them to slow down and to take the time to connect with themselves.

This 6 week series is designed to introduce tweens to the many elements of yoga in a fun, interactive way.  Each session will include a discussion on a specific topic, followed by a yoga practice. Expect your tween to learn, to move and to connect in an easy-going, non-competitive way.

Topics to be discussed are:

• What is yoga?
• Connecting to breath.
• Intro to mindfulness.
• Yang - Yoga for strength.
• Yin - Yoga for flexibility.
• Your internal landscape - connecting to the body with breath and mindfulness.

Sundays, Jan. 16 - Feb. 20 (6 weeks)

10am - 11:15am

$105

Stittsville

Meet Julie:

Julie has both a teen and a tween daughter at home and has run yoga programs for kids of all ages along with yoga summer camp!  She knows all too well that if yoga isn't presented in a fun, relaxed way, tweens and teens won't hear of it!  Julie knows how to balance her easy going, humour filled approach to yoga with the transformative benefits of truly connecting to one's body and breathe.

Teens are constantly bombarded with information from videos, social media and their peers. Having ready-access to so much information can lead them to value instant gratification and make it difficult for them to slow down. It can also cause them to compare themselves, their feelings and situations against what is presented online.

This 6 week series is designed to provide teens with an opportunity to slow down and to connect with their bodies in a non-judgemental, non-competitive way. It will encourage them to find some quiet, to turn their gaze inward and to connect to their breath.

Each session will begin with a discussion on the following topics, followed by a yoga practice:

• What is yoga?
• Connecting to breath.
• Intro to mindfulness.
• Yang - Yoga for strength.
• Yin - Yoga for flexibility.
• Your internal landscape - connecting the body with breath and mindfulness. 

Sunday's Jan. 16 - Feb. 20 (6 weeks)

12pm - 1:15pm

$105

Stittsville

Meet Julie:

Julie has both a teen and a tween daughter at home and has experience running yoga programs for kids of all ages as well as a yoga summer camp. She knows all too well that if yoga isn’t presented in a fun, relaxed way, tweens and teens won’t hear of it! Julie knows how to balance her easy going, humour-filled approach to yoga with the transformative benefits of truly connecting to one’s body and breath.

Breath is inseparable from life. Its flow is mirrored in the flow of all things and our connection to it influences every aspect of who we are. Ancient practices such as yoga have always known this and have developed techniques to harness, expand and work with the breath. These practices, known as pranayama, influence our energy, mood, health, sleep, vitality, and well-being.

In this 20-hour virtual training, you will gain the confidence to integrate pranayama into your practices and teachings in a way that is safe, effective, and supportive.

This training will include:

• Yogic philosophy of pranayama and its application to life
• Anatomy of breathing
• Understanding prana, the pranic body and how to bring it into balance
• Pranayama techniques for emotional, mental and physical health
• How to integrate pranayama safely into a practice
• Breath as a system for living in harmony

This training is for yoga practitioners, yoga teachers, yoga teachers in training, and anyone who wishes to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to breathe well.

*course materials / handouts will be provided.

Course Dates:
Tuesday evenings: 7:15pm - 8:45pm (via Zoom)
January 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8
Saturday mornings: 9am - 12:30pm (via Zoom)
January 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12

Each session will be available as a recording expiring after 2 weeks.

Pricing:
$325 + HST
Early Bird: $275 + HST if paid before Dec. 1st

Diversity Scholarships:
Yogatown and training lead Dana Wemyss have established a scholarship covering 75% of tuition for Black, Indigenous, and other People’s of Colour.

If you are a Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour who is interested in applying for this scholarship, please email info@myyogatown.com for an application. Applications are due by December 15th.

The low back is an important structure that bears most of your body weight. Maintaining health in this area can prevent injury to your vertebrae, discs, and connective tissues.

Stress weakens our immune system and contributes to a chronically stimulated nervous system. This in turn, impacts our mobility, tissue health, and can create discomfort around our low back.

In this 90 minute sequence, RMT Lea Sutherland will guide you through postures specifically designed to support healing and resilience of tissues around the low back, followed by a long, deep meditation to support your body's capacity to integrate change and support a balanced nervous system.

Sunday January 30th
6pm - 7:30pm
$35 / $25 member
Stittsville
*no refunds