2018 Yoga Brochure
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Toronto YogaSivananda Vedanta Centre JANUARY - DECEMBER 2018 Authentic, traditional hatha yoga for health and inner peace Non-profit organization. Founded in 1962. Registered Charity The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres Founded in 1957 by Swami Vishnudevananda, we are a non-profit organization whose purpose is to share the teachings of Yoga and Vedanta as a means of achieving physical, mental and spiritual well-being and attaining self-realization. The Centre in Toronto was established in 1962 and is part of The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres. Swami Sivananda (1887 - 1963) One of the great sages of modern times, Swami Sivananda is the inspiration behind our organization. His aim in life was the dissemination of spiritual knowledge. His motto was: “Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize.” Swami Vishnudevananda (1927 - 1993) Founder of the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres, Swami Vishnudevananda was a world authority on Hatha and Raja Yoga. Swamiji was also known as the “Flying Swami” for the different peace missions he pursued around the world. His motto was: “Health is wealth, peace of mind is happiness, Yoga shows the way.” We are all volunteers: Teachers, staff and helpers. All of our teachers have completed the Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course, recognized by the Yoga Alliance, and have a minimum certification of RYT-200. All teachers, helpers and full-time staff members in the organization are working on a vol- unteer basis. Karma Yoga (selfless service) is acknowledged as a means to inner purifica- tion, elimination of the ego and spiritual growth. All talents are welcome. If you have some time and energy to spare, please let us know. By becoming a member you actively support the Centre. 2 YOGA PROGRAMS JANUARY - DECEMBER 2018 Yoga 1 p. 4 Yoga 2 p. 5 Yoga 3 and 4 p. 6 Meditation p. 7 Prenatal Yoga p. 8 Kids Yoga p. 9 Health & Wellbeing Workshops p. 10 Ayurveda Workshops p. 11 Hatha Yoga Workshops p. 12 & 13 Theory & Philosophy Workshops p. 14 & 15 Further Education for Teachers p. 16 & 17 Community Events p. 18 Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp p. 19 YOGA POSTURES | BREATHING RELAXATION | NUTRITION | MEDITATION NEW TO YOGA? TRY OUR FREE TRIAL CLASS EVERY SUNDAY 4:00 TO 5:30 PM Learn some of the fundamental principles of yoga by joining us for a free trial yoga class at our Centre. * To register online: www.sivananda.org/toronto 3 YOGA 1 A systematic introduction to the theory and practice of Yoga for beginners or for anyone looking to renew their practice. Offers a step by step approach to building strength, flexibility, good breathing habits, concentration and relaxation. This course introduces “The 5 Points of Yoga. A four-week course meeting twice a week 90 min | $115 Non-members | $95 Members SCHEDULE MON WED SCHEDULE TUES THURS Jan 22 – Feb 14 Jan 9 – Feb 1 Apr 2 – 25 Mar 6 – 29 MORNING Jun 4 – 27 MORNING May 1 – 24 7 AM - 8:30 AM Aug 6 – 29 9:30 AM - 11 AM Jun 26 – Jul 19 Oct 15 – Nov 7 Aug 21 – Sept 13 Jan 8 – 31 Oct 16 – Nov 8 Mar 5 – 28 Feb 6 – Mar 1 EVENING Apr 23 – May 16 Apr 3 – 26 6:30 PM - 8 PM Jun 18 – Jul 11 EVENING May 29 – Jun 21 Aug 13 – Sep 5 6:30 PM - 8 PM Jul 24 – Aug 16 Oct 8 – 31 Sept 18 – Oct 11 EVENING Feb 19 – Mar 14 Nov 27 – Dec 20 8 PM - 9:30 PM Apr 16 – May 9 Jan 9 – Feb 1 Jun 4 – 27 Mar 27 – Apr 19 Jul 30 – Aug 22 EVENING May 22 – Jun 14 8 PM - 9:30 PM Sept 17 – Oct 10 Jul 17 – Aug 9 Nov 12 – Dec 5 Sept 11 – Oct 4 SCHEDULE SAT SUN SPECIAL DISCOUNT Jan 6 – 28 Upon completion of both Yoga 1 and Yoga 2 get a free two week unlimited Mar 3 – 25 open class pass. Apr 28 – May 20 AFTERNOON Refer a friend and get 25% off your course. 