OUR CLASSES
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Remote Shala livestream on Zoom
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How to join our Remote Shala
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Step 1: Set up Zoom on your computer, laptop, tablet, or phone
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Step 2:
Drop IN
If your are paying per class sign up for Remote Shala Online Classes on our schedule page. Punch Pass will automatically send you a link to the meeting (class) that you have signed up for.
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Monthly & 12 Class Pass
If you have purchased a Monthly/ 12 Class Pass. Please let us know via email the classes you would like to attend monthly/ weekly/ daily (allow for at least 1/2 before the class) and an email will be send to you with a link to the class.
Step 3: Click link approximately 10 minutes before the start time of the class and join Zoom Meeting
Step 4: Turn off your microphone and your camera if you would like the teacher to see you.
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Step 5: Let's hope this works, set up your mat and get ready to practice with us.
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Step 6: At the end of class make sure you completely sign out of Zoom for security reasons and to make sure you have smooth and easy access the next time you join a class.
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Contact us at info@shalacentre.ca if you experience any problems or do not receive links to your class
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IN STUDIO CLASSES
All our ongoing classes are all level drop in classes. Some classes may move at a faster pace then others to follow traditional breath count but every student regardless of experience level is welcome to attend all classes and are supported and encouraged to slow down, modify postures, take more breaths or move into child's pose (Balasana) as they need.
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Mysore style class, is open to all levels including beginners! Students practice independently at their own pace. The teacher helps each student primarily through hands-on adjustments and verbal guidance. The sequence is learned progressively over a period of time appropriate to each individual. To develop a Mysore style practice we recommend that new students commit to at least 1-2 classes a week to initiate the development of the practice to build a solid foundation. Beginners can expect to spend between 30 to 45 minutes in the studio at first, with that time gradually increasing as more of the sequence is learned. Self-guided practice is the way to internalize your awareness and deepen your experience and understanding of yoga. The Mysore classes are the format for dedication, devotion, and discipline to unfold with regular practice. (The start time for Mysore classes is open; as long as you finish your practice by the end time, you may arrive at any time.)
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Mysore Practice Approximate Durations:
Foundational Postures + Closing Sequence + Rest = 30-40 mins
Foundational Postures + Half Primary + Closing Sequence + Rest = 50-60 mins
Foundational Postures + Full Primary + Closing Sequence + Rest = 70-90 mins
Foundational Postures + Other Series + Closing Sequence + Rest = 40 mins-120 mins
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All Discipline Open Space class is an inclusive space open to all levels and all disciplines of yoga. Whether you have an Ashtanga, Ashtanga Inspired, Yin, Sattva, Vinyasa or practice another yoga discipline we welcome all student into this open space. A teacher will be available to work with students both through hands on adjustments and verbal guidance as with a traditional mysore style class and will help each student develop and grow their own practice safely.
In the Led Full Primary class, students with some Ashtanga or other vinyasa style experience are verbally led through the full traditional sequence of asanas known as the Primary Series. The teacher's primary focus will be on the traditional breath count, bandhas and drishti and will give few verbal cues. This allows students to focus on their meditative practice in sequence with the whole class. Students develop steadiness of breath, mental focus, and core awareness. This class is not suitable for beginners as the class moves at a steady pace and has an uninterrupted flow of the asanas.
A Hatha: Ashtanga Lite/ Gentle Primary class, is suitable for all students. This class runs as an ongoing learning class, exploring and learning the full primary series suitable for all levels and abilities. The teacher will verbally lead the class and offer adjustments, verbal cues and suggest modifications/ variations depending on students. This class runs at a slightly slower pace than the traditional Led Full Primary. This allows students to move into the postures with more breaths when needed, less vinyasa, and with variation while still allowing them to experience the full and complete sequence of the Ashtanga method.
