Have a wonderful summer!

Mary Selby Botanical Garden, 2019

Following our summer recess, the next session will resume on Tuesday September 13 at 9:30 and on Thursday September 15th at 9:30.

See you on the mat!

Luce

September 2022 Classes

Lord Shiva at CERN, Switzerland

If you want to enhance your well-being, take charge of your health, this yoga program may be what you have been looking for! 

 

Develop a satisfying yoga practice where you progress safely in a way that meets your needs. Discover tools of self-care to improve your flexibility, posture and balance. Learn to cultivate calm and focus using your breath. The gentle pace makes these classes accessible to a variety of students.

Yoga classes are offered using the Zoom platform to participants who have demonstrated a high degree of autonomy as Opus Yoga students in the past. Students are expected to respect their range of motion and to use appropriate modifications when necessary.

 

The next 8-week session will run from September 13 to December 15 2022, TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, 9:30 to 10:30.

 

See you on the mat!

Yoga Classes move from the Trinity United Church to Zoom - DUE TO COVID-19

OpusYoga Classes at Trinity United

 

 

 

 

 

Yoga classes will resume at Trinity United Church when local health authorities deem it safe to return to the Tait Hall.

In the meantime, regular students are invited to join online yoga classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 on the Zoom platform.

Please email me for more information: luce@opusyoga.ca

Yoga Etiquette

1. Arrive Early

To avoid creating stress for yourself and your fellow students, please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early. This should give you enough time to roll out your mat, get your props and greet your classmates.

2. Turn off Electronic Devices

Yoga classes provide an opportunity to escape the digital distractions we face every day. By bringing your phone to class (even on silent), you create a distraction for yourself and those around you. Please turn them off and put them away for the duration of the class.

3. Yoga Mat Etiquette

Unroll your Yoga mat gently.

Mind your steps: it’s polite to avoid walking on a fellow yogi’s mat.

4. Respect the Mood of the Class

It can be quite disturbing to see a student get up in the middle of class to ruffle through a bag to check the phone, get tissue paper etc. Once class has started, please respect the serenity of your fellow students. 

Yoga for Singers Workshops :: Ateliers de yoga pour chanteurs

Since 2013, I have been teaching several professional development workshops entitled "Yoga for Singers".  CLICK HERE to read about my experience as a singer and musician.

To date, over 200 singers, choir conductors and musicians have participated and 90% fully agreed that the workshop has been  relevant to their professional development!

Are you are looking for a professional development opportunity? Do not hesitate to contact me to explore how we could make this happen for you! CLICK HERE to e-mail me.

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Depuis 2013, j'ai animé plusieurs atelier de perfectionnement professionnel intitulé "Yoga pour chanteurs". SUIVEZ CE LIEN pour en apprendre davantage sur mon parcours en tant que chanteuse et musicienne.

À date, plus de 200 chanteurs, directeurs de chorale et musiciens ont participé et 90% sont d’avis que cet atelier était pertinent pour leur perfectionnement professionnel !

Êtes-vous à la recherche d'une occasion de développement professionnel? N'hésitez pas à communiquer avec moi pour explorer comment je pourrais vous aider! SUIVEZ CE LIEN pour communiquer avec moi par courriel.

Yoga for Cyclists: 6 Poses in 6 Minutes

Training in Lake Placid, May 2014.

When I started bicycle touring in 2003, I felt like the muscles of my legs, hips and back never got to rest. As a result, I started stretching every 10 km or so to “rejuvenate” these major muscle groups.  My stretches evolved over the years as I accumulated distance on my saddle (3000+ km per year), experience and integrated what I learned on the yoga mat.

Today, I practice a mindful stretching routine which allows me to ride longer distance while maintaining strength and flexibility. The routine can be completed in 6 minutes flat! The perfect spot is under a tree or along a fence anywhere “en route”. Ideally, it should be repeated at appropriate intervals (e.g. at 30mts; 60mts; 120mts). Click here to access MY TOP 6 POSES.