Enhance your Well-being with Yoga

Trinity United Church, 1099 Maitland Ave, Ottawa, Nov. 2019

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 for a variety of students.

November 2019, Tait Hall, Trinity United Church

TUESDAYS
9:30 to 10:30 
Dates: October 29 to December 17, 2019 
(8-Week Session)
NEW Location: Starting Nov. 12, Trinity United Church, 1099 Maitland Ave, Tait Hall. Free parking; OC Transpo #50.
What to bring: A yoga mat and a blanket.
Cost: $90 for the 8-week session
Drop-ins welcome: $15, cash or cheque.

THURSDAYS 
9:30 to 10:30

Dates: October 31 to December 19, 2019 
(8-Week Session)

NEW Location: Starting Nov. 14, Trinity United Church, 1099 Maitland Ave, Tait Hall. Free parking. OC Transpo #50.
What to bring: A yoga mat and a blanket.
Cost: $90 for each 8-week session
Drop-ins are welcome: $15, cash or cheque.

To Register: email luce@opusyoga.ca to confirm availability for your preferred day(s).
Payment: online E-Transfer to luce@opusyoga.ca, cash or cheque.
Want to plan ahead: next Session will run from January 7 to February 27, 2020.

NEW This Fall; Move to Trinity United Church

Restorative Yoga in Chelsea

This Restorative Yoga class includes two segments: the first allows you to focus on developing balance, stability and flexibility with an accessible Hatha Yoga practice; the second allows you to relax deeply with restorative yoga poses supported by bolsters, cushions, blocks and yoga straps.

WHERE

Meredith Centre

23 Cecil Rd. 

Chelsea, QUEBEC 

819-827-0055

WHEN

Tuesdays from 1:15 PM to 2:30 PM

From September 10 to December 10, 2019

Drop-ins welcome!

Yoga régénérateur à Chelsea

Cette classe de yoga régénérateur comprend deux segments: le premier vous permet de développer équilibre, stabilité et flexibilité à l'aide d'une pratique accessible du yoga Hatha; le deuxième vous permet de relaxer profondément à l'aide de postures de yoga régénérateur qui sont appuyées par des traversins, coussins, blocs et courroies.

ENDROIT

Centre Meredith

23 chemin Cecil

Chelsea, QUÉBEC 

819-827-0055

QUAND

Les mardis après-midi de 13h15 à 14h30 
Du 10 septembre au 10 décembre 2019
Les visiteurs sont les bienvenus!

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 purse to check her 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 find out more about these workshops and 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! CLICK HERE to read comments from participants and to see evaluation results.

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 au sujet de ces ateliers et sur 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 ! SUIVEZ CE LIEN pour lire les commentaires des participants et voir les résultats des évaluations.

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.