Live Online Ageless Arts Yoga Workshops
Due to Covid-19 we are taking many of our workshops live online via Zoom.
The Bodies Design and How it Moves
Transform Your Yoga Practice & Teaching
Date: May 6th, 2020
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm (EST)
Where: Live Online Zoom
Cost: $54.00 (tax included)
This 3-hour workshop is designed for yoga teachers and students to help them understand how and why bodies move through the ranges of motion available. We will be discussing anatomy in plain language with occasional references to medical terms. This is the perfect class for people who want to understand why some bodies can do movements, while other bodies find the same movement almost impossible.
In this experiential class, we will explore
Compression vs Tension
Proportions & orientation and how they affect asana
How to adapt an asana pose in order to make it accessible
The basic anatomy structures and planes
Instructor: Tracey Eccleston E-RYT-500, IAYT Yoga Therapist
Designing a Successful Yoga Class
Learn how to design and create successful yoga classes
Date: May 14th, 2020
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm (EST)
Where: Live Online Zoom
Cost: $54.00 (tax included)
This 3-hour workshop is designed to guide Yoga teachers with tips and techniques for designing Yoga classes that are accessible and enjoyable, while still leaving room for creativity and personality! Understanding what makes for a successful Yoga class will help you gain confidence in your teaching and have your students returning for more.
In this experiential class, we will explore
A one (1) hour Yoga class
Guidelines for designing and structuring Yoga classes
Teaching tips on how to make classes accessible and enjoyable for your students and yourself
Instructor: Dora Chan
Hand Mudras with Alex
Connect Mudras, Pranayama & Bandhas
Date: May 18th, 2020
Time: 2:30pm – 4:30pm (EST)
Where: Live Online Zoom
Cost: $36.00 (tax included)
During our 2 hour Mudra workshop with Alex, learn how hand-mudras can be incorporated into your daily yoga practice. Mudras are hand positions that are coupled with breathing techniques (pranayama) and areas of the brain that, when activated, affect physiology similar to how mantras and yoga asanas do. They are found throughout eastern medicine, philosophy, martial arts and religion. When they are practised in conjunction with pranayama and banda locks (sphincter muscles) during meditation, they can induce physiologic effects. 5 main mudras corresponding to the 5 viscera will be discussed in addition to the visualizations and breathing techniques employed.
In this experiential class, we will explore
A one (1) hour Yoga Class to prep the body
Five Hand Mudras
Visualization and Pranayama (breathing) techniques
Bandhas and their connection to the Mudra journey
Instructor: Alex Audette
Back to Basics – Foundations for a Healthy Mind & Body
Learn the basic tools for living a healthier and more fulfilling life
Date: May 27th, 2020
Time: 1:30am-4:30pm
Where: Live Online Zoom
Cost: $54.00 (tax included)
This 3-hour workshop is designed for Yoga practitioners and the general public to understand how stress affects the body physically, emotionally, and mentally and how we can counteract the continual stressors we meet on a daily basis, which are inescapable in our modern lifestyle. In this workshop, we will address the topics of anti-stress food & nutrition, movement & exercise, sleep, and of course, Yoga & Meditation in understanding how all these aspects play essential roles in the health and well-being of an individual.
In this experiential class, we will explore
How we can nourish our bodies with foods that help fight inflammation caused by stress
The understated importance of movement, exercise, and sleep
Why Yoga and Meditation are such effective tools in combating stress and managing chronic disease
Instructor: Dora Chan
Chakras and the Luminous Body
Learn how to add yoga movements & wellness into your daily life
Date: May 13, 2020
Time: 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Live Online Zoom
Cost: $54.00 (tax included)
This 3-hour workshop is designed for yoga teachers and students to understand how Chakras are supported through a yoga practice. How we perceive the world is determined by what we have experienced within the world. Our energy body carriers these experiences as imprints within our luminous field and chakra system. During the workshop, you will learn about the anatomy of your energy body, the chakras, and how they impact your mind, body, and spirit. We will investigate yoga postures and pranayama techniques to assist you in enhancing and re-balancing the chakra system. By the end of the workshop, you will have an insight into the patterns of your life; as well as the tools to start the process of healing.
In this experiential class, we will explore
1 hour Yoga Class
7 Chakras
Corresponding Asanas
Instructor: Jeff Kittmer
Foundations of Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga Teacher Training
Date: May 20 -22, 2020
Time: Wed 1:30-4:30pm,
Thurs & Fri 9:00am-4:30pm
Where: Live Online Zoom
Cost: $508.50 (tax included)
The Foundations of Chair Yoga is For anyone interested in learning or teaching Chair Yoga classes. Including Certified Yoga Teachers, Teachers in Training, Health Care Professionals and Yoga Practitioners looking to expand their practice. You do not need to be a Yoga Teacher to become Chair Yoga Certified Teacher. We do request a minimum of 20 hours of yoga experience.
