Ask your questions and meet Kathryn in person at one of our upcoming Open House sessions:

 

Thursday May 2 – Stittsville – 6:45 pm
Thursday May 9 – Preston – 6:15 pm
Thursday June 20 – Stittsville – 6:45 pm
Thursday June 27 – Preston – 6:15 pm

 

Continuing yoga education for teachers and practitioners desiring evidence-based movement science, the wisdom of yoga philosophy and spirituality, and techniques born of both.

 

The intelligent edge yoga 300 hour yoga teacher training and personal development program is for the curious and passionate, those who want to balance inquiry and experience.

The program is comprised of 270+ contact hours and 30 non-contact hours distributed between 17 “weekends” of in-class study and corresponding homework. The full details of the format are available in the Information Package, which you can request by email.

Get all of the details here:

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

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 May 26
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Investment: $70 (per couple) / $60 members (per couple) Only 1 person registers
Location: Preston
*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 both practitioners and teachers, 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 7th - Sunday June 9th
Time: 5pm-8pm Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday.
Investment: $375
***Location: Venta Preparatory School, 2013 Old Carp Rd, Ottawa, ON, K0A 1L0

The outer hips and low back are areas that get achy and tired from long hours of sitting or activity. Treat yourself to two hours of yin, mini-massage and aromatherapy bliss with a focus on releasing the low back.

Lea and Dana will guide you through yin and restorative postures, supplemented with hands on healing touch and plenty of adjustments to enhance relaxation. Spend the evening melting away stress and tension from your body and mind, restoring your natural energy.

This practice will feel amazing for anyone, but especially great if you suffer from sciatica or lower back and hip tension. Give yourself the time you need and deserve - your mind and body will thank you!

Date: Friday June 14th
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Investment: $50 / $40 member
Essential Oil: Wild Forest (woodsy blend)
*no refunds.

Join Dana and Lea in this two hour mini-retreat for your nervous system. This heart opening Yin practice with mini-massage is designed to balance your physical, emotional and spiritual energies.

Specific poses are sequenced to induce the 'rest and digest' effect in the body and mind, supporting adrenal function and your body's capacity to heal and function at it's optimal level.

The hands on massage is complimented with the use of eucalyptus essential oil, known for it's anti-inflammatory properties.

Float out of this experience feeling lighter, more relaxed, and ready to start off your week refreshed.

Date: Sunday June 23rd
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Investment: $50 / $40 member
Location: Stittsville
Essential Oil: Eucalyptus
*no refunds

The first of two inversion workshops with Aleysha, this workshop breaks down the basics of headstand and forearm stand; two inversions that require a fine tuning of concentration, balance, and alignment.

 

We will begin with headstand, the “king of asanas”, and progress towards pincha, forearm stand. Workshop will include a discussion portion and an assessment to determine based on the proportions of your body which variation(s) of headstand you will be able to practice safely.

 

We will warm up and prepare for both tripod and classical headstand variations, and later move on to play with pincha. There will be partner work and individual practice time for both inversions!

Date: Sunday July 14th
Time: 2 - 4pm

Investment

Single workshop: $45 / $35 monthly members
Both workshops (July 14 & 21): $75 / $60 monthly members
Location: Preston
*no refunds

Need a couple hours to replenish, reset and revive your system? This workshop is for you.

Join Dana and Lea for this two hour restorative and yin practice to reset the body, mind, and soul. This nourishing practice will focus on supporting the body’s natural capacity to heal and repair.

Expect lots of supportive postures, and hands on healing.

Date: Friday July 19th
Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Investment: $50 / $40 member
Location: Stittsville
Essential Oil: Summer Citrus
*no refunds

This is the second of two inversion workshops with Aleysha. Whether you are a complete beginner or have already begun your journey towards standing on your hands, this workshop is packed full of valuable tips and tricks to help you progress confidently in 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!

Date: Sunday July 21st
Time: 2 - 4pm
Investment

Single workshop: $45 / $35 members
Both workshops (july 14 & 21): $75 / $60 members
Location: Preston
*no refunds.

Ask your questions and meet Kathryn in person at one of our upcoming Open House sessions: 

 

Thursday May 2 – Stittsville – 6 pm
Thursday May 9 – Preston – 5:30 pm
Thursday June 20 – 6 pm
Thursday June 27 – 5:30 pm

 

A yoga teacher training is the finest education in knowing yourself with compassion, cultivating a resilient body, and achieving mental clarity. This multifaceted exploration of the practice of living and teaching yoga will engage you in a process of aligning with your highest self.

The part time yoga teacher training program is excellent for balancing education alongside family and work obligations, as well as optimal digestion of the content. Small doses over a longer period of time sets an excellent foundation for ongoing practice and teaching.

As experiential and uniquely special as the yoga teacher training process is, here are some of the concrete things you will also learn…

• Posture and Movement Clinics that demystify “classic” yoga postures and emphasize a functional movement approach to yoga classes for accessible, effective practice
• Macro and micro frameworks of anatomy relevant to the practice and teaching of yoga
• Ayurveda, the sister science to yoga that encourages living in harmony with nature and honouring seasonal changes
• Yoga philosophy, including texts, concepts and engaging them for living an ethics-based spirituality
• History of yoga, how it evolved in India and its journey to North America
• Modern yoga culture and Business of Yoga
• Hands-On enhancements and adjustments
• Communications and Effective Cueing
• Art of Sequencing Yoga classes
• Meditation and its benefits
• And much, much more…

This program is a healthful and nourishing blend of pragmatic methodology, discussion and exploration, creativity and practice. It is an exceptional foundational yoga education, and you will leave with experiences and insight that will benefit you for life. 

