Mark Whitwell
Please join us on Thursday August 21st at Michelle Cormack's 5 Elements Studio in Downtown Brampton for what will be a wonderful opportunity to deepen your understanding of Yoga with one of the most inspirational teachers I have come to know; Mark Whitwell.
Mark will be expanding on the concept and meaning of a personal Yoga practice that is right for you. Mark likes to have his students open themselves to the notion that on our journey through life (and Yoga) we are often caught up in the effort of trying to "get somewhere, as if we are not Somewhere already" and his teachings on Yoga and Non-dualism aim to break down incorrect messages.
Mark's workshops are intended to include EveryOne, and there is no need to think that because it is a long workshop that this will involve complicated asana or advanced technique. He is quite the opposite, but extraordinary in his teachings, and does not believe in having a student move beyond their natural physical range to enjoy a fulfilling and authentic Yoga practice. For more information about Mark, please visit his website at www.heartofyoga.com
This workshop will be a full day and evening, with the option to register for one or the other if you are unable to do both. Each workshop will stand on its own, and be an unforgettable experience even if you cannot do the full day and evening, but the hope is that many will be able to enjoy the full workshop. I am hoping that many of my students (Teens, Adults and Seniors alike) who want a deeper understanding of how to integrate their Yoga into their life in a more meaningful way will be able to attend as much of the workshop as possible.
Day workshop - 9:30am to 4:30pm (hour break for lunch) $115*
Evening workshop - 6pm-9pm $55*
Full day, and evening combined is $150* (save $20!!)
*plus GST*
Please reply if you have interest in this workshop, even if you do not know yet if you are able to commit at this time. I will be sending more information as we get closer to the event to those who are interested. Also, please pass this message on to anyone you know who may be interested and have them contact me myself or Michelle. Registration forms will be available to my students at my studio, and of course, on Michelle's website http://www.5elementsyoga.com/images/registration.pdf
Many thanks to Michelle who has graciously arranged to make her space available at her studio to host this workshop.
Pilates Class
For those of you looking for more body sculpting and focus on balancing muscular strength with mind-body movement, Pilates is for you!! Please see my summer schedule for upcoming class times, and register soon before all the spaces are filled!!
New Online Store
I have a secure online ordering page for items I normally sell to students in my studio. I have opened the online store to offer items that are unique or hard to find are available to everyone. Please shop, and then use the online checkout. Your payment can be arranged afterwards depending if you want it shipped, or are close enough to do a local pickup. Click here for the store.
Child Fitness Tax Credit
The Government of Canada proposes to allow, starting in 2007, a non-refundable tax credit on eligible amounts of up to $500 paid by parents to register a child in an eligible program of physical activity.
To qualify as an eligible activity, your child 16yrs or younger during 2006 must be enrolled in a class for a minimum of 8 weeks. The program must meet the following criteria (which I am so exited that Professor's Lake Yoga will provide!!):
- ongoing (either a minimum of eight weeks duration with a minimum of one session per week or, in the case of children's camps, five consecutive days);
- supervised;
- suitable for children; and
- substantially all of the activities must include a significant amount of physical activity that contributes to cardio-respiratory endurance plus one or more of: muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, or balance.
I will issue receipts to any parent who wish to use this credit for their 2006 income tax return.
Dear Lil Devas Yoga Pants
Now Available!! I have had several students ask about where to get good pants for practicing their Yoga. In May I picked up my first pair of Dear Lil Devas pants made from pure, lighter than heaven Indian cotton. I loved them so much that I recently looked into having some stock on hand in the studio. Try them on here and you will see why so many have come to love the freedom and lightness that this 100% Canadian company has come up with in their unique design and fit. One size fits waists from 24-38", and they are available in 2 lengths. Please see the Dear Lil Devas website for photos and colours available as well as my photos page where I am wearing the cropped length in pink.
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Yoga for Cancer
As part of my efforts to provide service to my community through teaching, any student coming to Yoga class who is undergoing cancer treatment will receive their classes free of charge. Please see the Life Goes Om website for further details.