Studio News
Summer Pass Deal
May 10, 2012
Buy an unlimited class pass for June, July & August for $220 +hst and save $110!
That’s one month FREE!
Click below to maintain the convenience of an unlimited yoga pass all Summer long and Save!
*Pass valid only for months of June, July & August. Those with current passes at the end of May can transfer the remainder of that pass to September.
Click here for directions to our studios and contact information.
Free Yoga Sat June 2nd!
May 09, 2012
Kick Start your Summer with FREE yoga at Shakti Yoga Studio on Saturday, June 2nd. Grab your yoga mat, come alone or bring a friend to our annual Spring FREE yoga event.
Torbay Rd:
10:30 am Hatha Flow Mixed Level
12:00 pm Yin Yang Yoga
What is Yin Yang Yoga? Join Cheryl and Robin for this exciting class that begins with an energizing Heart Flow sequence followed by a series of deep opening Yin poses. You will be thanking yourself all day! Both classes are appropriate for students from beginner to more experienced.
Mount Pearl:
10:00am Hatha Flow Mixed Level
11:30am Hatha Flow Mixed Level
Check out some mind calming, stress reliving, body strengthening and just over all feel-good-yoga in our bright and beautiful Mount Pearl studio. Classes are appropriate for all ages, body types and experience levels. Take some deep breaths and move into Spring and Summer feeling GREAT!
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training May 12th
May 01, 2012
Introduction to Teaching Restorative Yoga
Curious about teaching Restorative Yoga? This workshop will give you the confidence to offer a safe, supportive and nurturing restorative yoga class.
We will explore:
* the theory and benefits of restorative yoga
* creative use of bolsters, blankets, blocks, straps, and chairs in a variety of postures
* modifications and variations for all levels of practice
* how to support specific injuries and health conditions
* effective sequencing of postures
* use of mantra, pranayama and meditation in a restorative practice
* how to incorporate restorative yoga poses into any yoga class
Open to current yoga teachers and teachers-in-training.
Click here for full details and to purchase online: Torbay Rd workshops
Spring Cleanse for May 2012
April 18, 2012
Join your fellow Shakti Yogis in this 30 day cleanse challenge!
No Registration
No Cost
Just Fun, Good Health & Community!
Here is how it works. We will post our 30 day challenge boards at the studios for the month of May. You just write your name and your challenge and check each day that you have met your challenge.
Here are some ideas:
* Make water your only drink for 30 days.
* Eat 6 vegetables every day.
* Remove something from your diet: wheat, salt, meat, processed food…
* Cook one meal from scratch daily.
* Remove coffee and pop from your diet.
* Mind Cleanse! Meditate 5 minutes daily.
* Do asana every morning or evening.
* Anything that will inspire you and help make your Spring super
This 30-day challenge was inspired by Helena Butler, fellow yogini and Yoga Teacher Trainee. We would like to thank Helena for inspiring us towards a rejuvenating start to Spring!
Click here to read April’s Newsletter, full of related articles and recipes: April Newsletter
Now accepting applications for Spring/Summer semester of Energy Exchange program.
March 28, 2012
Shakti Yoga Studio’s energy exchange program ensures that our yoga classes are accessible to dedicated students regardless of their financial situation. Participants in this program work one 2-hour cleaning shift at the studio once a week (at the same time each week) in exchange for unlimited free classes.
This is not a volunteer position. We are searching for reliable workers who can demonstrate diligence and attention to detail. If you have a strong work ethic and love yoga this might be the program for you.
Applications are currently being accepted for the Spring/Summer Energy Exchange program that runs May - August 2012. Please send your cover letter and resume to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to be considered for the upcoming session.
New Class! Gentle Yoga on Tuesdays in Mount Pearl
March 26, 2012
This month we are excited to introduce yoga teacher & physiotherapist Andrea Hann to the Mount Pearl schedule. She will be teaching a Gentle yoga class on Tuesdays at 5:30pm. She specializes in working with students with low bone density, chronic pain and arthritis. Her gentle yoga class will be suitable for students with these issues as well as students simply interested in breathing deeply and gently opening the body with awareness.
Yoga 101 starts April 3
March 14, 2012
If you are new to yoga and want to learn the basics in a comfortable, supportive environment, Yoga 101 is the class for you! In this four week session you will learn the fundamental yoga postures, breathing exercises and relaxation methods. Each class will explore new ideas and techniques so that at the end of class #4 you are prepared for a full-length practice.
Full details and registration information here
Next Hypnobirthing Session to take place in June 2012!
February 22, 2012
The HypnoBirthing session is held on Sunday mornings from 10:00am-12:30pm for 5 consecutive weeks. Learn yoga breathing and self relaxation techniques to remove birth fear resulting in a shorter, more comfortable and beautiful birth for you and your baby. Comfortable, calm, empowering, bonding, even painless are all words that have been used by HypnoBirthing moms to describe their birth experiences. Find out how you can use HypnoBirthing to change your perception of birth and in turn change your birth experience.
This session is for mom-to-be and her birth partner. See our HypnoBirthing page (under ‘Classes’) for course details and testimonials. The next session is scheduled for June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 8, 2012 (no class on July 1).
Space is limited for these sessions. Call the studio to register to hold your space.
Advance Your Asana, pre-registered session
February 20, 2012
Regardless of which style of yoga you practice or teach, this course will give you new tools to advance your practice of the physical yoga asana (poses). Inspired by Meaghan’s studies of the elegant Anusara yoga system, and its 5 Universal Principles of Alignment, this course will offer an in-depth exploration of the body in the context of intermediate-level asana. Come with an expectation to learn something new and have some serious fun! Pre-requisites: at least 6 months of yoga practice in any style of yoga.
Dates: Mar 4-Apr 15 (no class March 25 or April 8)
Time: Sundays, 2-3:30pm
Instructor: Meaghan Burridge
Price: $70+tax ($55 for students with a current 12 month membership – save 20%)
Only four spaces remain in this session. Click here to register now.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14, 2012
Happy Valentines Day from all of us at Shakti Yoga Studio! We hope you have a wonderful day full of love and happiness.
If you are hoping to avoid the crowded restaurants tonight check out the 5:30pm Hatha Flow 1 or 7:00pm Heart Flow at Torbay Road. And for Moms-to-be a LOVE themed valentines class for you at the Mount Pearl Studio at 7:00pm. Enjoy!