Join Nicole Hagen for an hour heart opening meditation and yoga flow. Get guided through a heart chakra balancing yoga sequence that will leave you feeling relaxed and loved.
After a quick reset Nicole will guide you through an abstract heart painting that will get your creative juices flowing and leave you with a full heart.
Sip tea and spend some quality time with someone you love.

This would make a great Mother's day present, or fun activity to do with any loved one in your life!

8”by8” canvas and all paints and materials supplied. Limited spots available. Each individual participant must register.

Registration closes Thursday May 9th.

Saturday May 11th
2pm - 4:30pm
$60 | $50 member
Stittsville
*No refunds

Are you participating in Ottawa Race Weekend this year? Prepare and recover with Yogatown!

Katie Whitton will be leading two Masterclasses; Pre-Race Mobility & Yoga to help you prepare your legs & body for the hard work ahead, and Yin for Runners to help you stretch and unwind after your race.

Pre-Race Mobility & Yoga

Prepare your body for peak performance with our Pre-Race Mobility & Yoga masterclass. Taking place a week before your upcoming race, this session is designed to fine-tune your muscles, enhance flexibility, and align your mind and body for the challenge ahead. This masterclass will incorporate dynamic stretches, targeted mobility exercises, and yoga poses tailored to boost your running performance and prevent injuries with the use of blocks, straps, and massage balls.

Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or tackling your first race, these masterclasses will equip you with the tools to optimize your performance and enjoy a smoother, injury-free running experience.

Part Two - Yin for Runners happening Sunday May 26th from 5-6:30pm! If you purchase both masterclasses, make sure you register yourself for both offerings.

Sunday May 19th
5pm - 6:30pm
   Single Masterclass - $40 | $30 member
   Both Masterclasses - $65 | $50 member
Stittsville
*no refunds

Are you participating in Ottawa Race Weekend this year? Prepare and recover with Yogatown!

Katie Whitton will be leading two Masterclasses; Pre-Race Mobility & Yoga to help you prepare your legs & body for the hard work ahead, and Yin for Runners to help you stretch and unwind after your race.

Post-Race Yin for Runners

Congratulations, you've crossed the finish line! Now it's time to shift your focus to recovery and restoration with our Yin for Runners Masterclass. Happening on the evening of race day, this class is specifically designed to help your body recover from the physical demands of the race and facilitate deep relaxation and rejuvenation.

Katie will guide you through a series of gentle, passive stretches and poses aimed at releasing tension, improving flexibility, and promoting recovery in targeted areas of the body. By holding poses for extended periods, you'll access deeper layers of connective tissue, enhancing circulation and facilitating the release of built-up stress.

Whether you're a seasoned runner aiming for a personal best or tackling your first race, these masterclasses will equip you with the tools to optimize your performance and enjoy a smoother, injury-free running experience.

Part One - Pre-Race Mobility & Yoga happening Sunday May 19th from 5-6:30pm! If you purchase both masterclasses, make sure you register yourself for both offerings.

Sunday May 26th
5pm - 6:30pm
   Single Masterclass - $40 | $30 member
   Both Masterclasses - $65 | $50 member
Stittsville
*no refunds

Yin Yoga approaches the body in a slow, deep and mindful way. Each pose is held for several minutes to liberate the body’s chronic holding patterns, and restore a sense of vitality and well-being.

Learn the rich theory and philosophy of Yin yoga and why this practice of deep somatic nervous system regulation is so potent and necessary to balance the everyday stresses, strains and pains of our busy lives. Whether you are a yoga practitioner looking to deepen your knowledge or a qualified teacher wanting to expand your teaching, this 4-day immersive training offers the perfect balance of practical knowledge and experiential embodiment.

Logistics:

• Friday - Monday, September 27th -30th
• 9am - 4pm each day
• 35 hours total
• Yoga Alliance certification (YACEP)
• Workbook + Manual included

What you’ll receive:

• Learn the philosophy and principles of yoga from a Yin perspective.
• Learn the Archetypal Yin Yoga Poses (with variations/modifications).
• Learn the physical, mental and emotional benefits and why the practice is so powerful.
• Learn the edges of resistance and how to work with the deep yin tissues of the body.
• Learn how to influence prana/chi through understanding the energetic meridian pathways of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
• Learn practical mindfulness tools to meet the internal and external challenges of life.
• Learn how to most effectively practice, sequence and teach a holistic Yin Yoga Class.

Curriculum:

• Yin + Meditation Practices based on the Five Elements
• History of Yin Yoga
• Yin Yoga Theory & Principles
• Physical, Mental & Emotional Benefits
• Yin Tissues & Fascia
• Tension & Compression Theory
• Functional Yin Asana: How to modify the practice for unique bodies & specific conditions
• Unveiling the Mind Body Spirit Connection
• Energetic Anatomy from a Yogic and Daoist perspective
• The Koshas & the 5 dimensions of our being
• Yin & Yang Philosophy
• Qi
• The 14 Yin & Yang Meridian Pathways
• Five Element Theory & Seasonal Balance
• Mindfulness & the Yin Quality of Mind
• Principles of Sequencing
• Holding Space and creating an environment for healing transformation
• How to hone your voice and intuition as an instructor
• The vocabulary to explain the importance of slower practices for mental and physical wellbeing
• Practical Application: Opportunity to guide a full hour Yin Practice

Your teacher
With over a decade of experience, Genevieve has been teaching yoga and leading yoga teacher trainings in Ottawa and around the globe. Genevieve is passionate about facilitating environments for inner reflection and growth, offering students the experiential tools to connect body-mind-spirit through practice. Genevieve’s love for yoga, meditation, eastern philosophy and TCM was inspired in her early twenties living for extensive periods of her life in Asia. She now specializes her teachings in Yin yoga & mindfulness, with emphasis on approaching the practice through the eastern approach of somatic healing.

Course Dates:

4 full days - Friday September 27th - Monday September 30th, 9am-4pm

Location:
Yogatown Stittsville (1300 Stittsville Main St, Stittsville, ON K2S 1C3)

Cost:
Early Bird - $795+HST until June 1st
After June 1st - $850+HST

Please note: Course fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the training for any unforeseen circumstances the course will be credited for you to attend on a later date. You can alternatively arrange for someone to attend in your place.