April 2004 Newsletter

There is no greater source of wisdom than our bodies. Everything we really need to know is within us. We simply have to refine the skills of observing, listening, feeling, and responding to ourselves to find a sense of harmony. One of the best tools for developing these skills is the ancient practice of yoga. John Schumacher

Hello all my fellow yoginis and yogis:

This newsletter will probably be brief, as we have had a lively, enlightening and busy week in the yoga world. For 3 days last weekend we had an awesome Spring FOYT workshop at Loretto in Niagara Falls with Hart Lazer and Monica Voss as the presenters, Wednesday night we had a soulful kirtan with Krishna Das in Toronto, and this weekend we have been back in Toronto doing some hard core Ashtanga yoga with Chuck Miller and Maty Ezraty from Los Angeles. I am going back Monday morning to do another class with them and finish up the weekend. What a week full of information and amazing people and energy!! And, amazingly enough, amidst all this, I have been busy working on getting our next 8 week session commencing the week of May 24 open for registration. ;)

Registration for 8 week session commencing the week of May 24 is now open!!

Register for any of our 8 week pre-registered programs - including Pilates, Gentle Pilates, Beginner Power Yoga, Beginner Hatha Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Baby and Mom Yoga, Children's Yoga - and our brand new programs Teen Yoga and Mom and Toddler Yoga in the Park!!

Registration is now open - you can visit our website www.yogabysarah.com which has now been updated with all the new dates, times and fees. New schedules can also be picked up in person at the studio. If you would like us to mail you a schedule, please call or e-mail us. Please feel free to register online, in person at the studio or via telephone. Of course, we are always happy to take phone calls or e-mails if you would like some more information or would like us to guide you to the right class for your needs. Don't hesitate to register as classes do fill up!!

Drop-In Yoga Spring/Summer Schedule

Make sure you pick up our new schedule at the studio or print one off from our website www.yogabysarah.com The drop-in schedule has stayed the same with the exception of the Sunday morning Power Yoga class which has now been moved to 10:30am (instead of 9:30am). We are hoping that we will attract a larger crowd with the later time. There's a good possibility that I might even attend it now!! Don't forget about our Wednesday 6:15am Hatha Yoga - for all you early birds who want to do your yoga practice before work and feel great for the rest of the day !!

The Power of Reconnecting with Your Spirit Workshop - with Kay Proudfoot - Saturday May 15 2p-5pm

We have this workshop running with Kay Proudfoot who is a British life management consultant, motivational speaker and holistic personal trainer and artist. The description of this workshop is as follows:

Each one of us is far more than we can possibly imagine. Each one of us has the power within to do whatever we feel to do. Each one of us has the ability and right to a life filled with passion, love, joy and peace. And each one of us has a "guidance system" within that guides us to live that life. What each one of us has to do is reconnect with our spirit. Then we will remember! The workshop focuses on ways to reconnect and offer tools for you to take away and use in your daily life. Topics include meditation, power of nature, healing foods and becoming your own master.

The cost of this workshop is $30 + gst - Again you can register online www.yogabysarah.com or call us or visit the studio in person.

Prenatal Education and Infant Massage Workshop

Our infant massage workshop is this weekend - Saturday May 8 from 2-3pm. Cost is $20 + gst. Daddies or partners welcome - good for infants up to 1 year of age. Led by Angela Sacco, RMT and our prenatal and baby and mom yoga instructor. We still have some spots left, so call us to register!! Babies learn to relax and let go of tension, it will strengthen the parent-child bond, and the babies will sleep better, have an easier time feeding and experience fewer stomach upsets.

For all you expecting mothers, our Prenatal Education and Childbirth Preparation Classes run the next two weekends - Sunday May 9 and Sunday May 16 from 1pm-4:30pm. These classes provide a modern learning environment for you and your partner to prepare for the childbirth experience, pre-natal nutrition and exercise, hands-on labour, delivery and breathing techniques, and newborn care. Cost is $75 + gst per couple for the two weekends.

We are closed Victoria Day, Monday May 24

All classes are cancelled that day. The Pilates 10:30am pre-registered class will be added on to the end of the session.

Wishing everyone a happy and sun-filled spring,

Namaste

Sarah L. Giovannone

If you have any questions, want any information or would like to register for a class/workshop, please call us or visit our website!!

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