Dates and Time:

Each Teacher Training weekend consists of 3 days of programming running from 9 AM – 5 PM at Yogatown Stittsville.

Moderate hours and daytime education is excellent for energy levels and enjoyment of community.

• September 20/21/22, 2019
• October 18/19/20, 2019
• November 22/23/24, 2019
• December 6/7/8, 2019
• January 3/4/5, 2020
• February 21/22/23, 2020
• March 13/14/15, 2020
• April 24/25/26, 2020

Requirements:

• Participation in all training hours with any missed hours made up
• Fulfilment of course homework, which includes attendance of only 10 yoga classes, chosen at your own discretion and studio
• A practice teach that demonstrates integration of course material
• In-class presentation on a relevant topic related to the practice and study of yoga (examples: Neuroplasticity, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, or Buddhism)

Tuition:

Save $400: $2,800 + hst, paid in full by June 1st

After June 1st: $3200 + hst, paid in full by September 19, 2019

$3400 + hst for payment plan (Please inquire)

$500 + hst non-refundable deposit is due with application.

Yogatown Retreat: Relax, Renew, Recharge

 

JOIN US, FEBRUARY 15TH – 22RD, 2020

 

AT BLUE SPIRIT RESORT

 

PLAYA GUIONES, NOSARA, COSTA RICA

 

With KELLY CAMERON & DANA WEMYSS

 

This is a retreat like no other. Truly a bucket-list, once in a lifetime experience. The kind of vacation where you come home truly recharged, revived and feeling like the best possible version of YOU. Enjoy the freshest, organic vegetarian cuisine Costa Rica has to offer, two yoga practices daily and all the peace and quiet you need to absorb all of the vibrant healing energy of the rich destination around you.

The retreat centre is located in one of only 5 Blue Zones across the planet where people regularly live to be 100+ years old. You’re greeted by a warm tropical breeze, the sun is shining and hot, you slip on your sandals and immediately sink into comfort and relaxation while howler monkeys play in the treetops above you. You’re exactly where you’re meant to be. Seven glorious days of all-inclusive mind, body and soul healing, and total relaxation await you. No big resorts, no hotels, just miles of untouched, pristine, beautiful beach and lush rain forest overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Many adventures and activities are available if you choose, or you can simply relax by the pool and take long walks on the beach. This is your week to unplug, unwind, and reconnect with yourself while deepening your yoga practice.

YOUR RETREAT INCLUDES:

• 7 nights, 8 days (various accommodation options)
• Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily (Simple, organic & incredibly delicious, mostly vegetarian, can accommodate special meal requests)
• 2 yoga practices daily (one first thing in the am, one mid-afternoon, every practice something different)
• Access to Blue Spirit Amenities, including 24-hour salt water Infinity Pool
• All taxes / HST

NOT INCLUDED:

• Your flight (in and out of Liberia)
• Your transfer to and from Liberia airport (~$50-$60 US)
• Staff gratuity (optional $60 US added to your room bill to share among entire staff for the week)

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

• Spa Treatments & Massage (we can tell you first hand these are incredible!!)
• Zip Lining Adventure
• Canopy Tour
• Horseback riding
• Surf lessons
• River kayak expeditions
• Bird watching
• Boat tour
• Stand up Paddle Board
• Turtle hatching (if in season)

CLASSES:

Every class will have a different focus, exploring postures and practices that may be very familiar or entirely new to you. Morning practices tend to be more energetic and flowing, while the afternoon practices are usually more meditative & contemplative. Adjustments are made according to the energy and requests of the group. Guaranteed though, each time you step on your mat your practice will feel and be different.

YOUR RETREAT LEADERS

Dana and Kelly will be your teachers and guides for the week.

They have a wealth of knowledge and experience between the 2 of them and are committed to creating an exceptional yoga retreat experience for you!

They will challenge you to explore your practice on a new level and be there to support you in whatever ways you need. They believe very strongly in the power of yoga to heal and when it happens in a setting as beautiful as Costa Rica with other like-minded souls, the effects can be truly transformational.

ACCOMMODATION & RATES

Visit myyogatown.com/costa-rica-yoga-retreat/ for accomodation details. 

TESTIMONIALS:

“I have been to many retreats over the years and blue spirit really shined! While others had so many wonderful qualities … blue spirit met all of our needs .. amazing yoga , wonderful nourishing wholesome food, beautiful setting, beach access, Mountain Views, special people, relaxing healing experience… a truly special experience! Would go back in a second… was everything for us!”

“Costa Rica retreat was a lovely experience that re-energizes and refreshes the spirit. The quality of the yoga teachers, destination and new friends were a great combo that made the experience memorable.”

“Spend a week in an incredibly beautiful place, surrounded my natural beauty, nourishing your body and soul. This is the definition of a ‘retreat’. Perfectly paced practices and workshops, amazing excursions, delicious food and amazing people. You can’t ask for anything more! Thank you for offering this amazing experience!! Xo”

“I totally enjoyed this Yoga retreat! Beautiful, peaceful and restful location in the middle of the jungle. Amazing restorative practice and wonderful group. Thank you!”

“If you want a trip that will nourish your body, heart and soul this is the vacation for you. Talented teachers, beautiful space, amazing food and plenty of options of activities to fill your days. A 10 out of 10!”