Teaching Kripalu Yoga in Dartmouth Yoga Studios, ON-LINE Yoga & IN-HOME Yoga Studio & at your work place - SMALL CLASS SIZES
*Aromatherpy consultation/blends offered by appt. I am a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher (Atlantic Yoga Teacher Training). ( Kripalu in Massachusetts http://kripalu.org and locally). I taught yoga at the Dartmouth YMCA for 9 years until it closed its' doors in June 2015. I
n August 2015, I decided (with the support of my family) to open a home-based studio. I taught in our home on Alpine Drive for one year, and then we decided to "downsize" in July 2016. I now have an "in-home" yoga space to teach in our home on Bellbrook Cres. Over the years, I have also taught yoga in various schools, private classes, in different workplaces and yoga studios (Sunrise Yoga Studio, Dartmouth Yoga Studio)
I currently teach out of home, on Bellbrook Cres in Portland Hills, Dartmouth, or at your place or business or in your home. I love teaching yoga, and continue to do so - so that everyBODY, no matter what age or size or ability, will feel comfortable coming to a class. My in-home classes are small in size - between 2 to 5 persons each class. At your work-pace or various studios, I teach up to 15 persons per class. I also teach YOGA IN THE POOL, which run each week in the summer, weather permitting. This is a VERY gentle class. Wear your bathing suites, bring a towel or two, and come 10-15 mins early, to get used to the pool temperature. This class is short, but if the sun is strong, please wear a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and bring some water. The classes are geared to women, but I can also teach classes outside of my home at your workplace, that can accommodate both men and women. I am 59 years old. I am a mom with 4 older "kids" and a wife to a loving husband. We also have a little non-shedding dog that is also a big part of our family. At my in-home space, if you are without a yoga mat, I have these, (as well as blocks, blankets, yoga straps, & various other props - should you like) to help you take a class. Kripalu Yoga, is a style of Hatha Yoga, (physical yoga). There are 4 components to each class; a short centering - 2 mins or so long (basically breathing & calming the body & getting the head in a place that is not at your outside work, grocery lists, kids etc etc), followed by warm ups for the postures/poses (asana's) we will be doing in that particular class that day/eve. then the Postures/Poses/Asana's & finally Shavasana - relaxation for 10 minutes and sometimes more. Within all of the components mentioned is the ever important "Breath Work" Breathing (Pranayama). If you listen to your breath, you will be right there - in the Present moment. If you have never done yoga before, then the Beginner Class is for you. It is an important step to take, as you will learn how to go into a posture & come out safely for your body. You will be given a Health Form to fill out. It is very important that a Yoga teacher knows of any limitations an individual may have. This can be as simple as a previous break in a bone to high blood pressure, to more serious issues such as heart disease etc. all is kept confidential. Most of us have "something" going on in terms of health/wellness. Postures are modified for various things such as high blood pressure, spinal issues etc. You will also learn to modify the postures you do, depending on where you body is, during not only that day, but in that moment. So, you can make your class more gentle or more moderate. If you have "yoga experience", and would like to join a session already underway, please send me an email at pathwasy@eastlink.ca or private message me here. Casual & friendly, the classes are of various ages and sizes. Here, & what should be found in any yoga class, you have nothing to compete with, or against, not even with yourself. If you start from where you are, you will find you may end up in a place you didn't expect. The journey is one breath at a time. Feel free to message me if you have any questions :) Helen