In the Led Half Primary class students at all levels will be verbally guided through half of the Primary Series postures. This is not necessarily intended as a beginner class and is recommended for all levels as the class moves at a steady pace. Think of this class as allowing you to develop a deeper understanding of breath, bandha, and drishti in the foundation postures (standing sequence) and the first part of the primary series.
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Our Ashtanga Flow are enrichment classes offering students a combined flow & workshop format to compliment their Mysore and/or traditional Ashtanga practice. Each class will have a different theme with an intense focus and teaching of the various postures from all 6 ashtanga series, allowing practitioners to play and explore as they are safely moved towards pinnacle postures that will offer opportunities for students of all levels to explore, reach and challenge there own limits with support. These classes follow the traditional structure of the Ashtanga Sequence: Sun Salutations, Foundation, Seated, Backbending & Closing Asana. Suitable for all levels.
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Ashtanga Inspired classes allow practitioners to explore the vinyasa system in changing sequences guided by each teacher as inspired by Ashtanga. These classes will use the influence of Ashtanga as a jumping off point and can range from a fast paced practice inspired by Ashtanga such as Rocket or Vinyasa to gentler sequencing such as Sattva, Hatha or Yin/ Yang practices. The format of each class will vary, some might begin with gentler movements to warm up the body while others might look at other styles of Sun Salutations to open the body. These classes are designed to explore your body, breath and mind differently in each class. Please look at individual classes on the schedule to see the individual teachers focus. Suitable for all levels.
Moon Sequence/ Chandra Krama class is inspired by Matthew Sweeney’s Moon Sequence. This is a gentle flowing form of yoga that combines yin yoga with vinyasa. Chandra Krama was originally designed as a counterbalance to dynamic practices such as the Ashtanga Primary Series. The sequence includes variations in standing and sitting postures, with an emphasis on opening the hips, taking pressure off the wrists and shoulders, and allowing for more time holding some postures. This is a beautiful sequence to complement a daily yoga practice and is often practiced by Ashtanga practitioners with injury, during their moon cycle, during pregnancy or on moon days.
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Hatha Flow on Saturdays class will take you through different body lines of awareness that will awaken and balance the full body. The class with end with meditation and breath work.
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Yin yoga targets the connective tissues, ligaments, joints, and fascia within the body. Yin is a more passive practice that compliments and supports Ashtanga, as it aids in rebalancing the body after a long week of active asana. In this led class students will be guided with or without props, holding seated postures from 1-5 minutes. The benefits of Yin yoga can be explored on many levels helping to restore energy flow (or Chi) to the rest of the body, and challenging the practitioner to be present within longer held postures. Yin Yoga classes will be taught by Certified trained Yin teachers. Suitable for all levels.
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Ongoing REGISTERED CLASSES
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Registered Intro Series Courses are suitable for those looking to learn and develop an Ashtanga practice. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some past yoga experience this class covers the basic principles of the Ashtanga methodology, physically and philosophically over a 10 class period. Classes will focus on the foundation postures (the opening sequence to all 6 series) in detail and move into the beginning postures of the primary series giving students an excellent foundation to start their individual or mysore style practice or to move into the half or full primary series classes.
(for further information please see Registered Classes & Workshop Page)
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Post Natal Mysore
10:45am-12:00pm
Wednesdays ongoing
The "fourth" trimester can be a challenging (but exciting) time for new moms and babies. At the Shala, we know firsthand how pregnancy, birth and motherhood can change the body, mind and spirit. Our bodies change. Our priorities change. And often we forget about ourselves because we have to take care of everyone else. We want to help YOU take care of YOU.
Shala Ashtanga Yoga Centre is starting a pilot program for new moms with babes in arms! Our post-natal Mysore program will be focused on new mothers with little ones looking to re-establish their existing Ashtanga practice as well as those looking to start something new after childbirth. Babies (0-12 months) are more than welcome! Our experienced and trained teachers (who are also mothers) will be there to support this new time in yours and your baby's life, on your mat!
6 classes/$90
Drop ins welcome
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