2 PM - 3:30 PM Jul 14 – Aug 5 Bring a group (5 students minimum) with you Sept 8 – 30 and your course is free. Nov 24 – Dec 16 4 YOGA 2 We recommend taking both Yoga 1 and Yoga 2 in order to learn the basics and to develop a thorough understanding of yoga practice and theory. Deepen your practice with challenging variations, learn to hold postures longer and begin to still the mind. This course will help you gain flexibility and strength of body and mind. A four-week course meeting twice a week 90 min | $115 Non-members | $95 Members SCHEDULE MON WED SCHEDULE TUES THURS Feb 19 – Mar 14 Jan 9 – Feb 1 Apr 30 – May 23 Mar 6 – 29 MORNING Jul 2 – 25 May 1 – 24 7 AM - 8:30 AM EVENING Sept 3 – Oct 26 6:30 PM - 8 PM Jun 26 – Jul 19 Nov 12 – Dec 5 Aug 21 – Sept 13 Feb 5 – 28 Oct 16 – Nov 8 May 21 – Jun 13 Feb 6 – Mar 1 EVENING Jul 16 – Aug 8 Apr 24 – May 17 6:30 PM - 9 PM EVENING Sept 10 – Oct 3 Jun 19 – Jul 12 8 PM - 9:30 PM Nov 5 – 28 Aug 14 – Sept 6 Mar 19 – Apr 11 Oct 9 – Nov 1 EVENING Jul 2 – 25 8 PM - 9:30 PM Oct 15 – Nov 7 SCHEDULE TUES THURS SCHEDULE SAT SUN Feb 6 – Mar 1 Feb 3 – 25 Apr 3 – 26 Mar 31 – Apr 22 MORNING May 29 – Jun 21 AFTERNOON May 26 – Jun 17 9:30 AM - 11 AM Jul 24 – Aug 16 2 PM - 3:30 PM Aug 11 – Sept 2 Sept 18 – Oct 11 Oct 6 – 28 Nov 13 – Dec 6 5 YOGA 3 An invigorating course that combines basic postures with different, more challenging postures and pranayama. Although working comfortably and at your pace, this course allows you to expand your practice and overcome perceived limitations. Open to those who have completed Beginner level 2 or those who are practising Yoga on intermediate level. A three-week course meeting twice a week 90 min | $75 Non-members | $60 Members SCHEDULE MON WED EVENING Apr 2 – 18 SCHEDULE TUES THURS 6:30 PM - 8 PM Dec 3 – 19 EVENING Nov 6 – 22 EVENING May 14 – 30 6:30 PM - 8 PM 8 PM - 9:30 PM Aug 27 – Sept 12 EVENING Mar 6 – 22 8 PM - 9:30 PM Nov 13 – Dec 6 SCHEDULE SAT SUN AFTERNOON Jun 23 – Jul 8 2 PM - 3:30 PM Nov 3 – 18 YOGA 4 This well rounded course allows students to gain more strength and focus from the practice. Learn how to perfect the postures while keeping the mind focused in order to experience deeper levels of hatha yoga. Each session incorporates practice of introductory meditation. A four-week course meeting twice a week 90 min | $115 Non-members | $95 Members SCHEDULE SAT SUN EVENING Nov 27 – Dec 20 8 PM - 9:30 PM 6 MEDITATION Meditation is considered the most important of all the yoga techniques and is an invaluable tool for peace of mind and emotional balance. This course provides instruction in the basic medita- tion techniques and theory for starting a personal meditation practice. Beginner Yoga1 course is recommended. Topics include: • Why meditate? SCHEDULE FRIDAYS • How to start a meditation practice. Jan 26 - Feb 23 • Sitting positions, conscious breathing and Mar 30 - Apr 27 mental relaxation. • Developing concentration. May 11 - June 8 EVENING • Mantras – tools for meditation. 6:45 PM - 8 PM June 22 - July 20 A five-week course meeting once a week Sept 21 - Oct 19 90 min | $85 Non-members | $70 Members Nov 2 - 30 SATSANG : FREE GROUP MEDITATION Mornings Mon to Fri 6 - 7 am Evenings Fri 8.15 pm & Sun 6.15 pm Satsang means “association of the wise”. Meditating together in a group creates a strong spiritual atmosphere which allows for a deeper experience of meditation. Free of charge and open to all. Note, minimal guidance is given during the silent meditation. If you are interested in learning meditation or deepening your practice, we recommend attending a meditation course. * To register online: www.sivananda.org/toronto 7 PRENATAL YOGA The months of carrying a child are precious and soon past. You are engaged in the creation of a new life, not merely with your body, but with your emotions, mind and spirit. Yoga postures, breath- ing exercises and relaxation techniques can help the mind and body adapt to pregnancy, prepare for labour and adjust to life with the new baby. Five session, meeting once a week 60 min | $60 Non-members | $50 Members SCHEDULE WED Jan 17 – Feb 14 Feb 21 – Mar 21 Mar 28 – Apr 25 EVENING May 2 – May 30 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Sept 5 – Oct 3 Oct 10 – Nov 7 Nov 14 – Dec 12 YOGA AT YOUR SCHOOL As an approved educational partner with the To- ronto District School Board, we offer classes and courses for all age groups. To set up a yoga program for your school please contact program director Saraswati at saraswa- [email protected] GENTLE YOGA These classes are open to beginners, those who haven’t practiced for a while, seniors or anyone who would enjoy more gentle yoga practice. They provide simple breathing exercises , warm ups, the twelve adapted basic postures, and longer relaxation. Please check website for dates and prices. 8 KIDS, TEENS AND FAMILY YOGA FOR LITTLE KIDS Eight sessions, meeting once a week: $90 (4 - 7 YEARS) SCHEDULE SAT In these classes, yoga is interwoven Jan 13 – Mar 3 with stories, songs and movement play.