Along with the popular meditation, key breathing (pranayama), and relaxation techniques, you will learn how to adapt classical yoga asanas the chair in a seated position. In addition, we will explore:
- Warriors, Sun & Moon Salutations & Balance Asanas
- Matrika Shakti – Power of the Word
- Understanding Pain
- Working within ROM (range of motion) to benefit ADL’s (activities of daily living)
- Acupressure hand & knee movements
- Various breathing techniques for meditation, relaxation, and asanas
- The seven Chakras and their meanings, colours, sounds, and affirmations
- Do-In Chinese Self Massage
You will receive a manual and certificate stating you have completed The Foundations of Chair Yoga and are a certified Chair Yoga Teacher.
Instructor: Tracey Eccleston E-RYT-500, IAYT Yoga Therapist
Ageless Arts Yoga Workshops
In-person trainings are paused while we move through COVID-19 self-isolation.
The Bodies Design and How it Moves
Transform Your Yoga Practice & Teaching
This one day workshop is designed for yoga teachers and students to understand how and why bodies move. We will be discussing anatomy in plain language with occasional references to medical terms. This is the perfect class for people who find anatomy intimidating.
In this experiential class we will explore
Compression vs Tension
Proportions and how they affect asana
Orientation
How to adapt a pose to make it accessible
The basic anatomy structures
When: July 6th, 2018
10am-4pm
Where: Grand River Yoga
(1 Bethel Road, Paris/Brant, Ontario)
Cost: $65.00 (tax included)
Accommodations are available if you would like to extend your stay, arrive early, or stay overnight.
Mala Bracelet Making Workshop
Join us for a fun gathering at Grand River Yoga to create your own Mala Bracelets.
Melding the expertise of Tracey regarding mindfulness and mantra, Frankie on beads, Jenn on Essential Oils.
Workshop includes:
- 2 Mala Bracelets of your own creation
- Explore the practice of mindfulness and mantra during the creation of your bracelets
- Understand how the energy of beads/stones/crystals effect your physical and emotional body
- Play with your senses to determine which essential oil(s) you’d wish to add to your bracelet
Coffee, Tea, light snacks & holiday treats will be served.
Enter a draw for free yoga classes at Grand River Yoga.
Kayaking, Yoga & Meditation
Gratify your longing for a meaningful connection to nature as you explore kayaking, yoga & meditation along the beauty of the Grand River.
Tap into nature’s profound ability to inspire us and help us gain clarity in our lives as we:
- Delight in the flow of mindfully paddling down the Grand River
- Relax into tranquil walking and floating meditations
- Practice Yoga in the beauty of nature to balance mind, body & spirit
- Breathe into the present moment
Make Your Own Dreamcatcher Workshop
Dreamcatchers are a fascinating Native American tradition. Learn about the many different legends of the dreamcatcher as you free your mind, during this relaxing workshop. Create something beautiful to give as a gift or to keep for yourself. We will have all the supplies including hoops, suede/leather, webbing material, feathers and beads for decoration. You can also bring personal objects and decorations to incorporate in your dreamcatcher to make it more personal and more meaningful. Pendants, charms and talismans are popular examples – whatever your creative spirit desires!
Spaces are limited so please let us know if you plan on attending!
The Bodies Design and How it Moves
Transform Your Yoga Practice & Teaching
This 3 hour workshop is designed for yoga teachers and students to understand how and why bodies move. We will be discussing anatomy in plain language with occasional references to medical terms. This is the perfect class for people who find anatomy intimidating.
In this experiential class we will explore
Compression vs Tension
Proportions and how they affect asana
Orientation
How to adapt a pose to make it accessible
The basic anatomy structures
When: May 6th, 2020
9:30am-12:30pm
Where: Live Online Zoom
Cost: $54.00 (tax included)
Advanced Registration is required.
Chair Yoga for Every Body!
Extended Side Angle Chair Yoga
Do you have students, patients, or clients that would benefit from doing Yoga but:
• cannot get down on the floor because of age, injury, or inflexibility?
• want to practice Yoga but due to tight quarters getting on the floor is impractical (at work, travelling, etc.)?
Traditionally unless you can move up and down from the floor with ease people have been unable to reap the exceptional benefits yoga brings to the body, mind, and spirit. Now, you can open this wondrous world to a new audience.
In this program, Tracey will add a new dimension to your teaching and/or caregiving. The teacher certification will provide you with a firm foundation for teaching Chair Yoga. Click here for more information about our Chair Yoga Trainings.
